Never has a land needed heroes more than Varisia. There, at the edge ofcivilization, barbarians clash with dark armored invaders, foul creatures lurkwithin the hearts of titanic monuments, and daring explorers unearth the secretsof a forgotten age of wizard-tyrants. This definitive Pathfinder guide equips players with all they need toface Varisia's dangers and mysteries, as well as dozens of new options forplaying characters native to this wild region -- perhaps as a mysticalthundercaller of the Shoanti barbarians, a daring bravo leading a caravan ofVarisian wanderers, or an obsessed magic-user steeped in the lore of thesinister Thassilonian empire. New options for character backgrounds and campaigntraits allow players to integrate their characters into any of the AdventurePaths set in Varisia -- such as the Rise of the Runelords orShattered Star Adventure Path -- like never before! Varisia needsheroes, be one of them with the all-new format Pathfinder Player Companion:Varisia, Birthplace of Legends!