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Post by Ghul on Sept 6, 2016 4:40:14 GMT -6
Hello fellows, We are gearing up to launch the Kickstarter for the Second Edition hardback of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea! If you enjoy the game and have liked the results of our past Kickstarters, please consider pledging your support! And if you are new, this will be a great time to get involved!  Cheers, Jeff T. |
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Post by Mike on Sept 12, 2016 2:43:07 GMT -6
YES!
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Post by Chainsaw on Sept 12, 2016 18:18:52 GMT -6
Should be good!
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Post by Ghul on Sept 13, 2016 4:49:07 GMT -6
The new HYPERBOREA map features the work of Mr. Glynn Seal of MonkeyBlood Design. It is already complete, and we are over a month away (Oct. 21) from launching our Kickstarter campaign for AS&SH 2nd Edition. In fact, the original is now here at North Wind Adventures. So, what is different about the map? Well, it has been hand drawn -- pencils, inks, colored pencils. Labeling has been rendered via computer, afterwards.  The new HYPERBOREA map will dwarf the old map, measuring 40 x 32 inches! It will fold to an 8-inch square, and will be tucked inside the hardcover.  Cheers, Jeff T. |
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Post by kesher on Sept 13, 2016 11:22:49 GMT -6
Whoa. Awesome...
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Post by Ghul on Sept 20, 2016 4:23:53 GMT -6
Swords, Sorcery, and Weird-Fantasy are the primary descriptors for Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. When looking to visually capture the "WEIRD" component, we need look no further than artist Johnathan Bingham. John has his finger on the pulse of AS&SH, able to capture its many moods and nuances. Here we see an exhilarating example of his gorgeous interior work, soon to grace the pages of AS&SH 2nd Edition, a horror piece John calls "Werewolf Transformation". I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.  |
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Post by Finarvyn on Sept 27, 2016 15:09:58 GMT -6
Thumbs up from me, Jeff! (I actually saw the news first on yog-sothoth; maybe this thread should have "2E" somewhere in the title!)
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Post by Ghul on Oct 6, 2016 12:52:05 GMT -6
Logan Talanian is another newcomer to the AS&SH fold. At age 14, he is by far our youngest contributor. He's been taking art lessons for seven years, honing his craft with pencils, inks watercolors, and more. This will be his first published work. Logan Talanian, my son!  |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 7, 2016 6:04:26 GMT -6
Charles Lang is the horror and weird fantasy painter who is responsible for the original cover of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. Charles has also painted the covers for "Ghost Ship of the Desert Dunes" and "The Mystery at Port Greely". I first met Charles in the early 90s, and I've admired his work for decades! He was the first person I went to as development began on the 2nd Edition hardback of AS&SH, for which we needed a brand new cover. Charles Lang is contributing the front cover, back cover, and some interior pieces for AS&SH 2nd Edition. Here is a paint study of the BACK COVER of the book. It features the same barbarian hero as seen on the original boxed set, and the front cover does, too. The front cover actually was in several weeks ago, but I'm waiting for the right moment to share it... We are 14 days away from launching this Kickstarter! (October 21)  |
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 7, 2016 13:31:25 GMT -6
It's heartwarming to include art by your son.  |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 9, 2016 21:27:39 GMT -6
It's heartwarming to include art by your son. It's really a nice feeling, indeed. |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 9, 2016 21:27:52 GMT -6
Yesterday, I ran a fun session of my forthcoming adventure module, The Sea-Wolf's Daughter, at Sticks and Stones. The players really liked the 32 X 40-inch canvas map of HYPERBOREA that I brought, seen here in this picture. Soon to be made available as an add-on when the Kickstarter launches for the Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea 2nd Edition hardback on October 21!  |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 10, 2016 14:03:48 GMT -6
Daisey Bingham is the feature colorist for Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. Her creative vision has been applied to the art of Val Semeiks, Del Teigeler, and of course her husband, the talented Johnathan Bingham. Here we see Daisey bringing her unique vision to an amazing illustration submitted by none other than Val Semeiks. This piece will serve as the chapter divider (or "frontispiece") for AS&SH Vol. II: Sorcery. Here we see the picture in full colour, but actually printing it in colour (as well as the other five frontispieces) will be one of the early stretch goals of the forthcoming Kickstarter campaign, set to launch on October 21. 
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Post by Ghul on Oct 12, 2016 9:31:34 GMT -6
Johnathan Bingham was the first artist I contacted to add new illustrations to the interior of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea 2nd Edition. After seeing how he excelled as the primary interior artist for the adventure modules, Beneath the Comet, Forgotten Fane of the Coiled Goddess, and Ghost Ship of the Desert Dunes, it was an easy decision! In fact, this is partly why John did not contribute illustrations for The Mystery at Port Greely. He was already hard at work, up to his armpits in the development of a series of full page illustrations for our forthcoming Kickstarter campaign, set to launch on October 21. This is John's rendition of the witch, a subclass of the magician. Her eyes are what really grabbed me -- her whole face, really. John has great vision and imagination, and he brings something new, unique, and valuable to each picture he draws. And what a pleasure to work with. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I do! Cheers, Jeff T. 
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Post by Ghul on Oct 14, 2016 8:27:58 GMT -6
Russ Nicholson is a man whose art I have admired since I was a teenager in the 80s. I remember staring at his art in the Fiend Folio for hours on end. Such a strange and unique style. I took a shot, contacting Russ to see if he might be interested in producing some art for the second edition of AS&SH, and I was delighted to find him agreeable. So far Russ has turned in 17 illustrations. Here is one of my favorites. I hope you like it! AS&SH 2E Kickstarter Launches on October 21!
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Post by foxroe on Oct 14, 2016 10:26:24 GMT -6
Dammit. There goes my gaming budget.
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 14, 2016 13:03:53 GMT -6
Russ Nicholson is awesome.
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Post by foxroe on Oct 14, 2016 22:00:24 GMT -6
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Post by Zenopus on Oct 15, 2016 0:17:47 GMT -6
Russ Nicholson is a man whose art I have admired since I was a teenager in the 80s. I remember staring at his art in the Fiend Folio for hours on end. Such a strange and unique style. Very nice. I love how consistent the style of his line drawings has remained over the decades. |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 15, 2016 5:52:06 GMT -6
Charles Lang is the cover artist for the second edition of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. As a follow-up to his painting that was featured on the original boxed set of AS&SH, this new painting takes our hero (and his cast of companions) into some bold action and adventure in the hoary wilderness of Hyperborea, illumed by the light of a bloated red sun. Our Kickstarter campaign goes live this Friday, October 21!
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Post by Chainsaw on Oct 16, 2016 5:28:07 GMT -6
Cool! I prefer covers that inspire a sense of wonder, excitement and adventure, which I think Lang accomplishes well here.
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Post by Ghul on Oct 16, 2016 6:18:07 GMT -6
Del Teigeler did an amazing job illustrating the RUNEGRAVER for the forthcoming second edition of AS&SH. Want to play a character like Egill Skallagrímsson, straight out of The Sagas? The runegraver, a subclass of the cleric, is described as "a mystic warrior who carves rune spells on bone, metal, stone, and wood". The runegraver possesses many interesting abilities, such as the "ale rune", turning water to a healing ale; "casting lots" which allows the runegraver to make predictions; and "nithing pole" which allows the rungraver to create a special device that lays a curse. AS&SH 2E Kickstarter to Launch this Friday, October 21!
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 16, 2016 15:06:52 GMT -6
Charles Lang is the cover artist for the second edition of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. As a follow-up to his painting that was featured on the original boxed set of AS&SH, this new painting takes our hero (and his cast of companions) into some bold action and adventure in the hoary wilderness of Hyperborea, illumed by the light of a bloated red sun. Our Kickstarter campaign goes live this Friday, October 21! That's a great cover. I love the dinosaur-like thing. Very pulpy. |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 17, 2016 4:11:46 GMT -6
A new HYPERBOREA T-shirt is one of the add-on options that will be available when we launch the AS&SH 2E Kickstarter this Friday, October 21. This grey shirt will feature the art of Val Semeiks and the colours of Daisey Bingham. Here is a mock-up design of the shirt:  |
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Post by Ghul on Oct 18, 2016 10:09:14 GMT -6
Jason Sholtis is a man who really enjoys exploring the "weird fantasy" aspect of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea, so it was with little hesitation that I assigned to him a series of monster illustrations inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. Here is Jason's rendition of the Great Race of Yith -- weird, alien beings that were featured in HPL's novella, The Shadow Out of Time. KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN FOR AS&SH 2E LAUNCHES THIS FRIDAY!
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Post by Ghul on Oct 19, 2016 9:59:15 GMT -6
Val Semeiks is doing phenomenal work for the Second Edition of Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea. This pencil sketch called "Ossuary" is a work-in-progress in which our Atlantean thief needs just a little more rope... AS&SH 2E KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES IN TWO DAYS!
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 19, 2016 11:11:17 GMT -6
All those skulls are a great concept. I look forward to seeing the completed piece.
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Post by Ghul on Oct 20, 2016 11:20:59 GMT -6
AS&SH 2E Kickstarter goes live tomorrow! Please consider pledging your support. 
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 20, 2016 11:26:15 GMT -6
Jeff, that cover is my single favorite piece of AS&SH art I've ever seen. Is it inspired by Robert E. Howard's Conan story, "Red Nails"?
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Post by Ghul on Oct 20, 2016 14:05:43 GMT -6
Jeff, that cover is my single favorite piece of AS&SH art I've ever seen. Is it inspired by Robert E. Howard's Conan story, "Red Nails"? I believe it is! All that is needed is the poisonous fruit on the end of that spear, eh? |
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