Setting Guide to Retia - A D&D 5th Edition Handbook

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A 500+ page guide to the industrial continent of Somnus Domina and beyond! Lore, monsters, character options, and a new way to play 5E!
Backers: 1664
Average Pledge Per Backer: $125 CAD

Funded: $207,859 CAD of $30,000 CAD
Dates: Dec 1st -> Jan 1st (31 days)
Project By: Nat19
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Latest News

200k Stretch Goal Reached!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are! We couldn't have expected to receive so much support, but we've hit our 200k CAD stretch goal, and so while we continue working on finishing the book and lampshading whatever comes next, we'll be working on a 5-level adventure module for... (Read More)

175k Stretch Goal Reached! Character Sheet Project Added

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Can you believe it? We've hit 175k - I wouldn't have imagined it possible, but here we are! This stretch goal isn't going to add any items to buy as add-ons or anything. We're going to work with a designer we've worked with before to work on a... (Read More)

Phone Holder Add-Ons

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've added another accessory to the add-ons - if you want a phone holder from your desk, we've made three designs available for purchase as add-ons.  (Read More)

Spell Card Deck Size Development

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So we discovered we're in an interesting position! The manufacturing cost of the cards we're getting made is based on the number of units and the number of cards per unit. Initially, we were skirting just under the maximum amount in our card number... (Read More)

150k Stretch Goal Met! NPC and Spell Cards Available!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! We're past the point we thought we'd reasonably make it, but with a third of the month still to go we've managed to hit 150k. This is more support than we could ever have asked for. NPC cards (split into two decks) and spell... (Read More)

Continent Maps Added to Add-Ons

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Our printer got back to us and it's tennable! We're adding fold-out continent maps to our add-ons~!  (Read More)

Possible Upcoming Add-On

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're looking to see if we can get a fold-out map of Retia added to the Kickstarter as an add-on. We're waiting to hear back from a printer about the costs before we commit to it, but once we know if we can, we plan to add them to the options.  (Read More)

Gemstones of the Summer Sky Tier

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
For those interested specifically in getting the complete set of gemstone dice but aren't interested in the rewards that are part of other tiers, there is now a $380 CAD reward tier that includes all of the dice as well as the digital rewards for the... (Read More)

Gemstone Dice Goal Addendum

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Also, as part of the 125k goal, we've restocked the Vestias dice add-on and will order as many as needed. If you want to add those to your order as well (perhaps alongside the other new gemstone dice), please feel free to do so! Sorry for the... (Read More)

125k!!! Extra Gemstone Dice Unlocked!!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We've hit 125k, which means we'll be manufacturing three new liens of gemstone dice, for Aymere, Harros, and T'quinn. Together, these complete the Knights of the Summer Sky collection of gemstone dice! You can purchase these as add-ons now... (Read More)

New Guide Trailer!

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just released a new trailer for the setting guide featuring the voice talents of Dawn M. Bennett as Lyre! Please check it out and spread the word if you want to see us hit those upcoming Stretch Goals~! Wee you guys at 125k! You'll need an... (Read More)

Additional Stretch Goals

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
In the absurd situation where we exceed 150k (thank you again, glorious people), we've added stretch goals going up to 200k. The 175k goal would involve making hundreds of variants for companion sheets to easily keep track of entire classes,... (Read More)

Cushioned Lyre Mousepad Add-On

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We've added another item - likely the most risque item we're going to be introducing into the campaign. We've run mousepads like this before through our site (a fleet of them are currently moving through it, in fact), but since you've all been so... (Read More)

100k Stretch Goal! Favored Soul Class

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 100k stretch goal has been hit! I feel like I can't just keep saying I have no words but continue to have no words! The setting guide will now include the Favored Soul class - a translation of the old chosen soul archetype, which is a pact magic... (Read More)

Early Backer Copies Are Gone!

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
That's a milestone that deserves noting all on its own! The 500 early backer slots have been filled. Thank you so much to everyone who donated to that level! Anyone reading this who still wants a limited cover can get it through the $130 Limited... (Read More)

Sample Splashbook Text Fixed

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
These were issues with the splashbook text not being copiable. We've isolated the problem (some settings changed when we switched from our old work PC to our new one, and a box had to be unchecked). It can now be properly clicked! Please check the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 5 - Subclass Expansion

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Another one down~! In addition to previously listed subclasses, 20 more are going to be added to the guide! Thank you guys so much! 100k is the next goal, and we will get into the properly substantial stretch goals once we're there. Thank you all so... (Read More)

Add-On Visual Guide + Chibi Keychains

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We've included a visual guide to the add-ons you can purchase with appropriate tiers and added chibi-design keychains for Lyre and the Sword of Damocles! Please check out the guide below if you haven't already!  (Read More)

Stretch Goal Four!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The title says it all - we're at stretch goal four! The bestiary will get a healthy burst of content, including several eidolos and their armaments~!  (Read More)

Stretch Goal 3!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
200% funded in less than 24 hours. I really don't know what to say. With the stretch goal met, we'll include six (additional) deity aspect stat blocks and NPCs to fill out who their followers, subjects, associates, worshippers, etc, might be so they... (Read More)

Stretch Goal the Second!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are fantastic! We've broken through the second stretch goal - 8 new DGR units will be included in the guide, which can be used as NPCs, as mechs, or a combination of both~!  (Read More)

Splash Guide Update

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The file linked for the splash guide has been changed to the one below to include an E-mail address you can submit feedback to~! I also want to note (as the guide now does) that the splash guide is pre-editor, so some elements in it might be rough... (Read More)

Stretch Goal One Obliterated!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The first stretch goal has been hit! 3 additional races with 4 subraces each will be added to the guide!  (Read More)

GOODNESS! WE DID IT!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We hit that goal in no time at all! Thank you so much to everyone who got in early! We're still only on day one, but we're well on our way to turning this into more than just a book - the first Stretch Goal is already within sight! We have another... (Read More)

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