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Cecil the Wizard has returned with a new collection of Phoenix pins and one mischievous cat. Each magnificent phoenix holds a different piece of elemental magic.
It's been some time since we last communicated, but I'm excited to see you return. I’ve had a delightful few months of research and exploration. I've been so glad to know that we were able to save all of the young phoenixes with your help. It's been wonderful knowing they're safe, although sad to know that the world below the mountains is still in great danger. That's about to change though!
Just two weeks ago, while I was resting beneath the full moon, I was surprised to be greeted by a new mysterious Phoenix that I had never seen before. It was the illustrious Moon Phoenix. A truly rare sight, but I suppose life here on the Brightpeak mountains investigating portals was always going to yield some surprises!
The Moon Phoenix is a messenger who travels between realms depending on the moon’s phases. I learned so much from her about the phoenix life cycle! Phoenixes seem to use the world below as a hatchery to shelter their young. Once they’re ready to assume their epic forms, they travel to more dangerous realms where they serve as caretakers and guardians.
With the power of the Moon Phoenix and a perfectly timed Full Moon we can unlock special portals where we can reach fully grown Epic Phoenixes at their peak magical potential!
Now, I need your help again to recruit these magnificently powerful Epic Phoenixes so that we can save the world below. I’m afraid we don't have much time to prepare for this journey. We need to have all the supplies for our expedition ready before the end of the next full moon. But I’m confident that with your help I can succeed in reaching these magnificent birds.
What do you say, Adventurer? Will you help me save the phoenixes from their fate?
Backerkit is a crowdfunding site like IndieGoGo or Kickstarter. Pledge your support to Magic and Mischief to unlock Phoenix pins as a reward! The initial funding goal is $1200 for the five pins, and you won't be charged until the end of the campaign. You also won't be charged if we don't hit our funding goal. After we fund, we'll keep you up to date on production of the pins and we'll ship them out to every backer!
🔥 Unlock Portals to More Phoenixes🔥
As more funds are raised, Cecil will be able to find and unlock new portals where he'll be able to recruit more phoenixes to fight back!
You can adjust your pledge at any time during the campaign. After it ends, you’ll receive a survey to select your chosen Phoenix designs and finalize shipping costs. Shipping will be paid separately through the survey process, and you can even pick up additional add-ons if you like!
Alright, you caught me! No, I'm not a Phoenix (at least not last time I checked), but I'll be recruiting the Epic Phoenixes with you so we can save their homeland. Are you ready to meet me in person?
Through my portal research, I was able to contact the mysterious Moon Phoenix. This has offered us an amazing opportunity to explore new magical portals where we can find fully grown Epic Phoenixes! The Moon Phoenix will serve as my guide and guardian while we explore these strange new realms.
Once the Ghost Phoenix is ready to take their epic form, they make their home in the Lunar realm. These spectral guardians guide lost souls to safety. Their ghostly glow rallies allies towards them for collaboration and support. Never sleeping, they watch over others preventing stragglers from getting lost within a nightmare.
The Lunar Realm is a place of harsh extremes. When Epic Magma Phoenixes come of age, they are drawn to the lava flows of hidden volcanoes there. They’re reclusive by nature, using magma to form a nearly impenetrable protective shell around their bodies and homes. My notes suggest that by carefully befriending these majestic creatures you can be invited into the safety of their hearth. If we recruit the Epic Magma Phoenix, they will use their powerful shields to protect the entire realm from intruders.
The skies are always dark in the Lunar Realm, which makes it the perfect home for the Epic Galaxy Phoenix. When they are grown, they travel here to commune with the stars and learn their wisdom. These star-touched storytellers rally others to their cause. They always know the right tale to rouse others to heroic action or provide comfort during hard times. If we recruit a Galaxy Phoenix, I expect they’ll know a tale that helps us drive out the nightmares.
When Ice Phoenixes take their epic form, they travel to the Frost Realm. It's a dangerous place inhabited by frost giants and other titans. There, these noble birds learn to sing melodies that freeze dread in its tracks. Their frosty melodies bolster the courage of allies, turning even the coldest battlegrounds into a stage for victory.
When Flower Phoenixes bloom into their epic form, they travel to the Forest Realm where they nurture the land and help it grow. Brimming with nature’s spirit, these restorative companions nurture life wherever they land. Their gentle presence uplifts spirits and renews resolve, healing the wounds of disappointment in the face of encroaching night. If we struggle and fail along the way, the Flower Phoenix will help us heal those hurts so we can keep going.
Their shimmering plumage and joyful hearts radiate a divine glow that wards off the deepest gloom. Their brilliant light seems to have a special ability to contain the nightmare creatures and limit their destructive tendencies. The only problem? Their playful nature makes them prone to wandering off and releasing the nightmare. If we recruit an Epic Angelic Phoenix, I can research a way to make their radiant powers more permanent.
The Epic Dark Phoenixes seem to have a special connection with the nightmare creatures plaguing the homeland. The Cavern Realm seems to amplify this power. Without even leaving their caves, Dark Phoenixes can reach out with special senses to find and uncover hidden nightmares throughout the realm. I’m not sure if there are any limitations to their scrying ability. Due to their standoffish nature, they’ve rarely been studied, but legends say that an Epic Dark Phoenix can see the truth. If we recruit an Epic Dark Phoenix, it will be a great help in locating the nightmares so they can be contained.
The heart of an Epic Fire Phoenix burns brightly with loyalty and kindness. These energetic birds can burn themselves out completely, but will always ignite back into flame as long as their friends are near. Nothing rivals a fire phoenix in sheer defensive power – and this power comes from the support of their friends.
While we recruit these Phoenixes, I'll be hard at work trying to capture and contain some of the nightmares that got let loose in the world below! Once I have them contained, I'll need your help making sure they stay that way!
-Cecil
Once we hit 125 backers the Nightmare Cat will be open to select as a part of any pledge level.
FREEBONUS! As an added bonus, any backer who is at the three-pin level or above ($45 Pledge Level) will receive a free Nightmare Cat pin! Make sure to tell your friends about the campaign, so we can unlock this pin!
Once we hit 200 backers the Nightmare Cat Variant will be open to select as a pin for any pledge level.
FREEBONUS! As an added bonus, any backer who is at the three-pin level or above ($45 Pledge Level) will receive a free Nightmare Cat Variant pin! Make sure to tell your friends about the campaign so we can unlock this pin!
Add On to your Pledge your very own Baby Phoenix Pin! Check the available variations below! Add On to your Pledge a digital comics bundle from Attic Door Media! Every book we've published so far!
💖 WELCOME TO PINTOPIA — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of over 175 creators collectively launching their pin and/or plushie project on BackerKit from January 23rd - February 13.
Be on the lookout for projects that have paired up to be Cross-Collab partners — this means that if you back BOTH projects in the pair (for a physical reward), you will get a limited FREE pin from EACH creator. The more pairs you support, the more FREE pins you earn ✨
And for all you pin-collectors out there, we want to reward your achievements with a limited Gold Pintopia 2025 pin once you support 10+ projects (this reward will be surveyed and shipped by the BackerKit team.
⚔️ 2 FREE Cross Collaborative Freebies for every cross-collab pair you back (one from each creator) 🏆 1 FREE Exclusive Gold Pintopia 2025 Pin if you back 10 participating projects or more
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In addition to our Pintopia collab, we're excited to be working with two of our comic book creator friends who we met through ComixLaunch. If you back our project along with Wolf Pack Pups and/or C is for Cthulhu, you'll receive a few extra special pins!
IMPORTANT: These collabs do NOT count towards the Pintopia Golden Pin
If you back both Magic & Mischief as well as Wolf Pack Pups, you'll receive two free pins! Snow Paw and the Moon Phoenix have become fast friends! It makes perfect sense that a werewolf would befriend the Moon Phoenix so quickly.
If you back both Magic & Mischief as well as C is for Cthulhu, you'll receive one free pin! The baby fire phoenix and little Cthulhu are having a wonderful time coloring together. They're just missing you!
Enamel pins can take a while to produce, but we've luckily done some preparation work ahead of time. We've previously worked with our manufacture to produce over 500 pins in our last campaign and we're confident in their quality.
January: Campaign Launch! February: Campaign Ends! March: Surveys go out! April: Production Begins! June: Production Ends! July: Pins are shipped out!
We're looking to have a fast turnaround time, but delays can happen. We want to make sure we deliver a solid looking pin to you. We will do our best to ensure we are communicating throughout the entire process as the pins get made and as shipping begins.
Please be aware, that shipping will be collected after the campaign has successfully funded. We do this to ensure that we don't have to overcharge or undercharge for shipping costs.
We always try to search around for the best prices for shipping and will try to find the best rates at the time of shipping. These rates are subject to change.
Important for International Backers: Any regional taxes and import fees will be the responsibility of the backer. They are not collected with your pledge.
At Attic Door Media, we love creating magical worlds and telling immersive stories for comics, prose, and all kinds of formats. We're 4 creators from Florida, working to build a community of storytellers who love to learn, grow, and create together no matter the medium. This is our second pin crowdfunding campaign, our first was in October 2024 and we managed to fully fulfill in just a few months.
Thanks to everyone who shared their unboxings with us!
Maru is a freelancer digital artist from Argentina. She is dedicated to character design, comics, and illustrations. Most recently, she has been working on illustrations, colouring, and pin designs for Kickstarter pages, such as "Bi Visibility", "NIGHTMARE IN WONDERLAND #1-2", "Nightmare in Wonderland #1" and "Transphoria: A Trans & Non Binary Anthology".
She is an avid fan of books and her works can be found on her social networks. Check Maru out here!
Raymond Griffith, a Midwest native, discovered his love for art at a young age, inspired by the Marvel universe. Now a father, he shares his passion with his daughter, who can proudly name over a hundred superheroes and villains, even creating some of her own. His work has appeared in various anthologies, including Screams Heard ’Round the World, My Kingdom For a Panel, Monster Mash-Up, Border-X, and more. He's also the artist for the comic book Astounding Tales!
You can find him online as Funny Figs across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. You can also check his website FunnyFigs!
