There's something magical about the moment a book goes from idea to physical object; when words and art become paper and ink, something you can hold in your hands.
Covens of Midnight is in that transformative stage right now, and we wanted to update you on where things stand!
📚 Your Books Are Being Printed
Covens of Midnight has entered mass production, which means right now, in a facility somewhere, your books are being printed, bound, and prepared. It's a super exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) stage of the process.
We're currently waiting on what's called the Mass Production Copy (MPC), which is essentially a final proof that arrives before the full print run ships. This is our last chance to verify that everything is perfect: that the colours are as rich as they should be, that the gold foil catches the light just right and that every page is crisp and beautiful.
We won't move forward until we're completely satisfied.
About timing:
The MPC process, combined with the Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays, means there may be a minor delay compared to our original estimates. This is completely standard for international production during this time of year, and honestly, we'd rather take a bit longer and deliver something extraordinary than rush and compromise on quality!
Once we approve that MPC, you'll get a comprehensive fulfillment timeline with specific dates. Covens of Midnight is shaping up to be one of the most visually stunning books we've ever produced, and we promise the wait will be worth it.
🕯️ A Mystery Awaits: Relics of the Past
We didn't want you to just wait with nothing to do though! So while your physical books are being crafted, we've released something new for you to explore: Relics of the Past.
This digital-only expansion is a standalone story experience focused on one of our favorite aspects of magical storytelling: the legacy behind powerful objects. In Relics of the Past, your Scribe discovers a mysterious magical item and begins to unravel its story: who made it, who carried it, what it was used for, and what secrets it may still be protecting.
You don't need anything except a tarot deck to play. It works beautifully as its own contained narrative, as a story hook for a larger campaign, or as a tool for generating rich backstories for magical items in any game. It captures that scholarly feeling of discovering dangerous knowledge in long forgotten places. Perfect for cozy winter reading sessions!
Thank you for your patience, your trust, and your enthusiasm. Creating Covens of Midnight has been a labor of love, and knowing it's going into the hands of people who will appreciate all of the details makes each and every decision, revision and late night worth it.
We'll keep you updated as production progresses. In the meantime, there are mysteries waiting to be uncovered. May your readings be revealing, The Crossed Paths Team 🔮
