Villainous Compendium: Villains & Henchmen for Pathfinder/5E

A project in Malvern, PA by J. Evans Payne
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Villains, henchmen, lairs, and entire adventures ready to use in any Pathfinder or 5E campaign setting, supporting any challenge level.
Backers: 383
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24

Funded: $9,291 of $1,000
Dates: Jun 25th -> Jul 15th (20 days)
Project By: J. Evans Payne
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Latest News

OMG.

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m thrilled at the enormous last minute support this project has received, and the amazing abundance of people who have climbed on board for the ride. 4 hours to go. No more Stretch goals, except to say that there’s a ton of inspiration left... (Read More)

New Stretch Goals!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!  I'm thrilled to see so very much interest in this project. New Stretch GoalsFirst, the good news: we've unlocked all three artifact villains, and the expanded crime family concept.  That's awesome. Now, the new ones: $8,500: Second Godlike... (Read More)

Wow!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Final stretch! We’re out of stretch goals; I need some new ones! I’m out and about today for a baby shower, but will post another update tonight. In the meantime... what dastardly creative suggestions do you have for a final set of stretch goals?... (Read More)

Another Slain SG! Villain Preview: Murtence & Wutherford

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal Slain: Second Artifact VillainMy bet is on unlocking all three of the proposed artifact villains, which would be super fine with me, as I can't decide which ones I like the most and would prefer to include all three.  :) New Stretch... (Read More)

5K Stretch Goal Unlocked! New Villain Previews: Vollem the Inscriber, Druthall the Evoker

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Artifact Villain Unlocked!Huzzah!  So glad we unlocked this. I have a few options in mind... let me know in the comments or DM if you have a preference, or an idea of your own! The Treason Sceptre of Ul-Gummyth: The rod that has toppled empires,... (Read More)

Layout Preview: NPC Statblocks for 5E

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
A few backers and potential backers have asked what the final layout / appearance will look like for the characters' statblocks. Here's an example from the 5E edition of the Dark Obelisk 2 Adventure Book: Art credit Karen Martin I just added it to... (Read More)

New Villain Previews: MacHummop the Mazemaster & Gottrack the Vibrant

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Villain Preview: MacHummop the MazemasterThis sage engineer enjoys enormous favor with a fruitful city, due in large part to having designed the path through the mountain that yields the only access to it. He controls access, however, via elaborate... (Read More)

Add-Ons, New Villain Previews

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Add-OnsYou'll have the chance to add on published products during BackerKit survey after the KS campaign wraps up. If you know now that you'll want one or more of these, simply increase your KS pledge amount now if you like, that way it'll count... (Read More)

New Villain Previews: Joquandus & Galameux

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 5 days to go, I figured I'd up the pace of revelations... so without further ado, two more villain previews! Sample Villain: JoquandusTiefling witch / necromancer who only animates and Used what he himself (or his minions) slay; their... (Read More)

New Stretch Goals, More Sample Villains

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for Your Input!I do love it when backers provide their thoughts.  First, it's always nice to know that what I put into my books is what at least some of you asked for specifically, and second, it's always nice to see how creative the... (Read More)

4K Stretch Goal Slain! Villain Preview! SG Ideas & Options

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal SlainUNLOCKED: $4,000: Multiple Maps for Each Villain: Each Villain gets at least two Maps: One for their hideout/lair, and one or more for their Quest. 5K Stretch Goal IdeasI'm open to ideas.  I could simply add more villains, but I... (Read More)

Wow!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Short and sweet: were beyond where I projected we might get to. I owe you more Stretch Goals, and at least one more Villain Preview. However 2/3rds of my kids have been sick the last two days, so times at a premium... will update ASAP! Thank you all!... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Unlocked! & Villain Preview: Emmeretelle

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal Unlocked...annnd then some.  Wow.  I continue to be stunned at the enormous support for this... but then again, it is exactly the kind of thing I myself would back as a rabid indie RPG Kickstarter backer.  :) UNLOCKED!  $3,000: Map... (Read More)

Villain Preview: Jassandra

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Sooooo Close to 3K Stretch GoalI predict this will be conquered before we Americans finish celebrating the holiday tomorrow.  :) Sample Villain: JassandraA portly human Druid Ranger, lazy yet knowledgeable; she makes as though she’s a wildlife... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Slain! 100 Backers!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal UnlockedHuzzah!  I did call it, by the way.  :) Quest for Each Villain: Each Villain is guaranteed at least one Quest. This is a 1+ page adventure tidbit that could on its own easily consume an entire adventure session, written... (Read More)

Prediction for the Weekend

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I predict the next Stretch Goal will fall before Monday. :) Thanks again to all backers new and old for your support!  (Read More)

Stretch Goal Unlocked! & Another Villain Preview

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
2K Stretch Goal Unlocked!It's official: more content for everyone.  :) Faction Details for All Villains: Each Villain will be a part of one or more Factions, with links and hooks into the broader campaign setting of Aquilae. Although the Factions... (Read More)

Villain Preview: MacCratchen

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Villain PreviewsAs the campaign evolves, I'll be providing more previews of the villains and henchmen that are planned.  These will be appended to the main campaign description too for convenience. MacCratchenA wily yet hermetic gnome, tall and... (Read More)

Funded in a Day! Stretch Goals Announced

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Backer AppreciationAs always, I cannot thank you enough for your support, faith, confidence, and excitement.  I'm thrilled about the Villainous Compendium and look forward to delivering it in both Pathfinder and now, because of the generosity of... (Read More)

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