LoV 2: Risen Retribution Digital Editions Are Out!
3 months ago
– Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 09:09:43 AM
Wonderful Backers,
It is with great excitement that I write to let you know that digital copies of Land of Vampires: Risen Retribution are out in the wild! If you backed us at the LoV2 tier (all those many moons ago) emails with your PDFs will arrive through the BackerKit survey. It should be very straightforward to access your materials, but if you have any trouble, please don't hesitate to reach out to me here or by shooting an email to [email protected]
Thanks so much to all of you for your support and patronage. We are honored and humbled to have you all adventuring alongside us.
Happy holidays,
Jonathan
It's Time to Return to the Land of Vampires!
7 months ago
– Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 02:28:31 PM
Dearest Backers,
Because of your support, Land of Vampires: Slipping Into Shadow became a reality. We took the first tentative steps into the shadows, discovered a land teeming with dark magic and colorful characters, and destroyed a true monster by overthrowing the heinous Nassarq. You helped us bring that story to life. Thank you.
Now, it's time to tell the rest of the tale…
Risen Retribution is now live on Kickstarter!
Steymhorod is not at peace.
Shadows stir, revolutions spark, and terrible bargains are struck in the dark.
Risen Retribution is the sequel campaign to Slipping Into Shadow, written for levels 10–15. It picks up in the direct aftermath of the end of the first book. We're loading it up with new cities, new villains, and consequences that echo the choices you made in the first campaign.
If your player still dreams of the haunting howls of the Night Mother and sees the imposing towers of Castle Cadogan in their nightmares… this is their call to return.
What Awaits Inside:
A 100+ page duet adventure full of fresh horrors and powerful rewards
- 2 new cities under siege by shadow: Barasov the great metropolis and Rasonov with its rebellious spirit
- Corrupt druids, shadow dragons, and political unrest
- Custom mechanics for tension, choice, and immersive 1-on-1 play
- Optional boss fights, unforgettable loot, and richly detailed GM tools to make running the duet game seamless
Back Now to Unlock Bonus Magic Items!
If we reach 40 backers this week, we’ll unlock the Cache of the Night Warden, a backer-exclusive pack of vampire-themed magical items. As of this writing we only need 3 more! Everyone who pledges now gets access.
View the campaign here:
Land of Vampires: Risen Retribution – Kickstarter
We’d love for you to join us again at the table and return to the land that began it all.
For Those That Already Ordered Risen Retribution...
I only have the epic final encounter and some front matter left before you get your full advanced copy of Risen Retribution. We are so close to done, but Beth and I will always prioritize getting you excellent work rather than fast work. You will get the PDF first as well as any digital add-ons or stretch goals that happen through the Kickstarter campaign. You all have been very patient with our team of two since we funded Slipping Into Shadow and I greatly appreciate your understanding.
If you pre-ordered Risen Retribution through the Slipping Into Shadow Kickstarter, you will get it before those that order through the current Kickstarter and you will get any of the extra digital goodies we add.
With deepest gratitude and excitement about what's next,
Jonathan
Grove Guardian Press / DnD Duet
LoV2: Risen Retribution Update and Freebie Adventure
9 months ago
– Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:36:26 PM
Greetings Adventurers!
Beth and I are still writing in Risen Retribution. We are closing in on the final couple of chapters and targeting the end of June or early July to get the campaign out to everyone who preordered the adventure.
The campaign expanded in exciting ways beyond what we were originally planning. The final book is going to be much bigger (and darker) than originally planned, and Beth and I are so excited to bring you more adventure in the Land of Vampires.
Those that preordered will get their digital copies before anyone else, but everyone can sink their teeth into the first bit of the new book by joining the waitlist for the new expansion! It features the metropolis of Barasov which will make for an exciting locale for anyone who adventured in the Land of Vampires.
Land of Vampires: Risen Retribution will get its own Kickstarter launching on July 15th, so start getting excited!
The book has taken much longer to create than anticipated, but we are committed to bringing you a high quality book! You'll fid that it's worth the wait.
Thanks for being on this grand adventure with us! Go claim your copy of The Burning of Barasov now!
Best,
Jonathan
Closing in on Risen Retribution at End of April
about 1 year ago
– Sun, Mar 02, 2025 at 07:28:51 AM
Greetings Adventurers!
Work on Risen Retribution is in full swing and we are adding thousands of words a week. Our goal with the second installment is to bring you a compelling and satisfying addition to the adventure presented in Slipping into Shadows. Unfortunately, to that end I must push delivery one more time to the end of April. This extra time will allow us to bring you a polished and complete campaign.
We appreciate your patience as our team of two continues working to bring you this awesome second installment of the Land of Vampires. I know that getting this campaign out to you has taken longer than initially anticipated. Beth and I are passionate about getting you a high quality product and would rather it take a little longer than fall short of that goal.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]!
Thanks for all your support,
Jonathan and Beth
Land of Vampires: Risen Retribution Update
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 06:06:14 AM
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