Well, it's clear that while Wickerfolk and Dragons were neck and neck for a time, Wickerfolk took over the poll. So our stretch goal story from $8,000 is taking us on a journey with our friendly constructed buddy.
In the earlier days of development, this very nearly fantasy world explored a broad variety of folklore peoples from the real world. Then, I'd just say these are golems. But there's something special about not purchasing into a singular myth. The vampires of this world are Moth Children, combining various pieces of vampire folklore into beings that drink blood and collect moths to maintain their immortality.
In this way, you could find the Jewish story of the golem here among the wickerfolk, but you might also find the ents, living and walking trees. Wickerfolk have come to exist from many worlds of culture, been made for purposes, been made to be alive, been born from the woods. But now, we get to meet one for ourselves.
So the new poll asks us what the wickerfolk might experience ahead in our story. Vote carefully, while I am happy to make any of my characters have hard times, if you take part in the democratic process here and push our new friend into hard times, that will be on your hands! : )
The Book Bazaar
I have been a poor sport, friends. The Book Bazaar is bigger than my project, or even my personal favorite project, GULA. There are a whole host of projects here with us! 22 in total!
And as of this moment, 20 are all funded at their goals or beyond. GULA is one of the two that need a bit of help yet, but it's clear that Elliott's poem is going to get that funding in the next 40ish hours! So congrats.
But there is one project yet that could use your help! This fantasy book, The Primal Rift, can use some help coming to life still! It's the third book in the series, and you can get the first time in the project as well, as well as some sticker packs and D&D character sheets for the main cast! That's a pretty fun thing to get, I think! Keep in mind the project is in Canadian dollars, so you're paying less than you think with the pledge level prices!
And while Aimee's project is funded, I have to shout out Aimee Cozza's The Lucky Machine! This project is lovely and gorgeous, Aimee is an incredible writer and artist and puts polish on everything she touches.
Beyond it being an incredible looking book, Aimee has managed this whole Book Bazaar from an administrative level almost on her own. We've all chipped in a bunch of ways, but no one has done what Aimee has to make this possible and unfold so beautifully. So go back because the work is amazing, but also because you want to say thank you for bringing together this gaggle of authors and making this all work!
Alright, see you soon for the approaching end of our delightful Bazaar!
