The Paragon Project

Campaign Completion and Next Steps
over 1 year ago – Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 01:00:26 PM

Thank you all so much! The support for this project has really taken our breath away. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to hit our first three stretch goals; we literally couldn't have done it without you!

As the first two of those stretch goals are the addition of extra Paragon options, we'll be collecting suggestions from all of our Quintessence-tier backers, and once we've received all of the entries, we'll open up a poll for you all to vote on which should be going in the book! Then we'll begin playtesting as we continue to polish and refine the project, and as the art team continues to complete the illustration of the Paragon-themed tarot.  Once we've gotten the Paragon Project to a state of completion that we're comfortable releasing in full, we'll send out the digital copies and begin the process of obtaining and distributing the physical softcovers to those of you who backed the appropriate tiers. Look for more updates in the coming days, we have a lot of exciting previews and polls for you all!

-Dalamar, Project Lead

Softcover book unlocked!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 10:54:18 AM

You've asked for it, so we're delivering!

Seeing as there's 24 hours left, and we're *so close* to the 3rd stretch goal - we've gone ahead and opened up physical tiers for the book! You can now back for the physical book, or book and digital deck (you can grab the dice in add-ons!) so if you were waiting and hoping for the physical book, now is your chance! 

Final Day!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 07:35:32 AM

Thanks to all of you, we've hit our second stretch goal and unlocked another additional Paragon, bringing the book up to a total of 17. This means the finished book will contain (in addition to a series of tarot-based GM tools): 17 new backgrounds, 68 quest prompts for your GM, and over 270 new feats. Like the previous stretch goal, this additional Paragon will be chosen by you! 

We've got only one day left in the campaign, but we're only a few pledges away from hitting our third stretch goal, which is the physical print run of the book; if we can hit $5500 CAD before our campaign ends, the physical tier upgrades will be unlocked! (Our Quintessence-tier backers will, in that case, receive the softcover as part of their existing pledge, without the need to upgrade.) With all of your help, we're confident we can make the goal. 

Thank you all so much for your support,

- Dalamar, Project Lead

48 Hours
over 1 year ago – Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 07:40:23 AM

There's only 48 hours remaining, so if you want to upgrade your pledges or get any add-ons, now would be a good time!

Meanwhile our associates at Gearwheel Grimories have just launched a 5e steampunk project that's worth checking out!

This 5e supplement expands the immersive world of Ars Mechanica and brings new character options, airships, and aerial combat to your Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition experience.

Ars Mechanica: Skies of Heavy Shadows offers several unique features that enhance the gameplay and storytelling possibilities for players and dungeon masters alike.

So, if you're into TTRPG and Steampunk, this new book is made for you! Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this extraordinary journey by supporting the project today:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gearwheelgrimoires/ars-mechanica-skies-of-heavy-shadows-5-e-supplement

Stretch Goal Unlocked!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 04:15:23 PM

Woohoo! We've unlocked the first stretch goal, a 16th Paragon! Once the campaign ends, we'll be taking backer suggestions and votes on both this and the 15th "mystery" Paragon.  Quintessence tier backers will be suggesting the official races they'd like to see Paragon Backgrounds for, and then the rest of you get to vote on which ones we include!

In addition, we have a preview for you today, of one of our existing Paragon Backgrounds, the Goliath Paragon.  Click here or on the image below to check it out! 

Finally, we'd like to give a shoutout to our friends at Paws for Effect, another small publisher like ourselves.  They've got 2 weeks left in their current campaign, 100 Cursed Items, which does exactly what it says on the tin. They've worked to add a full hundred unique, flavorful cursed magical items to 5e for you to unleash on your unwitting player characters. Click here or on the image below to check it out!