The Oxford Trollomicus
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An Illustrated Guide Book to the Bridge Trolls of Oxford, based on the increasingly dubious research of Professor Bulstrode Whitless
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: £72
Funded: £8,705 of £8,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 3rd (34 days)
Project By: Spike Greenwood
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: £72
Funded: £8,705 of £8,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 3rd (34 days)
Project By: Spike Greenwood
£8,705
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 3 @ 20:04 -0400 GMT
108%
of goal
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Latest News
For Whom Tom Bell Tolls..... 
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, with only 5 hours left on the great clock of Kickstarteringness, we seem to be very very close to our destination. From the first utterly confusing notes of morse code, through the (still mystifying) narration of Professor Bulstrode... (Read More)
And so....
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
...we wander through the last hours of this curious journey towards The Trollomicus made real. My honest and extremely grateful thanks for choosing to involve yourselves in these, frankly rather odd, shenanigans. If you have it in you to whisper... (Read More)
All Saints' Day
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It is All Saints' Day, When the borders are weak between worlds and the Trollomicus is particularly busy. The great Troll Engineer Helvetica Bournville Cartwheel watches patiently as the cogs turn, the strings pulls taut and her apprentices and... (Read More)
Happy Halloween!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's not all about the Trolls (it is. It is ALL about the Trolls....) (Read More)
The Samhain Moot is here!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Whilst the gathering of the Oxford Trolls known as the Samhain Moot is nowhere near as large, magnificent nor irresponsible as the great May Day Moot, this year there is a great excitement in the air as the Trolls have all decided that they are... (Read More)
We approach the the Gates of Frideswide. An ending draws near......
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The Myst Gates of Saint Frideswide are closing, the Portals grow quiet. The Sword of Christ Church points west again. The old Lady of the Trees sits in the Meadow, listening and drawing the memories as they fall with the leaves. Four Autumn days... (Read More)
The Troll Cats emerge....
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We knew it wouldn't take long, once the word got around that the Guide was definitely happening, for the infamous Troll Cats to emerge from the depths of the mysts. They wander through the Oxfords as they wish of course, but something this big,... (Read More)
The Sommerville-West Trollomicus
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Currently on loan to the Ashmolean Museum A rare glimpse of the 'Sommerville-West Trollomicus' - believed to be a 17th Century attempt at depicting the Trollomicus. Dismissed as a forgery when it was loaned to the Museum in 1928, due to the... (Read More)
You Did It!!!!!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, what on earth can I say..... THANK YOU. As you can imagine, it's bedlam here at Greenspike Towers. Duke Cornelius is running around with his shirt over his head - which frankly no-one deserves. Donnington has been approached by several... (Read More)
The Un-mappable Trollomicus.....
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The Trollomicus - made as it is from Sigils and bicycle frames and runes and dustbin lids and Wild Magics (and indeed Wilde Magics) and string and Warp Stones and more string, oh, and an unfeasibly large quantity of hope and gaffer tape - is... (Read More)
The Lady Catara-Kahoom Blint speaks to the Nations (sorry about this).....
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
She has a joke about it being 'her number one fan'. Please do not encourage her. The Lady Catara-Kahoom Blint (Very Nearly), is extremely delighted to be in the forefront to spread the word of The Trollomicus for our Kickstarter Campaign. So... (Read More)
Objects of Power #482: The Trollomicus Badge
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The Trollomicus Badge... Special Level 93 Magical Item. Allows wearer to move through the Oxonian Mysts without impediment. Opens Warp Doors (October variations). The owner may vote in any and all Troll Moot elections on May Day. Very good for... (Read More)
The Stretch Goals are placed.....
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You know, just in case.......... (Read More)
The Emperors of Oxford....
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know that the Sheldonian Emperors can foretell the future of Oxford, but are only allowed to speak if the Sacred Traffic Cone of Turl Street is worn? The Emperors, large statues (or, more accurately Herma - without the dangly bits) are a... (Read More)
Oxford Trolls keep falling out my head.....
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Some curiosities what do fall from out of my 'ead.... (Read More)
Stretch Goals on the starboard bow......
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
So, I've been scribbling away here at Greenspike Towers and hope to have a set of tasty Stretch Goals to flag up tomorrow, so that you amazing Bridge Pilgrims can shout from the rooftops (be careful up there - that's Gargoyle jurisdiction, the... (Read More)
Nicolas Pevsner never had this bother.......
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Donnington is VERY happy with the Book Cover design. The rest of the Trolls are NOT happy with the Book Cover design. Words have been exchanged. Unnecessary vulgarities used. They are threatening to write a new Troll Opera, it's that bad. Pevsner... (Read More)
Little Acorns......
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Day Bridge Pilgrims! We are certainly excited and very very grateful here at Greenspike Towers for all your support and faith in this curious book. We have even had a bit of an UPGRADE from one of you, deciding that they wanted to push us a... (Read More)
Youtube Video Link update.
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Apologies Bridge Pilgrims! A bit of a cock up on the Youtube front - the correct link for the video is: https://youtu.be/B1tghLScKyg Thanking you kindly! (Read More)
The Oxford Trollomicus Heads to YouTube!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very excited to announce that the Trollomicus video is now on YouTube! Amaze your friends, confuse distant relatives, bother that bloke from down the road who is always judging you. The Trolls have taken the news rather better than expected... (Read More)
Curious miniatures......
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So, You know that ideas for Stretch Goals have taken an odd turn, when you find yourself designing a 30mm Oxford Troll gaming miniature..... (Read More)
The Satyri of Port Meadow
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Satyri of Port Meadow are guardians of all the Myst Meadows of Oxford, where reality is at its thinnest. They rely on The Trollomicus to warn of vibrations and eddies from the outer realms. Of all the Myst Meadows of Oxford, Port Meadow is the... (Read More)
I can see our Funded book from here.........
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
59% Funded already..... let's pester everyone we know some more.... They LOVE it! (Read More)
A sign! A sign from the Old Gods! Possibly.
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Maestro of All Oxford Trolls, old Grand Pont has exclaimed a rare message from their home in the far depths of The Trollomicus (to be honest, it sounded like the customer service tannoy in Marks & Spencers in the background, but there you... (Read More)
Troll Lore....
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We delve into the curious World of The Trollomicus (please wear protective clothing). One of the lesser know items passed down in Oxford Troll history, is the Incident of Professor Tolkien's Pipe. During the 1930's and 40's a small group of like... (Read More)
The Trollomicus Diaries
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So, that was a hectic day. Several of the Trolls arrived at Greenspike Towers rather earlier than expected (about 3am in the morning) demanding breakfast and seats at the front for the launch. The smaller Ditch Trolls used all of the facilities... (Read More)
The Troll Council is Forming!
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Great titles of Bard and Brewer have been chosen already! We have Troll Tea and music, who will step forward and claim the Kitchens and Dining Halls, and the Great Troll Library? (Read More)
One Third Funded in 6 Hours!
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Gosh, One Third Funded in the first six hours - The Trolls are already booking Agents and pestering Radio Four with Interview offers..... (Read More)
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