IN TENEBRIS LUX

A project in San Jose, CA by Owen Matthew Aurelio
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IN TENEBRIS LUX is a dungeon crawler card game soaked in Victorian-era horror.
Backers: 615
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $34,804 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 1st -> Mar 1st (28 days)
Project By: Owen Matthew Aurelio
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STRETCH GOAL REACHED! LANTERN UNLOCKED!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are, nearing the end of our stretch goals. Thank you all! Our final piece of Equipment is humble, but it is indispensable to an Explorer. Its light will open the way through the catacombs. Let our last card be a reminder to you, that the... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE TESLA PROTOTYPE UNLOCKED!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!The Tesla prototype is a weapon of great power, and limited longevity. We wanted to add a touch of weird science to the mix, and the prototype fills that roll admirably. Let us know what you think! Illustration by Tom Austin   (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED! THE CONCLAVE REVEALED!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends and Backers, Our final room is the Conclave. This eerie chamber evokes a mystic union, wherein the spirits of the dead reach out to sway the living. They guide them on into darkness. A fantastic room that will be a fun addition to any game... (Read More)

THE FINAL DAY...

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for being here with us through all of this! We are starting our final day... one last chance to get the word out. We hope you will have a good one, and we will be checking back here constantly. Now, back to bed!... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! ECHO CHAMBER UNLOCKED!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!Not all rooms in the catacombs are engines of horror and destruction... Occasionally Explorers will stumble across ancient halls filled with ancient secrets desperate to scream out and confound the most steadfast of Explorers. The Echo... (Read More)

THE WITCH! FINAL BACKER BONUS REVEALED!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The final explorer has been chosen! Congratulations to Hannah Detweiler, our contest winner. With her guidance, we have decided that the final explorer will be the Witch! The Witch is a dark counterpart to more noble explorers. She is steeped in... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! TEETH OF HASSAN UNLOCKED!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!!!Thanks again to Carl Smith for this strange and interesting choice. These are the Teeth of Hassan, and they are the remnant of a mad wizard from ages past. When the evil of the Catacombs waxes in strength, the teeth animate, and whisper... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! NAILED ONES UNLOCKED!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU AGAIN! We released this horror next because it dovetails naturally with the Martyr’s Proof. These restless souls were the victims of horrific agonies in life, and they are quick to inflict similar miseries on explorers in their resting... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! MARTYR'S PROOF UNLOCKED!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
What a way to wake up... two stretch goals! THANK YOU! First up... A powerful Find has been added. The Martyr’s Proof is a precious relic of the past, but it’s also a painful salvation. A great blend of weal and woe. It may save an explorer, but... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE DOOMSAYER UNLOCKED!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! The press and passage of time are a recurring theme in this game. That theme is exemplified by the Doomsayer. This horror makes the Catacombs more perilous by its very presence... Let us know what you think of this new Horror!... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! CHALICE OF SORROWS UNLOCKED!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! Not all Finds are for battling evil. Some, like the Chalice of Sorrows, unlock the evil within an explorer. When an Explorer drinks from this cup, he empties it of its sorrows and names another who must fill it. Enjoy this... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! SUSSURENT SLIME UNLOCKED!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! SUSSURENT SLIME This delightful horror flows through the waterways of the Catacombs, popping out to ambush unwary Explorers. The juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in this artwork is one of my favorite elements, how about you? Let us... (Read More)

GAME PLAY VIDEO REDUX! (now with working link ;)

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
 Friends and Backers, We have a gameplay video for In Tenebris Lux! Our video takes you through the first turn of the game. It will give you a feel for the taut, frenetic exploration of a dangerous underworld teeming with threats to your very lives.... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE ILLUMINATED PISTOL UNLOCKED!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, THANK YOU AGAIN!!! THE ILLUMINATED PISTOL This beautiful Find blends the power of the Occult and the might of new technology. The Illuminated Pistol ensures the defeat of a horror, even if the Explorer loses a combat. It’s a grim but... (Read More)

WE HAVE A GAME PLAY VIDEO!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Friends and Backers, We have a gameplay video for In Tenebris Lux! Our video takes you through the first turn of the game. It will give you a feel for the taut, frenetic exploration of a dangerous underworld teeming with threats to your very lives.... (Read More)

SURPRISE BACKER BONUS!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE GRAVE GUARDIAN UNLOCKED!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!!! We decided on a touch of the classic for our next release. The Grave Guardian is an immortal horror that can be temporarily defeated, but it doesn’t stay down for long. Can you stay ahead of this relentless opponent? Illustration by... (Read More)

CATACOMBS MAP- WEEK 4 BACKER BONUS UNLOCCKED!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE SPEAR OF DESTINY UNLOCKED!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!!! Our next card is a Find, the Spear of Destiny. This fearsome weapon stacks the odds in your favor in any combat. Perhaps it will lead you to victory in your first game of In Tenebris Lux! Tell us if you like what you are seeing.... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE CURSED ONE UNLOCKED!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, THANK YOU for your continued support! We have added the Cursed One, a deadly adversary that tears through the defenses of most explorers. Let us know in the comments below what you think of this new Horror card! Illustrated by Owen Aurelio... (Read More)

MODEL SET + GAME PLEDGE LEVEL ADDED

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just added a new Pledge Level that allows backers to the opportunity to get a copy of the game, plus a set of the miniatures. This is limited to 25 backers. These items need to be packed separately and ship independently of each other. They... (Read More)

CLOSING IN ON THE NEXT STRETCH GOAL: EXPLORER MINIATURES

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Soon we will have miniatures! As soon as we hit the goal we will put up a new Pledge Level with a limit of 50. The Prince, The Ragamuffin, The Empiricist, and The Pirate have all been skillfully recreated as bust-style models. We hope they will... (Read More)

EXPLORER CONTEST WINNER AND FINAL EXPLORER CONCEPT REVEALED!

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
 First, thank all of you for participating, we had almost 175 separate Shares, truly awesome in 2 weeks!  The final explorer has been chosen! Congratulations to Hannah Detwiler, our contest winner. With her guidance, we have decided that the final... (Read More)

Solo Player Rule Addition- WEEK 3 BACKER BONUS!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

10-PACK PLEDGE LEVEL ADDED!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, We have an exciting development for our backers! We have had multiple requests for a large quantity option, so we are going to offer a 10-pack pledge level. It still includes all of the stretch goals for each copy of the game. Shipping... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE BETHEL OF THE SCALE SONG UNLOCKED!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The final Jumbo room has been added. We offer our backers the Bethel of the Scale Song. Explorers who enter this room will be forever changed by what they encounter within! Illustration by Tom Austin   Friends, remember, every time you Share our... (Read More)

RETAILER PLEDGE LEVEL ADDED!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
RETAILER PLEDGE Retailers can now get In Tenebris Lux in sets of 10 for $200 each, plus shipping. Shipping will be calculated on an individual basis. Send us your contact information in a message and we will get in touch to verify your status as a... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL REACHED! THE CAPITOLINE PRIMUS UNLOCKED!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached our first monetary stretch goal! THANK YOU! Behold, the Capitoline Primus. It is a remnant of primitive times, perhaps even the actual cave where the She-Wolf mother of Rome once dwelt. This room will be a powerful lure for explorers... (Read More)

THANK YOU!!!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
 We have funded! Thank you so much, everyone! In Tenebris Lux is a reality. This is an emotional moment for all of us. We cannot adequately express our gratitude to the people who helped make this project happen. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!... (Read More)

A new Find card

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
First, thank you so much for the continued support, we are moving at a great pace and this has been an amazing experience! Friends, Just a couple days ago you helped us out with many great ideas for a new Find card. We are grateful! The art is done,... (Read More)

Screen Saver- WEEK 2 BACKER BONUS!

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If You are seeing this, THANK YOU AGAIN! Your support is appreciated beyond measure...Here is a link to the Week 2 Backer Bonus, a pair of matching screen savers in 16:9 ratios. One is Vertical for mobile devices, the other is horizontal for... (Read More)

Share your ideas for a new Find card

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve passed 200 backers for In Tenebris Lux, and we’re incredibly honored that so many of you have chosen to join us. Now we want to hear from our Kickstarter community! Share your ideas for a new Find card -- an object of legendary power that... (Read More)

THIRD SOCIAL MEDIA GOAL UNLOCKED!!!

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU ALL! What an absolutely incredible couple days... Thank you for your support, thank you for being here with us! The Penultimate Explorer has now been added. Hunt the other players with the Assassin! Remember, there is still one Explorer... (Read More)

Second SOCIAL MEDIA REWARD unlocked!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU everyone! Because of your efforts in getting the word out, the Treasure Hunter has been added to the game! Now you can plunder the catacombs with an explorer born to the task! We are just about 35 Page Likes away from the last Social Media... (Read More)

The first 24 hours.

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, the end of our first 24 hours is almost here. I am humbled beyond measure. We have made an incredible start thanks to YOU! This is a small team of 3, with families and jobs and lives, doing this because it is our passion... Thank you for... (Read More)

First SOCIAL MEDIA REWARD unlocked!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We’re off to an amazing start! THANK YOU! Here on the first day of the Kickstarter we have already attained one of our social goals. A new explorer has been added to the game! You can now prowl the catacombs with the Aristocrat and Oathman. Please... (Read More)

Avatar Pack, WEEK 1 BACKER BONUS!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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