Drintera Worldbuilding 2026: Native American Fantasy

A project in Boston, MA by Andrew Gronosky: Shewstone Publishing
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Help our Indigenous-led team build a fantasy version of North America in zine form!
Backers: 126
Average Daily Pledges: $630
Average Pledge Per Backer: $40

Funding: $5,037 of $800
Dates: Feb 24th -> Mar 26th (31 days)
Project By: Andrew Gronosky: Shewstone Publishing
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March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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$3,200 Stretch Goal Unlocked: 4 Short Cultures

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing growth! Thank you for supporting this passion project!We've unlocked the stretch goal of adding 4 more short (1-page) fantasy cultures to the Guide to Throntru zine.  The Segwantaw are a populous nation who thrive on trade, and barter for... (Read More)

$2,400 Stretch Goal Unlocked - Nelhuil, the Tomb of Thieves

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Funded in 10 minutes! First stretch goal unlocked!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Thanks to the amazing support of our early backers, we soared to our funding goal in just 10 minutes! Thank you all so much! We just passed the $1,600 mark and unlocked our first stretch goal: Spearfinger, a monstrous hag with weapon immunities... (Read More)

One hour to launch!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Launching in 2 days - Project video available!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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Strengthened focus on Native American setting and schedule update

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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We have a plan! And plans for growth ...

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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