It's Dangerous Out There...
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 11:02:20 AM

Hey Everyone,

We are closing in on the $25,000 goal and now it's time to reveal the monsters of Prataea!

Here are the 27 original monsters and creatures that will be included in the book!

• Rexenant Juvenile
• Rexenant Drone
• Rexenant Larva
• Rexenant Warrior
• Rexenant Scout
• Rexenant Thumper
• Rexenant Overqueen
• Harold Guardian
• Harold Ley Sorcerer
• Harold Garrison Leader 
• Centauren Ranger
• Centauren Priestess
• Centauren Guard
• Blumont High Guard
• Blumont Captain
• Gang Thug
• Gang Leader
• Rebirth Cultist
• Rebirth Cult Leader
• Guild Squire
• Guild Apprentice
• Guild Adventurer
• Guild Captain
• Guild Veteran
• Guild Leader
• Mutant
• Mutant Brawler

And here are three new monster we will add if we hit the $25,000 stretch goal.

• Rexenant Queensguard
• Mutant Knight
• Rebirth Cleric

Next time, we'll talk a little more about Adventuring Guilds. Until then, safe travels adventurers!

~ Shane

Handling Player Absences
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 03:34:29 PM

Hey Folks,

PHEW! It has been a WILD week and a half. I had an amazing time at Origins Game Fair and thank you to everyone who came to talk to me about Adventurer's Agency!

Now that I'm back in the office, I wanted to take some time to talk more about how Adventurer's Agency will help your gaming group deal with player absences. Before I dive in, I also wanted to share a blog post we just published on the topic. https://www.headlesshydrapress.com/post/gm-tips-handling-player-absences

Adventurer's Agency

Our campaign setting provides the framework of the "adventure guild" where players are members of a guild that takes contracts from benefactors who can afford their services to help with anything from rescuing captured diplomats, investigating violent cults, and recovering lost artifacts. This frameworks creates a system where every game night, players take on a new contract in a self contained monster-of-the-week format. The book provides rich history and details about the Adventurer's Agency but it also includes guidance, rules, and random tables for creating your own adventure guild. 

Since players who miss a session may still feel left out, the book also includes a system for generating contracts and outcomes for these players. For instance, when someone misses a game session, instead of explaining their absence as the PC was carousing or navel-gazing, you can use this system to determine the reason the character missed the adventure was because they were handling a separate contract where they investigated a robbery at the local Armorsmith that resulted in a master thief being captured but a bystander died in the crossfire. The Character earned 50 GP, 300 XP, and earned an sworn enemy in the form of the bystander's widow. This will help the absent player feel less left out since they have their own interesting development to share that will both help them keep pace with the rest of the party and also provide fun roleplaying opportunities.

Another key part of the system is that while party tackles what essentially amounts to one-shot adventures each week, these adventures will often feature breadcrumbs of clues that hint at a larger conflict brewing. Cultists that are working to resurrect the fallen Titans.  Swarms of Rexenant that seemingly have no end to their numbers. Sentient wandering mountains that inch closer to Blumont by the day, protected by their devastatingly competent elven Heralds. These breadcrumbs will eventually culminate in BBEG confrontations that you can throw at your players during a session when you have a full quorum. 

Stretch Goal

Much like the Wandering Mountains, we are inching closer by the day to our next stretch goal! This next one will add three new monsters to our bestiary. In the next update, I will include the full list of all monster that will be included in the book so make sure to stay tuned!

Shane

Beware the Overqueen
almost 2 years ago – Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 12:14:35 AM

Hey Folks!

Thank you to all of our new backers! I want to give a shoutout to everyone who joined us from Origins Game Fair!

We reached the $20K milestone and unlocked another stretch goal. We now have enough funding to commission some additional original art! Ive spoken to our super talented artists (big shout-out to Pawel, Thuan, and Alec!) and new pieces are in the works! I even have one new piece to show off. If you thought Rexenant Warriors were bad, wait until you meet the Overqueen.

Our next stretch goal will unlock additional monsters! In an upcoming update, I will share the complete bestiary list.

Thank you everyone for making this project possible. Have a wonderful evening and if youre having a blast at Origins (like I am) make sure to stop by booth #947!

Shane

Convention Bound!
almost 2 years ago – Mon, Jun 06, 2022 at 09:46:09 PM

Hey Folks,

I am taking this show on the road and will be managing a vendor booth at Origins Game Fair this weekend in Columbus Ohio. Will I see you there? I'll be at booth #947. And be sure to come with your coupon book ;)

As I will be traveling and busy in the Exhibitor Hall, I will be slower to respond to comments June 7th-13th. I will definitely send updates though in the evenings as we continue reaching new stretch goals - we're closing in on the $20K goal as I write this!

If you'll be around, I'd love to chat about Adventurer's Agency and other games you love! Hope to see you there!

Shane

Welcome to Bluemont!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Jun 03, 2022 at 06:57:09 PM

Hey Folks,

The Stretch Goals have been updated with all kinds of great new things to reach for.

I also wanted to let you know that I (Shane Collins, Project Manager) will be traveling to Origins Game Fair next week in Ohio and hope to see you there! I will be running the Headless Hydra Press booth along with Frank Ard (Editor). We'll be selling some gaming accessories guaranteed to make game night even more fun, talking about Adventurer's Agency, and generally having a blast! We hope to see you there.

Hail, Traveler, and Welcome to Bluemont!

If you're new around these parts, here are some of the things you might want to check out.

• As a hub of magical innovation and technology, Bluemont is home to the greatest minds and talents in the world. You can learn from them in Bluemont’s many schools and universities, or perhaps join them as they research ways to change the world.
  
• If you're looking for a bit of shopping, Bluemont is the largest trade hub in all realities. The Passage Stone network brings trade, goods, and craftsmen from all corners of the world directly to Bluemont for your shopping convenience!
  
• Bluemont is also the center of the mighty Prataen Empire, the greatest Empire the world has ever seen. You can watch your government in action at the House of Martials, the House of Mages, or perhaps watch a public trial at one of our mighty prisons, home to the most dangerous criminals in the Empire.
  
• For the pious, the city is home to hundreds of temples. We're sure to have a religious service perfect for you!
  
• It is also the political epicenter of the Empire, home to the Palace and Court of the Queen, and hundreds if not thousands of homes, large and small, of nobility and the wealthy.
  
• If you’re here for fun and entertainment, there is always something happening in Bluemont! From traveling shows boasting incredible performances of stage and circus, to permanent installations of art and culture, you can never get bored with the city of wonders right outside your door!
  

Also, NOW is the cut off! All backers up to #221 who receive a hardcover copy of Adventurer's Agency as part of your rewards will also receive an Art Print of the Brontes Titan by Pawel Parol.