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PROJECT UPDATE
Witch Pleas Publishing
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10 days ago
Project Update: 🙌You Did It! Descent of the Ancient is FUNDED! 🙌
You did it! Your backing, promotion and positive comments all made it happen, and now this 200+ page hardcover mega dungeon, Descent of the Ancient Fane, will be published!
Your money, time and effort went toward:
- A 5-level demonic mega dungeon that can tie to Castle Whiterock, stand alone, or be used piece-by-piece in any DCC, MCC or D&D 5e campaign
- An incredible contribution from artists Jim Pavelec, Stefan Poag, Alexander Moore, Jota Cravo, Goran Gligovic, Faith Murphree, and Scotty Monster, that has original art on every page
- Crazy amounts of supplementary content - 6 Patrons, 24 new spells, 90+ new magical items, 90 monsters
- A truly unique experience with mechanics to customize monsters and locations to your PCs' fears, desires and backstory
All that, plus a really rad cookbook for Castle Whiterock!
As one commenter said, we shot for the Moon on this one. We believed we'd earned the trust, affection and excitement of the TTRPG community. You and many backers like you have certainly proven us right!
We could not be more humbled, honored and delighted. And now we can't wait to show you what the result will be.
Stay tuned for development updates and more as the campaign continues and the final phases of creation follow. Enjoy our eternal gratitude in the meantime!
PROJECT UPDATE
Witch Pleas Publishing
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
Backed 5 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
11 days ago
Project Update: 🍽️Monster Cookbook Cover Art Inside! Check Out Stefan Poag's Latest and Greatest 🍽️
Delicious in Whiterock now has a full-color, hand-painted cover!
We believe Stefan Poag has outdone himself, as Stefan is wont to do. Let us know what you think!
And if you haven't grabbed your copy of Delicious in Whiterock, the monster cookbook for Castle Whiterock, do so now! It's available as a Print+PDF or PDF Add On for any who make a print pledge for Descent of the Ancient Fane.
Here's why you'll enjoy it:
- It's got a recipe for at least one monster on every one of Castle Whiterock's main levels - your adventuring party will never go hungry or malnourished!
- It also has hunting and tactical tips on how to defeat that monster and make them your future meal
- It has actual recipes that you can use in real life - substituting something for the monster meat - with dessert, snack, and vegetarian options
- It's got original art for each entry - not to mention that stellar cover!
So, grab it now, Castle Whiterock fans!
PROJECT UPDATE
Witch Pleas Publishing
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
Backed 5 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
14 days ago
Project Update: ❤️🔥FREE Download Inside and Unlimited Add-Ons Confirmed! ❤️🔥
We've confirmed that When the Stars Cried Despair - the unique prequel to Descent of the Ancient Fane and the dread of many a convention gaming table - is available as an unlimited add-on!
Due to your popular demand last week, we're reprinting this one-of-a-kind funnel, so you can purchase as many as you please. The 28-page module (32 for D&D 5e) contains over a dozen original magical items, including epic artifacts that are especially important in Descent of the Ancient Fane, plus mechanics to form bonds between your PCs and to aid them in this apocalyptic adventure.
Grab a copy for DCC or D&D 5E (conversion also by Chris Doyle) if you haven't already! And many thanks to those who called for it.
There's also been a call for Bride of Baal, another prequel adventure that sets up the action of Descent of the Ancient Fane. Available as a free preview during the build up to this campaign, it's since been mentioned by folks who can't readily find it.
Download Bride of Baal here on DriveThruRPG, for free!
And in the meantime, keep doing what you're doing to promote Descent of the Ancient Fane! Your messages to friends and social posts have maintained a stream of backers.
That's truly remarkable, and shows the value of your efforts. We treasure them. And they've brought us within less than $2k of the funding goal - so keep them up!
PROJECT UPDATE
Witch Pleas Publishing
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
Backed 5 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
17 days ago
Project Update: 💥😈UNLIMITED When the Stars Cried Despair Add On Now Available!
Due to popular demand, When the Stars Cried Despair - the funnel for Descent of the Ancient Fane with one-of-a-kind character bonding mechanics and scads of magical items - is now an unlimited add-on!
You can go to Descent of the Ancient Fane and edit your pledge to include it if you've already backed. Those who have the add-on already will receive the first edition, which is practically identical to this next printing.
Many thanks to all who pledged and called for this unique adventure! We're excited to be able to offer it and humbled by your interest.
As for the fate of Descent of the Ancient Fane, we're so close to our funding goal! Any and all messages of support that backers can send to their friends and fellow gamers go a long way to reaching that goal.
Thank you all for an outstanding crowdfunding so far!
PROJECT UPDATE
Witch Pleas Publishing
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
Backed 5 projects in Castle Whiterock Collab
18 days ago
Project Update: 🙌Let's Make A Final Push! - 7 Reasons Why You Can/Should Promote the Fane! 🙌
Almost funded!
Supporters like you spreading the word is what makes crowdfunding happen. To assist in that, here are 7 reasons that Descent of the Ancient Fane has unique value for all kinds of DCC and D&D gaming groups.
- GMs can use part or all of the mega dungeon, and not just to tie in Castle Whiterock. It links to the full level advancement for DCC (level 1 to 9) and for D&D (1st level to 20th), making it a great addition to any campaign looking for some demonic action.
- GMs and players also get 6 Patrons with 24 new spells, usable for any campaign. They’re based on historical demon lords and divine figures, including an Old Testament and New Testament style god. Two of them have spells and rules for Clerics as well as arcane spellcasters.
- It’s a magic item sourcebook too. DCC Judges and DMs need never want for another magical item, as the Ancient Fane has 90 of them. Their benefits spread across Classes and they’ll fit any fantasy setting.
- It’s also a huge demonic bestiary like no other. There are 90 original monsters, and 50 of them have rules to customize for PC backstories, fears and desires.
- It’s a standalone campaign with really impactful choices. PCs can play an evil or neutral path as well as one with good intentions, and their actions profoundly affect the plot lines.
- It has original art on every page. $20k worth of art has gone into it, from top artists like Stefan Poag, Jim Pavelec, Goran Gligovic, Alex Moore and Faith Murphree.
- It’s easy to run. Despite its 200+ page size, it has an optimized layout, GM tips and keys to major events to help keep track of the adventure and make sessions run smoothly and effectively.
Put plainly, Descent of the Ancient Fane is not just a supplement to Castle Whiterock. It’s also:
- A series of plug-and-play adventures for any level of DCC/D&D
- A massive demon bestiary
- A huge source of magic items
- A sourcebook with Cleric deities and arcane Patrons
- A top collectible with original, exclusive art
So, many thanks to all who back it! And eternal gratitude to any who personally spread the word encouraging their friends to do so!
Here's the link to share!
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