Thank you all for celebrating Brambletrek’s 2nd birthday with us. 🥳 From cosy journaling moments to brand-new tools and releases, the Forests of Hyhill have never been busier. There are now even more ways to play, explore, and shape your story. From fresh adventures to powerful new tools and digital platforms, we’ve expanded the journeys you can take and the tales your Gnawborn can tell.
Here’s everything we got up to - in case you missed it! 👇
✨ A Birthday of Wonders - A Free Adventure
In the heart of Hyhill, the village of Brambletrek hums with excitement. The anniversary of its founding has come again, a birthday not of a single Gnawborn but of the whole community itself.
Join Bramble as he sets out to find a gift worthy of the village’s heart. Along the way, you may uncover rare flowers, enchanted keepsakes, or something far more unexpected… though perhaps the real gift lies in the journey itself. 🎁
If you already own Brambletrek, this adventure is waiting in your DriveThruRPG or BackerKit library. If you’re new to Brambletrek, it comes free with every digital copy of the core game, wherever you pick it up.
The easiest way to make your Brambletrek character is now here! Meet the brand-new Sanctum Brambletrek Character Creator - a free tool that helps you bring your Gnawborn adventurer to life in just a few clicks. 🐭
Ash went live for a special celebration stream! We shared stories, answered questions, and toasted to two years of Brambletrek. The VOD is ready to watch if you missed it.
✨ Cosy Colouring Sheets
For the weekend, we set the playing cards aside and picked up pencils instead, inviting everyone to enjoy a little creative calm. Our brand-new Brambletrek colouring sheets are the perfect excuse to slow down with a cuppa and a biscuit, and add your own splash of colour to the Forests of Hyhill.
To mark Brambletrek Week, we gave adventurers the chance to win a Brambletrek Bundle - a treasure trove of cosy delights, crowned with a handmade candle from Chaos Curios.
Inside the bundle: ✨ Brambletrek Plush ✨ Core Rulebook ✨ Game Journal ✨ Card Deck ✨ 4 x Gnawborn Pins ✨ Brambletrek Candle from Chaos Curios
The winner has now been chosen, and we’ll be in touch directly. Huge congratulations to our lucky adventurer! 🌿💜
✍️ A Note From Ash
I wanted to just say thank you to all of you for your support during the campaign, but also your love for the game. Without all of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Brambletrek holds a special place in my heart, and I cannot wait to explore its future with you, too. Here’s to two years and many more to come!
The Forests of Hyhill are always alive with stories - and we’d love to hear yours. 🌿Join our Discord to share your adventures, swap colouring creations, and connect with fellow Brambletrek explorers.
Thank you for making Brambletrek Week so special. Here’s to more journeys, more tales, and plenty of cosy moments in the woods. 💜
Happy adventuring, friends! The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️
Two years ago, we set out into the forests of Hyhill together - and we couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible community. 💜
To celebrate, we’re throwing a whole week-long party (29th Sept - 5th Oct)! Every single day we’ll be dropping something new - cosy extras, fun surprises, giveaways, and more!
Make sure you’re checking in on our socials - and join us on Discord - so you don’t miss a thing. 👀✨
Check out the celebrations so far 👇
✨The Brambletrek Birthday Bundle Giveaway
We’re giving away a prize pack stuffed with Brambletrek goodies because it wouldn’t be a party without a treat. 🎂
✨ Brambletrek Plush ✨ Core Rulebook ✨ Game Journal ✨ Card Deck ✨ 4 x Gnawborn Pins ✨ Brambletrek Candle from Chaos Curios
Enter now for your chance to win - the winner will be announced on Sunday, 5th Oct! 🥳
✨ A Brand-New Adventure
In the heart of Hyhill, the village of Brambletrek hums with excitement. The anniversary of its founding has come again, a birthday not of a single Gnawborn but of the whole community itself.
Journey beside Bramble as he sets off to seek a gift worthy of the village’s heart. The path may reveal rare flowers, enchanted keepsakes, or perhaps something more unexpected, yet the true measure of the gift may lie in the journey itself. 🎁
If you already own Brambletrek, you’ll find this fresh new adventure waiting in your DriveThruRPG or Backerkit library, ready to start journaling right away.
If you haven’t played Brambletrek yet, don’t worry - the new adventure comes free with every digital copy of the core game, no matter where you pick it up! 💜 And on that note, we’ve got something extra for you too… 👇
✨ Birthday Bundle Sale!
For this week only, all Brambletrek digital adventures are 50% off on DriveThruRPG!
What’s on stream? 👇 ✨ A deep dive into the brand-new Birthday Adventure ✨ A live Q&A with our designer & founder, Ash ✨ Exclusive sneak peeks you won’t want to miss ✨ …and plenty more surprises 👀
We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone with you all - thank you for being part of the Brambletrek community and making Hyhill such a magical place. 💜 Here’s to another year of little Gnawborn and big adventures… and an unforgettable week of Brambletrek celebrations! 💜
We’ve officially crossed the finish line, and we’re beyond excited to share that shipping is now complete! 🥳 If for any reason you're still waiting or have any issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
We want to take a moment to thank you, our amazing community. Your unwavering support, your feedback, your ideas, and your excitement made this project possible. From helping us refine playtests to brainstorming ideas that made the game even more special, you’ve truly been a part of this journey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
✨ What we’ve created together:
The Game: You now hold in your hands (or on your table) a beautifully crafted book, ready to take you on a journey through the forests of Hyhill. As you journal your adventure, the pages will become a testament to your courage, your triumphs, and the incredible encounters that await in this fantastical realm.
Original Soundtrack:The Sounds of Brambletrek - Vol 1 is on YouTube! 🎶 This collection of beautiful melodies captures the whispers of Hyhill and is perfect for both Gnawborns and adventurers seeking some peaceful vibes. Let the music guide you on your next adventure.
Exclusive Extras -Beyond the core game, we’ve packed in a whole range of special goodies to bring the magic of Brambletrek to life. From Gnawborn pins and cuddly Bramble plushes, to beautifully hand-drawn custom card decks, there’s something extra for every adventurer.
We’ve built something truly special together, and we’re so grateful to each and every one of you who’s been part of this experience. As we wrap up this chapter, don’t forget toJoin Us On Discordto stay connected, up-to-date, and engaged. We’ll be hosting community events and sharing plenty of surprises down the line, so don't miss out!
Thank you again for being part of Brambletrek and for supporting us every step of the way. We couldn’t have done it without you.
With love and gratitude, The Crossed Paths Team 🐾
There’s a new adventure waiting just around the corner…
We’re thrilled to announce our latest TTRPG, Drakonym - a fiction-first fantasy game where you bond with your dragon companion and explore the wilds of Akeroth. As a Brambletrek backer, you’ll unlock exclusive backgrounds that let your Gnawborn step beyond the woods and onto the back of a dragon.
We're over the moon to share that all orders have been processed, and it's so exciting to see Brambletrek arriving on your doorsteps! It's been a long journey, and as our first game, we couldn’t be prouder.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s been with us through this adventure. Your support means the world to us! 💜
✨ UK Order Update: Batch #2
Around 200 UK pledges are part of batch #2, which will be sent out by Gamesquest ASAP. Please keep an eye on your inboxes for tracking info! If you encounter any issues or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Gamesquest directly here.
✨ We’ve Been Nominated!
Big news! Brambletrek has been nominated for Best Indie TTRPG at the Crit Awards! 🎉 We’re beyond thrilled and would love your support. If you’re enjoying the game, please consider voting for us - your support would mean so much!
We want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your incredible support during this campaign. You’ve made Brambletrek a reality, and we can’t wait for you to dive into your new adventures. 💜
🐉 Bonus News - Take Your Gnawborn Into Drakonym!
Our next big adventure is here: Drakonym - a fiction-first fantasy TTRPG where you’ll forge deep bonds with your dragon companion and explore the wilds of Akeroth together.
As a Brambletrek backer, you’ll unlock exclusive backgrounds that let your Gnawborn step beyond the woods and into the wider world. Their journey continues - this time, on the back of a dragon.
Hey Adventurers! We hope you’ve had an amazing April ✨
We’re so excited to finally say it - the first Brambletrek books are officially on their way to backers! The shipments have now passed through customs and are now in the hands of our delivery partners! 🥳 Keep an eye on your inboxes for tracking info and delivery times. We cannot wait to see you unbox them, flip through the pages, and begin your adventures in Hyhill! 🐾
We want to say the biggest thank you for embarking on this journey with us. From the first scribbled idea to now seeing the books head out into the world - it’s been a joy building this alongside you.
Brambletrek is the very first game we created at Crossed Paths - and now, for the first time, we get to send something we’ve built with love directly into your hands. We’ve been playing with many of you through the digital versions for a while now, but seeing the real, printed books heading out into the world? That’s something else entirely. 🥹
What’s the first thing you’re gonna do when your copy arrives?
💜 Start playing immediately? 💜 Curl up and read every word? 💜 Create character art? 💜 Plot your first journey through the Hundred Acre Woods? 💜 Something else? Tell us below!
We’re already seeing the first copies arrive, and it’s been so exciting to watch your reactions roll in! When your copy arrives, please share a pic and tag us - we’d love to celebrate with you!
Here’s a little peek at some of the first deliveries:
We’re so proud of Brambletrek and so grateful for this amazing community. Thank you for being here, for believing in us, and for joining us on this incredible adventure - and we’re only just getting started.
