Vote now in Phase 1 Poll of our Community Challenge to unlock the Free Monster Stat Block!
Hi all,
We've just got some news from our Scouts. We were able to get a glimpse of The Monster.
We’ve drawn a picture of what they saw in the shadows, but its behavior remains a terrifying mystery. Look closely at the drawing below. We need our community of veteran dungeon delvers to help us figure out what we are dealing with.
Phase 1 of The Dark Hunt Challenge.
By taking part in the following poll and reaching our research goal this week, you will UNLOCK THE NEXT CLUE.
When all clues are unlocked, this creature's Free 5e Monster Stat Block made by Legendary monster creator Mike Welham and full color artwork by illustrator Phil Stone will be revealed and added to digital rewards of Every Single Backer.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE BACKERKIT POLL TO UNLOCK THE NEXT CLUE!
The poll dictates the monster's hunting grounds. To advance to Phase 2 on Sunday, November 15 and reveal the next piece of the puzzle, our community must provide enough witness accounts to determine its location and advance the expedition.
We need to hit at least 20 poll votes and 10 poll comments on the Where does it hunt? Poll, to unlock the next phase.
To count toward the goal, comment below the poll with your answer to this question:
If your adventuring party ran face-first into this silhouette in the dark, which of your characters is getting eaten first, and why?
Let’s rally the troops, cast your votes, and start filling the comments section so we can uncover the true face of The Creature!
It has been 7 days since the Dark Beneath launched on BackerKit.
We are officially deep into the catacombs of The Dark Beneath, and the support so far has been nothing short of incredible! Thanks to you, our amazing Backers, we have officially destroyed our $12,000 minimum funding goal in the first week of launch!
To celebrate our progress, we wanted to share a brand-new, exclusive sneak peek at some of the stunning monster art being brought to life by our incredible illustrator Phil Stone.
Will you be brave enough to travel into the bowels of the world and face creatures such as this?
The depths below is changing, growing, and it's all because of you. But our journey into the subterranean catacombs is far from over and we need your help to unearth even more treasures.
We are stalking closer to our next major objective: Roll 20 VTT compatibility when we reach $20,000 in Pledges!
Reaching this funding Stretch Goal means we can include Roll 20 VTT compatible HD digital map packs with each pledge.
Remember, Both the Dark Beneath Campaign and the Player’s Companion are each offered separately in PDF, Softcover, and Hardcover; or you can grab both books together as a set and get the mini-adventure Doom on the Hollow Sea absolutely free for immediate download.
Lastly, there is still time to vote in our Poll, add your voice and be heard:
Which Faction would you support within the Dark Beneath?
New Discussion Topic: New Dark Beneath Species, and Next Stretch Goal Details
Hi all,
The Dark Beneath's BackerKit Campaign is still trucking along at over $14k in funding!
To all our Backers, again Thank You! It is You who have made The Dark Beneath into a reality. Your pledges have pushed this Book Set from a play tested manuscript into a high quality finished product that is set to enrich 5e groups around the world.
We are well on our way to our 1st Stretch Goal: Roll 20 VTT compatibility when we reach $20,000 in Pledges!
Want HD digital map packs included? Because this is how you get HD digital map packs included with each pledge!
(click the enlarged text above to join the conversation).
We have created a new discussion topic about the new species included in Children of The Dark Beneath: A Player's Campaign Companion. With 5 new species and a hybrid species generator included in the book, we know some of you would like to know more!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who's backed the campaign, followed the project, reserved a pledge, shared the campaign, or joined the conversation. You all have helped us bring these books to each of our Backers and made this project a reality!
Also, we are well on our way to reach our stretch goals!
With each stretch goal unlocked, each backer gets more added content to their pledge.
Help us bring even more content to each of you!
Haven't had a chance to pledge The Dark Beneath yet? With the project now funded, there has never been a better time!
New to Crowdfunding?
Here is how to Pledge The Dark Beneath:
Go to bakerkit.com and click "log in," then create an account with your email and a strong password.
Go to Pledge Levels and choose the items you want in your pledge. Pledge levels range from just $35 all the way up to $430!
Then choose any Add-on items you want added to your pledge.
Then Check Out: Follow the prompts from BackerKit to complete your pledge. When you finish checking out, you will see button to confirm your pledge. Confirming/completing your pledge will take you to a confirmation page and get a confirmation email.
If you don't see a confirmation page or get a confirmation email, you didn't complete your pledge.
And that's it! you have now pledged The Dark Beneath, now sit back and wait for your pledge manager survey for shipping.
Followed during pre-launch or pledged the Complete Book Set?
Don't forget to head over to your Digital Rewards section and Download your free copy of Doom on the Hollow Sea!
Eligible for additional rewards and incentives?
Sit tight, the free adventures: Murders in the Wisperholt, Rift of the Changed Ones, Before There Were Words, and the Digital Bonus Bundle of Adventures are coming soon and will become available to eligible backers post campaign.
And another Special Thank You to everyone that has Pledged the Project so far!
I can’t wait to put The Dark Beneath in your hands.
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about the project or launch.
In honor of this Spooky Day, we have decided to extend the Launch Day Bonus until Midnight Tonight!
Pledge The Dark Beneath BeforeOctober 31, 2026, at 11:59:59 pm CST and get Two Free Exclusive Adventures* titled: Rift of the Changed Ones & Before There Were Words.
Remember, watch your candles for blue flames, keep an eye out for spiders, cuddle all the black kitties, stuff yourself with candy, and pledge the Dark Beneath.
Please stop by and lend your opinion to the discussion.
And if you haven't had the time to pledge yet, time is running out for early backer rewards. Pledging The Dark Beneath before Noon on Halloween (October 31, 2026, at 12:00pm CST) gets those backers Two Free Exclusive Adventures.* You don't want to miss out.
Based on the location of the jagged claw marks and the sticky residue left behind, our sages believe they have narrowed down this unidentified creature's primary hunting grounds to one of three locations. Where do you think the monster stalks its prey?
comment below with your answer to this question:
If your adventuring party ran face-first into this silhouette in the dark, which of your characters is getting eaten first, and why?
Vote now in Phase 1 Poll of our Community Challenge to unlock the Free Monster Stat Block!
Hi all,
We've just got some news from our Scouts. We were able to get a glimpse of The Monster.
We’ve drawn a picture of what they saw in the shadows, but its behavior remains a terrifying mystery. Look closely at the drawing below. We need our community of veteran dungeon delvers to help us figure out what we are dealing with.
Phase 1 of The Dark Hunt Challenge.
By taking part in the following poll and reaching our research goal this week, you will UNLOCK THE NEXT CLUE.
When all clues are unlocked, this creature's Free 5e Monster Stat Block made by Legendary monster creator Mike Welham and full color artwork by illustrator Phil Stone will be revealed and added to digital rewards of Every Single Backer.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE BACKERKIT POLL TO UNLOCK THE NEXT CLUE!
The poll dictates the monster's hunting grounds. To advance to Phase 2 on Sunday, November 15 and reveal the next piece of the puzzle, our community must provide enough witness accounts to determine its location and advance the expedition.
We need to hit at least 20 poll votes and 10 poll comments on the Where does it hunt? Poll, to unlock the next phase.
To count toward the goal, comment below the poll with your answer to this question:
If your adventuring party ran face-first into this silhouette in the dark, which of your characters is getting eaten first, and why?
Let’s rally the troops, cast your votes, and start filling the comments section so we can uncover the true face of The Creature!
It has been 7 days since the Dark Beneath launched on BackerKit.
We are officially deep into the catacombs of The Dark Beneath, and the support so far has been nothing short of incredible! Thanks to you, our amazing Backers, we have officially destroyed our $12,000 minimum funding goal in the first week of launch!
To celebrate our progress, we wanted to share a brand-new, exclusive sneak peek at some of the stunning monster art being brought to life by our incredible illustrator Phil Stone.
Will you be brave enough to travel into the bowels of the world and face creatures such as this?
The depths below is changing, growing, and it's all because of you. But our journey into the subterranean catacombs is far from over and we need your help to unearth even more treasures.
We are stalking closer to our next major objective: Roll 20 VTT compatibility when we reach $20,000 in Pledges!
Reaching this funding Stretch Goal means we can include Roll 20 VTT compatible HD digital map packs with each pledge.
Remember, Both the Dark Beneath Campaign and the Player’s Companion are each offered separately in PDF, Softcover, and Hardcover; or you can grab both books together as a set and get the mini-adventure Doom on the Hollow Sea absolutely free for immediate download.
Lastly, there is still time to vote in our Poll, add your voice and be heard:
Which Faction would you support within the Dark Beneath?
The Dark Beneath's BackerKit Campaign is still trucking along at over $14k in funding!
To all our Backers, again Thank You! It is You who have made The Dark Beneath into a reality. Your pledges have pushed this Book Set from a play tested manuscript into a high quality finished product that is set to enrich 5e groups around the world.
We are well on our way to our 1st Stretch Goal: Roll 20 VTT compatibility when we reach $20,000 in Pledges!
Want HD digital map packs included? Because this is how you get HD digital map packs included with each pledge!
(click the enlarged text above to join the conversation).
We have created a new discussion topic about the new species included in Children of The Dark Beneath: A Player's Campaign Companion. With 5 new species and a hybrid species generator included in the book, we know some of you would like to know more!
With Launch just around the corner, we wanted to take a second and ask GMs and Players how they felt about some of the factions they might encounter in the Dark Beneath. Some of these factions are obviously evil, but that doesn't mean a player wouldn't want to make the sort of character that would support them.
Please come lend your option to the Poll and feel free to discuss in the comments.
We use cookies to run and improve BackerKit. Optional cookies also measure our marketing and share data with ad partners for relevant ads. Reject turns off the optional cookies only.
Cookie Policy.
