2026 ⚔️Quest Calendar 🗓️ + Planner 📕

🎃 A Very Villainous Halloween Update
5 months ago – Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 05:17:40 PM

BOO!

Or as we say in the breakroom: “Accounting error!”

It is I, Scribblegut the Third, long-lost minion of the update scrolls, creeping back into your inbox like an unpaid ghost invoice.

Yes, it’s been a little while.
The Overlord has kept us chained to our workbenches (literally), but we’re alive, we’re crafting, and the dungeon is humming with dark energy and the smell of chocolate-covered torture devices.

🛠️ PRODUCTION & FULFILLMENT UPDATE

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and we’ve got dark tidings of progress to share!

• The Cards and Wooden Minis have arrived at our warehouse and are waiting patiently to be joined by their villainous brethren.
• Many other items are on the way (Plushes, Coins, Fate Finders, and more), making their journey across the treacherous shipping lanes (and customs offices).
• And yes... the dice are real — mountains of them, rolling endlessly, forming tides of probability and plastic.

We’re organizing everything carefully to prepare for fulfillment.

🚚 SHIPPING IN TWO WAVES (IMPORTANT!)

The Overlord has decreed the calendar must arrive on time... even if it means holding back the rest of the loot for a second wave.

That’s right: we’re now splitting fulfillment into two waves. We made these pictures for those of you who scroll through these too fast to read.

We’re taking extra care with the production of the first Quest Planner to make sure the experience is as polished as possible. And splitting shipments ensures you’ll be ready to begin your quest right on time.

📅 PLEDGE TIMELINE (Mark your scrolls!)

• Order Locking: November 14
• Card Charging: November 28
• Address Locking: November 28
• Shipping Begins: As soon as product arrives from manufacturing

You can update your address from your pledge survey link. 
Lost yours? Go here: https://2026-quest-calendar.backerkit.com/

💾 DIGITAL REWARDS BEGIN IN NOVEMBER

Starting in November, we’ll begin posting more frequent updates and releasing:

• Digital PDF versions of the Quest Calendar
• Create-Your-Own Villain story & builder (in progress)
• Solo Card Game (still being tested and designed with the help of the Overlord’s 9-year-old heir)

We’ll also ramp up previews and media to keep the momentum strong and to give you something to cackle over while you wait.

🖼️ NEW ART REVEAL: RATTY GLOWS UP

We’re continuing to showcase the level-up progression of our heroes, and this time, it’s the rat’s time to shine (and spread spores).

🔮 WHAT’S NEXT? (Summary)

Here’s what you can look forward to in the coming weeks:

• 🔓 Lock your pledges by Nov 14
• 💳 Cards charged on Nov 28
• 📦 Shipping begins as product arrives
• 📁 Digital rewards start dropping throughout November
• 🖼️ More frequent updates + possibly more gifs of goblin mischief

🙏 THANK YOU

We know we’ve been quiet lately, but your support, patience, and excitement keep this dark little dream alive.
Running a campaign like this is a huge undertaking, and while we’re a small team (plus a goblin or two), we’re working hard to make it worth your wait. We can’t wait to get this into your hands.

With glittery dice and spooky intentions,
Scribblegut the Third
Minion of the Overlord, Production Peek Provider, Ratling Fangirl

Official Dispatch from the Dark Citadel
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🏭 Production Progress + New Villain Art Unveiled!
6 months ago – Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 08:55:11 AM

Greetings, My Loyal Legion of Late-Stage Villainy!

It is I, Scribblegut the Third, Master of Manufacturing, Captain of Crate Logistics

While the campaign may be over, the work never ends, and we’ve got plenty of evil updates for you today. Let’s lift the dungeon curtain and take a peek...

🛠️ THINGS ARE BEING BUILT! 

That's right, components are officially in production and the factories are forging forth.

📸 Here are some sneak peeks. Some accessories are already on ships, sailing toward our waiting claws. We’ll share more pics soon.

📖 CHARACTER CREATION STORY — IN THE WORKS

Our other major stretch goal, the Character Creation Story, is also coming along nicely.
You’ll get to forge your character’s dark origin before the calendar begins, choosing how they rose to power (or crawled their way up from the shadows).

I can’t say too much yet, but one of the story branches involves a near-death experience with the Overlord himself. You’ve been warned.

🎨 VILLAIN ART REVEAL – ROUND TWO

You asked for more art, and our scribes have delivered!
Behold: another batch of villain illustrations fresh from the shadows. Each one is more menacing, majestic, and dramatically lit than the last. Let me tell you, Level 6 glow-ups are real.

These aren’t just characters… they’re statements. Big. Bold. Bad.

From fanged enchantresses to brooding warlords, this crew is ready to ruin someone’s day.

🗺️ CAMPAIGN STATUS

Components: In production and on the move
Accessories: Some in freight already
Warehouse: Coming soon
Stretch Goals: Actively brewing
Scribblegut: Slightly overwhelmed but deeply caffeinated

That’s all for now, my shipment-summoning scoundrels!
Thank you again for your support and patience. We’ll keep bringing you updates as things get packed, shipped, and summoned into your hands.

I, for one, have already lost two minis down a vent. It’s fine. They’ll build a society.

With glittering coins and villainous ink stains,
Scribblegut the Third
Minion of the Overlord, Dice Polisher, Keeper of Unruly Art Files

Official Dispatch from the Dark Citadel
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🛠️ Production Begins! Dice Samples, Trolls, and Buffed-Up Villains
7 months ago – Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 04:49:35 PM

Dearest Minions, Lootlords, and Late-Pledge Legends,

It is I, Scribblegut the Third, post-campaign progress goblin and part-time dice inspector (I eat one and suddenly I’m banned from the factory).

Though the campaign has ended (cue ominous trumpet), the dark wheels of progress are turning, the ink is flowing, and the minions are mostly focused.

Let’s dive into what’s happening now behind the scenes of the Dark Citadel…

🏗️ Production Has Begun

More than 60% of our infernal components have already entered production, while others are still being finalized.
We’re working through everything carefully to make sure it meets our villainous standards (you know: dramatic, sinister, and strangely beautiful).

We’ll continue to update you as things go from “paper and pixels” to “real and glorious.”

🎲 Dice Samples: Big vs Mini

You asked. You debated. Some of you hissed. And now... you get to see them side by side!

We’ve received samples of both the regular-sized dice and the mini dice and are happy to report: They both look evil and roll beautifully.

Production is moving forward with both. You are able to choose your weapon in the pledge survey.

(And yes, I tried to duel someone with the big d20. Mistakes were made.)

💪 Hero Art Progression: Level Up in Style

For the new hero artwork stretch goal, we’ve made a dark and dramatic decision:
Each image will now show your hero growing more powerful at each level. 

Expect evolving weapons, stronger stances, and more smug expressions of power.
Here’s a sample to feast your eyes upon (we will reveal more with each update):

(Yes, Level 6 looks like they just got back from winning a boss fight and a fashion contest.)

🧌 Full PDF Sample: The Tollkeepers Tale

Want a sneak peek at the storytelling you’ll face next year?

We’ve uploaded a full sample PDF of the mini-story we featured during the campaign.
Download it. Read it. Fight it. Or... negotiate. That’s your call.

👉 Tollkeepers Tale Story  | [rules] 

🗺️ Campaign Status

Campaign: Complete
Late Pledges: Still open
Production: Underway
Trolls: Verbally aggressive
Scribblegut: Officially 3% glitter from inspecting dice too closely

That’s it for now, my post-campaign powerhouses!
Thanks again for sticking with us. We’ll keep sending updates as things progress and ship-shaping continues.

I, for one, am just happy the dice didn’t explode.

With ink-stained hands and a suspiciously bitten d20,
Scribblegut the Third
Minion of the Overlord, Troll Translator, Dice Taste Tester

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Pledge Manager: Glitches, Goblins & Clarifications!
8 months ago – Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 12:36:45 PM

Greetings, Backers of Patience and Power!

It is I, Scribblegut the Third, Survey Scribe, Dungeon Dispatcher, and now… Official Apologizer-in-Chief.

As you may have noticed, a few mischievous gremlins snuck into the gears of the Pledge Manager this week and caused some confusion, chaos, and one very stressed intern.
This update is to clear things up, patch the leaks, and help you navigate the current state of... well... mild villainous disorder.

CAUTION: Lots of words and no pretty pictures below.
 

⚠️ Auto-Locked Orders & Charged Cards (Whoops)

For a couple of days, BackerKit mistakenly locked some orders and charged cards automatically.
You were not supposed to be charged just yet. But the system got a little overexcited.

🧹 If you were affected and need to make changes or request a refund, please contact BackerKit directly: 👉 https://2026-quest-calendar.backerkit.com/faq

They are aware of the error and will help fix it. Scribblegut tried yelling at the server, but it just blinked mockingly.

🔍Also to clarify the charging schedule...
- Kickstarter charges for your KS pledge when the campaign ends. This is expected.
- Pledge Manager/Survey charges (for tax, shipping, upgrades, etc.) should not have occurred yet. For some of you, it did. It should not have happened until September.

❌ Need To Remove A Kickstarter Add-On?

If you added something during the Kickstarter campaign that you now wish to remove (we get it - budgets shift, goblins steal wallets), you’ll also want to contact BackerKit directly.
 

💸 Taxes On Digital Items (Another Whoops)

Some of you were charged tax on digital-only items, which shouldn’t have happened.
We’re working with BackerKit right now to correct that and issue refunds where needed.
No action is required on your end just yet. Just know that the money you overpaid is being hunted down and wrestled into submission.

🪙 Missing Your Coin?

Oh no! A tragic oversight in villainous treasure?! Most likely, it’s due to an email mismatch from a previous year’s pledge.

Here’s how to fix it:
1) Send us an email at [email protected]
2) Use the email address you think you used in the past
3) We’ll check the records and add your coin manually if you qualify

💡 Also! Some of you pledged the $1 Build Your Own tier and added items later in the survey. Since there were no physical items in your cart at the time we assigned coins, your survey wasn’t included. If this happened to you, don’t worry! Email us and we’ll add your well-earned shiny reward.

🧾 Confusion About Add-Ons?

BackerKit splits your loot into multiple tabs like a very confused treasure chest:

• Pledge Items from your reward tier
• Campaign Add-Ons purchased in Kickstarter
• Add-On Items added in the BackerKit survey

It might look like something’s missing... but it’s probably just filed elsewhere. Take a moment to review everything carefully. Most items are there, even if they appear to have slipped into a shadowy dimension.

⏳ Still Waiting On Your Survey?

We’ve discovered a new twist courtesy of Kickstarter’s “Pledge Over Time” feature.
If your payment is marked as “Processing”, BackerKit is waiting until that’s complete before sending your survey.

Why? Because they don’t want to charge you twice or send you into a refund spiral of despair. Once Kickstarter finishes collecting your pledge, BackerKit will send your survey. It’s just playing it safe. You will still have time to complete your survey to get your rewards.

🗺️ Campaign Status

Surveys: Mostly Out
Coins: Being tracked
Taxes: Being vanquished
Scribblegut: Currently buried under a pile of sticky notes and minor regrets

That’s all for now, my overachieving overlords!
Thanks for your patience as we iron out these few hiccups and hiccupping goblins.

I, for one, have accidentally charged myself twice and awarded myself zero coins. This is fine.

With correction ink and a spreadsheet of shame,
Scribblegut the Third
Minion of the Overlord, Tamer of Glitches, Defender of Your Digital Dignity

Official Dispatch from the Dark Citadel
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📬 Pledge Manager Is LIVE! + $300K UNLOCKED
9 months ago – Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 09:10:57 AM

Mighty Backers of Malevolence!

It is I, Scribblegut the Third, master of mail, overlord of order forms, and now… your official guide through the dark realm of THE PLEDGE MANAGER.

Yes! It’s time to gather your loot, confirm your spoils, and add just one more thing (you know you want to). 

📬 THE PLEDGE MANAGER HAS RISEN FROM THE CRYPT

Soon (very soon), you’ll receive an email from BackerKit with a special link to your personal survey. You’ll use this portal to:

• Confirm your pledge
• Choose your rewards
• Provide shipping info
• Add extra goodies (wooden minis, planners, villain snacks... okay maybe not snacks)

🗡️ Click it! Complete it! Claim your treasures!
You do not need to make a BackerKit account. Just click the link and you’re in.

📬 ONE MORE THING — IT’S A SLOW UNVEILING (SORCERY TAKES TIME)

The Pledge Manager is being rolled out gradually by the eldritch forces at BackerKit.
So if you don’t get your email today, do not panic, cast spells, or set anything on fire (yet).

🕰️ You should receive your survey by Thursday at the latest.

Check your inbox, your spam folder, and possibly the shadows behind your bookshelf.
If you haven’t seen it by Friday, we’ll help you track it down.

🔁 CHANGES? ADD-ONS? NO PROBLEM.

Once you complete your survey, you can return and make changes at any time before we close the vault.

• Need to update your address?
• Add another calendar?
• Regret not getting the Overlord Plushie?

Just click your survey link again. And now, a moment of thunderous applause:

🎉 WE DID IT — $300K UNLOCKED!

Because of your ongoing support (including late pledges still pouring in) we’ve officially unlocked the Villainous Solo Card Game stretch goal!

This is a dastardly little bonus game you can play using a regular deck of cards, designed for solo scheming between bigger adventures. Perfect for when your party is busy or your minions are on strike.

More details soon. But for now, cackle freely. You’ve earned it.

🗺️ CAMPAIGN STATUS

Pledge Manager: Rolling out
$300K Stretch Goal: UNLOCKED
Scribblegut: Now sorting spreadsheets with an ominous chant

That’s it for now, my glorious chaos cult.
Check your inbox. Click your link. Confirm your spoils.
And maybe... treat yourself to just one more item. For evil.

I, for one, added six plushies by mistake. And I love them all equally.

With a shipping label stuck to my tail,
Scribblegut the Third
Minion of the Overlord, Survey Summoner, Deck-Shuffling Devotee
 

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