Legends Never Die.

The battlefields of the multiverse yield more than fallen orcs, necromancers, and demons; uncounted heroes have taken to their graves in the quest for adventure, a reminder of the consequences of bravery. Rather than slip into the Void of death, powers exist in your campaign to resurrect these individuals in grand, powerful forms, returning them to their rightful place as heroes.

Risen: The Guide to Resurrected Characters presents seven paragon paths - known as resurrection paths - specifically designed to bring your character back from the dead with vigor and focus. Each path provides a means for your favorite character to wield his sword or implement once more through the powers of gods, arcane magic, or even sheer willpower. Along with new features and powers, each path provides you with unique roleplaying opportunities to enhance and augment your character's presence at the table - rather than denying your demise, you can embrace it and incorporate it into your character's personality. These seven paths include...

The Chaostician: While his body fell in the insanity of the Aberrant Realm, the mind was reformed into a new shell capable of phasing through walls, stretching his limbs to gain reach, or morphing into bizarre shapes to fit through tight spaces. Seeking out the travesties of the Realm, the chaostician becomes the hunter of the insane.

The Cuardach: Dying in the defense of his true love, the cuardach receives a blessing by the Fey Court to seek out and stand by her side once more. Embracing his new empathic powers, the cuardach can overwhelm his foes with raw emotion or draw it from within and unleash it as pure rage.

The Firebird: Summoned back to the Known World by the phoenix, a firebird seeks out the abominations hidden within elemental prisons. His powers of flame and radiant light aid those who follow him while scalding those who would thwart his mission.

The Harbinger: Last of her kind, the harbinger returns to life through sheer force of will and evokes terror in her enemies at the very mention of her name. Able to turn an enemy's attack against them or absorb them to create powerful blows, she is a formidable avatar of revenge.

The Haunt: Brought back by the gods, the decayed haunt uses his anger and pain to push himself forward when all other creatures would rot. None are spared as this true undead creature follows a psychic call to his enemies and enacts vengeance when no one else can.

The Primordial Ravager: In his dying moment, the ravager makes a deal with an abomination to pursue its goal of freedom. Learning to utilize the elemental energy of the abomination, the ravager's mind is torn in two and carries on a schizophrenic battle for survival against all odds.

The Sword of Heaven: Blessed with the opportunity to redeem his soul, the sword of heaven vows to never fail his god again. Failure carries a heavy price and there are no options or second chances any more - sacrifice is the only means to attain the purity of the afterlife.

Each resurrection path includes roleplaying notes, sample character motivations, and possible conclusions for your character at 30th level.

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by Todd Crapper and Shawn O’Leary

From Emerald Press PDF Publishing