All Surveys Have Been Sent! 🌘
4 days ago
– Fri, Jun 05, 2026 at 12:28:49 AM
Adventurers,
The long-awaited moment is here. The ritual has moved into the digital realm, and the invitations to your official BackerKit Surveys have been fully manifested!
Check your inbox. Every single backer should have received an email invitation by now.
A Sincere Apology for the Delay
Setting up a project of this complexity on a professional platform like BackerKit took more time than we originally anticipated. I want to sincerely apologize for the silence and the wait.
We chose to take this extra time to ensure the system was perfectly calibrated, allowing you to upgrade your tiers, choose your miniatures, and manage your hoard with absolute security. Thank you for your patience while we perfected the setup.
Important Information regarding your Survey:
if you lose your survey email or for some reason don't recieve one, click on this survey recovery page! You will be able to enter your email address and recieve another survey link:
What happens next?
Once you complete your survey, we will lock the data and move full-steam into production. We can’t wait to share the next behind-the-scenes look at the grimoire’s creation with you.
Thank you for standing with us in the Inner Circle.
Stay malevolent,
— Filippo & The Astral Archives Team
🌘 A Shift in the Ritual: Moving to BackerKit for Surveys
14 days ago
– Tue, May 26, 2026 at 06:09:16 AM
Acolytes,
We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare the next phase of our ritual. While we initially intended to use Kickstarter’s built-in survey system, we encountered several technical limitations that would have made your experience less than ideal—especially regarding reward adjustments and shipping management.
Because we want to ensure every artifact reaches you with absolute precision, we have made the decision to switch to BackerKit as our official Pledge Manager.
What does this mean for you?
Keep an eye on your inbox.
In the next 48-72 hours, we will begin with a "Smoke Test" (sending the survey to a small group of you to ensure there are no glitches), followed shortly by the full launch to the entire Inner Circle.
The email will come from BackerKit, so please check your spam folders if you don't see it by the end of the week.
Thank you for your patience and for your continued devotion to the Archives. This shift ensures a smoother journey as we move toward production and eventually, fulfillment.
Stay malevolent,
— Filippo & The Astral Archives Team
Beyond EXPECTATIONS: The Ritual is Sealed — Crucial Next Steps ⚠️
about 1 month ago
– Fri, May 08, 2026 at 12:34:15 AM
Acolytes,
We are beyond grateful for your dark devotion. Together, we pushed the Book of Big Bad Evils to over $10,500 (€9,100) with 162 backers, blowing past our initial goal by a staggering 535%.
What happened in those final hours was truly unreal. Your energy carried us far past the original finish line, and the momentum has ensured that this grimoire will be a legendary addition to your collection.
Now, What’s Next?
For many of you, this is another successful ritual. For our new acolytes, here is a clear overview of the next steps to ensure your artifacts reach you safely.
1. PAYMENTS
Kickstarter will now process your payment. This can take up to 10–14 days. We do not have control over this process as it is handled entirely by the Kickstarter platform. Please be patient!
FAQ: What happens if my payment failed?
Kickstarter will send you instructions on what to do and attempt to process your pledge using the credit card you provided. We understand that some of you may have encountered issues, so Kickstarter will make another attempt in the coming days. Often, the problem relates to 'two-factor authorization.' Please pay closer attention to your bank's messages in the upcoming days. Additionally, this might occur if your card has expired or if the payment has been flagged as fraudulent (which happens quite frequently). Here are some possible solutions:
- Ensure that you are logged into your Kickstarter account.
- If you're experiencing issues with the first card, try using a different one.
- Contact your bank to resolve any card-related issues (sometimes, you simply need to authorize the payment.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: if your bank blocks the payment, please remind them that we’re based in Italy (EU) and that the charge is legitimate. Don’t worry, we’re not scammers, you can safely approve it.
Follow the steps Kickstarter advises, and they will re-charge your card in a few days. If the problem persist, email [email protected]. If that doesn't work, message us at [email protected] , we will try to help and fix everything.
2. ADDRESS SURVEYS (Internal Kickstarter System)
In the coming weeks, once the payments are cleared, we will send out the Official Reward Survey.
Since we are using Kickstarter’s built-in system, you won't need to create a new account on an external site. You will receive a notification directly from Kickstarter asking for your shipping address. It is vital that you fill this out, as we cannot ship your physical books or miniatures without it!
3. WORK IN PROGRESS
The Archives are humming with activity. We are moving straight into the production phase to ensure the Book of Big Bad Evils is crafted to a state-of-the-art level.
We will share behind-the-scenes insights, artwork in progress, and development updates as we bring these villains to life. Expect to see some sneak peeks of the new pages soon!
4. LATE PLEDGE IS OPEN
For any seekers who missed the initial summoning, the Late Pledge Store is now open. Feel free to share the link with your friends!
5. FINAL THANK YOU FROM THE TEAM
This campaign has been an unforgettable experience for us. What you helped build goes far beyond numbers; it’s a shared journey that has brought this world of villainy to life.
Thank you for being part of this ritual.
Stay malevolent,
— Filippo & The Astral Archives Team
Infernal Resources for 5E is now live on Kickstarter!
This new 5E-compatible toolkit gives GMs practical material to run adventures in a fully original infernal setting: hostile locations, original creatures, infernal flora and fauna, unique resources, NPCs with thematic statblocks, and environmental rules that make the world feel dangerous and alive at the table.
The project is built from scratch, without relying on borrowed lore, so it can stand on its own as a dark, usable toolkit for infernal campaigns.
If you enjoy darker fantasy, strange worlds, dangerous economies, and settings that actually change how the game feels, take a look at the campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1607267816/infernal-resources-for-dnd5e-dnd55
⏳ 24-HOUR FLASH SALE: Get 15% off the Game-Ready Tier!
about 1 month ago
– Mon, May 04, 2026 at 11:05:30 AM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
🔥 $7,442 REACHED + POLL RESULTS + VOTE FOR THE NEXT STRETCH GOAL + THE FINAL WEEK BEGINS!
about 1 month ago
– Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 02:00:30 PM
YOUR POLL RESULTS: QUEFKA, THE UNRELENTING RIDDLE IS HERE
The Inner Circle has spoken, and the void has answered.
We’re incredibly excited to announce the results of our community poll. You have officially named our newest cosmic glitch and jester of the void. Meet Quefka, the Unrelenting Riddle.
Thank you for participating in the ritual and bringing this nightmare to life.
THE $8,000 STRETCH GOAL: UNLOCKING QUEFKA FOREVER
Because of your amazing support, we are currently sitting at an incredible $7,442 in funding!
But the ritual isn't complete. Our next massive milestone is at $8,000. If we reach this goal, Quefka and the other Community Choice BBEGs will be officially unlocked and permanently bound into the grimoire.
Do you want these community nightmares to become a reality? This is the moment to help us push through the final climb.
If you were planning to add an add-on or upgrade your pledge, do it now. Every upgrade brings the entire coven closer to unlocking these villains for everyone.
[NEW POLL] A GLIMPSE INTO THE VOID: VOTE FOR THE NEXT SEAL! 👁️
Since we are dangerously close to breaking the $8,000 mark, it is time to look into the shadows and decide what comes next.
If we breach the $8,000 seal, another will reveal itself. But the Inner Circle must decide what shape it takes. Cast your vote for what you want to see unlocked next at 10,000$:
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Option A: The Archlich's Vault: We add 10 exclusive, BBEG-specific magic items and legendary loot drops to the book!
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Option B: Epic BBEG Soundtracks
Here is a secret from the archives: beyond being a Dungeon Master, I am also a trained classical pianist and composer! If you choose this path, I will personally compose an original, epic musical suite for the most prominent, central villains in the grimoire. You will have the perfect, terrifying audio to play the moment they step onto the battlefield.
MOST POPULAR ADD-ONS. FINAL DAYS TO UPGRADE
Here are the add-ons that are performing best, and that help push us toward 10K:
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BONES OF THE ARCHLICH DICE SET
Roll with the weight of ancient doom. Crafted to look like aged bone and inscribed with dark, intricate arcane filigree, these dice are the perfect weapon for a Dungeon Master about to drop devastating necrotic damage on the party.
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MALEDICTION SOUL DICE SET
Bound with cursed magic. These strikingly beautiful dice are laced with blood-red veins and finished with gold numbering. They are visceral, beautiful, and the ultimate set for invoking the terrifying powers of the grimoire's worst nightmares.
⏳ LAST CHANCE: THE ALL-IN & LIMITED TIERS
As we enter the final days of the campaign, the portal is closing on our most exclusive artifacts.
This is your absolute last chance to secure the All-In and Limited pledge tiers. The Limited tier is the ONLY way to claim the exclusive, Hand-Painted and Signed Full Miniature Set, as well as the LAST possible chance to work with us to add YOUR BBEG to the book.
If you want every physical and digital reward this campaign has to offer, bundled together at a massive discount, do not let this slip back into the void.
HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR PLEDGE
Want to grab one of these Add-ons or upgrade to a higher Tier? It’s easy:
1️⃣ Go to your Kickstarter account and click “Manage your pledge.”
2️⃣ Select “Change your pledge.”
3️⃣ Choose your new tier or add-on(s).
4️⃣ Continue and confirm, and you’re all set!
FINAL CALL — LET’S FINISH STRONG
Acolytes... we are officially entering the final week of the campaign.
If you want to help unlock Quefka, secure your dark dice sets, or upgrade to the Limited tier — now is the time.
Thank you for being part of this world.
Stay malevolent,
-- Filippo & The Astral Archives Team
