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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WanderingDarwish" data-source="post: 9584399" data-attributes="member: 7042849">Hello there, fellow travellers!We are excited to bring you our third update on "Gardar Realm"! As we enter Week 2, we have reached an incredible milestone together: 33% of our funding goal!We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who has joined us so far on this adventure!Before we address the pledge upgrade let's dive into another faction intro - the Hansa Union!<img src="https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/048/144/707/689fee807a60968b17e7ed7eb9affb05_original.png?fit=scale-down&origin=ugc&q=100&v=1739288876&width=700&sig=NFXpTKRxwUT9f0IOD5DULXb%2BErKzVqt5yJpLIcLTdv4%3D" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />The BorderlandsThe borderlands between the Kitezh Kingdom and the Trideviatoe Kingdom simmer with constant skirmishes, a peculiar state of conflict neither side truly seeks to escalate into all-out war. Knyaz Oleg the Seer of Kitezh and the clergy-led rulers of Trideviatoe share an unspoken agreement: full-scale war is costly and disruptive, it would also invite interference from other gods and maybe even neighbors, which would be catastrophic. However, letting the border outposts engage in unregulated "business" allows both sides to vent their aggression while testing their strength.These clashes are centered around border fortresses and outposts, which act as semi-independent entities. Mercenaries, adventurers, and ambitious captains eager to prove their worth take up arms in skirmishes that rarely encroach on the heartlands of either kingdom. Instead, the fighting is confined to contested forests, ruins, and desolate stretches of wilderness. These battles serve not only as outlets for tension but also as proving grounds for new tactics, weapons, and strategies—an arms race cloaked in the guise of local feuds.For the Kitezh Kingdom, these border clashes uphold their warrior ethos, giving restless soldiers an outlet to test their mettle and uphold the honor of Perun. For Trideviatoe, it is a way to defend their faith and expand their influence in small, strategic steps without drawing the ire of the entire Gardariki. Despite the chaos and political statements, neither side wishes to disrupt the delicate balance of power, leaving the borderlands as a perpetual battlefield of ambition, pride, and the pursuit of martial perfection.The Hanza UnionThe Hanza Union was born from the chaos of the Borderlands, where relentless skirmishes and monstrous incursions endangered both the merchant lives and their trade. Founded by a merchant from Taganrog called, Victor Hanza, the organization emerged as a shield for merchants, guilds, and travelers navigating the perilous no-man’s-land between the Kitezh and Trideviatoe Kingdoms. Seeking to fortify his vision with ingenuity, Victor enlisted the disillusioned inventor Levsha, whose technomagical breakthroughs transformed the Hanza Union into a force to be reckoned with.Levsha’s crowning contribution was the creation of the Alatyr Longslinger (Dalnoboi), a revolutionary musket-like weapon powered by Alatyr crystals. These weapons, capable of propelling metal beads at devastating velocity, gave Hanza operatives a distinct edge in combat against both human adversaries and monstrous threats. The Union relies on two groups of operatives: Strelci and Wolf Brigades.<img src="https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/048/144/716/bc4ddae0c42e1db4a53efe963d911e61_original.png?fit=scale-down&origin=ugc&q=100&v=1739288963&width=700&sig=u0hXlnKxCjhBLgjpSTDkXrm7If6h0JdNYUj99vgNtFk%3D" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />Strelci are armed with Longslingers, shields, and close-combat weapons, and are typically deployed aboard merchant airships in order to ensure safe passage and secure transportation of goods. In territories like Trideviatoe, where airships are forbidden, Hanza agents are accompanied by Wolf Brigades.Formed primarily out of Volkolak Shapeshifter Tribes, that are numerous along the Borderlands, the Wolf Brigades are squads of shock troops that engage monsters and human foes in brutal close-combat, while being supported by ranged Strelci. Due to the dangerous nature of their work and frequent injuries the Brigades are often outfitted with prosthetics to maintain their fighting edge.Despite these advancements, the Union faces constant challenges—balancing the demands of Kitezh and Gmuri manufacturing guilds, the growing need for Alatyr crystals, and political tensions over its exclusive possession of Longslingers.Pledge Upgrade!Ever since we started discussing the project we really liked the idea of Wolf Brigades and we're happy to say that you can have your very own Wolf Brigade!<img src="https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/048/144/827/ab2bd0a276d178b0568d365cffbc7b9f_original.jpg?fit=scale-down&origin=ugc&q=92&v=1739289488&width=700&sig=akWi67tlQVcU23sZU4DTRRq38c6f6ySiKBK08%2F0TLrY%3D" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />All current and future pledges, starting from the Gardar Librarian level, will have 3D-printable files attached to them! The Wolf Brigade has the following composition:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Leader</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Berserker</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Archer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Warrior</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shaman</li> </ul>We hope you like them!Spread the Word!To make Gardar Realm the most notable and amazing TTRPG out there, we need your help! Share the campaign with friends, family, and fellow adventurers, and let's shake up the realm together.Social Share: Post on Twitter (we refuse to call it the new name), Instagram, Facebook and use the hashtag #gardarTell a Friend: If you know someone who'd be excited to venture forth into the realm, invite them along!Thank you once again for being part of this thrilling journey. Together, we will make Gardar Realm a reality, and you'll be right at the helm as we blast off into the unknown!Until next time, forge on, adventurers!Best, Heretical Fun House TeamP.S.As always here is the link to the project - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hereticalfunhouse/gardar-realm-slavic-inspired-tabletop-rpg" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hereticalfunhouse/gardar-realm-slavic-inspired-tabletop-rpg</a></blockquote>

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