Hello Tent and Bedroll Backers,

We now have just over a week left on the campaign! We keep inching towards our next stretch goal for a third book. I think it still might be possible if we get a big enough end of campaign surge.

This week’s preview poll was closer than last weeks, but magic items edged out the competition. As I’m sure you’ve figured out, tents are a big part of this book, so in this preview we’re showing off to magical tents. Or are we? One tent has the power to transform itself, while one only seems to. The two are also very different thematically, and I think you can tell a lot about an adventurer based on which tent they choose. 

Tent of Seeming
Wondrous Item Uncommon

This canvas tent with polls is large enough to sleep six people. When pitched, this tent casts an illusion upon itself to blend in with the natural scenery. It might look like a pine tree in the middle of the forest, or a rock formation in the mountains. Those outside the tent think nothing of it unless actively searching. A creature that takes a Study action to examine geography can determine that it is an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check.

Those within the tent can see both though the illusion and the fabric of the tent, allowing them to see anything approaching.

Skin and Bones
Wondrous Item Uncommon

This item seems at first to be a jumble of animal bones wrapped in thick hide, however when you speak the proper command words the bones and hide rearrange into useful shapes.

First Command Word. Uttering this command words makes the bones arrange into tent polls and the hide into a covering, making a tent large enough to fit four people.

Second Command Word. With this command the bones become the ribs of the boat and the hide the outer hull. In this form the skin and bones use the statistics of a rowboat. 

Third Command Word. The bone arrange themselves into something approaching a horse skeleton, and the hide covers most of it. In this form the skin and bones use the statistics of a warhorse skeleton, but cannot attack. 

Fourth Command Word. A final command word makes the skin and bones revert to its bundle form. 

We’ve got one preview left before the end of the campaign. Vote for what you’d like to see!

Until next time.

-Matthew

Hello Tent and Bedroll Backers,

After a great first week, we’ve hit another stretch goal! With this one we’ve unlocked another book in the This and That series, with a theme voted on by the backers! I’ll post a survey after the campaign warps up to make sure everybody gets a vote, but feel free to leave a comment to nominate a topic of your choice!

Now let’s see if we can fund a third book!

The optional rules was by far the winner in our poll what people wanted to see previewed. There’s another poll for next week’s preview, but for now, here’s rules for finding a campsite.

Finding the right place to set up camp can mean the difference between a good night’s rest and getting stabbed in your sleep. With this rule you can find the prefect camping spot.

When you set up camp make a DC 15 Survival check. If you succeed, choose one of the options below for your camp. If your result is 20 or higher, choose a second option.

Defensible: Your camp has excellent sight lines and natural barriers. You gain advantage to notice creature approaching, and targets must pass through at least 30 feet of difficult terrain before the reach your camp.

Hidden: Your campsite may be in dense forest or hidden in a cave. Those looking for it need to make a Perception check equal to your Survival check.

Restful: The site features comfortable moss to lie on and shelter from the elements. Upon awaking the next day, everyone gains Temporary Hit Points equal to their proficiency bonus.

Restorative: The site is near medicinal herbs, and has a source of clean water. Anyone resting there gains advantage on Constitution saving throws made there.

That's all for now. I'll check in again next week,

-Matthew

 Hello Tent and Bedroll Backers,

Thanks for the great first day! We funded in three hours, and in less than a day hit our first stretch goal for additional art! We’re well on our way to hitting our next stretch goal to fund another book in the This and That series with a theme voted on by you!

We’ll be posting weekly previews of Tent and Bedroll each week during the campaign starting next week. Let us know what you want to see by voting in this week’s poll!