Heliana's Guide To Monster Hunting: A DnD 5e Supplement

A project in Boulder, CO by Loot Tavern
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Level up your game with epic monster hunts, tracking, harvesting, and crafting.
Backers: 18082
Average Pledge Per Backer: $102

Funded: $1,845,423 of $15,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 1st (31 days)
Project By: Loot Tavern
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Latest News

$1.5m Goal Annihilated — Freebies! Backer-only update.

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Week 4 Update - First Look: Crafting

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Four weeks $1.42 million  13439 backers 17 stretch goals 4 creators commissioned 2080 core boxes 2491 deluxe boxes 9556 books A tamer's companion upon hearing it would be created, probably. We had some excellent questions on the live QA, you can... (Read More)

$1.4m Goal Smushed - New Goal!

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoop! We have the Necromancer Tamer subclass... the necrotamer? Ready? Say aaaaaaaaaarrghhhOMGI'mShootingALaserAndHeliana'sIsOnIt'sLastStretchGoalaaaaaaarghh We're not even at the 48 hour bump and I'm already struggling to keep up with the updates!... (Read More)

$1.3m goal (and Secret goal!) - New Goal: Food Glorious Food!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, I took a day off this weekend and y'all went and hit another stretch goal. Thanks! Sorry this update is delayed :p We need a necromancer to raise our godzilla! We've hit the $1.3m goal which means a new subclass for the Tamer will be added... (Read More)

We're doing a live Q&A (or two)

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, Just a mini update to let you know I (Max) will be doing a live Q&A tomorrow morning (US-time), or afternoon (UK-time). We're still ironing out a start time but it'll be either 9am MDT or 9.30 am MDT.  So you Americans (whole... (Read More)

$1.2m goal - New Goal: Necromancer Tamer

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
And, just when I'm ready to stop for the day, we hit another goal xD You guys are the best! Breaking goals like Godzilla breaks this insect So, we've hit $1.2m which means 5 more races! Stay tuned to Jess Jackdaws YouTube channel for reveals :) Next... (Read More)

Week 3 Update - First Look: Tracking | New Tier!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Three weeks $1.16 million  11212 backers 14 stretch goals 4 creators commissioned 1739 core boxes 1962 deluxe boxes 8390 books   Bonafide, unedited image of Owen Wowlson seeing this campaign Reality still elusive. More next week. Tracking First... (Read More)

$1.1m goal — New Goal: MORE RACES!?

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
That's 14 goals down!! Surfzilla approves. The dire rabbit hard enamel pin (with delicious silk screen print overlays - you don't get that on many pins!) will be available to everyone at the heavily discounted price of $5! Thanks folks :) Next New... (Read More)

$1m — Much Humble. Very Wow. —The Dire Bunny of Caergannob | New Goal | Fantasy Grounds

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Coolzilla First, a message from our sponsor, Heliana: "Is... is it on?" "Yeah, you just speak and it'll make it into words." "Ah. Is this L'Arsène's magic?... of course. ... ADVENTURERS. We are almost 10,000 strong and ready to face the most evil,... (Read More)

Week 2 Update - First Look: Harvesting!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Two weeks. $978k. 12 stretch goals. 3 new creators commissioned. 1453 core boxes. 1668 deluxe boxes. 6968 books. Very Nice! It's kind of hit us, but not really. More on our relationship with reality next week. Harvesting First Look I'd wager that... (Read More)

$900k - This looks familiar! Quintuply familiar! New Clues

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Jess is super excited about this one! We'll be putting 5 more familiars in the book (and PDF).  These critters will have some unique abilities and can also be trained by a monster tamer to gain more powerful thematic features! Plus you might have... (Read More)

$800k - The Hills are Alive... With the Sound of Michael Ghelfi's Ambiences

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it! Baby godzilla (demigodzilla?) is ready to dance. Michael Ghelfi will be composing 10 new ambiences - one for each hunt - to be delivered digitally and hosted online for you Rhythm Bot pleasure! Check out Michael's patreon if you want... (Read More)

Week 1 Update! First Look: The Monster Tamer Class!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
One week. $777k. 10 stretch goals. 3 new creators commissioned. 1160 core boxes. 1380 deluxe boxes. 5490 books. much wow. THANK YOU! To all our friends in the TTRPG community, to all the people who gave us advice on the KS page, and to you guys:... (Read More)

$700k - Looks Like Genetically Modified Meat's Back on the Menu, Boys! $1m goal revealed!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Genetically modified baked beans coming your way. Four new subclasses in the book and PDF :) Careful you don't add too much spice and end up like this guy:  New Stretch Goal - $1m: Bonus Adventure Clues. Holy hand grenade, we're a hare's... (Read More)

$650k done - soundscapes activated! New goal: More familiars!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Monster Soundscapes will be available to everyone who gets a book or PDF :) Arfghjklklklllbrll - The Sound of being forced to eat a tree. Or broccoli.  New Stretch Goal - $900k: 5 More Familiars If we get to $900k we'll expand the roster of... (Read More)

$600k unlocked- 5 more races! New Goal: Ambience Soundtrack

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh we were so excited to unlock these - a big thank you one and all. The book (and PDF) will have 5 new player races in it :) Pledge Tier Breakdown Here is a graphic to show you everything you need about the pledges.  It is also available right... (Read More)

$500k goal smashed! New Goal: 4 New Subclasses!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
They're alive! THEY'RE ALI- no wait they're just animated.  Ten animated familiar cards will now be included in the Deluxe Box tier! If you were thinking of bumping your pledge, these cards have some serious cute factor! Also available as addons :)... (Read More)

Crafting Catalogue Unlocked! + Monster Soundscape!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You've smashed another one! Here's godzilla taking a bubble bath. Or farting. (definitely farting) The Game Ready, Core Box, and Deluxe Box will all receive L'Arsène's Crafting Catalogue for free! Everyone else can add it for $15 as an add-on :) New... (Read More)

We Have Music! (and a New Goal!)

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
10 original songs will be written and recorded for this Kickstarter! They'll be available to all backers who receive a PDF! Campaign Errata & Addons The eagle-eyed amongst you have been informing us of a few mistakes in our text and addons. We'll... (Read More)

GM Screens Unlocked! (New Goal: Animated Familiar Cards!)

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Moooooooo-re add-ons available as we hit $200k and unlock the GM Screen! Join us on Discord to discuss what you want to see on a GM screen! All these godzilla gifs are so low res. We need a scene for scene hi-res remake! Who's in?  New Stretch Goal... (Read More)

You Guys Rock and I Can't Keep Up (and Crafting Catalogue!)

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Yippeeee $150k goal DONE! Deluxe Box backers get a shiny new cover! The deluxe tier savings ($205) are now almost as much as the cost of the bundle!! When we get to Backerkit (approx. 3 weeks after the campaign ends), the Book and Game Ready backers... (Read More)

Another Goal Bites the Dust (and Bard Recordings!)

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
What this? A gif for ants? Wow friendos! That’s the $100k goal doneski; another 55 tarot-sized magic item cards added to the core box and deluxe box tiers. It’s also available as an addon. I've got start prepping more images... New Stretch Goal... (Read More)

Tokens Incoming! (and GM screen reveal!)

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit $50k - that’s the first stretch goal down! That means free tokens for everyone who backs the campaign :) Use ‘em in your digital games or as print-’n’-play paper minis. Here’s an artist’s impression of us all kicking this... (Read More)

FUNDED!?

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Well… that was quick! Thank you so much! We kicked it's butt! Heliana is thrilled to learn that someone other than peeper will be reading her book.  We’re thrilled to have started this journey so well.  Now onto the first stretch goal: a... (Read More)

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