Layout continues on our Monster Kingdoms core rulebook. That means we've got to wait a bit still, but it also means I have more artwork to share.
In other Earthbane Cycle news, Jadestorm is available for pre-order. If you order the PDF or the PDF+book combo, you get the draft manuscript to tide you over until it releases.
Pending Projects
Still hammering away. Hopefully we'll have some exciting news in our next update.
REWARDS DISTRIBUTED TO BACKERS
The World Below Core Rulebook PDF (Nov 6 '25 Update)
At the Gates Backer PDF (July 29 '26 via BackerKit)
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Curseborne Covenant is the next major expansion for Curseborne, Onyx Path Publishing's tabletop roleplaying game of contemporary urban horror using the Storypath Ultra system.
Curseborne Covenant introduces a new group for the characters to ally themselves with: the conspiracy. These formidable factions eat away at the fabric of Accursed community, a secret wrapped within a secret. They’re a way for elder Accursed to while away the years, grow their own powerbase, control the “lesser” Accursed, and spread their own particular brand of curse. While some conspiracies have lofty goals, others are decidedly less altruistic in their pursuits. The rest, well, they make the others seem like saints by comparison.
Conspiracies are central to Curseborne Covenant, and each one represents a mystery deeper than any the world of Curseborne has explored so far. Each conspiracy acts as both a moral imperative and a social group for a character to attach themselves to. By pursuing these routes, the characters get to explore their own rapidly expanding worldview and start pulling the strings themselves. Doing so allows them to unlock the real power behind their curse, placing them into a whole new level.
Our book is currently in layout, which means I've got lots of artwork to sneak into this update. Like this...
and this...
It looks like it's gonna be an action-packed book, and I can't wait!
In other Earthbane Cycle news, At The Gates has been released on DTRPG in PDF and POD formats, Underworld Adventures for The World Below is in proofing, and the recent campaign for Jadestorm has ended and I should have a PDF pre-order page up and running by our next update.
Pending Projects
I've enjoyed sharing artwork in our last two updates, but hopefully we'll get to our backer PDF soon! I'd love if next month's update has this book in proofing. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
REWARDS DISTRIBUTED TO BACKERS
The World Below Core Rulebook PDF (Nov 6 '25 Update)
At the Gates Backer PDF (July 29 '26 via BackerKit)
How about one more sneak peek at artwork before we get to the bottom?
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All of the artwork for our book has delivered, and the Onyx Path crew have moved the book to preliminary layout. It'll still take some time to put together, but hopefully we'll get some artwork sneak peeks while they work on it. Like this one...
Or this one...
While that's going on, Onyx Path is also crowdfunding their next entry in the Earthbane Cycle.
Jadestorm is an epic game of adventure, vengeance, and power. You are a Jadebearer — an inheritor of one or more Jade cinders, fragments of destroyed demonic demigods — and it is for you to decide whether you use your powers to play the role of the glorious hero or wield them to become the most notorious of villains.
Learn from your master until you can defeat him. Duel for Jade and best your rivals. Venture into the Wilds and claim unconquered fragments of the Infernal Sovereigns.
The isolated nine realms of Eos are awaiting epic heroes and wicked villains to lead them into a new era. Will you bind the world in hope or drive its people fleeing into the Wilds?
Jadestorm is a complete tabletop roleplaying game of epic tales of adventure, vengeance, and power. It includes:
A game of epic wuxia-inspired fantasy, where heroes make fantastic chained actions, command potent sorceries, and every plot feels dramatic.
A huge number of playable characters.
An alive setting encompassing nine realms and the dangerous Wilds.
The World Below Core Rulebook PDF (Nov 6 '25 Update)
At the Gates Backer PDF (July 29 '26 via BackerKit)
If you had an Add On for the At The Gates PDF pre-order, you should receive a redemption link later today to add the backer PDF to your DTRPG digital library.
How about one more sneak peek at artwork before we get to the bottom?
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I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
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Onyx Path Discussion Channels
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Work continues on our book. The latest Monday Meeting blog notes that artwork is delivering, so hopefully we'll see Monster Kingdoms enter the layout phase within the next handful of updates. Exciting. I'll share any artwork that sneaks out before then.
Pending Projects
No big changes since last month, lots of dots to fill in, but I'll continue to monitor Onyx Path's weekly and monthly posts to keep on top of what's up.
REWARDS DISTRIBUTED TO BACKERS
The World Below Core Rulebook PDF (Nov 6 '25 Update)
At the Gates Backer PDF (July 29 '26 via BackerKit)
If you had an Add On for the At The Gates PDF pre-order, you should receive a redemption link later today to add the backer PDF to your DTRPG digital library.
Pledge Manager
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://monster-kingdoms.backerkit.com/
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
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Onyx Path Discussion Channels
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No big updates for this month. Artists are working on illustrations for our book. Rumor has it that artwork may be turning up by the end of summer, so hopefully we'll get some sneak peeks to share in the early autumn! Anything that slips out will make it into my monthly updates!
In the meantime, you can learn more about the current and future plans for Monster Kingdoms from Onyx Path's recent Online Gaming Convention!
OK, the jumpstart hasn't quite moved to art direction yet, but maybe once the artists are all underway the team can start the prep for that one. Bit by bit, dots will fill in.
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The June update should be posted later today, so the link may not work until this evening. I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
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