Shadows of Esteren - A Medieval Horror RPG: Occultism

A project in Paris, France by Jim Searcy
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A medieval role-playing game somewhere between Ravenloft, Game of Thrones and Call of Cthulhu.
Backers: 1065
Average Pledge Per Backer: $122

Funded: $129,650 of $20,000
Dates: Dec 18th -> Jan 21st (35 days)
Project By: Jim Searcy
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Latest News

Bonus Goal: Joderine Art Print

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Nel here - always on the board (was doing an update on the twin french version of this campaign on Ulule as your french mates blasted the 30K€ goal : nice for a small country isn't it:p). Your mobilization here is impressive! We are so grateful. So... (Read More)

Building and Publishing a RPG series in France

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Nel here - Last fall, I wrote a series of articles that tell our story, our journey. These articles have been translated and I just put online the last one. You will better understand our reality and what we try to do. Our editorial choices too.... (Read More)

$120K Stretch Goal Reached: Occultism Game Aids Upgrade

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
 Nel here - Ok it's done! Congrats everyone :) Thanks to your support, we will be able to spend more money on game aids for Occultism. Game props are very important for us because it helps immersion. If you have the Monastery of Tuath, you can see... (Read More)

Sum Up of All Options & Catalog

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi - Nel here. We are entering the last 24 hours fo this campaign! Always a special moment! A lot of new backers have joined the projects and some of you send us some questions about the options. It's time to sum up of all options available. A lot of... (Read More)

$110K Stretch Goal Reached: Bestiary Upgrade

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Nel here. Done! The end of this campaign is going fast! Congrats everyone! A new stretch goal is reached: The bestiary will includes ten additional creatures. In addition to the game aids to create your own creatures, the bestiary will contain a... (Read More)

Shadows of Esteren Kickstarter Surpasses $100,000

January 19th - via: escapistmagazine.com
With just over two days left to go, a new Kickstarter project for the Shadows of Esteren medieval horror tabletop RPG has blown past its goal of $20,000 with over $100,000 in funds raised. (Read More)

New Track from Rise: Lost and Found

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, Tonight, we offer you a fourth track from the album Rise in streaming:  And here is the playlist with the four tracks:  Enjoy :)  (Read More)

$100k Stretch Goal Reached!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes ! We did it ! We are so happy to do this ! THANK YOU ! Farl Collector, High Farl, Ard-Amrach, High Varigal, Vargail Master and Gouvran Merchant will receive a print copy of the Esteren « Gastronogeek » Menu : a complete menu (starter, main... (Read More)

Options : Game Aids and Summary of All Options

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, Nel here, and here is the last batch of options for this Kickstarter : the game aids and a summary of all options available. First: Sorry but a large number of the game aids included in Varigal Master are not available as options. We had a... (Read More)

Options: Standard Edition Books

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! Today we publish the last options. In this update, you can find the books in their standard edition.In an upcoming update, you will be able to grab: Game Leader Kit; Loch Varn Tiles; Set of 20 Blank Cards; Set of 6 Universe Artworks; Set of 6... (Read More)

New Option "High Seol Patron" + $100k SG Revealed

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Today, we're introducing a very special option, similar to the “High Seòl Patron” rewards some of you may remember from previous campaigns. These rewards get you your very own artwork from the Shadows of Esteren universe while... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal + New Option + Third Award in a Row!!!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
 Congrats everyone! A new stretch goal is reached! It means that Farl Collector, High Farl, Ard-Amrach Collector, High Vargial and Varigal Master gets three art prints in addition to their reward:  Marvelous art, we are so proud to work with... (Read More)

Short Update With New Options: KS Edition & Music

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello All, Nel here. Tonigh (4:00 AM here in Paris need to go to sleep after that....!), we propose you some new options and a first spreadsheet with all the options available for the moment. You can download it here. We are working on a PDF catalog,... (Read More)

Illustrations: The Show Must Go On!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight, we invite you to discover several illustrations in progress and intended for upcoming books. This weekend, we plan to publish a big update about new available options. But for now, time for pictures: One illustration for the Black Moon... (Read More)

WE ARE CHARLIE!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are creators of imaginary worlds and we usually stay back from current events. Today we leave this posture and we transmit this message from the french National Union of Journalists: "The massacre against the writers of" Charlie Hebdo "is a horror... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Reached and New Options: Minis!

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Nel here. So, 2015 is here now and I am back at work. Ok, it is Sunday but Kickstarter is not only work, a lot of fun too :D We have reached two new stretch goals : two art prints and an upgrade for the bestiary! If you are a Farl Collector, a... (Read More)

New Year Update and Option: Black Rose

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone! We hope you have enjoyed your Eve :D We welcome all new backers. We are almost 700 now and so close to a new stretch goal! In a few days we will make an update about the stretch goals achieved and the next ones. Also, we are... (Read More)

Merry Christmas!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We wish you all a Merry Christmas! Enjoy these moments :) For the occasion, Gawain made this card with Santa Feond and Yldiane: We'll take a few days off and be back in early January ... by then, ENJOY! Thank you very much for all your support. We... (Read More)

New Option: Daols & Upcoming Stretch Goals

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, you get access to new options : DAOLS. Also, you will find information on the next stretch goals... DAOLS With this new options, you can get some daols, the Esteren currency. The daols are all made of metal (sculpted by Roberto Chaudon). You... (Read More)

First Options Unlocked: Occultism, Black Moon, and Hauntings

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
In addition to your basic rewards, you can subscribe to one or more options by adding the corresponding amount to your pledge. Today, we offer the first option for Ghost Stories (Black Moon Handbook and Hauntings) and Occultism. A PDF version is... (Read More)

Shadow 2 Publishing running Shadows of Esteren expansion Kickstarter

December 22nd - via: tabletopgamingnews.com
Shadow 2 Publishing has gotten a Kickstarter underway for new expansions for Shadows of Esteren, their medieval horror RPG system. They’ve already made more than 3x their goal and still have 30 days left on the clock. So to say they’re doing well is a bit of an understatement. (Read More)

Support your local retailer!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations, another stretch goal reached :D This stretch goal is dedicated to the retailers by automatically adding the following content, without any additional cost, to the Gouvran Merchant and Greater Gouvran Merchant reward tiers: + 10 x... (Read More)

2 Days, $50K and already 5 Stretch Goals Reached!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! In two days, we have gone way beyond our initial objective. Your enthusiasm and support have been so strong that we have already broken through several stretch goals... Congratulations to all of you for this! What a... (Read More)

Christmas Kickstarter: Shadows of Esteren

December 20th - via: blastprocess.com
There I was just trundling around Kickstarter, when I came across hands down the most beautiful game I have ever seen. Forget the block-like graphics of Minecraft, the pixelated Mario or the almost realism of Red Dead Redemption, Shadows of Esteren is smooth and soft like a painting. This is a dark, gothic, medieval role playing game with strong influences from Tim Burton (the moment you look at the game it screams Burtonesque design) with an interesting flowing movement between painted scenes. (Read More)

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