All surveys have been unleashed into the wild! Check your spam, your promotions, search Druskara... or GO HERE if the dungeon swallowed it whole, or you'd rather not explore the vile depths of the mailing sytem.

WOOT! Get it done adventurers!

Reminder: Pre-order store is open to those who missed the initial campaign! This is your last chance to save on the bundles! Some items will NOT be sold after fulfillment, so get them while they're available. Find the Pre-order store HERE!   

Please... if you have pledged, DO NOT pre-order! If you know you pledged and are having a hard time getting your survey, or are unsure if you did in fact pledge, please contact us or Backerkit support, and we'll do our best to find you in the system!

Dungeon Damsel Support: support(at)dungeondamsel.com
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Also, we'll be venturing into the realm of North Texas RPG Con next week... come find us if you dare!

The smoke-test for the survey is live!

You lucky few get to lock in early, while others must wait 12 – 72 hours depending on how quickly the tests get completed. We need to ensure everything is going smoothly!

Want to Upgrade?

1. If you're interested in upgrading your tier, click "Switch Pledge Level" under the big green "GET STARTED" button. It's small and easy to miss... but it's there! This is the easiest way to snag more gear for less.

2. You'll also be prompted to upgrade via the pledge questions if you'd rather go that route.

3. Below is also another route to switch! Not as simple... but still works!



Enjoy browsing the add-ons in the survey as well! There's a new T-shirt available featuring the most wicked lich in Druskara... death metal art worthy of any dungeon crawler and Shadowdark delver. Art and design by Mark Riddick, heavy metal master of epicness. And don't forget the dice tray, also courtesy of Mark! The more you grab, the more we get to commission him for insanely awesome art.  

Add-ons will be charged at a future date, so let future you worry about the consequences, and let present you enjoy the treasure!

Shipping: Shipping will be calculated closer to fulfillment and charged later, so you won't be seeing any shipping fees currently.

Reminder: Pre-order store is open and ready for those who missed the campaign!

WANT MORE UPDATES & SNEAK PEAKS?

We don't want to overburden your emails, so for potentially multiple daily, or near-daily updates that showcase incoming art, classes, cities, production and more, join our DISCORD!<--- Click that or... click below...

I think that's it? Beep boop, do the things! 

— Dungeon Damsel Team

Hello everyone,

Short but sweet. Please read this carefully...




To those of you who haven’t pledged yet but have been eagerly following along from the shadows… the wait is over.

The Druskara pre-order store is officially OPEN.

Missed the campaign? No worries! You can now jump in and claim your books, luck-tokens, add-ons, and more.

 

Already pledged during the campaign? Please WAIT for the survey.

The survey will be arriving very soon, and we’re currently making sure everything is properly set up so everyone receives the correct rewards and add-ons.

Please do NOT place a pre-order if you already backed the campaign.

Doing so will create a duplicate order, charge you shipping twice (when that day comes), and create a major merging headache for both the BackerKit team and us behind the scenes.

If you already pledged, you’re all set! Just hang tight for the survey.

Not sure if you already backed Druskara?

If you think you may have already pledged during the campaign, here are a few quick ways to check:

If it says you’re already a backer, you’re good to go! Sit back, relax, and keep an eye out for the survey in the next week.

And if you’re still completely unsure but are certain you supported us, feel free to contact BackerKit Support or reach out to us through the Dungeon Damsel website. We’ll do our best to help get everything sorted out!

Thank you all again for the unbelievable support, excitement, and patience throughout this entire campaign. 

We’re incredibly jazzed for what comes next!
Bunni & Xane
Dungeon Damsel Publishing

Druskara is officially FUNDED… and then some.

You and 1,290 other absolute legends showed up and pushed this project all the way to $281K. That’s… epic and unreal, right?

It’s been about a week since funding closed, and we just want to take a moment to say it properly... thank you. This big ol' project exists because of you!

And now we finally get to start showing you more of what’s coming. The Umbral Caldera cover art reveal...

The Umbral Caldera is exactly what it looks like...  suffocating, dark, dangerous and crawling with all manner of creatures. Mark absolutely nailed the tone here, and we cannot wait for you to hold this pretty little zine in your hands.

Surveys & Pre-orders:

We’re currently in the process of getting everything lined up on the backend. Surveys are slotted to hopefully go out in about a week, once funds have fully settled.

Alongside that, preorders will open soon for those who missed the campaign or want to grab more. It's possible pre-orders will be opening sooner as we are discussing with Backerkit to implement and beta test a new literal late pledge feature. We’ll keep you posted every step of the way.

That's it for the Dungeon Damsel side of things! And some of you might be thinking... "what about the metallic dice set?" And for that, we are considering our options... more on it later.

Now onto...

We also want to point you toward something pretty cool from Elderbrain that’s currently in prelaunch:

Spawns of the Mindrender is a massive 600-page dark fantasy adventure and campaign setting for levels 11–15, built for both 2014 and 2024 5e. It leans hard into survival, exploration, and large-scale conflict in a brutal mountain realm, with a branching narrative that evolves as players dig deeper.

I know we’re all Shadowdark gremlins here. This is a different system, but the dark fantasy energy is very much there. If you’ve got even the slightest itch for a bigger, crunchier, high-level experience… this thing looks seriously cool and absolutely worth a peek. 

They’re also doing something fun with their follower rewards. Before launch, followers help build a custom encounter location through community voting. As more people join, more pieces unlock... dungeon, NPC, magic item, boss, even a subclass. The final version gets revealed at launch.

Followers will also receive:
  • A PDF encounter location built from those votes
  • Extra printed character sheets that evolve as milestones are hit (for physical backers)

It's a really big project, and they helped share our little one! So let's share the love and show them some support in turn! 

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/elderbrain-inc/spawns-of-the-mindrender?ref=damsel



Now... get out of here, and go do something dangerous (in dungeons),
Dungeon Damsel Creations

We just crossed $250,000, which means the Druskara Dice Tray is officially unlocked.


Mark Riddick is creating a full original piece for the surface, the same way he approached the GM screen, so it will feel like part of the set instead of an extra accessory, and it will be provided for FREE in the Ultimate Collection Tier!

And now, we are 24 hours away from the close of the campaign! If you've been waiting to decide, the TIME IS NIGH!

At this milestone, we’re bringing something special to the table: a custom metal dice set inspired by the cover of Spells & Specialties. Think a wolven ram skull, wrapped in intertwining thorned vines and roses. Beautiful and brutal. A piece that captures the core of Druskara: Life and death. Growth and decay.

These are not going to be some sort of standard item with a generic template and generic branding. They are going to be crafted, with input and design from your favorite artists, and brought to life alongside a dedicated 3D render artist to make sure every detail is perfected. The weight, finish, and overall feel will be built around Druskara's core aesthetic: wicked, beautiful and murderous.

The momentum is building and we’re right on the edge of this one. If you’ve been eyeing an upgrade or know someone who’d love Druskara, now’s the perfect time to share this project with your friends and have them jump in alongside you!

$300,000! Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Dungeon Damsel Team