D&D 5E [Kobold Press] Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter

From the kobolds who brought you Empire of the Ghouls, Deep Magic, Creature Codex, Tome of Beasts, and Tome of Beasts 2 comes a brand-new dungeon-delving adventure, Scarlet Citadel for 5th Edition, now on Kickstarter!

Written by tabletop RPG luminary Steve Winter, Scarlet Citadel includes a sprawling adventure for 5th Edition in the classic style for 10 levels of play, fully compatible with the fifth edition of the world's oldest roleplaying game.

Original traps and new monsters lurk in the citadel's depths, as do magical mysteries and nefarious plots. Malevolent creatures spin shadowy webs, enchant foul magics, and summon forth dark gods. In Scarlet Citadel for 5th Edition, players will face harrowing foes, meet curious allies, and unearth the ancient treasures and secrets that lie scattered everywhere!

Along with this massive adventure, this Kickstarter project includes the Scarlet Citadel Map Folio. These ten beautiful, full-color, fold-out battle maps by cartographer Jon Pintar depict all levels of the dungeon and are perfect for tabletop RPG miniatures. Plus, the folio includes several smaller overlay maps that allow Game Masters to easily depict traps, hazards, and other unique features in the dungeon!

Check it out today!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/the-scarlet-citadel-a-5th-edition-dungeon-of-secrets/description

 

[jayoungr]

I've been eyeing this too. I normally like Kobold Press's adventures, but a megadungeon is not really my group's speed...

 

[Zaukrie]

More than 1,000 backers in the first few days!

Here's a very cool aspect of the Kickstarter: The Scarlet Citadel Map Folio contains (at least!) 10 exquisite, full-color battle maps measuring 24 inches by 36 inches when unfolded, each overlaid with a grid of 1-inch squares perfect for miniatures!

In addition to the battle maps, we’re producing several 8-inch-by-10-inch overlay maps that can be placed atop the battle maps to depict unique traps, hazards, or other features of the dungeon. Take a look at the graphic below to see how they’ll work.

Check out the link below to learn more:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/the-scarlet-citadel-a-5th-edition-dungeon-of-secrets/posts/2954607

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Do we get get maps for using on VTTs with the PDF version?

Because I might not want roll20 or FG versions, but I might want the maps.......what about monster tokens?

 

[This Effin’ GM]

I just backed this, looking forward to seeing what they come up with

 

[Retreater]

Any new monsters in the adventure will have full stat blocks etc. included. Having other Kobold Press books (Tome of Beasts 1, Tome of Beasts 2, Creature Codex, etc) will not be required to run this, but they're great books, so you should get them anyway!

I've got the physical books, just not the assets on VTT. So if the new monsters are included in the VTT release without me having to add them in Roll20, that's a big help.
Thanks for the response. Sounds cool.

 

[Marc Radle]

I've been eyeing this too. I normally like Kobold Press's adventures, but a megadungeon is not really my group's speed...

Fair enough. However, I should point out that the Scarlet Citadel isn't really a megadungeon in the strict sense. Normally when you say 'megadungeon' it brings to mind many, many, many dungeon levels. Scarlet Citadel has 6 dungeon levels (BIG levels to be sure) plus a number of 'side' levels, so it's absolutely a BIG, multi level, old school dungeon, offering tons of adventure potential, but it's not SO big that it isn't manageable.

Does that help?

 

[jayoungr]

a BIG, multi level, old school dungeon, offering tons of adventure potential, but it's not SO big that it isn't manageable.

Does that help?

Somewhat--but it's more that my players like a more structured storyline than "go as far as you can on five torches and bring back as much loot as you can carry." Does the adventure have any of that, or is it mostly just kick-in-the-door? (Note: I'm not running down that style of play! It can be tons of fun. It's just not this particular group's taste.)

Also, when there aren't other story constraints, they tend to abuse the 5-minute workday.

 

[Marc Radle]

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[Marc Radle]

More than 1,600 backers and over $103,000 with 16 days still to go!!

Scarlet Citadel Wednesdays on Kobold Press’s Twitch channel!
https://www.twitch.tv/koboldpress

Tune in every Wednesday at 4 p.m. PDT - the kobolds will chat, answer your questions, and tell generally wild stories live and on the air about the Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter project. If you miss them on Twitch, they will show up soon on the Kobold Press YouTube channel

Scarlet Citadel Wednesdays - Kobold in Chief!

Scarlet Citadel Wednesdays - All About the Art and Maps!

Scarlet Citadel Wednesdays - Steve Winter on the creation of the dungeon!

On Oct. 7, we’ll talk all about this project’s Frequently Asked Questions, and on Oct. 14, we’ll host a Q&A, where you can ask us anything you like!

 

[Marc Radle]

More than $110,000, and over 1700 backers so far, and still 10 days to go!

Check out a few of the most recent Updates:
Stretch Goal Preview: The Clacking Caverns side level

Update 15: Stretch Goal Preview: The Clacking Caverns side level · The Scarlet Citadel: A 5th Edition Dungeon of Secrets

One of the biggest additions to the Scarlet Citadel adventure, after the addition of the Redtower chapter, is the inclusion of new levels and side quests. The first of these we hope to see funded is the Clacking Caverns, our $140,000 stretch goal. If we reach this benchmark, we add an...

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Player handouts unlocked!

Update 16: Player handouts unlocked! · The Scarlet Citadel: A 5th Edition Dungeon of Secrets

There is much rejoicing in the warrens today! Thanks you to, our wonderful backers, the Scarlet Citadel adventure will now include three player handouts to make delving into this dungeon adventure even more dynamic and immersive than ever. The kobolds are hard at work putting these player...

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Check out the Scarlet Citadel Today!

The Scarlet Citadel: A 5th Edition Dungeon of Secrets

A classic multi-level dungeon for 5th Edition gaming, a place of dungeon crawling, treasure looting, and morphing battle maps!

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[Marc Radle]

Final 3 Days!!
More than $170,000, and over 1800 backers so far

Please check out the Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter today and be sure to spread the word!!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/the-scarlet-citadel-a-5th-edition-dungeon-of-secrets/description