Dark Obelisk:Artifacts & Artifice Collection (Pathfinder/5E)
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200+pp color PDF/hardcover with a wealth of magical items, each with quests, backstory, NPCs, and integration with the Dark Obelisk AP.
Backers: 193
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $10,404 of $1,500
Dates: May 8th -> Jun 12th (35 days)
Project By: J. Evans Payne
Backers: 193
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54
Funded: $10,404 of $1,500
Dates: May 8th -> Jun 12th (35 days)
Project By: J. Evans Payne
$10,404
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 12 @ 09:01 -0400 GMT
693%
of goal
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Latest News
Final Hours! New Stretch Goal 
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick note to thank everyone who has pledged thus far, old and new! At the request of backers, here's one final goal for us to hit... seems pretty feasible the way things have been going this weekend! New Final Stretch Goal: $10,500: Crowdsourced... (Read More)
Final Day! Art Preview
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
What an exciting finish this is turning out to be! Final art preview: Obelisk Shard. Imagine if Ioun Stones were evil and semi-sentient. Eek. (Art credit Jack Kaiser) (Read More)
Wow! Final Day!
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't thank you all enough--new backers and old. We are now in the somewhat bizarre position of being within a reasonable shot of having this be the most successful Kickstarter I've ever launched. If we surpass 10,661 by Monday morning when this... (Read More)
Art Preview: Magekiller Helm
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a while since I've posted an art preview, but rest assured, top-notch artists such as Jack Kaiser and Kim van Deun have been hard at work churning out excellent and beautiful results. Oh, and before I go on: Damn. Wow. Well done, all... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Mayhem
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Final 6 days, and we're continuing to gather momentum. So thrilled about all the support! Unlocked Stretch Goals UNLOCKED! $6,500: Dedicated chapter for alchemical items and concoctions related to Obelisk materials. UNLOCKED! $7,000: Dedicated... (Read More)
Reminder: Two Books Available
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Stretch Goal Carnage, New KS-Exclusive Stretch Goal
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy moley. Congrats to everyone at our hitting $6,400! Amazing. It just makes us so excited about these books, since each Stretch Goal that falls guarantees the final product will be that much better. Unlocked Stretch Goals UNLOCKED! $6,000:... (Read More)
6000! & Premium Color Clarification
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wowza! We're up to 6k. I'll update Stretch Goals soon, but just congrats to everyone for your awesome contributions!!! Clarification regarding the Add-On to upgrade to Premium Color: The listed $25 is for each book. So if you have a "Duo" pledge, the... (Read More)
Backer Record
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Congrats to all backers for setting a record: more backers than we've ever had in a Kickstarter! There have been some folks canceling and rejoining over the last few days. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, or being cynical here... but in the... (Read More)
Art Preview: Fetish of the Insali
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of what makes the Artifacts & Artifice books so great is their tie-ins to the larger world. Throughout the book, many items and the descriptions thereof serve to build out the world of Aquilae, the campaign setting of the Dark Obelisk... (Read More)
Clarification
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Regarding the "record-setting popularity" Stretch Goal, a quick clarification: since backers join and leave periodically, who exactly is Backer #114 may change before the campaign wraps up. So I will make the determination when the campaign... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Update: 5K
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Woo-hoo, we've hit the $5K mark. Time for an update on which Stretch Goals have fallen, and which ones have been announced. For those who celebrate it, have a fantastic holiday weekend this weekend! UNLOCKED! $4,500: Dedicated chapter for Clothing,... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal: Record-Setting Backer Count
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I've updated the Stretch Goals section of the campaign with a new goal: Backer Count Stretch Goal: LOCKED: 114th Backer: If (seemingly WHEN!) this project's backer count surpasses my previously-most-successful Kickstarter campaign, I will award a... (Read More)
Meet the Authors: Bernie McCormick
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Sometimes, understanding the author helps you envision the final product. And since Artifacts & Artifice is the first book on which Infinium Game Studio is collaborating, it seemed natural to do a mock-interview with the fellow indie RPG... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Carnage Continues
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A few fun unlocks since our last update... congrats to everyone for helping make these books even more amazing! UNLOCKED! $4,000: Standalone Adventure:"Crucible of Shadow". UNLOCKED! $4,250: Free Map Pack for all non-Lurker pledges! Every pledge... (Read More)
Art Preview: Obelisk Mote Bolt
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Obelisk mote bolts are crossbow bolts with a tiny piece of dark obelisk embedded in them. They're nasty, powerful, and desperate: notching one of these projectiles draws lifeblood from the archer wielding them as a byproduct of their power.... (Read More)
New Pledge Levels for DO2 AA Backers
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A few awesome DO2 backers messaged me asking if there was anything to care about with this Artifacts & Artifice Kickstarter. Short answer: Yes, there is. Longer answer, in two parts: First, as a reminder, Artifacts & Artifice did... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal Falls, Another Shall Rise
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Fallen Stretch GoalHuzzah! Congrats all. $3,750: +1 Artifact with several associated NPCs and Quests. Very excited about this one, as it's the super-powerful items that have the potential to make things really interesting for your campaign! New... (Read More)
More Stretch Goal Carnage! ++New Stretch Goal Announced
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Yay! $3,500 unlocks the following Stretch Goal: $3,500: Standalone Adventure: "Side Jobs and Second Chances". So what's that all about? STAY TUNED!! But spoiler alert, it involves one or more items and NPCs from the book. New Stretch Goal... (Read More)
How to Get Dark Obelisk Books & Clarification on Stretch Goals
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dark Obelisk BooksI've gotten some requests from backers as to whether they can pledge to include other IGS books in the Dark Obelisk Adventure Path line. Artifacts & Artifice is my first formal collaboration, so I do want to maintain clarity... (Read More)
Map Preview: Watchspire
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Watchspires dot the main roads of Western Aquilae; the PCs may encounter one in their journeys, either outside of Berinncorte in the context of Dark Obelisk 1, or venturing farther afield to Mondaria City as part of Dark Obelisk 2. Ground Floor ... (Read More)
Book #2 UNLOCKED; New Pledge Levels Added
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
TL;DRUp your pledge level to grab AA2, which is now a thing! DetailCongrats to everyone! Huzzah! Accolades! And et cetera. With the exceptions noted below, existing (old) pledge levels grant you AA1. They don't automatically give you AA2 too.... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal Configuration: SECOND BOOK Possible
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, all right; the way things have been going, "possible" should be interpreted as "slam dunk likely". TL;DRIf we hit $2,500, as of this writing less than $100 away, we'll produce a second Artifacts & Artifice book. Detail &... (Read More)
Map Preview: Brushgather Farm Basement
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a preview of the sort of mapping we do here at IGS. Every single map comes in both a GM and a Players flavor. Take a look here for a preview of the style we're talking about... this is what's going on just a few feet under Brushgather Farm,... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Update & Art Preview: May 15th
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal UpdateOver the weekend, we had two goals fall, so here are go with a newly-announced goal. Well done everybody and congrats! Also, as a result of the goal hits, we've unlocked additional Master Artificer reward slots if you care to... (Read More)
Wow! Another Stretch Goal Fallen!
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll post another new Stretch Goal, but congrats--you've all unlocked a standalone adventure module that will likely be embedded in the Artifacts & Artifice book. Huzzah! And happy Mother's Day for those who have cause to celebrate this... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Down!
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
W00t! $1,750 means the first Stretch Goal has fallen. Thanks to all who have gotten us this far so quickly! Impact: Unlocked one additional slot for the Master Artificer: Paragon pledge level. Added 4 items for a total of 30. New Stretch Goal... (Read More)
Art Update & Cross-Promotion
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Art UpdateToday's preview item is the Netherbow: This shortbow appears carved from a very dark, almost black, wood. Carved along its entire surface are intricate runes; though they drift in whorls and swoops, their feel is not Druidic, but rather... (Read More)
Art Preview: May 10th
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Obelisk-Shard Dagger:These weapons contain a splinter of raw Dark Obelisk embedded deep within a jagged sheath of obsidian. Illustration credit Jack Kaiser (So thrilled at how this turned out. I'm so lucky to be working with such talented,... (Read More)
New Stretch Goals Listed!
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Huzzah, we're funded! Time to reach for the stars and make everyone's end result even better. In the list below, "Standalone Adventures" are just that: a chapter in the book that is dedicated to a one-off adventure, easily insertable into any... (Read More)
Wow! Funded in a Day!
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Love you all. Super thrilled that this is going to be as awesome as we'd hoped. I'll be adding some Stretch Goals later today now that we're funded. For now: THANK YOU! (Read More)
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