Draco Alchemicus
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An electric faërie tale—fully-illustrated, with dragons.
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $111
Funded: $13,262 of $4,000
Dates: May 21st -> Jun 20th (30 days)
Project By: Rachel Fulton Brown
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $111
Funded: $13,262 of $4,000
Dates: May 21st -> Jun 20th (30 days)
Project By: Rachel Fulton Brown
$13,262
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 20 @ 09:09 -0400 GMT
331%
of goal
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Latest News
The Magic of Storytelling—TONIGHT! 
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
What makes good storytelling? Why is it so hard to tell good stories? What can we do to make our storytelling better? Join us TONIGHT at 7pmCT on the Mosaic Ark for an evening of magic, mystery, and mastering the craft of the bards! With the Legend... (Read More)
You are cordially invited to an evening of magic and mystery!
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
MONDAY NIGHT June 19th, starting from 7pmCT and going until midnight (or whenever the lights go out). The Mosaic Ark has brought together an expert team of storytellers to talk with us about crafting better stories. With The Legend Chuck Dixon,... (Read More)
Enter the Myth, Drink the Spice
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
A reading from Draco Alchemicus, Act I, Scene i: Enjoy! (Read More)
DRACO ALCHEMICUS CUSTOM POKER DECKS
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
BACKER REWARDS ONLY! BACK OUR KICKSTARTER TODAY! LIMITED SUPPLIES! (Read More)
Why Faërie Stories
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Homestretch treat! The Mosaic Arks gives a masterclass in the origin and meaning of fairy stories. We read Tolkien, Pratchett, Bettelheim, and G. Ronald Murphy to discover the symbols and patterns on which the Brothers Grimm drew in their crafting of... (Read More)
ACT II: THE COURT UNLOCKED!
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have made our first stretch goal! The illustrations for Act II: The Court are funded! We are now aiming for our second stretch goal—Act III: The Market! The volunteers in the Magic Show have told their stories and find themselves trapped in a... (Read More)
SIXTY BACKERS!
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached a new milestone—60 backers! And we are now within $500 of our first stretch goal, which means fully funding Act II: The Court! We are working on some treats for this last week of the Kickstarter, which we will share as they come to... (Read More)
Thinking with Dragons
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Chicago Thinker has done an interview with me about our project! https://thechicagothinker.com/interview-professor-rachel-fulton-brown-introduces-draco-alchemicus/ Please share with friends and family whom you think would enjoy learning more... (Read More)
Captain Zodiac and the Planets
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight (Wednesday) on THE MOSAIC ARK, Kilts Khalfan and I will be joined by our first ever special guest, CAPTAIN ZODIAC! We will be talking the symbolism of the planets as they appear in Draco Alchemicus. Who are these influencers, and why do they... (Read More)
Writing Draco Alchemicus
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Two of my students from the University of Chicago had some questions for me about the writing of Draco Alchemicus. Spoiler alert! There are character reveals! Watch here: https://youtu.be/Sj7hNmHMjj8 We are well on our way to our first stretch... (Read More)
On Christian Dragons
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who enjoy backstory, we're in the same tale still: https://fencingbearatprayer.blogspot.com/2023/05/on-christian-dragons.html Please share with folks who might be interested in our story, but don't realize it yet! The Dragon Common Room (Read More)
Act I: The Casino—FUNDED!
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, our generous backers! We have achieved our original goal of funding the illustrations for Act I: The Casino! Now we are aiming for our first stretch goal, unlocking the mysteries of Act II: The Court! Stretch Goals (Read More)
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