Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard - 5th Edition Campaign Setting

A project in Birmingham, AL by Lou Anders
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A Norse-inspired land that mixes humor and horror in a 5e compatible campaign setting.
Backers: 554
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52

Funded: $28,790 of $6,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 12th (31 days)
Project By: Lou Anders
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Latest News

Crossing the Finish Line

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
And that's our Kickstarter. Wow.  "554 backers pledged $28,790.10 to help bring this project to life." Thank you.  It's been a long journey to get here. 11 years ago, I sketched out this map on my computer. Last week, Robert Lazzaretti sent me the... (Read More)

Mishap at Ringborg Mine, Part 2

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just 12 hours remaining in the Kickstarter!  Meanwhile, Table Talk's latest episode is up! The D&D group The Forgotten Ones continue their playtest of the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard adventures with "Mishap at Ringborg Mine, Part... (Read More)

One day remaining...

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Tomorrow is our last day!  And I'm so thrilled with how far we've come. Although we've knocked down all the stretch goals, rest assured as the pledges climb I'm thinking about all the additional art I can add to the book, which is just getting... (Read More)

I couldn't resist... more monsters!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone again. I'm so thrilled with how successful this Kickstarter has been, I can't help myself. It's not an official stretch goal, but I'm adding two more monsters to the bestiary. First up will be The Troll King, Digr Miklimunnr, who... (Read More)

We did it! Sagas of Norrøngard Hardcover!!!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Ben McFarland and Sarah Madsen are joining us! And the Thrones & Bones Adventures: Sagas of Norrøngard hardcover is unlocked and available as a $25 add on. Also, the VTT Map Pack 2, featuring all the maps needed to run the 6... (Read More)

A Thank You Gift: Thianna Frostborn Mini STL Model from Effincool

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've got a surprise for you today. And it started life as a surprise for me!  John Popson of Effincool Miniatures is a dear friend, and I'm a super fan of his company. And just because he is such a fantastic guy, he surprised me with something last... (Read More)

BIG NEWS: New $20k Stretch Goal!!!!!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Six days to go. One big stretch goal in our sights. And it just got bigger! We have a new stretch goal, a third goal that unlocks at $20k. In addition to Ben McFarland penning an adventure, and the hardcover add-on Sagas of Norrøngard unlocking...... (Read More)

Interview: Games with Dave

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Today. I'm a guest on Dave Townsend's new YouTube channel, Games with Dave. Dave had a lot of questions about the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e campaign setting, and I happily answered them all. We cover the fiction books that preceded the... (Read More)

Mishap at Ringborg Mine, Part 1

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Continue exploring the world of Norøngard with Table Talk's latest episode! Their D&D group The Forgotten Ones continue their playtest of the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard adventures with "Mishap at Ringborn Mine : Part 1"! When shield maiden... (Read More)

Closer Looks: the 3D Printable Board Game

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
In the world of Norrøngard, Thrones & Bones is a popular boardgame. When I wrote the novel Frostborn, I included the rules of Thrones & Bones in the appendices of that book. They are reprinted in the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e... (Read More)

Another Sneak Peak

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We did it! Stretch Goal #5 Topples!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
And just like that... Acclaimed cartographer Robert Lazzaretti (D&D, Pathfinder) is commissioned for another city map, and on top of this, we'll be adding 3 more pieces of monster and/or character art to the book!  Thank you everyone! We're in... (Read More)

An Original Soundtrack Add-On

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I get to announce a new Add-On, one that I’m very excited about.  Grammy Award nominated composer David Joseph Wesley is producing the Thrones & Bones Original RPG Soundtrack! The Thrones & Bones Original RPG Soundtrack will be 30... (Read More)

New Add-On Feature and New Limited Reward Tier

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all. Two special announcments: First, Kickstarter has moved their new Add-On feature out of beta and made it available for all project creators to use. I've just added our current two add-ons--the Thrones & Bones Board Game Arena and the VTT... (Read More)

The Aptrgangr's Challenge Playtest Breakdown

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
As you know by now, the first adventure included in the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e campaign setting is called “The Aptrgangr's Challenge.” It starts players off one night in the city of Bense during the festival of Midsummer Feast. The... (Read More)

5th Stretch Goal Topples and With It a Really Big Update

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it again! Thank you everyone. Our $15,000 stretch goal was met late last night, and with it, Jeff Lee will pen an adventure. Jeff has written some of my favorite adventures and sourcebook materials in the past, including Demon Cults &... (Read More)

The Game Within the Game

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
In the country of Norrøngard, Thrones & Bones is a popular board game played by the people (and dwarves!) who live there. I developed the rules for the game when I originally wrote the novel Frostborn, basing them in part but not entirely on the... (Read More)

Welcome to Oslendholm

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

“The Aptrgangr's Challenge” Part Two

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The first adventure included in the Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard 5e campaign setting is called “The Aptrgangr's Challenge.” It starts players off one night in the city of Bense during the festival of Midsummer Feast. Last week, the Table Talk... (Read More)

Another Peak Behind the Curtail

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As we head toward's our 4th stretch goal, I thought I'd share another glimpse of what's inside Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard with a look at the Table of Contents. As the book stands now, it's 190 pages, but with the additional art we've unlocked,... (Read More)

And Our Third Stretch Goal Topples!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it!  We just toppled our $12.5k stretch goal!  Expert cartographer Rob Lazzaretti will produce three more city maps for the book. In celebration, I'd like to share Rob's original map for the continent of Katernia, the larger landmass upon... (Read More)

Heroic Maps Map Pack Preview

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there, Thrones & Bones fans! I’m Joe from Heroic Maps and we’ve been busy working on the battlemaps for your Thrones & Bones: NorrongardKickstarter rewards. Let’s take a closer look at the maps that will complement your adventures... (Read More)

Our Second Stretch Goal Tumbles!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all! We did it! Our $10k Stretch Goal has just toppled. ENnie winning Game Designer and screenwriter Brian Suskind will pen a new adventure for the Norrøngard setting. I’ve been a fan of Brian’s RPG design work for some time, having... (Read More)

Welcome to Bense, Your Doorway to Norrøngard

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We did it again!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
And our first stretch goal has fallen!  Three more pieces of character and/or monster artwork added to the book!  And since we're talking about artwork, how about we show some off now? This is the kraken battle from the amazing William O'Brien.... (Read More)

We did it!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Funded! In just over 5 hours! And heading towards our first stretch goal! Thank you everyone! There's so much fun to come.  (Read More)

A Look Behind the Curtain

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all We’re barely an hour and a half passed launch and already at 62% funded! Thank you all very much. Very much. Meanwhile, as I sit here all a flurry from a combination of excitement and nervousness, I thought you might like more information on... (Read More)

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