FAQ: The Hoard of Ghaundal - 5e Miniatures & Adventures
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

When will I get my rewards?

90% of all digital content is already done! (Excluding stretch goals of course!)

We estimate that digital content will be delivered within six months, most will be delivered much sooner! In the past year we have been crafting these miniatures & stories with the support of our Patreons - they are amazing. We playtest thoroughly in house before even sending it to them and we have had lots of feedback which we have been using to revise and adapt our content to perfection! We aim for the physical rewards (excluding miniatures) to ship in 8 to 12 months.

Miniatures will be shipped separately, but in the same time frame, might take longer though.

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:08

Will there be a Pledge Manager?

Yes! We’re using Backerkit. You’ll get an email to fill out a survey about 2-3 weeks after the campaign finishes. There you will be asked to provide your address and have a chance to raise your pledge tier and add more add-ons to your hoard!

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:08

How do I get add-ons (like the Painters Pack)?

When you choose a tier, you can add add-ons. Later, you can always hit ‘manage your pledge’ -> ‘’change your pledge’, and still add them.

You’ll have another chance to increase your pledge and purchase add-ons when we send out our backerkit surveys, so don’t worry about missing out!

Last updated: October 17, 2023 15:35

What is the different between STL and Resin Miniatures?

STIL miniatures are digital 3D files with which you can print our models at home with a 3D Printer. They all come pre-supported and test-printed by us, so no extra work is needed on your end.

Resin miniatures are all physical minis that will be professionally produced and shipped to you.

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:08

What material are the Physical Minis made from?

The miniatures are produced in the UK*, with an industrial ABS-like resin, that is both very durable, incredibly detailed, and flexible.

*conditions of production might change depending on the quantity we will produce.

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Are the STL stretch goals included in the merchant license?

No. They are gifts from our fellow creators and we do NOT have that permission.

Last updated: October 17, 2023 15:35

How does the Story of the Campaign unfold?

The Hoard of Ghaundal begins as a simple quest for untold riches, and gradually evolves into a battle for survival against a relentless horror from the ancient past. The characters begin their story in the City of Myrillium, one of the last bastions of civilization to survive an immense catastrophe known as the Great Collapse. Rumors regarding the Hoard of Ghaundal - said to be the grandest treasure in this or any other time - point them toward a grieving nobleman said to have unearthed a clue to the hoard’s whereabouts.

By rescuing his son, the characters prove their worth and gain a benefactor, who has his own reasons to seek out Ghaundal’s lost treasure. With him as their main contact, they follow a trail of clues across the breadth of the continent, seeking out the lost heirs to the ancient kingdoms that hid away Ghaundal’s treasure vault in the first place. Their travels take them through the twilit mists of fey-haunted woods, across mountains formed upon the shoulders of sleeping titans, and to distant lands where catfolk rule over sweeping sun-kissed plains.

Unbeknownst to them, though, a shapeshifting enemy follows their every step, manipulating and misleading them - Jarex Varr. An embittered former friend of their noble benefactor, this deceptive foe is the host for a terror of the ancient world - the Ferrovex, a metallic contagion that twists its victims into undead abominations. The final core sample of the living disease lies locked away in Ghaundal’s hoard, and both for vengeance on his old friend and to appease the ravenous affliction living in his flesh, Jarex seeks to have the characters do his dirty work, unearthing the hoard so that he can free the Ferrovex and bring about an age of undeath.

To make matters worse, the dragon Ghaundal remains alive in his treasure-vault, meaning that when the characters finally arrive at their destination, they will have to contend with an ancient wyrm for the biggest payday of their lives. Even once the elder dragon is slain, its corpse makes a perfect host for the unleashed Ferrovex, which spreads its foul influence until it has an legion of twisted abominations at its command - an army it leads against Myrillium in a climactic final battle where the characters must take command over an entire army to win the day.

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:09

Does the Book from Kickstaret 1 (Mammoth Chronicles Vol. 1-8) connect with the Hoard of Ghaundal? [YES]

Both books are set in the world of Eora, and the stand alone adventures presented in Mammoth Chronicles are ideal for fleshing out and expanding the Hoard of Ghaundal campaign.

An expanded world map of Eora will be added to this kickstarter that includes locations from both books.

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:09

I backed in the first 72 hours, how do I make sure I get my free Sharp-Edged Die?

Here’s how this works: - You back the hardcover physical tier or higher a higher physical tier. - In Backerkit we select everyone who backed before the 72 hour mark - Everyone who backed in the first 72 hours then gets asked, in their Backerkit survey, whether they want the dice. - If you say yes, it’s added to your order for free!

NOTE: if you edit your pledge, that’s fine, the timestamp doesn’t change. If you cancel your pledge, then it’s deleted and you might miss out (even if you back again later).

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:09

If I join the patreon now will it be all new stuff going forward? [YES]

Our Patreons always get the cheapest deal if you’re interested in our digital content. Currently, we’re working on our 4th book (will be our 4th kickstarter)

If you join now you can get that book as it develops.

Last updated: October 18, 2023 05:09

How does shipping work - when are we charged for shipping?

Shipping will be charged at a later date, after we get production going and negotiate the best rates we can get. the shipping rates estimates shown in the Kickstarter page are still a good estimate to the final shipping costs. shipping costs are very much determined by the volume of backers and having produced final prototypes of all physical items - we can only get that at the conclusion of the crowdfunding and working with our manufacturing partners.

Last updated: November 21, 2023 05:44

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