🎄 A Wicked Winter Surprise – Play as the Krampus! 🐐✨
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Nov 26, 2024 at 01:51:44 PM
Beloved Acolytes,
As promised, it's time for our week three reveal! You may have noticed something new on the stretch goal list… something festive yet wicked. To celebrate the arrival of the winter holidays, the hags have a special gift for you all:
The definitive Krampus playable species for 5E+! 🎅🐐
And don't worry - this isn't your average holiday playable race. The Krampus species in Satzija's Tome of Hags will be crafted with the same meticulous attention to mythology and folklore that runs through every page of the Tome. Expect rich lore, unique mechanics, and a flavorful experience that's both festive and ferocious - BAAAAAAAAA! 🐐
Here's a little sneak peek of what's to come. I hope you like it!
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"Obedience is not submission; it is a pact. Through discipline, we rise; through loyalty, we revel."
— Syrathis, Krampus Justiciar
The Krampus are the progeny of fiendish entities conjured from the icy expanses of the infernal planes. Summoned by Winter and Night Hags, these beings are tasked with roles that demand brute strength, intimidation, and strategic acumen. As lair guardians and enforcers, they execute their duties with a blend of raw power and calculated cunning, ensuring the hags' dominion remains unchallenged.
Dancing in Chains
Central to Krampus culture is the concept of "dancing in chains." To them, chains symbolize not bondage but a form of sinister liberation. Through unwavering loyalty to their hag masters, the Krampus gain the authority to unleash their formidable abilities upon dealbreakers, oathbreakers, and trespassers. This philosophy underscores a belief that true freedom and power are attained through calculated obedience, allowing them to act as instruments of ruthless justice against those who misbehave.
A Dual Nature
While many Krampus revel in their fiendish nature, delighting in the power and impunity their roles afford, there exists a faction that diverges from this path. Under the guidance of benevolent hag matrons, these Krampus evolve into protectors and champions of virtue. Embracing values of honor and discipline, they often take up the mantle of paladins, druids or guardians, upholding oaths and serving as stalwart defenders of remote winter-bound communities. Their innate understanding of law and order makes them natural enforcers of justice, turning their formidable presence towards the protection of the natural world.
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Next Stretch Goal: Hedge Subspecies for STL Races!
We're just a few hundred dollars away from unlocking the next stretch goal: Hedge subspecies for all STL races! The hags are hard at work brewing up something magical, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Thanks to your incredible support, we're also closing in on the next Backer Stretch Goal. Let's keep this momentum going—please help us spread the word! The more acolytes we gather, the more wicked wonders we'll unlock before the final week.
Thank you, as always, for your support. You're the true magic behind this project, and we're so grateful to have you with us on this journey.
With witchy gratitude,
—Quill & The Big Empty Blue Team 🖤✨
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