An unofficial supplement that will take you far beyond the boundaries of Hale. You will explore three brand-new countries, and take the role of new factions confronting the supernatural in 20 ready-to-play modules.
In Beyond the Lighthouse, you will leave the familiar streets of Hale and explore lands both near and far. Learn the true name and history of Otherwhere, and see a world changed almost beyond recognition by the Great Cataclysm. In each land you explore, you will see how Magick twists and turns in unexpected ways. It will challenge everything you thought you knew about Bleed and its corruption.
Beyond the Lighthouse is a Candela Obscura™ Compatible expansion book with over 200 pages of new lore, monstrous phenomena, and 20 ready-to-play modules.
Ravanseil is the country Halens have come to know as “Otherwhere.” Situated in the north of the Halen continent, it is a peninsula that is barely attached to the mainland. The border is treacherous and cut off by the Bridleborn Mountains, making access to Ravanseil more convenient by sea. The country is well known for its technological prowess and—alas—being the instigators of the Last Great War.
Niojike is a country that was ripped skyward by a mountain range, as the sky was torn asunder in the Great Cataclysm. A torrent of saltwater cascades from the sky above this remote country, the dormant Magick of the land awakening in 0CE as the land shifted rapidly, and a decimated people must learn new ways to survive and live.
The Kingdom of Sienne is located far south of Hale. Its most striking features are the rivers, canals, and other waterways that weave across the land like veins, earning it the Halen moniker of “River Country". Many would say that Sienne is a country of contradictions. The people are vibrant, colourful, and curious. Yet, at the same time, they are intensely devoted to their beliefs and strict about adhering to their ancient traditions.
Take on new identities and shape your story. Become a member of the Red Hand, the oldest criminal organisation in the world. Push the boundaries of science with the Exoteric Order of New Sciences. Guard and protect hidden truths within powerful local factions. Or join a Candela Obscura Circle, carrying out dangerous work in a world that does not always welcome them.
€1 – *Supporter: for those who wish to support the project and receive project updates, with the potential to upgrade their tier in the future.
€15 – Digital PDF: one (1) digital PDF copy of Beyond the Lighthouse. NOTE: This tier will only receive digital rewards and stretch goals.
€40 – Softcover Book: one (1) A4 softcover copy of Beyond the Lighthouse
€50 – Core Book Bundle: one (1) softcover and one (1) digital PDF copy of Beyond the Lighthouse (can be upgraded to a hardcover book as an Add-On for +€20)
€60 – Hardcover Book: one (1) A4 hardcover copy of Beyond the Lighthouse
€100 – Worldwide Explorer Bundle: For the adventurous investigator! A bundle of all Beyond the Lighthouse pledge items and add-ons: one (1) A4 hardcover copy of Beyond the Lighthouse, one (1) Beyond the Lighthouse PDF, Mysteries in Newfaire: A Candela Obscura Assignment Anthology, Postcard Bundle, A4 Country Map Bundle, and Character Sheets
€180 – Retailer Bundle: For the retailers who wish to carry copies of Beyond the Lighthouse! This bundle will receive 6 copies of the hardcover books at the retailer 50% off price. NOTE: You must show proof of business to back at this tier.
€245 – The Whole Kit & Caboodle Bundle: Want to stock up on all of La Lionne Publishing's books? Pick this bundle! It has everything from the project's pledge levels AND all print products in the Add-Ons section! You'll also receive a couple of secret freebies from La Lionne Publishing.
*The Supporter tier will also gain access to the add-ons available to the campaign, so if you're interested in supporting the campaign but want to purchase some of the add-ons instead of Beyond the Lighthouse itself, you can do so as a Supporter!
€40 - Early Access Playtest with pro GM Anya! Project lead Anya is a CRIT Award-winning and professional Game Master on StartPlaying Games! She is offering up to 12 spots, split into 2-3 tables, to do an early access playtest of the custom factions you can play in Beyond the Lighthouse in one of the countries from the project. These early access sessions will happen in January or February.
€25 – Mysteries in Newfaire: A Candela Obscura Assignment Anthology: Five psychological horror Assignments set in the city of Newfaire. From the Carnival of Dreams to paintings come to semblance of life, can your Circle solve them all?
€20 – Bundle Upgrade to Hardcover: Upgrade your Core Book bundle from a softcover book to hardcover! Selecting this add-on will replace the softcover book in your bundle order.
€15 – Name an NPC + Description: Create an NPC for inclusion in the Appendix! For this add-on, you will send in the name, pronouns, and a brief description of an NPC.
€15 – Name a Monster: Contribute a phenomenon to the book!
€15 – Name an Artifact: Contribute an Arcane Artifact/Object for the Appendix pages!
€12 - Map Bundle: A bundle of A4-size country maps from award-winning mapmaker Fernando Salvaterra
€6 - Postcard Bundle: A bundle of postcards from around the world of Beyond the Lighthouse!
€5 – Name an NPC: For this add-on, you will send in the name and pronouns of a character.
€25 – The Apothecaire’s Apprentice: A 1-2 player journaling TTRPG where you play a potion maker’s apprentice, taking charge of the shop’s customers while she is away. Brew potions and build up the world around your little cottage.
€15 – Potions Journal: Companion to The Apothecaire’s Apprentice, this journal has enough character sheets, potion pages, and worldbuilding pages to fill your days as the Apothecaire’s apprentice.
€18 - Sail the Oceans Queer Multiplayer TTRPG: In Sail the Oceans Queer, you are the pirate crew sailing the high seas in search of adventure. You have come together as a true found family, or perhaps even more, through your shared understanding and connected queer identities. You find your strength through the friendships you have forged with your crew, and together you can face any challenge that comes your way!
€16 – One-Page TTRPG Bundle: A bundle of one-page TTRPGs in a soft-touch folder. Games are printed on a thick A4 cardstock. Games in the bundle are: Honk Honk, You Are A Frog, Brewing Serendipity, Breaking the Fourth Wall, An Eerie Dreary Feary Haunting, and (Untitled) Holiday Rom-Com.
€15 - The Grand Pug Adventure! Multiplayer TTRPG: In this cooperative TTRPG, you are a grumble of pugs going on an adventure. Your mission? To find your human to get love and attention (and all the treats you deserve)! Obstacles such as doors, errant socks, and too-tall couches stand in your way. Can you make it before you get tired or distracted and take a nap in the sun?
€15 – The Siren's Calling: A solo journaling TTRPG where you are a mermaid setting out from your home reef to explore the ocean on your own for the first time. This game uses the Major Arcana of Tarot and your outcomes change depending on if your cards are Upright or Reverse.
€15 – Mountaintop Isolation: A psychological horror solo journaling TTRPG. You find yourself alone at the top of a mountain with a blizzard trapping you in a rundown ski cabin. How long do you survive, and what is the story that you leave behind?
€15 – Tea & Toadstools: A solo journaling TTRPG where you play a grumpy hedgehog trying to avoid your neighbors and enjoy a cup of tea in the sun, but everyone in the forest is bothering you. This game uses a deck of cards as a "board" as you move around the forest.
€10k: Increased pay for writers! At €10k, we'll be able to double the pay for our writers' hard work on the modules and countries written for the project
€11.5k: Three additional art pieces commissioned for the book
€12k: A post-Cataclysm world map by award-winning mapmaker Fernando Salvaterra
€12.5k: A bonus module written by Taylor Navarro
€13k: A bonus module written by W.H. Arthur
€14.5k: A full album of music for the project by award-winning composer Jolene Khor
€15.5k: A pre-Cataclysm world map by award-winning mapmaker Fernando Salvaterra
Line art by Fabian lelay @rocketsandpens colour by Lola.
Find Lola online at: @thirdvaultyarns.com for Bluesky and @thirdvaultyarns everywhere else. Johnson-ofair.itch.io for games
La Lionne Publishing is based in Germany! Estimating the cost of shipping for crowdfunding campaigns is challenging to calculate this far in advance. We are doing everything we can to reduce the cost of shipping for backers. Depending on what is happening in the United States, as well, Anya has plans in place for fulfillment for customers in the United States so your orders are not delayed or overpriced due to tariffs increasing shipping and import costs.
Shipping will be charged via the Pledge Manager after the campaign ends on Backerkit. You will be able to add new items there, supply address details, and alter your pledge, right up until we begin fulfilment. You can also pick up your pledge order from conventions that La Lionne Publishing attends as a vendor in 2026.
Wasitum is streaming a play-through of Beyond the Veil on Oct 6 at 2pm EST/8pm CEST! Explore Ravanseil's capital city of Kurelgin with members of Phantom Section 27 as something haunting this way comes... https://twitch.tv/wasitumhttps://youtube.com/@wasitum
Next, check out the two-part Actual Pay series run by GM Apollo (@tallnerdapollo) on EUphoria! Apollo dove into the Kingdom of Sienne with their table to explore strange happenings in Laddùn Bay.
Anya's Interview with Syzer of Indie Spotlight Podcast can be found on Spotify.
Reviews:
"Beyond the Lighthouse is a really cool project that fleshes out the world of Candela and adds depth to an already incredible setting. I can't wait to explore these places with friends and find out what bleeds through from the shadows of new mysteries and forgotten artifacts." - Deepsquirrel
"Exploding with passion and creativity, while maintaining due reverence to its source material, Beyond the Lighthouse is just the ticket for fans of Candela Obscura who want to venture into new lands beyond Hale!" - Jess McCord, Indie Spotlight Podcast
All content in Beyond the Lighthouse is created by human artists and writers. La Lionne Publishing does not allow or encourage the use of AI in any form within its products.
