“The Nerdies” are the end-of-year awards from Nerds on Earth. They are only awarded to the most excellent of things, and are selected by Nerds on Earth writers and editors, with input from readers via our social media.
Our category today is “Best RPG STORY,” meaning we want to celebrate the Best RPG storylines out there. But, spoiler, these storylines may or may not come from a book!
2018 Nerdie Award for Best RPG Story
Return of the Runelords
Paizo’s Return of the Runelords Adventure Path marks the culmination of a three-arc mega-story involving the ancient Thassilonian arcanists of Golarion, the setting of the Pathfinder RPG. By concluding a tremendous trilogy, the Return of the Runelords AP serves as a fitting capstone for the first edition of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
In between this release and the inaugural 1E adventure, Rise of the Runelords, we’ve confronted extraplanar foes, built kingdoms, sailed the seven seas, thwarted giants, discovered lost civilizations, and raided tombs. What better sendoff than ending this tale where it all began?
For those reasons, Return of the Runelords wins the Nerdie Award for Best RPG Story of 2018. – Abram