Grim tales inspired by Balkan & Slavic folklore, for D&D 5e, D&D 2024, and the Legend in the Mist RPG.
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Greetings!
As we are working hard on the wonderful Stretch Goals we have unlocked, we wanted to give you some updates on the timeline we will be following so that you can take part in the creative process as well. Here’s what you can look forward to 👇
Within the next few days, the voting polls for the Community Build will open! As a reminder of what this will entail, the Community Build was the final Stretch Goal we unlocked during our Kickstarter campaign. We will be working together with our backers to design a Subclass or Monster. This choice, as well as the build’s details, will be decided through a series of polls and thorough communication through our Discordserver. So, if you want to be a part of the Community Build, be sure to join our Discord!
The final Community Build will be added to the Core Book or Monsters & Fables book, respectively.
Along with the Community Build, we will also begin Playtesting content, and based on your feedback, we aim to make ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch, the best it can be!
The Playtesting will take place in waves as we will be releasing content for our backers and will be noting down and implementing your thoughts, once more, on our Discord server.
Please note that when you do join our Discord, or if you are already on it, make sure to message one of the Admins with your Kickstarter user name so that we can give you a special role that will allow you to join both the Community Build and the Playtesting channels.
As you may have heard, the United States has recently imposed significant tariffs on imports from China. This is a challenge affecting not only our supply chain, but also many other TTRPG and board game Kickstarter projects.
We want to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the situation and are in ongoing contact with logistics and trade experts, regarding this matter. According to their experience, we are very confident that we will manage to fulfill your orders without any issues.
It is important to note that these tariffs will only come into play once we move to the manufacturing and shipping of ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch, which is still a long way into the future. This gives us a strong window to adapt, explore options, and secure the best path forward.
We will keep you updated with any news on that front, as we are aware a lot of you are concerned about this!
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Hello friends!
It’s been almost a week since our Kickstarter campaign was completed. However, through Kickstarter’s Late Pledges, we managed to reach the necessary funding for 1 More Stretch Goal! And this one was one of our favorites since we will get to work directly with you to make it happen! But what exactly is this Stretch Goal?
Every monster has its own story; every hero, their own journey.
300,000€ - Community Build: Let’s build a concept together, from the ground up! We will work together with all of our backers to design a Subclass or Monster. This choice, as well as the build’s details, will be decided through a series of polls and thorough communication through our Discord server. The final result will be added to the Core Book or Monsters & Fables book, respectively!
You may have noticed that Kickstarter’s Late Pledges are currently active! This is a brand new tool on Kickstarter, which sure worked wonders since it helped us unlock an extra Stretch Goal even after our campaign was over!
The Kickstarter Late Pledges will remain available until the BackerKit Pledge Manager is live. Once the Pledge Manager is live, you’ll be able to upgrade your pledge, add any Add-Ons you may have missed, and most importantly—provide your final shipping address and pay for shipping and applicable taxes (based on your country of residence).
If you miss the Kickstarter Late Pledges, worry not, for you will also be able to Late Pledge through BackerKit!
A couple of days ago, the talented GM Maia ran a wonderful one-shot live over on her YouTube channel with members from our very own Discord server. Did you miss it? That’s alright because you can watch the edited version right here!
Deep within the mist-choked Gloaming Mire, the ancient Dreaming Willow stands — a tree that whispers with the memories of the dead. Guarded by the terrifying Bolotnik, a swamp spirit with fragmented knowledge of forgotten histories, it beckons those brave enough to uncover truths long buried. Secrets twist with shadows as adventurers step into a haunting tale where past and present collide.
Watch the one-shot session here.
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Following on from the success of the Domain of the Deathless King, ArchmagePress is delighted to release this second massive DM-Less 5E adventure, The Dark Moon Rises.
Dungeons and Dragons is now played by 85 million people worldwide, but one of the biggest problems stopping people from playing is the lack of a Dungeon Master to run the adventures.
Using these unique DM-Less rules you can play this game of D&D, either alone, or with up to four players but with absolutely no need for anyone to be the Dungeon Master. It is even compatible with both the 2014 and 2024 Fifth Edition rules.
This unique DM-Less system allows you or a group to play a full game of D&D 5E without any need for a DM. In short, it has the essence of a gamebook with the epic storyline of an RPG.
Check it out by following this link!
Our friends at Old Oak Games have just launched their new Kickstarter for Beyond the Woods, a brand new dark fantasy campaign setting for 5th edition inspired by Irish myth and legend!
Created by Emmet Byrne, the award-winning designer of Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound and Broken Weave, Beyond the Woods brings classic open-world fantasy roleplaying and exploration to 5e. It's a hexcrawl survival game set against the backdrop of a beautiful and terrifying world inspired by Irish mythology and influenced by games like Elden Ring. Beyond the Woods includes new rules for survival and exploration, a reimagined inventory system inspired by classic survival horror games like Resident Evil, new classes and subclasses, new lineages, magic items, adventures, and more!
Only 24 hours remaining! Get it here.
We’re going to do our best to express ourselves properly in this very emotional moment, for all of us here at the Eren Chronicles.
This campaign is over, yet running it has been one of the grandest experiences of our lifetimes. From the very first moment, we were deeply touched by the level of support rallying around ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch. Yet, even so, never in our wildest dreams did we expect it to reach such heights. Since our very first steps as creators, we’ve always had the utmost faith in this community; though seeing this faith responded in kind, is something we’ve clearly not been prepared for.
Thank you truly and dearly for being the cornerstone in everything we build. This gratitude extends to all fellow creators, talented artists and collaborators who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen. You are what matters most to us, the bonds that we’ve forged through this journey and the eagerness for your creative involvement in what lies ahead. Your investment in the world of Zamanora is its beating heart. Going forward, we shall pledge ourselves entirely into making the most of it, exceeding your expectations and composing a Ballad deserving of your hearthlight’s warmth.
But since ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch is not only about the friends we made along the way, let’s see a summary on what we’ve managed to accomplish together…
The Kickstarter campaign for ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch has reached a funding of 294,077€, surpassing its initial goals by an astonishing 1470%. It has been supported by 3,163 backers from all over the world, smashing through a total of 15 Stretch Goals.
You can find a descriptive list of every Stretch Goal that has been successfully unlocked by browsing the relevant section of the Kickstarter page. The latest two additions to that list, reached only within the last 24 hours of the campaign, are as follows:
It takes a lot of mettle to stand up to the ancient entities who reign supreme over Zamanora. Only the bravest, most courageous of heroes, however, would dare face a foe like Koschei, the Deathless or the dreaded Baba Yaga, and step into their own lair.
275,000€ - Lair Battlemaps: We will collaborate with an expert map illustrator to provide you with 4 Gridded Battlemaps, one for each of the most iconic villainous figures in ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch. The digital versions of the maps will be added for free in the All Digital, Deluxe Box and Collector’s Box pledge tiers.
We are already in contact with a number of talented artists, seeking the perfect match for the task, and we shall update you on who they are going to be very soon!
By popular demand, ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch will receive its own Alchemy VTT support!
3,000 Backers - Alchemy VTT Support: Both books in a ready-to-play format for Alchemy VTT, with integrated character options, stat blocks, fully formatted lore for D&D and Legend in the Mist! Available for free with the All Digital, Deluxe Box and Collector’s Box pledge levels, as well as a standalone add-on.
We have concluded that it’s impossible to summarize the full extent of what this course has meant to us. We’re simply going to end this update in the same way it has began:
Thank you for the privilege of your companionship. We cannot wait to pen the content and work closely with you, our community, to make ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch the best it can be.
Onwards to new adventures!
For those of you who didn't get the chance to support us throughout this campaign, fret not! You will still get the chance to join our merry band. Our Late Pledges will be live soon!
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Scepter of the Lightbringer is a 700+ page D&D 5e campaign, live now on Kickstarter, blending urban investigation with sandbox exploration. As a supernatural heatwave sparks chaos across the city of Drayl, players are drawn into a deadly struggle between a vampire-led underworld and the fanatical cultists of a fallen theocracy.
The massive world features three richly developed cities, hundreds of NPCs, encounters, and locations, plus new urban-themed dungeons, monsters, items, poisons, tools, subclasses, feats, and spells. It’s fully written, edited, and ready for quick fulfillment—including VTT support for Roll20 and FoundryVTT, free downloads, and an Elderbrain Soundscapes app.
Early backers get an exclusive glow-in-the-dark dice set, and higher tiers include the chance to become an NPC in the adventure, which was shaped by the input of over 3,000 community members. Support them here.
Greetings adventurers!
As we enter the final hours of the campaign, we have successfully unlocked 2 More Stretch Goals! All of this extra content will be included in any relevant pledges for free. But what is this extra content, we hear you ask. Well, let’s find out…
Every hero has their humble beginnings. Let’s explore yours, together!
250,000€ - Backgrounds Chapter: A new chapter is revealed! Introducing 7 New Backgrounds to aid you in fleshing out your Zamanori adventurers and 3 Epic Backgrounds like the legendary Drangue available in the Core Book!
We’ve also managed to unlock a Backer Milestone Goal!
Zamanora is like a cauldron of hot broth amidst the chill of winter, and its villages are the precious spice that give it its unique flavor.
2,500 Backers - More Adventure Locales: From the cold mountain ridges to the verdant prairies, new settlements are being erected! 3 new Adventure Locales are added to the Monsters & Fables book, each with its own diverse array of NPCs and captivating tales.
These additions bring the total number of our Adventure Locales to 10!
It takes a lot of mettle to stand up to the ancient most entities who reign supreme over Zamanora. Only the bravest, most courageous of heroes, however, would dare face a foe like Koschei, the Deathless or the dreaded Baba Yaga, and step into their own lair.
275,000€ - Lair Battlemaps: We will collaborate with an expert map illustrator to design 4 Gridded Battlemaps, one for each of the most iconic villainous figures in ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch. The digital versions of the maps will be added for free in the All Digital, Deluxe Box and Collector’s Box pledge tiers.
We are very close to reaching this Stretch Goal! Can we do it before the campaign ends?
We’re excited to present the Deluxe Cover art of the Monsters & Fables to you, designed by the amazing Sergey Tsvelykh! This amazing artwork will wrap around the front, spine and back of the book, much like the Core Book’s Deluxe edition design. We are beyond satisfied with the result, and cannot wait to see it in all its physical splendor, with gold foil stamping and embossed detailing!
The Deluxe editions of the Core Book and the Monsters & Fables book are part of the Deluxe Box pledge tier.
Feel free to browse more of Sergey’s incredible works by clicking the link below:
https://www.artstation.com/resolvent
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Our good friends over at PalaeoGames just fully funded their next major project: Professor Primula's Portfolio of Palaeontology!
Written by scientists and filled with real science, Professor Primula's Portfolio of Palaeontology brings heaps of new dinosaur and palaeontology-themed content to your game worlds. Already over 2500% funded, you can expect to find:
And much, much more!
Check it out HERE and see how this amazing palaeontological content can both educate and entertain! Only 5 days left to support!