I am SOOOO BEYOND EXCITED AND HONORED to be able to announce: THE MAIN GOAL HAS BEEN REACHED!!!! TAOHUA AND MACARON ARE OFFICIALLY HAPPENING!!!! 🍑🍒😭😭

I am grateful beyond comprehension, truly I cannot convey properly have deep the gratitude I have is for everyone. I never imagined we'd reach the initial goal this fast. I was frankly terrified making the goal $5k and unlocking both Taohua and Macaron in one go, because I was worried that maybe it'd not be possible.

But not only was it possible, it happened in the first few hours of launch, and I genuinely can't believe it nor can I thank you all enough for this. Just, with my entire heart soul and being: thank you, truly and with all my love 🩷

I have added a 3 plushie bundle tier for the regular plush bundle and the bundle with the small ticket goodies included (the care packages)!! If you want to help us hopefully reach our next Fruit Friend goal stop, Muffin the fennec fox, feel free to change your pledge to the 3 plushie bundle/care package if you'll happen to want all three.

Please keep in mind Muffin will not be available as a plush choice unless we reach $8,000 in total funding, but I'm hoping with such a strong start that maybe it can be possible!! 🥹🩷🫐 Muffin's sample has been secured and is being finalized soon, so I'll be able to share updates on Muffin's prototype soon!

I have also brainstormed a 5th friend in case we reach Muffin and Tangerabbit a bit faster than I was anticipating! I've added the design early as a sneak peek for backers to see!

Thank you again, truly, I just cannot believe this at all, and I truly just thank you all for allowing Taohua and Macaron's sweet dream to come true 🩷 Today I have shaken, cried, sobbed, and yelled with joy. Truly a roller coaster of emotions today, and I am so grateful to you all. Thank you thank you thank you thank you always and forever!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

As always, feel free to let me know if you have any questions here or my email ([email protected])!!

THANK YOU!! WE DID IT!! YAY TEAM!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷 NEXT STOP: MUFFIN!

Hi everyone! The Fruit Friends are almost here...?!

omg, I truly cannot BELIEVE the project is LAUNCHING TOMORROW?! Where did the time go?! I've been working on setting up this campaign for months and the debut of the Fruit Friends is finally on its way tomorrow!!?? What the heck...

I'm also being so chill and normal and relaxed about it too, like I'm totally not even a LITTLE nervous (yet super pumped and excited as well)!!!! :3

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I also wanted to finally address some questions I get a lot when I launch a new campaign in the form of an FAQ type of thing, which you can find below here!~ <3

If you don't see an answer to your question here in the FAQ or if you need extra clarification on any of the points, feel free to email me ([email protected]) or comment here on this post, and I'll be more than happy to help in any possible way I can!

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Lastly, I have updated Muffin's design ever so slightly so she resembles a fennec fox a little more closely~

Her nose and mouth muzzle will also stick out more due to how a fennec fox's snout actually looks in real life, so she will appear more fox-like all around.

Another small Muffin sidenote: I also already secured the sample for our fox friend Muffin as well, so prototype pictures will be shared really soon! I can't wait to finally share Muffin's sample, since I know everyone's pretty excited for her too ~!

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Thank you as always and forever with my entire heart and being for your support, whether you're new to my plushies/art/etc. or a long time supporter. It's genuinely hard to describe just the sheer amount of gratitude I have for being given the opportunity to host another plush campaign due to your continued (or new/recent which is super awesome too and I'm so grateful!!) support of my designs and work. It means more to me than I can even put into words.

I am just beyond grateful to you all with my whole soul, and I really hope you'll enjoy the launch tomorrow! The project will go live tomorrow at 12:30pm EST, so I really hope to see you there! ;v;!!!! <3

Hello everyone! I wanted to announce a big yet positive, necessary change to the project...:

After not only deliberating on this for a while, and after doing some calculations to make sure this is actually feasible: I will be changing the initial goal to unlock at $5,000 BUT once reached, BOTH Taohua AND Macaron will BOTH, SIMULTANEOUSLY, BE UNLOCKED AND AVAILABLE TOGETHER! Macaron will no longer be a stretch goal and will be the initial goal ALONGSIDE Taohua!

I think that ultimately, given the poll and with the help of Backerkit's algorithm telling me that a $5,000 goal is very feasible and possible to reach, this is the best outcome and decision I could make regarding the initial goal, so that once it is reached, the two plushies that forefronted this project will be available together. I think this decision will hopefully erase and avoid a lot of disappointment if we don't reach the stretch goal, help with momentum, and create more excitement while avoiding any confusion regarding which of the initial plushies are available since they'll both be available at the same time once $5,000 is reached.

Muffin the fennec fox and Tangerabbit will remain stretch goals but hopefully this all will even help us get those unlocked more easily too!

There will also be discount bundles available for anyone wanting both Taohua and Macaron together.

If you have any questions or anything about any of this change, feel free to email me ([email protected]) or comment here!

I thank you all always for your support and interest in this project and I am super excited to share the smaller ticket goodies as well very soon once those are finalized!

Hope you have a fantastic day everyone, and I hope this decision works best for you, I think it's the best overall decision to make as many people satisfied in the end as possible!

Adventurers,

You've done it again! £110K has been unlocked and the Sacred Wardens are awakening…
 
We're still catching our breath from the incredible momentum of this campaign, but we're not slowing down any time soon. The next stretch goals are here, and they're very exciting!

At £120,000, every physical backer will receive printed and expanded versions of our character demo. The same opening adventure that has been introducing new players to Erwick, now in stunning physical form. Perfect for teaching new players, running one-shots, or just having a complete starter experience ready to go at a moment's notice.

At £130,000, we're unlocking comprehensive base building mechanics that let you cement your presence in Erwick in two distinct ways:

🏰 Stationary Strongholds - Establish your home, upgrade your defenses, and create a landmark in the world.

⚔️ Mobile Sacred Warden Bases - Use components from the Sacred Wardens you defeat to construct bases that travel with you. Your stronghold moves where you move, combining the security of a home base with the freedom of constant adventure.

Whether you want to put down roots or keep your base on the road, you'll have the rules to make it happen.

At £140,000, we're unlocking a complete system for bonding with creatures you meet on your adventures by introducing Pets & Mounts!
 
 🐾 Create Alternative Waymates - Bond with the colourful creatures of Erwick, and make them companions on your journey
🐴 Mount Rules - Full mechanics for traveling with mounts, from horses to even larger beasts. Just as long as you can prove yourself worthy...

Interact with the world around you in more unique ways and create lasting bonds throughout your adventure.

At £150,000, we're partnering with One More Multiverse, a unique VTT system, to bring Legends of Akeroth fully into their platform.

🎮 Full VTT Integration - Legends of Akeroth built directly into One More Multiverse
✨ Built-In Character Creator - Use their stunning character creation tools to design your perfect hero
🎨 Pixel Art Style - Gorgeous pixel art visuals that bring the Kingdom of Erwick to life on screen
💜 & More To Come...

The best part? Anyone who backs the Core Rulebook (digital or physical) at any tier will receive access to all of this content for free!

You've carried this campaign further than we ever dreamed. Let's keep the momentum going and unlock everything Erwick has to offer!

Adventure on,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

Adventurers,

You are all true legends!

When we launched this campaign, we hoped you'd love Legends of Akeroth as much as we do, but this? This has exceeded our expectations. You've unlocked 11 stretch goals in record time, and we couldn't be more grateful.

What You've Just Unlocked at £90K:

✨ UV Spot Book Sleeves - Both slipcases will be upgraded to include some stunning Spot UV!
📜 Handouts - Immersive in-game handouts to bring your sessions to life, such as guild posters, monster quests and more!

These join the 10 stretch goals you've already smashed through, including:  

Every single one of these unlocks makes Legends of Akeroth better, and it's all because of this incredible community!

We're not slowing down either. The next stretch goal is £95,000 and if you can reach that, we will unlock Durability & Smithing! This means an entirely new set of rules will be added to introduce durability and weapon breaking to your game.

And that’s not all! At £100,000, we have a big surprise for you…

Sanctum is the all-in-one online platform for everything Akeroth! Character creation tools, NPC generators, a complete spell database, lore archives, and everything you need to run and play the game digitally.

This is so much more than a stretch goal. Here's a sneaky preview at what's to come:

We're feeling extra celebratory today, so we're going big!

If you comment on this post with what you're most looking forward to about this campaign, you will earn 100XP!

No, we aren't kidding. 100XP for every comment (one per person) - what are you waiting for? 

Eleven stretch goals reached, £90,000 raised, and we're just getting started.
Thank you all for backing, sharing, and championing Legends of Akeroth. This campaign is as much yours as it is ours.
 
Let's push to £100K and unlock the ultimate digital compendium for Akeroth.

Adventure on,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️