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Latest Updates from Our Project:
🎉 1,000% Funded—New Stretch Goal Unlocked + Sneak Peek at Hedge STL Subspecies! 🧙♀️
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Nov 28, 2024 at 02:16:42 PM
Beloved Acolytes,
You’ve done it—we are officially 1,000% funded!!! 💜
This astonishing milestone is all thanks to your unwavering support, and with two weeks still left in the campaign, the future looks brighter than ever! We're already savouring all the delicious stretch goals to come - NOM NOM NOM!
And speaking of stretch goals, by reaching this milestone, we also unlocked the Hedge variants for all the STL Races!
Hitting 50,000 EUR means we’ve officially unlocked the Hedge variants of all the STL DnD races! From fey tieflings to eerie elves, these subspecies will add a whole new level of complexity to your covens.
And don’t forget—the next stretch goal is already on the horizon: your Backers' Choice brand-new Warlock subclass awaits us at 55,000 EUR! 😈✨
And now, a sneak peek at the Hedge Subclasses…
We couldn’t resist giving you a little taste of what’s brewing behind the scenes. Here are some cryptic quotes describing the Hedge subclasses we’re working on. Let's see if you can recognize who's who!
“We survived, but only just. Our lungs wheeze with spores, our hearts beat in steel chambers, and our hands wield the last remnants of our foolish ingenuity.”
“The Hedge whispers of what we were before. We are not just [blank] anymore. We are something older, something grander, something…different.”
“What were you expecting? I am the song of the Hedge made flesh, buddy - fun, tempting, and f***ing terrifying!"
“Our beauty is not meant for mortal eyes. We are the echoes of true [blank] grace, and your gaze cannot grasp our splendor.”
“They came to us with empty hands and hollow eyes, and when they left, they took everything.”
“Their eyes shine like the Hedge, and their laughter carries its wilderness. They are not entirely [blank] anymore.”
“I saw her take to the skies, scales gleaming, as if the ancestors had returned.”
“Look at all this old, delicious, high-tech trash. Time to turn plague and ruin into opportunity!"
What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And if you want to join the brainstorming fun for the new subspecies, hop over to our Discord and be part of the magic. 🐸✨
That’s it for now, dear acolytes. Thank you again for making this journey so extraordinary. We’ll be back soon with even more news, updates, and stretch goals to reveal. Until then, keep the magic alive!
With witchy gratitude, —Quill & The Big Empty Blue Team 🖤✨
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🎄 A Wicked Winter Surprise – Play as the Krampus! 🐐✨
over 1 year 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.
Krampus WIP by Cat
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.
Cat's WIP of the hedge human subspecies - what do you think their traits will be - besides an excellent fashion sense?
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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Get ready for the next installment of the Quintessential series: Urban Encounters! This time around, the team will take you to the streets of Evrich, a city teeming with life and adventure around every corner. All brought to life by some of the most amazing artists like Danny Pavlov. Compatible with 5th edition.
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🎉 Your Votes Are In: Backers’ Choice Winners + A Holiday Surprise is Coming! 🎄🐐🎄
over 1 year ago
– Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 07:40:40 AM
Beloved Acolytes,
It’s time to reveal the winners of our second Backers’ Choice Poll! 🗳️
After an intense race, the results are in:
1st Place: SRD Hedge Variants (76 votes) 🌿
2nd Place: The Warlock Subclass: The One Who Revels (71 votes) 🍺
3rd Place: Wicked Wizard Familiars (41 votes) 🐸
4th Place: Baba Yaga’s Hut (31 votes) 🏠
Thank you so much for participating! This poll was wild! At first, it looked like the Hut might break into the top two, but late votes launched the Hedge Variants and the Warlock subclass into new heights.
(Not gonna lie; counting all these votes meant upgrading my old scribbled post-it note system—check out the "cutting-edge" tech I used this time!)
HIGH-TECH NOTETAKING!!!
What’s Next?
The winning entries—SRD Hedge Variants and The One Who Revels Warlock subclass—will soon be added to our stretch goal list! If you're a fan of the other two options, don't give up on hope, as they might resurface later, stretch goals allowing 🤞
But we're not done yet.
A new mystery holiday stretch goal is on the horizon!
The hags are inviting you to dance in chains with them this holiday season 🎅🐐⛓️🎄. Can you guess what they have in store for us? Mark your calendar for this Tuesday, when everything will be revealed!
As always, thank you for your incredible love and support. We couldn’t do this without you. If you can, share the campaign with your friends—because the more backers we have, the more goodies we can unlock together. Let’s keep the magic flowing!
With witchy gratitude, —Quill & The Big Empty Blue Team 🖤✨
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