Quick update. I'm about to jump on a live stream with Timothy Brown for some Q & A about Dragon Kings. Jump in and hit us up with some questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfX4K44sjb8 

We go live at 4 PM CST. 

-John

Hey, cool cats! Dax here!!

Man. We are still going strong and we kinda just got started! So, first things first! We owe you some loot!!

That's right! We creative types will be providing even more for your viewing pleasure! And next up is a brand new Class! Hmmmm... Who could it be?

But, wait! Thre's MORE!! John told you the groovy news about our Collab with Timothy Brown's Strange Owl Games! He told you who was writing it! He gave ya a peek!! But now you get to know a little more! 

An entire caravan… missing. The only survivor and clue to their fate was plucked from the sands by our adventurers’ own caravan, one sent to discover the fate of the prior. They had pitched tents in the shadow of a titanous beast’s skeleton and it was a swaffa mounted sentry who had witnessed her wandering through the sands. He had remembered her from a shared origin in Wani Chereet. Yet the prideful Trakeen he had met was barely present now in the crazed and altered form before him. Where once her unblemished skin was adorned in lavish robes, they were now tattered and molded. Where once she showered her devotion to her Daragkarik patron over all she met, whether they consented or not, she now offered only cryptic lyrics to an ancient entity… 

Between her fevered choruses, the adventurers are able to discern some scattered clues; gathering up each phrase and crude drawing much as the carrion foul which trail their caravan gather up its scattered refuse. Yet with the revelation comes an ominous realization… Her caravan had discovered the skeleton of an immense beast and from its great skull appeared a mad man in rags. Staring at the crude drawing of a caravan entering a skeletal maw, our adventurers attempt to muster their courage… 

 The End is the Beginning is a Dungeon Crawl Classics AND 5.5E adventure for 1st level characters in the devastated world of Khitus! The characters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of an entire caravan through a passage in the skeletal remains of some massive ancient creature! Will they keep their sanity in the moldy caverns while following clues that suggest that they may be the next to disappear?

That's right. And actual dungeon and an actual crawl! With some other familiar... stuff...

What? You think that's ALL?!! Hells, no!! As part of the collaboration we will also be opening a contest this weekend with aNOTHER partner! Did you know that there are gaming cons on the sea? Well, there are! And Event Cruises will be sponsoring the upcoming contest with us!! You can get familiar with them at the link below!

https://event.cruises/d20-cruise-a-ttrpg-vacation/

Thanks again for all the love! You guys and gals are the bees' knees!

p.s. Don't forget to vote on the All Saints Poll! The end is nigh!

Greetings, travelers of Khitus!

We've got some exciting news from the wastes of Khitus tonight! The votes are in, new rewards are coming, and we have another important decision that we're putting directly into YOUR hands!

The people have spoken, and the results were overwhelming! The Dragon Kings-branded ceramic d6 from Crithit Ceramics is officially the winner!

We're thrilled with this decision! Having personally handled these dice, I can tell you that they look incredible and feel even better. I think you're going to love them!

As previously discussed, the premium ceramic dice come with a slightly higher production cost. All physical backers will receive the ceramic Dragon Kings d6, with an additional $2 added to their shipping charges.
Rugby-Melee Games is covering a portion of the cost to ensure you're getting these premium dice at a substantial discount!

Want MORE Dragon Kings ceramic dice? We'll also be offering additional branded ceramic d6s as an add-on, so you can pick up extras for your collection or gaming table.

We've finalized the details of our exciting cross-collaboration with Timothy Brown's Strange Owl Games.

Backers who support BOTH Dragon Kings for Dungeon Crawl Classics and Strange Owl Games' Dragon Kings for D&D 5.5E will receive TWO FREE REWARDS!

An exclusive "I Believe in the Dragon Kings" pin! Show your allegiance to Khitus by proudly displaying it on your battle vest, backpack, tote bag, or wherever you want to show your support.

A FREE PDF adventure, The End of the Beginning, written by Dax Hamon! This exciting 1st-level adventure will include compatibility with both Dungeon Crawl Classics and D&D 5.5E, giving you even more ways to explore the savage world of Khitus.

We're excited to bring these rewards to everyone supporting both projects.

We've been working closely with our printer to make sure the Dragon Kings Special Edition is something truly worthy of a place in your collection.

Our original plan was to produce a beautiful, traditional leatherette cover. However, while discussing production options, we asked our printer an interesting question:

"Could we make the cover out of WOOD?"

Their answer? YES!

Now we have a decision to make: should we stick with the classic look and feel of a leatherette cover, or embrace something different with a striking wood cover?

Both options have their appeal, and we want to make sure we're producing the special edition that our backers truly want.

Your feedback will help determine the final appearance of this special edition book.

Don't Forget Our Other Poll.

We still have another active poll, and we'd love to hear from you.

Your responses help us better understand what you're most excited about, what you'd like to see in future updates, and even what additional content we might explore for Dragon Kings.

Finally, we want to thank every single one of you for the incredible support you've shown this campaign.

We've already accomplished so much together, but there are still more stretch goals waiting to be unlocked.

Please continue sharing the campaign with your friends, gaming groups, and fellow Dungeon Crawl Classics enthusiasts. Every share helps us reach new adventurers and brings us one step closer to unlocking even more goodies!

Thank you for being a part of bringing Khitus to life.

John Watson
Rugby-Melee Games

Hail, adventurers of Khitus!

You've done it again! Thanks to your incredible support, we've unlocked another stretch goal! All physical backers will now receive a Dragon Kings-branded d6!

Normally, this would be pretty straightforward. We'd order a custom acrylic d6 featuring the Dragon Kings logo, and that would be that. However, something exciting happened at Gamehole Con that made me rethink our plans.

Just before our crowdfunding campaign launched, I had the pleasure of meeting the team at Crithit Ceramics while attending Gamehole Con.

Those of you who have also backed Strange Owl Games' Dragon Kings for D&D 5.5E campaign may have already seen their incredible ceramic Dragon Kings dice. Let me tell you, they look amazing, and they feel even better!

After getting my hands on them, I immediately wished we could offer something similar for our Dungeon Crawl Classics campaign. Unfortunately, Crithit Ceramics doesn't currently produce Zocchi dice, so a complete ceramic dice set wasn't an option.

Then it hit me: Why not use their incredible ceramic Dragon Kings d6 for our newly unlocked stretch goal?

I reached out to the Crithit Ceramics team, and they've been fantastic to work with, helping us find a way to make this possible at a reasonable price.

Crithit's ceramic dice are premium-quality products, and that craftsmanship comes with a higher production cost. We want to give our backers something truly special while keeping the campaign affordable.

We have two options:

Receive a beautiful, custom-branded ceramic d6 from Crithit Ceramics! These dice look incredible, have a fantastic feel, and would make an outstanding addition to any Dragon Kings gaming table.

Because of the higher production cost, this option would require an additional $2 per physical backer. Rugby-Melee Games will cover part of the cost, so you can get these premium dice at a substantial discount.

Stick with our original plan and receive a custom Dragon Kings-branded acrylic d6 with pips or numbers at no additional cost.

Both options celebrate the stretch goal you've unlocked, but the choice of which die we produce is entirely up to you!

I'll admit that I'm personally rooting for the Crithit ceramic dice. Having held them in my hands, I think they're absolutely perfect for the harsh and savage world of Khitus. But ultimately, this is your reward, and we want you to have a say in what we create.

Please cast your vote in the poll below.

Thank you again for your incredible support and for helping us make Dragon Kings for Dungeon Crawl Classics something truly special.

John Watson
Rugby-Melee Games

Hey, cool cats! Dax here!

Wow, what a killer rollout!! You lot ROCK! You are one of the most important parts of all of this! Not only do we wanna thank you, but we wanna INVOLVE you! So we prepared a short poll for all the backers, but feel free to comment here with any other queries or suggestions! One of us will endeavor to respond to every serious (and human) query as soon as (also humanly) possible. Some of us don't sleep much...