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Kitsune Tales: Only the Dead Face North (historical fantasy)

Created by Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Lost imperial treasure on the Kumano Road—novel and TTRPG adventure scenario of historical fantasy in Japan, in parallel novel and game zine. Available in multiple formats (ebook, PDF, paperback, hardback) so click through to select your preference!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

We did it!
8 months ago – Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 07:10:30 AM

We funded! And we funded at OVER FIVE TIMES the goal!

So what happens now?

First, we hurry up and wait. It will take about a week for pledges to finalize through Kickstarter. (On that note, now is a good time to double-check your credit card details in your Kickstarter account.)

After that, I'll send backer surveys, asking for details like shipping addresses and which name you'd like included in the backer credits. This is also where you'll pay any shipping for physical items. And if you decide you want to add an item or two -- maybe you do want that other ebook or a signed paperback to gift -- you can do it then.

I'll update you here on the project's progress and let you know when items are shipping. Some items may ship earlier than others (some digital products, for example, or pledges with multiple physical books requiring more than one package).

And we unlocked the stretch goal of a travelogue chat, and I will arrange that and share the details in a future update.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Two sets of sheets unlocked!
8 months ago – Fri, Feb 09, 2024 at 09:12:37 PM

And we're just $36 from unlocking the Legend of the Five Rings pre-made character sheets.

After that, we see a new stretch goal...!

Thank you!

Stretch goal unlocked!
8 months ago – Wed, Feb 07, 2024 at 12:59:05 PM

We have officially unlocked the pre-made character sheets with historic art for 5e!

Let's keep going and get sheets for other systems and then literary goals. 

Thank you so much! :D 

Stretch goals, and a new tier!
9 months ago – Sun, Feb 04, 2024 at 01:19:30 PM

If you didn't see, the first stretch goals have been revealed. To start, we're unlocking ready-made character sheets for the adventure scenario, with pre-made characters (each with their own views and, maybe, their own missions...). These will be unlocked first for 5e, then for Pathfinder, and then for Legend of Five Rings.

More stretch goals to follow!

And, I am pleased (and a little embarrassed) to announce that we have a new tier! I had originally meant to include an all-digital tier for both story and game, but in transferring from notes to Kickstarter, I accidentally left it out. (And then I renamed the tiers, further obscuring the omission with a new numerical series.) Thanks to the sharp-eyed browser who asked, now we have the all-digital tier available. If that suits your needs or preferences better, please go ahead and adjust your pledge.

Thank you for reading!

Wow! Thank you so much!
9 months ago – Thu, Feb 01, 2024 at 09:26:45 AM

We funded within 2 hours of launch -- even though I didn't actually tell anyone when launch would happen. You are amazing!! Thank you so very much.

Stay tuned for stretch goals!