Sryth - 2020

A project in Hartford, CT by Matthew H. Yarrows
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Sryth enters its 17th year! I'm raising funds to continue developing and expanding Sryth through 2020. Thank you for your support!
Backers: 198
Average Pledge Per Backer: $152

Funded: $30,164 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 27th -> Feb 26th (30 days)
Project By: Matthew H. Yarrows
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Latest News

Tallys Mystery Reward Upgrade is On!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We're so very close! Thank you, Backers! The upgrade to Tallys's mystery reward is now locked in, regardless of the previously-stated 10 AM deadline. Tallys's mystery reward will now be the upgraded version. Just about an hour and a half left to go!... (Read More)

Tallys Reward Upgrade - If Funded by 10 AM (Eastern US Time)

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning and a heartfelt Thank You to all of our Backers whose generous support has taken us within a breath of our goal. Thank you! I've just had word that Tallys (legendary master adventurer, now retired) will UPGRADE his small, but worthy... (Read More)

Adventurer Token Rewards

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Any Backer whose pledge amount places them between reward tiers or above the highest reward tier will receive 25 Adventurer Tokens for every $10 extra portion of their pledge. As an example, a Backer who pledged $70 would receive the Bronze Backer... (Read More)

New Reward – Arkynbit: The Old Coin

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward, Arkynbit, an ancient form of coinage once widely used throughout Arkyndar, has just been added to the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Backer Bundles. An Arkynbit is a hexagonal electrum coin with a small square of ravenbone pressed... (Read More)

20 Hours to Go!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
There’s now less than a full day left to go for the Sryth 2020 Kickstarter and I’d just like to say Thank You to all of you who have backed our funding campaign. I’m always amazed by the generosity and dedication of Sryth’s players and the... (Read More)

New Reward – Trials of the Grim Watcher

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward, the “Trials of the Grim Watcher”, has just been added to the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Backer Bundles. Recipients of this reward will embark upon a series of demanding trials overseen by the mysterious Grim Watcher – an... (Read More)

New Reward - A Dwelling in Rimehaft

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
While the dwellings in Rimehaft don’t quite compare to the grand residences available for sale by Faradmyn (visit him in Talinus to see those), having a place that’s all your own in a realm as inhospitable as Arkyndar is no small matter. Included... (Read More)

Closing in on 48 Hours to Go!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re closing in on just 48 hours left go for the Sryth 2020 Kickstarter. Thank you, Backers, for all of your generous, much-appreciated support. For anyone unfamiliar with how Kickstarter works, if our campaign doesn’t reach its funding goal by... (Read More)

"A Note From Tallys" - Bonus Reward

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Fewer than 60 hours to go! Thank you to all of our Backers whose support has gotten us this far. If you happen to be in Mirgspil, be sure to check out an adventure titled “A Note from Tallys”. This scenario provides a special gift for Backers... (Read More)

Reward – The Impetuous Arrow of Haste

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This enchanted ravenbone arrow, fletched (appropriately enough) with raven feathers, is certain to be the pride of any archer’s quiver. During the first round of combat, before either you or your foe has had the opportunity to score a hit,... (Read More)

The Rimewatch

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Law and order in Rimehaft (or what passes for it these days) is largely the dominion of the Rimewatch – a fellowship of trained warriors whose primary mission is to protect the seaport and make certain that its lucrative commerce doesn’t suffer... (Read More)

4 Days to Go! Thank you, Backers!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
There are just four days to go for the Sryth 2020 Kickstarter -- we'll soon be measuring the time left in hours instead of days! Thank you to all of our Backers for your generous support. It's a privilege and a pleasure to create and share Sryth with... (Read More)

New Reward – Totem of Iron Will

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward has just been added to the Bronze through Diamond Backer Bundles. The Totem of Iron Will, a small, intricately-carved wooden effigy of an owl, will serve to bolster your mental fortitude whenever it is directly tested. At the Bronze and... (Read More)

A Perilous Voyage (excerpt)

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The following is an excerpt from one of the scenarios that will, for the first time, take you to Arkyndar. This particular scenario finds you en route to Arkyndar aboard the Autumn Lark, an aging but sturdy caravel (which many claim is unsinkable)... (Read More)

Thank You, Backers!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re closing in on a week to go for the Sryth 2020 Kickstarter. I’d like to take a moment to say ‘Thank You’ to all of our Backers for your support and for getting us this far. Your support is, and always will be, inspiring and appreciated... (Read More)

New Reward - Zardurok’s Belt Studs

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward, Zardurok’s Belt Studs, has been added to the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Backer Bundles. This set of 9 ravenbone studs, once the property of Zardurok, the first Grand Protector of the realm of Naidor, can be fitted (3 at a time) onto... (Read More)

First 150 Backers – Gunderalg’s Guiding Hand

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first 150 Backers ($25 level and up) will receive Gunderalg’s Guiding Hand in their Backer Bundle. This strange reward is actually the ghostly hand of Gunderalg himself, which will endeavour to guide your attacks by providing a Melee Rating... (Read More)

Game System Updates

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Updates to some of the core features of the Sryth game system are on the way for 2020, following the completion of our Kickstarter Campaign. A couple of combat-related updates include the opportunity to utilize a bow at the outset of combat to wound... (Read More)

A Curious Stone Slab in Hawklor

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Adventurers have reported spotting a curious slab of stone lying at the edge of the main thoroughfare in the village of Hawklor. Through February 25th, adventurers can investigate and interact with the slab, which will provide a special reward/bonus... (Read More)

New Reward - Tarlaro's Potion of Dizzying Adroitness

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward, Tarlaro's Potion of Dizzying Adroitness, has just been added to all Backer Bundles (Copper through Diamond). This strange but potent brew, which alarmingly enough "screams" when it's quaffed, is a special potion with unique benefits --... (Read More)

Thank you!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A heartfelt thank you to all of our Backers whose support has gotten us this far. We're well on our way! The Fabled North awaits. All the very best to all of you and keep those Stamina Points above zero. -- Matt  (Read More)

Reward Tier Title Typo ("Supper" Sryth)

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It was brought to my attention that the $10 reward tier title contains a typo. The title for the $10 reward tier should begin with "Support Sryth" and not "Supper Sryth". There is no supper included in the $10 reward tier -- although I may be able to... (Read More)

New Reward - Zardurok’s War Chest

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward, Zardurok’s War Chest, has been added to all Backer Bundles at the Silver through Diamond level. Zardurok’s War Chest is, in fact, an enchanted chest that contains various implements of battle once part of the “Mad Warlord’s”... (Read More)

The Caverns of Gravarak (Stretch Goal)

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A forgotten terror stirs in the frigid darkness of Gravarak. Eyes that last beheld the world of Sryth as it emerged from the fiery mists of its forging have crept open. Few indeed are the intrepid souls who have dared the icy gloom of the great... (Read More)

The Rimescourge Ring - First 75 Backers

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Another special bonus for early backers! Our first 75 Backers ($25 level and up) will receive the Rimescourge Ring in their Backer Bundle. This powerful enchanted ring, which provides a considerable boost to Melee Rating, has the added benefit of... (Read More)

The Port City of Rimehaft (Stretch Goal)

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The ancient walled seaport of Rimehaft, perched on a perilous, rocky stretch of Arkyndar’s southern coast, has long been the lone bastion of civilization in the frozen vastness of the Fabled North. The relatively recent surge in the durekryn oil... (Read More)

Keptharr’s Token

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you haven’t yet acquired Keptharr’s Token, there’s no time to lose! Through February 25th, Adventurers can pick up this curious coin-sized stone token by visiting the “windowless building with a blue door”. It should be noted that one... (Read More)

New Reward - The Shadow Merchant

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Shadow Merchant is a new Reward available in the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Backer Bundles. This reward came about from a suggestion made in the Comments section of the Kickstarter Campaign page. A great idea -- thank you! No one knows... (Read More)

New Reward - The Ghost Camp at Ice Fang Bluff

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
All Backer Bundles (Copper through Diamond) will now include the Phantom Trunk – a spectral, iron-banded chest long ago destined for a small encampment nestled in the shadow of Ice Fang Bluff at the the southern edge of Arkyndar’s Grimtrek... (Read More)

Impetuous Arrow of Haste

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Impetuous Arrow of Haste is a single arrow that always returns to your quiver after being loosed. At the outset of combat, for adventurers skilled in Archery and in possession of a bow, there’s a chance that the Impetuous Arrow of Haste will... (Read More)

Jithturn's Cube

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Tallys, proprietor of the famous Trading Post that bears his name, has announced that he is adding a special scroll to the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Backer Bundles. This scroll, which Tallys refers to as the “Scroll of Forbidden Summoning”,... (Read More)

Brigmagin's Tireless Tack

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Brigmagin, described by most as a wandering swindler, has recently come into possession of an entire set of enchanted tack that’s now made its way into the Backer Bundles (Silver level and higher). This remarkable set, which includes reins, a bit,... (Read More)

Gloomwall Keep (Stretch Goal)

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
One of our Stretch Goals for 2020 is Gloomwall Keep, an ancient fortress that sits on the northern edge of the Grimtrek Wastes, within sight of the foothills of the towering (and impassable) Forbidden Peaks. Supposedly once an outpost of the mythical... (Read More)

Special Reward - First 100 Backers

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first 100 Backers ($25 level and up) will receive an Arkyndarian Brew of Vigour in their Backer Bundle. This potent concoction, crafted from an ancient recipe that calls for durekryn oil, provides protection against the savage cold of Arkyndar as... (Read More)

The Imp Coin

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This square bronze coin, both sides of which are engraved with a leering, goblinlike face, allows its possessor to summon an imp companion for possible “help” both in and out of combat. You can customize the appearance of your imp and even name... (Read More)

The Voyage to Arkyndar

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Historically, securing passage to the Fabled North has proved to be no easy feat. However, the recent proliferation of the region’s durekryn oil and ravenbone trade has served to grow the number of ship captains willing to risk the wild waters of... (Read More)

The Deadly Cold of Arkyndar

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In the language of the ancient Aldvari, 'Arkyndar' roughly translates to 'realm of ice and death' -- and a truer assessment was never made! Arkyndar's frigid climate (many would call it an unnatural cold) is a grave challenge with which adventurers... (Read More)

Frostcurse Armour

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Backers for helping to get our 2020 funding campaign off to a great start! FROSTCURSE ARMOUR The Frostcurse Armour (featured in the Bronze and higher Backer Bundle reward tiers) isn't just any ordinary enchanted armour. Equipping two or... (Read More)

Thank you to all of Sryth's Players and Backers!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon and thank you for considering supporting our 2020 Sryth Kickstarter. Your much-appreciated dedication and support is what makes Sryth possible. My focus for 2020 is on vastly expanding the world of Sryth, providing adventures with more... (Read More)

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