Time for Stretches!
about 2 years ago
– Sat, Jul 16, 2022 at 11:18:10 AM
Hello!
While I have been malingering with COVID, we have already passed two stretch goals, with a third in sight. I'm obviously over the moon (assuming Hati Hróðvitnisson hasn't eaten it), thank you so much for your continuing support and efforts to spread the word.
Which reminds me, we have updated the page with a mock up of the custom D6. The design had to be tweaked to deal with beveled edges - take a look and let us know what you think.
When launching a new setting, it obviously important to help set the stage and tone with a sample adventure and one is well underway. My current tagline is "An apple a day keeps the Jötnar at bay". I should point out, lest you are horrified you have bought into an orchard-based escapade, it revolves around Iðunn and her own unique brand of fruit.
The short story is something I have had cooking for a while. It bridges the first two novels and the RPG, setting up both the dvergar and the Sons of Ivaldi as playable Origins, and addressing the Great Æsir-Vanir schism.
And, given the Vikingverse has it's own creation myth, I really do hope we get to the third goal so we can deliver that tale with eye popping visuals in comic form. Yggdrasil deserves its own splash pages and story., and let's face it, no one has seen enough of Auðumbla, the primeval cow ;)
After that, well, we have plenty more ideas and I'm always interested to hear what YOU want to see. Feel free to ping me on Discord, Twitter, Facebook or email.
In the meantime, keep sounding the Gjallarhorn and let's keep this Great Heathen Army growing!
Þú munt aldri einsamall ganga,
ISS
I see the bad moon a-risin'
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 05:47:44 AM
Hello!
There have been a few questions and comments overnight. I am more than happy to answer anything and everything. In fact some extremely nice Acolytes of the Demon Lord have helped me set up a Discord channel, to which you are cordially invited.
Of course, as the campaign proceeds, I'll provide other insights and news in these updates.
You can also find me on Twitter or Facebook @vikingverse, although be warned - today is devoted to "singing" your favourite wolf-related songs. I've had A-ha stuck in my COVID addled brain for too long, so I am trying to expunge it with some Creedence Clearwater. Feel free to come and join in.
It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Don't Feel Fine)
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 04:02:42 AM
Hello!
A huge thanks to everyone who pledged on the first day of the campaign. It's an amazing start.
Whether you have lived in the Shadow of the Demon Lord for some time, or are discovering the rules through Ragnarök for the first time, I hope you have endless hours of fun ahead and save the Níu Heimar many times over.
Now, cleverly, I managed to contract COVID on the very day when I am supposed to be paying most attention. In the words of the Gothic king Angantýr: "it will never be forgotten; the Norns' doom is evil"(þat mun æ uppi; illr er dómr norna). It was quite the effort to press the LAUNCH button!
So, rather than wax lyrical today and risk typing sweaty gibberish, I will point you in the direction of deep dive interview I did with Norseplay, a blog dedicated to Norse myth and lore. The blogger, Guillermo, only recently discovered the Vikingverse and wrote this review, calling it "saga-riffic & brutally brilliant".
In the meantime, we've got all kinds of exciting stuff planned for this campaign so do please help spread the word while I am malingering.
And remember: Firðafjarlægð, vinsamliga gætit at fjǫgurra hrafna bilinu (social distancing, please keep at least four ravens apart).
Alive, kicking and FUNDED!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 11:14:47 AM
In just twelve hours! Huge thanks for your support. It's better than paracetamol.
I shall now have a lengthy nap, kick this COVID thing and emerge from my barrow refreshed!
