Offerings of Flesh - The Filet-gellant & The WÜRM
about 3 years ago – Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 07:21:31 AM

Last night we hit another goal! The Critic is coming and all that his belly dungeon entails will be available for free to all shortly after our campaign ends!

Now as we creep towards the finale, and are dangerously close to unlocking the horrors of “The Meat Mines of Ouroboros”, I wanted to share more demo characters of our final two classes…

First up…

Fleshy hides of poxmarked indulgences - that's all the mortal body is.. But not yours. Your unenlightened husk was shed for one of divine purpose long ago. Now your guts perpetually shift without rhythm thanks to the divinity you store within your inner temple.

You are the Temple to WÜRM…

Or at least… he was. Gart Frunko’s fate was sealed when IT whispered his name from behind glass at a Galgenbeck petshop. From that moment Gart’s dreams were only of the WÜRM… and it wasn’t long before he doubled back and traded all his silver for this hungering beast. Despite freeing the colossal being from its cage… IT hated his guts. No Taenian Tithe would be enough, but Gart could serve another way… One fateful night IT squirmed IT’s way through Gart’s body. In IT’s Cysticercosic Ascension IT dug fatally deep into his brain KILLING HIM. The WÜRM now pilots the pitiful meat machine from inside his cranium. Now this meatsuit, and its contents roam the land devouring ALL. You Are What you Eat after all, and this ancient worm learns the secrets of those it ingests. The Würm inside Gart Frunko can be found devouring the flesh the recently deceased…or practicing the subtle arts of human communication with those SOON to be deceased.

“Your body is a temple. Come... taste and see. You have long been accustomed to the taste of your own flesh and blood. What may have started as a simple bad habit has evolved into a holy calling. You have risen above the base desire to consume flesh and instead, wish to share the taste of your own body and blood with any you deem worthy of receiving it. 

You are the FILETGELLANT”

Vlov’s autosarcophagic obsession began with something simple and common…hangnails. The agonizing relief of pulling evolved into a horrible frenzied urge to free more skin. And now Vlov savors the slow process of peeling away their own flesh to reveal the red, raw meat below. But that was just a start and their appetite knows no bounds. Vlov's new Iron Maw deals 1d4 damage when biting (and makes breaking bones a breeze).  And despite their self-obsession, Vlov is far from selfish. They are fantastically driven to share their Offerings of Flesh with any they deem worthy. So whether it is a Scar Tissue Snack (which reduces the next 1D6 forms of damage targeting those who eat it by 1) or a Communal Offering for all… nobody goes hungry when Vlov is cookin’. Vlov can be found trapped within a perpetual cycle of cushy private chef jobs and being tossed into a dungeon for their “unpalatable atrocities”.  There's just no accounting for taste.

Thanks again for all your support!

We’re so close to the end I can taste it…

Maître d' - *PLEDGE CORRECTION*
about 3 years ago – Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 12:59:49 PM

Hey folks, quick correction update! It was brought to my attention that there is an error with the list of what the Maître d' reward level includes. If you take a look at our pledge graphic on the campaign page you'll see it mentions it comes with two (2) Teeth d6. But on the pledge itself it mistakenly omits those dice and only mentions the D20. Kickstarter won't let me edit the pledge due to current backers, so please keep in mind that the Maître d' reward DOES include 2d6!    Apologies for any confusion on this error and keep an eye out for more details on cannibal classes tomorrow!

Gastronomical Adventure - The Critic & Bonus Goals
about 3 years ago – Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 07:44:27 AM

We are in the final stretch of our campaign!  And we're SO close to hitting our $6,666 stretch goal to unlock a new, full-size adventure: “The Meat Mines of Ouroboros”. 

So lock in your pledges by Saturday 8am EST.

And, as a little incentive to help reach that goal, I created a “bonus goal”…The Critic's dungeon!

This critical epicure of colossal proportions roams the sundered lands in search of new and delicious meals. But hopefuls beware. You don’t want to become like those unlucky chefs who serve a subpar treat to this titan of taste…or you may join them within his gargantuan guts.

This 8-page dungeon IS ALREADY A PART OF SMÖRGASBÖRG, and the threat of finding your way out of his belly is sure to stir up the anxieties of the underseasoned adventurer.  BUT every chef knows you've got to taste your dish (and taste it often) so, if we hit 7:7 backers, I'll release the pdf playtest copy soon after this campaign ends to give you all early access.

What's more - if we hit 100 backers, we'll include a digital copy of our Smörgasbörg companion cookbook "Recipes From the End of the World".  The concise and curated collection of cannibal-themed munching, crunchings, and guzzles that you never asked for!  This will be included at all pledges from the Hors d'oeuvre level and above.

Stay tuned to this week’s updates for some more example characters and reveals!

To pip or not to pip - Backers Only Dice Vote
about 3 years ago – Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 12:18:37 PM

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Gristle and Bits- Restaurants & Psalms
about 3 years ago – Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 11:47:59 AM

Welcome to our last full week of cannibals and ghouls! 

While we are inching towards our next stretch goal, I thought I’d clarify some of the FAQs I’ve been getting, address some suggestions, and do a little peek at something non-miniature related.

First up, I’ve gotten many questions and comments regarding the PDF.  I know February is a jam-packed month of RPG content thanks to Zinequest and there's so much good out there, it's hard to choose.  So just want to remind folks that the PDFs are available as their own solo tier (at a much less expensive price range) and will be emailed to all backers much sooner than the physical copies (anticipate May). That means those who order only the PDFs and those who back any other tier (which includes the PDFs) will be available to play as I am getting the books printed!

I'm so grateful to all of you that expressed the desire to follow the project and interest in supporting it despite budgetary limitations - if you are one of those who messaged me something like this I want to confirm that PDFs will be made available to purchase after the books have been delivered! I want everyone who wants it to have a taste of Smörgasbörg but want to make sure those who backed it are fully rewarded for their early purchase first.

Now for those Forbidden Psalmers…

I have heard your thoughts and desires and have decided to add a NEW PLEDGE TIER!

GRISTLE AND BITS! - $79

This pledge was added thanks to the amount of Forbidden Psalmers who messaged me hoping to just buy the minis and get access to the Forbidden Psalm expansion - “Cannibal Country” penned by Will Rahman himself!

While there is some great flavor you could use in your games in the main Smörgasbörg book, I hear and understand those who do not play Mörk Borg and just want what they can use. This pledge is for you! All 5 minis, the 6th bonus mini, and the Cannibal Country PDF will be yours.

Now for a little peak into more of the book…

You’ve seen the cerebral snacks within the BRAIN STAND, and heard rumors of what’s to be purchased at your local McBETH’S, but what are some of the other eateries packed within our tome?

3- Vitae – Kergüs

Vitae sits atop the formless grey hills outside Kergüs like a decorative cherry garnish.  A popular spot for the Blood Countess Anthelia and her entourage, expect to find top-tier exclusivity in the ambiance...and the prices.  That said, chief winemaker Don Sanguinante has ensured it's well worth the gold.  With inventive libations like the Bloody Bobby and refreshing toxins like the Water of Life, you’re guaranteed to leave here under the influence of something.  Enjoy ogling the legendary Crimson Claret while you’re there.  Dubbed “the elixir of life” by those in the know, only one bottle exists and you can only find it here.

7- Kinderpies – Graven-tosk

This quaint cottage tucked away in the forests of Graven-tosk boasts a remarkable menu of distinctive baked goods as adorable as their not-so-secret ingredient:  children!  From their signature baby teeth beignets to their charmingly balanced toddler tiramisu, the witch of Kinderpies serves up dreamy concoctions of the young to those of us still young-at-heart.  And be sure to try their misfortune-telling pies – you can’t put a price on prophecy, but you’ll still pay.

10- Tåbòó – Galgenbeck

This rumored culinary journey promises to amaze your mouth AND your imagination. "Invitation only" means it will never be unpleasantly crowded and Chef Tantalus’ practiced eye for extravagance means the ambiance is as inventive as the dishes.  No ordering anxiety here – instead you’ll be treated to a personally curated menu of seasonal specialties and gastronomical oddities.  You may even glimpse the elusive mastermind himself – cloaked in the golden glam of his Tantalizing Visage.