Wilds of Amaranth Part I: Save the Dog Kingdom

13 adventures for beginning characters and a gallery of maps, creatures, and puzzles to challenge players age 7+. Hardcover and PDF.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatmountain/wilds-of-amaranth-part-i-save-the-dog-kingdom?ref=brxbi7

Wilds of Amaranth is a setting where peaceful animal kingdoms—of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and many more—sit beside nations of elves, dwarves, gnomes, and humans. It's a setting of mystery, action, and adventure.

Save the Dog Kingdom is the first campaign in the Wilds of Amaranth setting. A mysterious druid, raised among the pacifistic Dog Kingdom, requests the heroes’ aid to locate her lost companion. What they find, however, is a deeper and more dangerous conspiracy that threatens not only the Dog Kingdom but all the peace-loving kingdoms of the land. Will the heroes uncover the truth in time to stop the threat, or will the Dog Kingdom become the first to fall under this dark new menace?

This volume contains 13 adventures for beginning characters and a gallery of maps and puzzles to challenge players. The adventures were designed and playtested to be fun and engaging for kids of various ages, but generally ages 7+. The adventures include a mix of exploration, puzzle solving, and creature encounters to keep players engaged, regardless of their primary interest. Some aspects of the game require creative thinking, and some problems require brute force. The balance of thinking and fighting is completely up to you!

For Characters Level 1 - 3. 5E compliant.

Book Contents

The book is complete! This includes all artwork, playtesting, and editing. I've received print samples from the printer, too, which I've approved.

The book includes the following:

• Professionally designed hardcover book, printed in the United States!
• 110+ full color pages!
• 13 adventures, designed to run for about 90 minutes each, forming a full story arc!
• 25+ professionally designed maps!
• 35+ creatures in the bestiary!
• 30+ puzzles!
• 4 pre-built characters with simplified character sheets, covering Levels 1-3!
• 5E compliant!

Hardcover specifications:

• Size: Letter (8.5" x 11")
• Pages: Full-color printing, 116 pages, 80 lb Satin paper
• Binding: Smyth Sewn
• Cover: Gloss Lamination

Preview

Front Cover

Please note that minor differences will be present on the print and electronic copies.

Back Cover

Please note that minor differences will be present on the print and electronic copies.

About This Book

Sample Adventure

Each of the 13 adventures fit neatly on a two-page spread. The adventures are organized into sections, with easy to identify areas to be read aloud, Game Master Tips, simplified creature stat blocks, puzzle solutions, and more.

Sample Maps

The campaign includes more than 25 full color, original maps.

Goblin Cave (Adventure #1)

Skeleton Island (Adventure #2)

Creature Samples

Goblin Chief:

Owlbear:

Skeleton:

Tiers and Rewards

Tiers and rewards for this campaign are simple:

• PDF only option includes a digital download of the full campaign and any digital stretch goals (no physical rewards)
• Hardcover + PDF option includes a hardcover book, digital download of the full campaign, and all stretch goals (both physical and digital)
• Hardcover + Creature Card Set + PDF option includes a hardcover book, digital download of the full campaign, a set of 36 creature cards, and all stretch goals (both physical and digital)
• For retailers interested in selling copies of the book, the option to buy 5 hardcovers together at a discounted price, including 5 creature card sets, and 5 copies of all physical stretch goals (no digital rewards)

The book is complete and will not be modified as part of this campaign. It's important to me that the book is high quality and that I reduce risk in fulfilling the orders. There are some incredible stretch goals that will enhance the book!

Stretch Goals

• $2,000: Project is fully funded!
• $3,000: Bookmark included for all hardcover (physical) backers; the artwork will be finalized when the stretch goal is met
• $4,000: Bonus Adventure (Case of the Missing Townspeople / Halloween Special) distributed as a PDF for all backers, this is a slightly longer mystery themed adventure. The adventure will include original artwork and a new map.
• $6,000: Bonus Adventure (Christmas Special) distributed as a separate PDF for all backers, this is a slightly longer chase themed adventure. The adventure will include original artwork.
• $8,000 and up: we have additional ideas for stickers, riddles, and other options that we will implement if we reach this level. Stretch goals will not impact the book itself, which is complete.

Fulfillment Timeline

• February 2025: Campaign ends
• March 2025: Kickstarter deposits the project funds
• April 2025: Digital rewards distributed and physical rewards printed
• May-June 2025: Physical rewards distributed

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatmountain/wilds-of-amaranth-part-i-save-the-dog-kingdom?ref=brxbi7