{"id":22290,"date":"2020-10-01T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/?p=22290"},"modified":"2020-09-29T10:32:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:32:06","slug":"book-of-creatures-5e-an-interview-with-iris-studio-agate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/book-of-creatures-5e-an-interview-with-iris-studio-agate\/","title":{"rendered":"Book of Creatures (5e): An Interview With Iris (Studio Agate)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\">With the Kickstarter for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Creatures: Complete Monster Compendium for 5E<\/i><\/a> from Studio Agate (<i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG\/subcategory\/9579_33029\/Fateforge?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fateforge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG\/subcategory\/9579_33030\/Shadows-of-Esteren?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shadows of Esteren<\/a><\/i>) nearing its end, I spoke with <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Iris, the lead designer on <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Fateforge<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and co-director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studio Agate<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">about their monster manual, the metal dice they\u2019re offering, and what Ed Greenwood is adding to the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG EMBRY: Thanks for talking with me about the <\/b><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Book of Creatures<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><b>. When I talked to Nel during the <\/b><i><b>Dark Romanticism<\/b><\/i><b> campaign, <\/b><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enworld.org\/threads\/shadows-of-esteren-rpg-dark-romanticism-kickstarter-an-interview-with-nelyhann-of-studio-agate.672345\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>he hinted at this project<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><b>. What can fans expect from this Kickstarter? <\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22296\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22296 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Horoth.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Horoth<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: Hello, Egg, and thank you for having me. <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Creatures<\/i><\/a> is a major book of the <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG\/subcategory\/9579_33029\/Fateforge?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Fateforge<\/i><\/a> series. The <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kickstarter<\/a> unlocked not only additions to its contents, but also many options, including a <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/posts\/2950592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scenario by Ed Greenwood<\/a>, creator of the legendary <i>Forgotten Realms<\/i>. Ed even imagined a one-of-a-kind creature for us: the Horoth! But the campaign isn\u2019t over yet, and we have a few surprises in store for the last stretch \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: <\/b><b>That\u2019s a nice addition! <\/b><b>Let\u2019s <\/b><b>segue from Ed\u2019s Horoth to all of<\/b><b> the monsters. How many? What types\/CRs can backers expect? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: There are more than 200 creatures of all types, with CRs ranging from 0 to 30. We\u2019ve endeavored to provide varied encounters for different environments: city, mountains, polar region, and steppe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: Can you give a few examples of some of the monsters that are going to light up the gaming table?<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22295\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22295 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Inane.jpg 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Inane<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: We wanted to offer material for varied game situations. For example, one of our concepts was to have creatures with a high CR, but which could fit into low-level campaigns. This is the case with A Thousand Faces, a puppet master with dark, corrupt powers. Another example of our original creations is fey urban cats, the anakedi, who look like normal animals, but are actually nigh-immortal powers behind the throne. Wandering through the icy regions, you might also meet your fears and nightmares made material in the person of the melancholic and mysterious inanes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: Very cool. You\u2019re offering new playable species as well. How many, and what can players expect?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: There are six new playable species, along with descriptions of their cultures, beliefs, and aspirations. In addition, new equipment and feats suited to adventures in the wilderness will let you customize these NPCs even more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">First of all, an entirely new species we\u2019ve come up with is the ulkani. Measuring between 7\u2019 and 10\u2019, with the tallest of them even reaching 12\u2019, the ulkani stand out with their great stature, which is both a boon and an impediment. Their exceptional strength and fighting ability should not obscure their true nature, however, as this people is one of prophets and divine messengers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Second are the mighty bugbears, who enjoy using their fearsome, brutish appearance to fool those who think it is all there is to them. They can be taiga bugbears, druidic followers of the great boreal forests; or bugbears from the K\u00fcstis lineage, spirited and dauntless fighters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Another species, and probably the most iconic, is the goblins. Absolute masters of adaptation, goblins are the only people who can change subspecies in the space of a few generations, simply by spending time in a new environment. They are remarkable sailors, stockbreeders who live in harmony with nature, brilliant and creative craftsmen, or hardened survivors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Next are the hobgoblins. Being born travelers, many hobgoblins make a career as cool-headed traders, negotiators, or mercenaries. Despite lacking a country of their own, they keep tight bonds with their extended family, forming a vast interconnected diaspora.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22298\" style=\"width: 212px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22298 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Fateforge-Kobbold-Gawain-scaled.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Kobold<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"western\">Fifth on the list, the kobolds are a people with an affinity for earthworks and mining, but also for arts and dreaming. Their goddess, Zanar the dragon dreamer, grants them the strength to live in accordance with their ideals and to turn their hopes into realities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">And last but not least: orcs! Orcs are a free, philosophical people whose ethics take shape sometimes brutally, sometimes with great sophistication. Two main lineages can be distinguished: steppe orcs are peerless animal trainers and gritty fighters, while mountain orcs are staunch, disciplined mystics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: The book offers more D&amp;D content, but I want to talk just a bit about the campaign. How quickly will you deliver the PDF of this book to backers? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: We are currently working on putting final touches on the layout, so that the PDF is ready to be sent as soon as the campaign ends!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: Metal dice were offered to early bird backers. These are not cheap to produce. Doing this will mean a significant investment for Studio Agate. Why do you feel passionately about getting these dice into backers hands?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: Everyone loves dice, us included. \ud83d\ude42 It\u2019s a way to give concrete thanks to those who have supported us from the start and helped us make the project a reality. And making dice available as pairs seemed all the more suited to us, for rolling with advantage or disadvantage \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Metal-Dice.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22301 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Metal-Dice-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Metal-Dice-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Metal-Dice-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Metal-Dice.jpeg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>EGG: For those that miss the 48 hour cutoff, or want a second set, will you offer the dice as an add-on?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FF-metal-dice-48H.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FF-metal-dice-48H.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/a>IRIS<\/b>: Precisely! A pair of these metal dice (colored silver or bronze) is available as a $10 add-on. A pretty good deal \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: This isn\u2019t the only special offer in this campaign. You also have backer rewards offering three variant book covers. Can you talk about the differences in each? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: The campaign features three editions with the same content but different covers. The Standard Edition will be the retail one, with the title \u201cCreatures\u201d at the top. The <i>Fateforge Edition<\/i>, intended for collectors of the series, has the same art, but with \u201cFateforge\u201d at the top instead. Finally, the <i>Red Dragon Edition<\/i> boasts alternate art, showing the legendary tarrasque. This edition will not be sold in retail, and will only be available at conventions or via Kickstarter campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22293\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chane_peacat-1000px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22293 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chane_peacat-1000px-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chane_peacat-1000px-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chane_peacat-1000px-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Chane_peacat-1000px.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peacat by Chane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enworld.org\/threads\/interview-with-nelyhann-shadows-of-esteren-fateforge-for-5e-and-gaming-in-france.666486\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turning the clock back just a little, let\u2019s talk about another campaign, since this is not Studio Agate\u2019s first D&amp;D 5e project<\/a>. How has <i>Fateforge<\/i> been received? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>IRIS<\/b>: It was a great occasion, as we were able to showcase <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG\/subcategory\/9579_33029\/Fateforge?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Fateforge<\/i><\/a> at <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gencon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GenCon<\/a> 2019! Not a lot of copies were available in retail, so the books very quickly went out of stock. Through the current campaign, we can issue a new print run and send fresh copies into circulation. We\u2019ll soon make announcements on the subject.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><b>EGG: Thank you for talking with me, Iris. Where can fans learn more about this project and Studio Agate? <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>IRIS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Fateforge<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> has its own <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/fateforge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website <\/a><\/span><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/fateforge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. And if you want to know more about Studio Agate, check out <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studio-agate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our site<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Until next time!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22294 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2-678x381.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.d20radio.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CREATURES-front3-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1176616619\/book-of-creatures-200-npcs-and-monsters-for-5th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Book of Creatures: 200 NPCs and Monsters for 5th Edition<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><b> from <a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/browse\/pub\/5029\/Agate-RPG?affiliate_id=814082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studio Agate<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\">End Date: Fri, October 2 2020 8:00 PM EDT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\u201cThe classic bestiary reimagined by the most awarded French RPG studio. Discover new monsters, archetypes, rules, and playable species.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program and is an Amazon Associate. 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