Grim tales inspired by Balkan & Slavic folklore, for D&D 5e, D&D 2024, and the Legend in the Mist RPG.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Campaign Recap | A Journey Ends, Another Begins! 👏
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Apr 03, 2025 at 09:00:08 AM
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…
🔒 CAMPAIGN RECAP
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.
🔒 EVEN WRITERS OFTEN CAN’T FIND WORDS
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!
⏳ LATE PLEDGES
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!
🤝 FOLLOW US
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CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS: SCEPTER OF THE LIGHTBRINGER
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.
2 Stretch Goals Unlocked! | The Last 24 Hours! ⏳
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Apr 02, 2025 at 08:13:14 AM
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!
🔒 NEXT STRETCH GOAL: LAIR BATTLEMAPS
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?
✨ MONSTERS & FABLES DELUXE COVER REVEALED!
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.
If you like our projects, you may as well like us! While we try to keep our Kickstarter updated as soon as we have news to share, we are even more active on our social media.
You can follow us on the links below to stay tuned about everything regarding Zamanora, and gain access to the numerous gifts we offer to all our Newsletter subscribers!
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:
80 new prehistoric creatures, from titanic dinosaurs to weird and wonderful fish – everything is covered!
6 new playable prehistoric-themed races.
4 new prehistoric-themed subclasses.
4 holistic environments – real fossil sites and their real plants & animals for an immersive setting.
16 real fossil plants with interactive rules.
Systems for harvesting fossils and running a museum.
Systems for “Skull Island” and time travel butterfly effects.
Heaps of NPCs.
Introductions to the real science behind this content.
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!
48 Hours Left! | The Tale of the Bogatyr and the Sluagh
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Apr 01, 2025 at 09:09:56 AM
A TALE OF BLOOD AND IRON
The mist seeped through Vetrenaya like ghostly fingers, bringing with it an unnatural cold that gripped the hearts of its restless denizens. Janek, an honest, rugged man and Vetrenaya’s lone blacksmith, stood at the edge of the settlement; hammer over his shoulder, a flickering torch in his hand. He could sense that something evil was creeping in the deep dark of night, a peril unfamiliar to the lands of Zamanora. This newfound threat was emerging from beyond the sacred woods, or even the Veil itself. Word of spectral horrors befalling nearby settlements had already reached his ears: deathless ravagers, drunk on the souls of fallen warriors, leaving behind naught but empty husks.
As the mist thickened, shapes began to manifest — twisted and ethereal forms, once resembling mortal folk, now stirred to unlife by unholy powers. The horde was standing at the threshold, ready to collapse upon Vetrenaya and snuff its life out. They were the Sluagh and, from within their midst, a towering specter emerged, eyes that burned with cobalt hunger, bearing an axe drenched in rust — an old weapon, much like Janek himself. The monster growled, its voice like a dirge through a graveyard.
Janek tightened his grip on his hammer, and planted his feet firmly in the soil that birthed him. He was Bogatyr: regardless of the foe that stood before him, he would not back down. "Turn back," he said, as if replying to the monster’s bitter call, despite the fear that was crawling under his skin.
In a cacophony of maddening laughter, like nails against cold hard stone, the swarm of the undead rejected his courage. If there was any hope to be found in Vetrenaya come dawn, it would have to be earned by blood and iron. “So be it,” he whispered, more to himself than to the enemy, as he dropped his torch to the ground. A ring of fire suddenly ignited around them, lighting up the night, as Janek’s torch ate through the oil that was poured on the ground, revealing the true heart of Vetrenaya. Men and women rose from behind Janek, armed with pitchforks, scythes, and sickles. This was not to be a battle for glory, but one of survival instead, as the Zamanori would measure their mettle against the nightmarish horde of the Sluagh.
COLLABORATION WITH BEYOND THE WOODS!
This little tale of courage and adversity was a collaborative work between us, at the Eren Chronicles and the Old Oak Games. These talented creators were inspired to create the Sluagh, as well as countless more tales and creatures that stem from Irish mythology! By pitting it against our brave Bogatyr, we wished to present to our community how our two projects — ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch and Beyond the Woods — share many similarities:
Both are Lite settings, which a storyteller could apply as neighbouring realms.
They are inspired by European folklore.
Both supplements showcase a wide array of monsters and character options that promise to add new depth to your campaigns.
And are compatible with D&D 2024.
If you want to support our friends, you can do so by following this link!
⏳ ONWARDS TO THE FINISH LINE
It feels like yesterday that we took a leap of faith and went live with our project!As the curtains draw to a close, we wanted to take a moment to highlight what we can still accomplish by the end of the campaign.
A few days ago, we revealed all of our Stretch Goals! We’ve already smashed one of them and we are very close to reaching two more! Take a look here 👇
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!
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, or as a standalone add on.
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 the Monsters & Fables book, respectively!
325,000€ - New Class: Molfar: A new, venerated hero joins the legacy of Zamanora! Introducing the Molfar, a shamanic spiritualist who acts as Wise One to their community, along with 3 Subclasses to embody their different vocations in the Core Book.
350,000€ - ZAMANORA Expansion: The support shown to this project has truly been astounding. You have grown to love this world, as soon as it began springing to life. For this, we shall humbly pledge to you that the next project we invest ourselves in as The Eren Chronicles will be related to the setting of Zamanora, expanding it even further. Sky's the limit!
BACKER MILESTONE GOALS
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.
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 tiers, or as its standalone add-on!
🤝 FOLLOW US
If you like our projects, you may as well like us! While we try to keep our Kickstarter updated as soon as we have news to share, we are even more active on our social media.
You can follow us on the links below to stay tuned about everything regarding Zamanora, and gain access to the numerous gifts we offer to all our Newsletter subscribers!
One More Stretch Goal Down, Five Left! 👏
about 1 year ago
– Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 07:19:11 AM
Salutations, warriors!
One more Stretch Goal is added to our streak, as we are approaching the final days of this campaign! Let's take a look at what we will be adding in Zamanora this time…
As the darkness grows thicker and all hope seems lost, do not falter; you shan’t stand alone against the gloom.
225,000€ - Three Additional Subclasses: Fresh faces gather around the hearth. The Veilscarred Barbarian, Journey Domain Cleric and Paladin, Oath of the Firebird are unlocked for the Core book!
With those, the Core Book now includes over 20 Character Options!
🔒 NEXT STRETCH GOAL: NEW BACKGROUNDS
A character’s Background is their origin story, the events that shaped them into who they are, impacting their future as much as they choices they are bound to make thereafter.
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, to be added to the Core Book!
Can we unlock our next goal before the campaign is over? Only 4 days left!
🎤MISSED OUR LIVE Q&A?
A few days ago, we had our first Live Q&A Session for ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch on our Discord server! We addressed many great questions, and it was so exciting to finally discuss our project with you in such an interactive setting! If you missed it, check the YouTube video above to learn more about what Zamanora is all about.
Want to join our next session? Then be sure to come over on our Discord server to receive notifications for all upcoming Q&As and additional events!
🤝 FOLLOW US
If you like our projects, you may as well like us! While we try to keep our Kickstarter updated as soon as we have news to share, we are even more active on our social media.
You can follow us on the links below to stay tuned about everything regarding Zamanora, and gain access to the numerous gifts we offer to all our Newsletter subscribers!
All Stretch Goals: Revealed!🍃
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 08:07:47 AM
Greetings, trailblazers!
There is less than one week left until the end of the campaign! To celebrate, we are spreading the mists to reveal the path which lies ahead for this campaign of ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch. In this update, we shall present to you each and every Stretch Goal that has not yet been unlocked, giving you a clearer picture on what to expect — and what to hope for. Without further ado…
🎯FUTURE STRETCH GOALS
A Stretch Goal is an upgrade to the campaign’s content or product quality, which becomes possible through reaching certain increments in the funding, beyond what was initially expected. Every Stretch Goal we unlock becomes automatically added to its corresponding Pledge Tiers, at no additional cost to the backers that have selected them!
FUNDING GOALS
Below, you will find a list of all Stretch Goals that we currently have in store for you, from the campaign’s current state to the realistic heights we believe it can reach before it’s through.
225,000€ - 3 Additional Subclasses: Fresh faces gather around the hearth. The Veilscarred Barbarian, Journey Domain Cleric and Paladin, Oath of the Firebird are unlocked for the Core book!
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!
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.
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!
325,000€ - New Class: Molfar: A new, venerated hero joins the legacy of Zamanora! Introducing the Molfar, a shamanic spiritualist who acts as Wise One to their community, along with 3 Subclasses to embody their different vocations in the Core Book.
350,000€ - ZAMANORA Expansion: The support shown to this project has truly been astounding. You have grown to love this world, as soon as it began springing to life. For this, we shall humbly pledge to you that the next project we invest ourselves in as The Eren Chronicles will be related to the setting of Zamanora, expanding it even further. Sky's the limit!
BACKER MILESTONE GOALS
Just like when we unveiled our Secret Stretch Goal once we reached 2,000 Backers, we thought it proper to celebrate the campaign’s immense success by planning two more such goals. The following Stretch Goals shall be unlocked based upon reaching certain milestones in the total number of campaign backers.
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.
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, or as its standalone add-on!
🌱HELP US GROW
There are numerous ways in which you can aid us in turning this campaign into the best it can be, and increase the number of Stretch Goals it achieves. Pledging for our Backer Rewards is definitely one of the most impactful ways, but it is not the only one.
If you have already backed the campaign, or if you cannot back it but still want to see the project unlock more Stretch Goals, you can share it with your friends! For that reason, we have prepared a short media kit of images, reels and texts that you can use to communicate the best parts of ZAMANORA: Ballad of the Witch. Of course, feel free to use your own words, screenshots, smoke signals, messenger crows or whatever you believe will excite your friends! After all, you know them better than we do 🙂
Another way would be to add your friends to our Discord server, and see that our community grows even more vibrant. This will grant us access to community feedback that will most definitely prove invaluable throughout the process of drafting, editing and finalizing the books’ contents.
🤝 FOLLOW US
If you like our projects, you may as well like us! While we try to keep our Kickstarter updated as soon as we have news to share, we are even more active on our social media.
You can follow us on the links below to stay tuned about everything regarding Zamanora, and gain access to the numerous gifts we offer to all our Newsletter subscribers!
