There’s a map of the Meridian on the main page of this crowdfunding campaign. It’s the map that appeared in the novels, but it has an RPG connection already: it was crafted by legendary game cartographer Rob Lazzaretti. Rob illustrated and created maps for RPGs going back to GDW’s Traveller, and he was a staff cartographer for Dungeons & Dragonsat both Wizards of the Coast and, before that, TSR. Several of us at MCG have worked with Rob at many points in our careers, and are thrilled to have the chance to work with him again!

 

The existing Meridian map is beautiful, but RPG maps are usually much more detailed than those included in novels. We’re working with Rob to expand this map, and give it a lot more detail, for inclusion in Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game.

 

With this stretch goal unlocked, we’re going to take this expanded, more detailed map and create a large-format poster map! It’ll be delivered rolled (not folded), making it suitable for framing or for use at your game table.

 

This is a new item. It is included at the ALL-IN (print and PDF) pledge level, and available as an add-on. We’re also including a high-res file for the map in PDF at all pledge levels.

Rebecca Roanhorse, award-winning author of the Between Earth & Sky trilogy, will write a short story as part of this campaign! 

 

Will it follow one of our beloved characters? Or someone completely new? Where in the Meridian will she take us? Even we don’t know yet—but we do know that it will carry the same melodic prose, odd and amazing magic, world-shattering twists, and fascinating worldbuilding that has made the Black Sun trilogy the paramount of fantasy it is today. At 600 backers, we’ll unlock this brand-new short story!

Have a friend you’ve been trying to get into the Black Sun trilogy forever, and need an excuse to poke them about it again? Let them know more content for the Meridian is coming! 

 

Want to share the word about this campaign online, but not sure what to say? It’s simple—back now, and help bring to life not only the world of the Meridian, but new stories within it from award-winning author Rebecca Roanhorse herself! 

 

Not a roleplaying game player? There’s something in this campaign for everyone! The Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game corebook will be chock-full of new worldbuilding lore, items, spells, and more—and now this short story adds even more firsthand content from Rebecca herself!

 

This week Shanna Germain and Kenna Alexander made an appearance on r/fantasy to answer burning questions about Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game! You can still read through their responses on r/fantasy today (and we'd love it if you could give the thread an upvote).

 

Still have questions? Miss the opportunity to ask? Stay tuned and follow along with this campaign’s updates to learn about any future AMAs and interviews!

 

Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game is really special. It’s more than another cool property we get to work with—it’s a chance to help bring vision and ideas to the game table that don’t easily find their way into fantasy gaming. And to do it with love, respect, and authenticity.

 

The average gamer may see the imagery of this game and, without malice or even deliberate thought, just assume it’s not for them. So it’s not enough for us to just “get the word out” about BE&S. We need to advocate for it, and particularly to show fantasy gamers of all stripes how much they’ll love this game—once they get past their expectations of what fantasy has to be.

 

Please help spread the word. And please help news about Between Earth & Sky reach audiences that might not otherwise hear about it! 

 

And if you have a great idea about how we can reach new audiences—maybe a YouTube channel you subscribe to, a bookish Instagram creator, a fave BookToker, an online book club, or more— reach out and let us know! We’re always thrilled to hear from you about where people are really going to find great new suggestions. And if you have contact info or are willing to make an introduction, that’s even better. 

(You can right-click to download and share all of these graphics:)

 

 

During this campaign, we’re adding a free reward to every backer’s rewards with each stretch goal hit—that way, every backer benefits from every stretch goal, even if it adds or upgrades rewards they aren’t backing for.

 

Over the last few days, you’ve voted on exclusive Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game-themed stickers to add to your rewards! This poll wasn’t even close—you picked your favorite by a landslide. And who could blame you? Check out ths gorgeous design, based on the original Black Sun cover!

 

 

Every backer has gotten the winning sticker added to their rewards automagically! Our next poll is between these two gorgeous designs: are you team fire or team water? The winner will be added alongside the Fevered Star and Black Sun Novel sticker when we unlock the short story from Rebecca Roanhorse!