Work on the Spires of Arkhau is currently in progress. It’s shaping up as a harsh, mountainous region with signs of hidden activity beneath the surface. There are indications of structured mining systems and something more organized than simple excavation, but I’m keeping the deeper details for the book itself.
This one’s been fun to shape, both in terms of writing and how it sits visually on the page. I’m also continuing to commission monster illustrations, so you’ll see more of the bestiary taking form alongside the locations.
On the design side, I’m actively building the class layouts and locking in some of the book’s pages. It’s starting to look like an actual book now instead of separate pieces, which is a big step forward.
I’ve added a few of the illustrations I currently have so you can get a better sense of how everything is coming together. Here are some sketches that once refined and fully drawn will be featured on the Spires of Arkhau "reports/archives" in the book:
Sketch of Entrance to one of the Mines
Sketch of the Spires of Arkhau
Gemling
More soon as things keep moving. - Alex from Ink & Gore Games
We’re entering a really exciting phase of Toon Morgue, the book is being more actively designed.
Full Page Design Underway
I’m now fully working on the book’s page design, laying everything out section by section: text, tables, illustrations, and layout finally merging into something tangible.
There are only a few illustrations left to be completed, and once those are in, we’ll be very close to locking in the full visual identity of the book.
At the same time, a dedicated designer is actively working on the one-shot adventure included in the book, ensuring it has its own strong layout and readability while still fitting seamlessly into the overall style.
Mr. Droolinger’s Office:
We now have a finished illustration of Mr. Droolinger’s office, featured in the one-shot.
Weapons Overview Illustration
We’ve also completed a new overview illustration featuring 9 of the weapons that will appear in the book. On one side, the most rudimentary ones and on the other... well where things start getting proper bloodied and silly.
Huge thanks to JCaluger for the incredible work so far, these pieces are bringing Toon Morgue to life in exactly the way I imagined.
Progress on Toon Morgue continues steadily, and I wanted to share what’s currently happening behind the curtains.
The designing of the adventure included in the book is now officially underway and is being handled by @ilustracica, who has already contributed several illustrations to the project. Having someone already familiar with the tone and visual identity of Toon Morgue working on the adventure itself is a huge step toward keeping everything cohesive and properly cursed.
Alongside this, I’m excited to share a first look at the Middens illustration, as well as three newly finished pieces by JC (ArtStation): 👉 https://www.artstation.com/
These illustrations push the world of Terloon further into that grim, rubber-hose decay we’re aiming for, and seeing more finalized artwork come in makes the book feel increasingly real.
On the production side, I’ve also begun looking into additional physical rewards, including:
The Fool’s Errand custom deck printing
T-shirts planned for higher-tier pledges
The project itself is firmly on the rails right now. Most of the work moving forward revolves around planning, coordination, and pushing toward final book design so we can move into printing as soon as possible.
That said, a few important decisions are still on the table:
Final layout choices are still being refined, so that we can advance with the full design for the book.
A handful of illustrations are still pending completion
Once those pieces fall into place, we’ll be much closer to locking the book for production.
Thank you all again for your support, every update like this is another step toward getting Toon Morgue into your hands.
Hey Loonatics, I hope 2026 has been kind to you so far, or at least interestingly unkind in the right ways.
Illustration Progress & Layout Planning
Work on Toon Morgue is rolling forward nicely. Illustrations are actively being produced, and at the same time I’m deep into planning the book’s full layout, how sections flow, and how rules, flavor, and filth sit together on the page.
Middens – A First Look
One of the locations currently taking shape is the Middens: a blasted no-man’s-land, cratered and hollowed out. The main focus point of the war between Ashenwick and Wonderdung.
Final Archetypes Revealed
I’m also happy to share previews of the last two archetypes joining the roster:
The Unholy Hoarder – a scavenger who converts gear into blasphemous relics through obsession, ritual, and sheer refusal to let go.
The Haunted – a body puppeteered by something that never left, or never finished dying. You are not alone in your skin,
More soon as illustrations finalize and I can fully present the fully designed pages for these archetypes.
As always, thank you for sticking around and letting this rotten little world grow at its own dangerous pace.
Here’s to a year of madness and excitement, Alex from Ink & Gore Games
Happy New Year to all of you, and I hope the holidays treated you kindly, full of rest, good food, and just the right amount of chaos.
Things have been a bit slower during the holiday season, as expected, but that lull is coming to an end. January marks a return to full throttle on Toon Morgue. Writing, commissioning, and page work will all be ramping back up.
To kick things off, here’s a small preview of the map, not fully completed, but just a taste of the land you’ll be exploring. More details, labels, and horrors will be revealed as work continues.
Thank you all for your patience and continued support. The next stretch is going to be a productive one.
Here’s to a grim, loony, and gloriously rotten year ahead.
