A nightmarish, grimdark, and fearful TTRPG Adventure & Campaign Setting for 5e, 5.5, OSE & related systems and Deathbringer. Honoring Gary Gygax. Created by Luke Gygax & Gooey Cube. Enthralling materials. Tremendous tools. Limited edition collectibility.
Welcome to the Temple of Inquinatious Evil crowdfund. Brought to you from the minds of Luke Gygax, Alphinius Goo, and the Gooey-Gaxxy team. We hope you will support this wonderful project honoring the life and works of Gary Gygax. It's going to be AMAZING!!
We're offering fabulous Early Bird Deals for our backers. Up to $200 in Golden Gooey Tickets to use for digital purchases on our web site. AND... for Tier 2 backers... you also get the amazing collectible art book: The Art and Secrets of the Temple of Inquinatious Evil autographed by Luke Gygax and Alphinius Goo!
The Temple and the surrounding Sha'adenmere campaign setting are an homage to an incredible adventure that Gary Gygax wrote many years ago. But though they nod to that wonderful work... they are truly their own tales. From the horrific temple of the Four Lords... to the sinister happenings in the mining village of Blun... to the ghastly denizens of the bog... and so many other fearsome localities... you will have many many hours of immersive adventure in these lands.
Our last crowdfund was an incredible success with thousands of backers and magnificent materials. These tales build upon the stories told in that project with a new set of Gyzaengaxx products. And you and your players will love them. Indeed, they may be some of the greatest adventures ever played at your table... or on your screen!
A dire & menacing tale of woe that will astound and enthrall your players!
Hail to you, marvelous game masters and brave adventurers. In this crowdfund we shall bring forth the terrifying and magnificent second installment in the Gyzaengaxx tales... following on from the highly successful Tomb of Gyzaengaxx crowdfund in 2024/2025.
The adventure will take our players from the village of Etholmm to the dark and infected mining town of Blun where many dangers lie. Should they overcome, they will then journey to the horrific steps of the Temple of Inquinatious Evil itself. Therein our heroes will battle a malevolence beyond what most have experienced, and encounter many challenges and trials in a mega-adventure that is one of the best ever crafted.
Should they survive, they very well may save the world.
The past Gyzaengaxx tales featured many amazing legends of the game starring as NPCs in the stories. These adventures will also feature a number of wonderful legends who will soon be revealed.... PLUS, we shall also create a beautiful art print entitled "A Brawl in Blun" that will feature said legends engaged in a massive bar fight in the Darkerdown tavern in the village of Blun!
Gooey packs an incredible array of materials into our adventures and campaign settings... all to make the Game Master's life far easier while making the game itself far more enthralling and immersive for players. Below is a synopsis of all you will get in your sets.
The chart below shows all of the pledge levels for the crowdfund and what core items are included with each pledge level. The specific pledge levels are explained in the section below this one. Note that specific stretch goals and any campaign bonuses will be added to pledges as the stretch goal tiers are unlocked as noted in the Stretch Goals section.
This fantastic tale, authored by the esteemed Ed Greenwood, allows for lower-level parties to begin their careers in the Gyzaengaxx setting.
A Malady of Mimics… An Adventure by the Legendary Ed Greenwood
Something is terribly amiss in the village of Etholmm… and the marvelous Ed Greenwood has concocted a most delightful and devious adventure to draw our unsuspecting heroes into the mystery! The trouble concerns a particularly bothersome collection of creatures known throughout Zyathé as “emimickers”… dreadful shape-changing monstrosities that can masquerade as the most ordinary of objects until some unfortunate soul discovers... usually too late... that appearances can be quite deceiving. But what exactly is happening in Etholmm? What secrets lie behind this strange infestation… and how can our heroes hope to distinguish the harmless from the horrifying when seemingly anything might conceal a ravenous threat?
In this marvelous low-level adventure, suspicion, investigation, unexpected dangers, and Ed Greenwood’s wonderfully imaginative storytelling combine to create a tale filled with mystery, mischief, and more than a few terrifying surprises. A sequel to Ed’s earlier adventure, “A Trouble with Rats,” yet designed to work perfectly as a standalone tale, “A Malady of Mimics” promises to keep both Game Masters and players guessing… and perhaps leave them forever suspicious of the next innocent-looking chest, tankard, candlestick, or piece of furniture they encounter! An adventure for levels 2 to 4.
For those who did not participate in our previous Gyzaengaxx crowdfund and would like to play both A Trouble with Rats and the Malady of Mimics sequel... this pledge level is for you!
The Greenwood Adventure Bundle
A Malady of Mimics
A Trouble with Rats
A Trouble with Rats... An Adventure by the Legendary Ed Greenwood
At first, it sounds like the sort of work no self-respecting adventurer wants... rats in the basement of The Gray Hawk Inn. Yet in Etholmm, the scratching in the walls has become something far worse. Goods are vanishing, townsfolk are frightened, and the vermin below are no mindless pests, but a well-organized mischief with hidden ways beneath the village.
As your party follows the trail into dark cellars and deeper warrens, they will face secret sigils, strange magicks, wererat agents, and a growing corruption tied to forces far beyond common vermin. Steel may solve part of the problem… but those who look closer may uncover uneasy allies, deeper secrets, and a threat that could spread far beyond Etholmm.
PLEASE NOTE: A Trouble with Rats was a part of the first Gyzaengaxx crowdfund and has already been produced. The version offered through this Backerkit is the 5E version. If you are looking for the OSE version, it will be available on our website soon.
The terrifyingly fabulous Temple adventure from the minds of Luke Gygax and Alphinius Goo. We believe this to be one of the greatest tales we've ever produced and we are certain it will astound and enthrall your players. If they survive, that is....
The Temple of Inquinatious Evil… The Terrifying Mega-Adventure
Deep within the wretched reaches of the shadowed Sha’adenmere territory, an ancient and vile evil stirs. The Temple of Inquinatious Evil will bring your adventurers into a sprawling nightmare of dark mysteries, sinister factions, dreadful abominations, and corruptic magicks that threaten not only their lives… but their very souls. Within its accursed halls, the influence of the Four Lords of Corruption has given rise to unspeakable schemes that could bring ruin far beyond the Temple’s walls.
Our heroes must navigate treacherous alliances, unravel diabolical secrets, overcome deadly traps and devious puzzles… and confront powerful adversaries whose terrifying machinations reach into the darkest corners of Zyathé. But beware… for the corruption that permeates this dreadful place is no mere backdrop to the adventure. Indeed, it is an insidious force that may twist the minds, bodies, and destinies of those foolish or brave enough to enter.
For character levels 8 to 10. Works with most fantasy TTRPG settings.
⚔️ Pledge Level 4: The Temple of Inquinatious Evil Adventure Pack
This pledge level gives you everything you need to run a mini-campaign in the debased and corrupted village of Blun that will culminate with an assault on the Temple of Inquinatious Evil.
The Temple of Inquinatious Evil Adventure Pack
The Befouling of Blun Prequel Adventure
The Enhanced Blun Village Supplement
The Temple of Inquinatious Evil
The Befouling of Blun… A Prequel Adventure
Before our marvelous heroes dare approach the Temple, their journey will take them to the sinister mining village of Blun, a place where fear and wickedness rule… and terrible secrets lie buried in the depths below. Under the oppressive leadership of a malevolent baron and his nefarious council, the settlement has become a haven for unsavory individuals and the servants of the Four. Orcs and goblins prowl the streets, zombie miners toil in the darkness of the mines, and the unfortunate villagers who abide here live beneath the constant threat of punishment, imprisonment, or something far worse.
To uncover the mysteries of Blun - and rescue those trapped within its grasp - the adventurers may need to undertake a most perilous deception… infiltrating the village while masquerading as a band of villainous mercenaries. Indeed… in this most tenuous circumstance… every encounter threatens to expose their true intentions, every whispered conversation could conceal a deadly secret, and every step draws them deeper into the fearful corruption that has taken hold of the settlement. Can our heroes unravel the wicked schemes unfolding in Blun, save its innocent souls, and escape with their lives and sanity intact? Or will they become yet another collection of grotesque horrors claimed by this wretched den of villainy?
The Village of Blun Village… An Expanded Setting Supplement
The magnificent Blun Village supplement brings this dreadful little settlement to life in all its despicable glory… providing Game Masters with an expanded exploration of its locations, inhabitants, hidden intrigues, and sinister secrets. From the baron's seat of power and the machinations of his wicked council… to the miserable dwellings of the oppressed populace… to the dark delvings of the mines… Blun becomes far more than a mere stop along the road to the Temple. Indeed, it is a richly detailed setting filled with dangerous characters, unsavory relationships, fearful mysteries, and opportunities for intrigue, exploration, and unexpected adventure.
The enhanced and expanded supplement provides additional information about the village and those who dwell therein. It allows Game Masters to transform Blun into a truly immersive experience where every threat is concealed in the darkness, every villager has a story, and every doorway may lead to something your players will wish they never discovered.
👹 Pledge Level 5: The Sha'adenmere Campaign Setting Pack
This pledge level gives you the terrifying and wondrous campaign setting of the Sha'adenmere and the enhanced Village of Etholmm supplement along with Ed Greenwood's fabulous adventure... A Malady of Mimics.
The Sha’adenmere Campaign Setting Pack
Ed Greenwood’s A Malady of Mimics Adventure
The Enhanced Village of Etholmm Supplement
The Sha'adenmere Campaign Setting
The Sha’adenmere… A Dreadful Realm of Dark Mysteries and Terrifying Adventure
In the eastern reaches of the lands of Vanzentea may be found the Sha’adenmere… a vast and foreboding territory where misty brumes shroud the light of the Sul, ancient evils lurk within forgotten ruins, and the very land itself seems afflicted by some baleful and unnatural malady. Indeed, within these wretched lands, twisted forests harbor terrifying creatures and horrific abominations… desolate moors and mist-shrouded bogs conceal fearful monstrosities… and crumbling strongholds stand as grim reminders of civilizations long since fallen into ruin. Amid this blighted landscape are isolated settlements, peculiar folk, forgotten treasures, and countless mysteries awaiting those brave… or foolish… enough to explore these befouled lands. But of late, something has come forth to afflict the Sha’adenmere even more fully than before. Indeed, the forests have grown increasingly warped, strange creatures prowl where once there once were none, and a festering corruption appears to be seeping into the very land itself.
This magnificent campaign setting brings the Sha’adenmere to life with richly detailed locations, memorable NPCs, intriguing factions, ancient histories, and a wealth of opportunities for thrilling (and terrifying) adventures. Whether your heroes want for lost treasures, seek to unravel sinister conspiracies, desire to confront unspeakable horrors, or simply struggle to survive the terrors that dwell therein, the Sha’adenmere offers a marvelous realm of discovery, danger, and dark fantasy adventure. Useable with a broad range of character levels. Works with most fantasy TTRPG settings.
The Village of Etholmm… An Expanded Setting Supplement
The enhanced and expanded Village of Etholmm supplement brings this intriguing little settlement and its inhabitants to life in marvelous Gooey Cube fashion… providing Game Masters with a richly developed location in which to stage “A Malady of Mimics”... and countless other adventures of their own devising. With expanded descriptions of the village’s many locations, its colorful populace, and the relationships, secrets, and everyday affairs that make a settlement feel truly alive, Etholmm becomes a marvelous little “base of operations” for both lower- and higher-level adventuring bands. Within Etholmm, Game Masters will find a wealth of opportunities to introduce memorable encounters, develop mysterious and intriguing storylines, and immerse their players in a community where ordinary village life may conceal extraordinary intrigues.
The supplement provides the additional detail and depth that allows Etholmm to become a place the heroes will remember long after their adventures have concluded… assuming, of course, that they survive their visit. And with the unfortunate matter of those pesky emimickers lurking about, one can never be entirely certain whether the next friendly encounter, curious discovery, or seemingly harmless object might lead to something quite unexpected… or downright dreadful!! HaHA!!
This pledge level gives you the fantastic Temple mega-adventure... the baleful Sha'adenmere campaign setting... along with both the enhanced Village of Etholmm and Village of Blun supplements, AND the Malady of Mimics adventure plus the Befouling of Blun adventure. Your campaign in the Sha'adenmere is ready!
🔱 Pledge Level 7: All Things Inquinatious aka All the New Stuff
This is it... our "All the New Stuff" pledge level bundle... including the Stretch Print Package at a discounted set price. And note that this price will not change no matter how many stretch goals we achieve. This is a tremendous value and a massive amount of materials that will engage and enthrall your players for many game sessions.
BEST VALUE! All Things Inquinatious aka All The New Stuff
What makes this the BEST VALUE of our entire crowdfund? Not only do you get ALL the core products, but you’ll also receive the Stretch Goal Print Package for just $150 instead of $175! As more Stretch Goals unlock, the final Stretch Print Package price may need to increase, but yours is locked in at $150, no matter how many stretch goals we add!
💣 Pledge Level 8: Tomb & Temple (The Old Stuff & The New Stuff)
From the vanished wizard’s Tomb to the corruption within the Temple, this bundle gives you the entirety of East Verdestia. We’ve packed in both Gyzaengaxx adventure families alongside their expanded regional settings, village supplements, the East Verdestia lorebook, and both campaigns' Stretch Print Packages.
This fabulous bundle includes all the materials from pledge level 8 plus all manner of amazing lore books and supplements from the Verdestian continent.
As some of you may know... Gooey Cube is rather famous for offering tremendous value in stretch goals and this crowdfund will be no exception. We are very excited to see how many stretch goals we can unlock this time as we believe it will be even more than with the last Gyzaengaxx crowdfund!!
When we hit our "funding goal" of $100,000 we will immediately unlock an amazing value for our backers. The Gooey Golden Tickets are codes that can be redeemed for digital products from the Gooey Cube web store. And the list of what you can spend them on is impressive. This is a fabulous offering that adds tremendous value before we even begin!
We are very aggressive with our stretch goals. We want to give amazing value for our backers and we have done so in every campaign we have run. In this project we have two tiers of stretch goals which are based on the pledge level you back at.
A Note About the Stretch Print Package
We did this in our previous campaign for folks who want physical copies of the stretch goals and it was very well received. Indeed... In the first crowdfund our backers got $500 worth of materials in their Stretch Print Package for only $175. We’re doing that again in this crowdfund and hoping to provide even greater value for our backers.
Any backer (including those who back at the $1 pledge level) can purchase the Stretch Goal Print Package as an add-on and get all the included products in both physical and digital formats. Doing so his locks in your price now as well. Depending on how successful the crowdfund is, we may add stretch goals that could raise the total cost of the package after the campaign is finished.
Important Note: If you back at the Tier 7 level or above you get the Stretch Print Package included in your pledge. There is no need to add it to your pledge.
The $100,000 "Funding Level" Stretch Goal Unlocks:
Tier 1:
3 Special Folios: Dan the Didectic, Rorondral the Bard, and Don Vi'ino Cologné (Digital)
3 Music Tracks Created for the Sha'adenmere by D20Sounds
A Brawl in Blun Legends Artwork (Digital)
$50 Golden Ticket (Please refer to Gooey Golden Ticket section for full details)
Tier 2:
All Tier 1 Stretch Goals noted above PLUS...
$100 Golden Ticket (Doubles Tier 1's $50. Please refer to Gooey Golden Ticket section for full details on these special codes.)
Gooey Cube began with Alphinius Goo’s dream of making adventures and settings that people would keep coming back to at their gaming tables. His love of roleplaying reaches back to the original White Box days of Dungeons & Dragons. That enthusiasm still guides the work we put into every Gooey Cube project.
The Temple of Inquinatious Evil and the Sha’adenmere campaign setting carry that work forward. We want Game Masters to enjoy preparing these adventures as much as running them, and we want players asking when they can come back for the next session.
Along the way, Gooey Cube has brought together a community of people who care about these games as much as we do. Many have become friends. Whether you’ve been with us for years or have only just found us, we’re glad you’re here. Your support gives us the chance to keep doing the work we love.
Back the campaign and help us bring these adventures and settings to more gaming tables. Thank you for being part of the Gooey Cube community. We’d love to have you along for this next adventure!
We don't believe in filler. We pack our boxes with gaming material, and that adds up. Darkenhaven alone weighs about 11 pounds!
Shipping is not included in your pledge. It will be charged separately after the campaign through the BackerKit pledge manager.
Provisional shipping estimates
*These are provisional estimates, not final shipping charges.* All amounts are in USD. We’ve run these quotes using our current shipping costs. Shipping rates can change with the time of year and a variety of other factors. Final package weights, dimensions and available services still need to be confirmed.
The figures below cover the listed base physical rewards only. Physical bonuses, add-ons and print upgrades are not included in these estimates. Your final cost will depend on the destination, weight and size of your complete order. Larger orders may need more than one parcel.
$40 Malady of Mimics or $70 Greenwood bundle U.S. samples: $25–$30 Toronto, Canada: $40 London, United Kingdom: $55 Berlin, Germany: $60 Sydney, Australia: $65
$100 Temple bundle U.S. samples: $25–$35 Toronto, Canada: $45 London, United Kingdom: $70 Berlin, Germany: $70 Sydney, Australia: $80
$150 Sha'adenmere bundle U.S. samples: $30–$35 Toronto, Canada: $50 London, United Kingdom: $110 Berlin, Germany: $110 Sydney, Australia: $135
$250 combined bundle U.S. samples: $30–$55 Toronto, Canada: $60 London, United Kingdom: $130 Berlin, Germany: $135 Sydney, Australia: $165
These are sample destinations, not nationwide price limits. The U.S. ranges use Detroit, New York and Los Angeles. Rural and remote addresses, Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories and other destinations may cost more. Supported destinations and shipping services are still being finalized. International estimates exclude taxes, duties and brokerage charges that may apply.
Keeping shipping costs down
As a small company, the rates we pay for everyday shipments can be higher than the rates available when we fulfill a large campaign. We will work with our fulfillment partners to find the best shipping rates we can and keep costs as low as possible. We know how frustrating it is to back a project and then face a large shipping bill. We take that seriously and will do everything we reasonably can to keep those costs down.
When rewards will ship
Physical reward shipping is expected to begin in July 2027. Arrival dates will vary by destination and transit time.
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