Forged by Envy - Tempered by Malice In the century that has passed since settling into the eastern continent of Lannithir, the four kingdoms of men have seen their share of struggle and conflict. Through their continued growth and expansion they have discovered many ancient ruins of a time long past. It was within one such set of these ruins that an expedition of explorers from Kazdim uncovered, and released, an unspeakable horror. A dread so unimaginable the ancients themselves imprisoned it over a thousand years ago. This evil has a name... Necrath, The Ice Duke. In the decade and a half...

Forged by Envy - Tempered by Malice Illfrost: Quick Start Guide is a supplement designed to allow the DM to jump right into the game world of Illfrost with resources to give you the information you need to start your campaign with minimal preparation. You will find enough resources here to give your players the information they need to create their characters and backgrounds with confidence. Illfrost is a gritty, hard edged Adventure Path which embodies the classic struggle between good and ill. The setting takes place on the frozen continent of Lannithir, in the world of Olam, approximately...

Forged by Envy - Tempered by Malice Over a decade ago, Sargon, prince of the Kazdim Empire, secretly swore allegiance to Necrath in exchange for power. The prince then murdered his father, the emperor, in cold blood and has been ruling Kazdim through the use of the Dark Arts granted to him by the Ice Duke ever since. Through the continued influence and counsel of Necrath, Sargon has built and equipped a very capable army in the years that followed. Furthermore, he has broadened the empire's vast network of spies and informants throughout Lannithir, in an effort to increase the intelligence...