{"title":"Fire Mountain Games","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/8152\/files\/FMG_logo_259x247_compact.png?1109\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFire Mountain Games - Way of the Wicked Adventure Path\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire Mountain Games is an independent publisher of tabletop RPG adventures compatible with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pathfinder-roleplaying-game\"\u003ePathfinder Roleplaying Game\u003c\/a\u003e and creators of the critically acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Way of the Wicked\"\u003c\/strong\u003e villainous adventure path!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Fire Mountain Games Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWay of the Wicked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play the villains in this epic evil campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePathfinder Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for PF1e gameplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Premise:\u003c\/strong\u003e BE THE BAD GUY for once!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Adventures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full campaign paths with detailed scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Fire Mountain Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critically acclaimed adventure paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVillain Campaigns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique evil character gameplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoroughly developed content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Downloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital products deliver immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGroups wanting to play villains, GMs seeking unique campaign premises, players tired of always being heroes, and anyone who wants to conquer the world instead of saving it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the Fire Mountain Games catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e and embrace your dark side!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"way-of-the-wicked-book-one-knot-of-thorns","title":"Way of the Wicked Book 1: Knot of Thorns – Evil Pathfinder Adventure Path (Levels 1-5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWho This Appeals To\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWay of the Wicked: Knot of Thorns is the ultimate adventure for players and Game Masters ready to flip the script and embrace villainy. 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