The Chronicles of Aeres: A classical fantasy setting for 5E

A project in Atlanta, GA by Greg Lambert
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A nostalgic, old-school campaign setting for 5th Edition roleplaying! Inspired by the golden age of 20th century fantasy and RPGs.
Backers: 335
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $13,096 of $4,500
Dates: Jan 1st -> Jan 31st (30 days)
Project By: Greg Lambert
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Latest News

The campaign is over!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for all your support! We're working hard to bring the setting to life, and your pledge helps us get there. Expect more lore videos on Youtube in the coming weeks, and updates on production.   (Read More)

The final countdown and reminder

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Never thought we'd get so far! Thanks for all your support as we round the bend into the last 3 days. Don't forget if you want to chat about anything related to the project or just hang out, our Discord is: https://discord.gg/MCqKREHCSH Follow us on... (Read More)

Updated video

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I had to re-upload Episode 4 of our lore series due to a technical problem, so if you missed it, here it is again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk3flBxAdTU  (Read More)

Aeres Lore Series Episode 4 is now on Youtube!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I've uploaded a new lore series video, maybe my favorite one yet, about one of the greatest heroes (and villains) of the setting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkrwR88Apfg  (Read More)

Discord Channel

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Second stretch goal has been hit!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We've tentatively hit the $6500 mark, meaning we should have enough funds to hire artists for expansion content after the core book launches in May! We'll most likely make expansion content free for Kickstarter backers who purchased the core book,... (Read More)

New lore video - Aeres 101: The Dragons of Aeres

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have a new Chronicles of Aeres lore video for you folks! The Chronicles of Aeres 101 - Episode 3: The Dragons of Aeres - YouTube  (Read More)

Stretch goal #1 hit!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
At $5000 I promised to write a bonus adventure starring our ratfolk of Padfoot Alley (who are proving to be more popular than I had anticipated.) Well, I wanted to be ahead of the game! Here's a bit of sneak peek artwork to share with you folks:  (Read More)

Aeres 101 Episode 2

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Another episode of Aeres 101, our lore series, is up on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJMmp6tVJi8  (Read More)

Unbelievable!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hard to believe that something I thought of 20 years ago in high school could turn into this! I never thought we would make it this far! I'd like to thank everyone who's supported the book very much. We still have work to do to finish the draft but... (Read More)

Almost 90% funded! We're not going to be "fund and forget"

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all your help in backing our book, it's incredible really! I'm already working on material for our stretch goals, I really hope we can get our ratfolk adventure funded, because it'll be awesome. The Chronicles of Aeres definitely won't be... (Read More)

New lore series!

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, we've started a new video series, Aeres 101, where we talk about the setting and various elements within it. Take a look at the first episode! More videos are forthcoming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70WPZUhY_yo  (Read More)

Fleshing out the book

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Just based on the writing and layout we've done so far, it looks like the book is going to be much larger than anticipated. I estimated 150 pages at first, but it'll probably be 200+. This won't affect the kickstarter or prices in any way, it just... (Read More)

Classical Fantasy TRPG The Chronicles Of Aeres Launches On Kickstarter

January 5th - via: thegamer.com
Long-time tabletop roleplaying gamer Greg Lambert recently launched their first Kickstarter campaign to help fund The Chronicles of Aeres, a classical fantasy setting sourcebook for the fifth edition of the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game. According to the project’s notes, this project will hopefully fund the creation of a printed hardcover edition of the sourcebook, as well as including more full-color art with it. (Read More)

Aeres behind the scenes video

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, I promise I won't spam updates everyday, but I wanted to share a candid video we made showing where Aeres came from. It's a bit long, so I'm posting the youtube link here instead of uploading directly:... (Read More)

Thanks so much for helping jumpstart the Chronicles of Aeres!

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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