The Cruel Hyena is out! This includes an Elite CR 5 and a CR 1.
Rules Updates
Stoneworking in now Masonry
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Fiendish Forge Facelift!
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Wanted to let you know we went ahead and updated the logo for Fiendish Forge. While the plain text got the message across, I'm a HUGE sucker for artistic logos....
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Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING Digital PDF/Foundry VTT Distributed
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We've locked/charged for orders that purchased a Digital PDF and/or Foundry VTT Code for Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING!
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Playtest #10 - Crab Legion
The Crab Legion playtest packet is out now!!
This includes an Elite CR 3 and a Standard CR 1
Rules Updates
Phase Resistance
Further updates have been made! We removed th...
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Locking/Charging Pre-Orders (Why Slay Dragons)
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Playtest #9 Doc - Couatl Hydra
Couatl Hydra
The Couatl Hydra is out! This is an Elite CR 4. We also have a special GM's note suggesting that the standard Couatl should be a CR 7 - and what to change if...
Our Preview PDF includes one of our creature entries - the Axe Beak Executioner! We wanted to show you how we focus on quality over quantity regarding our creature compendium. You'll see included here, as well as included with each creature:
Fully Illustrated
Regional Effects
Stat Block
New Organization Block
A Quest
Materials Gathered
Themed Magic Items
In addition, we are including a Rules Glossary, which will include new terms introduced in the book.
How do I get the Preview PDF?
The link is down below, but only available if you are following this project, and have a Backerkit Account. Be sure to sign up so that you are available when we go live August 20th at 1pm EST. We will be announcing our Day 1 rewards very soon - so make sure you're signed up!
Fiendish Forge's Backerkit goes LIVE Tuesday, August 20th at 1pm EST!
The Cruel Hyena is out! This includes an Elite CR 5 and a CR 1.
The Cruel Hyena
Rules Updates
Stoneworking in now Masonry We've renamed the Stoneworking profession to Masonry to line up better with Mason's Tools.
Learning Crafting Recipes We've written up a blurb for learning crafting recipes, and included 2 new optional rules: Purchasing Crafting Recipes and Researching Crafting Recipes.
Phase Resistance & Optional Rule: Expanded Phase Resistance We've removed the feature allowing GMs to end an ongoing Condition with 2 Phase Actions, and have now made this an Optional Rule. This also includes the ability to remove Effects as well. We did our best to outline and inform the risks of using this optional rule - and recommend raising the creature by a CR and increasing Material Gathering by up to 50% more attempts when using this rule. We also go into not using this rule on all conditions and effects, such as being Grappled, Hunter's Mark, and Banishment.
More to come We will be including an optional rule that allows you to use alternative tools to specific projects. If you're looking for a group, feel free to use
Please keep in mind:
This is TEST MATERIAL and may have spelling/grammatical errors.
Layouts and content may change after playtest.
Empty spaces are where images will be in the final product. Images aren't included in playtest packets.
Creatures are balanced for 4-5 player parties of the same level as the CR. Going below or above this will alter the intended experience.
ALTERNATE PARTY SIZES While not included in the doc, we do want to experiment with including adjustments for alternate party sizes. Please reference below your party size.
This is balanced for 4-5 players. For every player below or above 5, decrease or increases the max HP of the Cruel Hyena by 34. You may not need to make this change for a 4 player party.
Please fill out this form. Please understand that any pending payments will be charged now for participating in the playtests. https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66
Wanted to let you know we went ahead and updated the logo for Fiendish Forge. While the plain text got the message across, I'm a HUGE sucker for artistic logos.
New Logo, same book!
This book has been a joy to work on - and I've been delighted by all the feedback we're seeing through playtesting. I'm super excited for you all to see the result when we wrap up next year - but we still have plenty to do! Once again, thank you for your support. We'll update the pre-order shop items to reflect the new logo!
We've locked/charged for orders that purchased a Digital PDF and/or Foundry VTT Code for Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING!
Please check your email for the digital files.
The Foundry VTT Key distribution is super new to us, so please don't hesitate to reach out or let us know what we can do to make it easier for you in the future. You can e-mail us at [email protected]
If you received physical products, such as the Hardcover Book, they will not be shipped yet. We want to ship them with everything else once Fiendish Forge is manufactured and ready to ship, and we can bundle your shipping rate.
If you are interested in getting the book now, please reach out to [email protected] so we can arrange it. Please understand that this will more than likely incur additional shipping charges since you will be getting multiple packages.
We hope you enjoy the Digital PDF and the Foundry VTT Module! Brett
The Crab Legion
This includes an Elite CR 3 and a Standard CR 1
Rules Updates
Phase Resistance Further updates have been made! We removed the ability to automatically end a condition or effect if it's non saved, and replaced it with the ability to end a condition without needing a save by expending 2 Phase Actions! Having effects like Hunter's Mark being removed was unintentional, so I'm hoping this clears things up.
Added the following to the Phase Turn description: Beginning/End of Turn Effects happen as soon as possible, but once per round. If a Phase Creature is targeted by an effect that takes place at the Beginning or End of a Turn, it takes place at the Top Most Phase Turn or the next possible Phase Turn. These effects can only take place once per round. This includes effects that would end at the end of a Phase Creature's turn.
ALTERNATE PARTY SIZES
This is balanced for 4-5 players. For every player below or above 5, decrease or increases the max HP of the Crab Legion by 39. You may not need to make this change for a 4 player party.
Please fill out this form. Please understand that any pending payments will be charged now for participating in the playtests. https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66
Enjoy! This playtest will close January 5th , 2025.
