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The Cosmic Dragon Breviary (Spectre Creations)

Created by Tony Casper

The full book of runes is LIVE now on Kickstarter! – SpectreCreations.com/runes — A small but mighty book filled with unique monsters, rich lore, and player options for DnD based on a novel line of neutral dragons. Download the free PDF here! www.spectrecreations.com/breviary (Final PDF with Stretch Goal content below!) For info regarding shipments outside of the U.S., Canada, and the E.U., see doc here: www.spectrecreations.com/shipping

Latest Updates from Our Project:

The Kickstarter for the Book of Runes is ending!
9 months ago – Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 12:01:16 PM

Join in on the Runic fun!

The Cosmic Dragon Breviary was my first foray into these runic languages, so it's only fitting that my next major project after it expands runes for every language in the game!

Caliya’s Chronicle of Runes is a 300+ page tome that brings the magic of runes to your table!

Quick Peek at the Project

Whether you're a DM looking to fill your world with ancient runic lore and extraordinary monsters, or a player eager to sink your teeth into hundreds of inspiring new races, subclasses, spells, & more for your characters, this runic sourcebook unleashes endless possibilities for your epic adventures across the multiverse!

Click here for a free 16-page sample PDF!

So far we've raised nearly $250,000. Make sure to check it out before it ends!

Thank you to all of you for supporting me since the beginning! I hope we can make even more memorable moments together. <3

– Tony

The Pre-Launch Page for the Book of Runes is LIVE!
12 months ago – Tue, May 02, 2023 at 07:42:56 AM

Hi, friends!

I'm so excited to announce that Spectre Creations is back with another (much larger) Kickstarter: Caliya’s Chronicle of Runes! Tentative launch date is June 6th @ 11am EDT.

SIGN UP HERE to get notified when the campaign launches!

If you want to learn more about what's in store, check this out...

The Book Includes:

  • Over 350 magic runes—with lore for every language's runic history!
  • 12 subclasses
  • Dozens of races and subraces
  • 60+ terrifying monsters
  • Additional spells, feats, magic items, and more!
Devil's Runeblade – with “Acuity” and “Fury” Infernal runes

But That's Not All...

The Cosmic Dragon Breviary was just me dipping my toes in the water to get comfortable. This time we're diving in the deep end! We're talking custom dice, a mini, a runic rolling tray, usable fonts for every language, and tons of beautiful newly commissioned art!

See that dragon on the cover art for the book? That's a Dracolisk (dragon-basilisk hybrid), and I've got Eldritch Foundry on the case producing stellar minis of it.

Unique Fonts for Every Language

Some of you may remember the Draconic script I had designed for the Cosmic Dragon Breviary. That was only the beginning, because there are 17 more original fantasy scripts coming—from Elvish to Orcish, Infernal to Druidic, every standard 5e language will have its own thematic runic script!

You can even try a few out RIGHT NOW at FantasyTranslator.com.

And we've got loads of Stretch Goals planned—including more languages (which means more runes, more fonts, and more races)—to see if we can get some additional cool stuff in here!

Sign up here to get notified when the campaign launches! 

This has been in development for a while, so I'm ecstatic to finally get to share it with you all. Make sure to follow the project, share it around with your friends, and get ready: Launch on Tuesday, June 6th!

See you soon, friends!

– Tony

Cosmic Minions & More Release! + What's next? (Magical Runes?!)
about 2 years ago – Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 10:18:56 PM

Hello, friends!

I am so excited to say, the final piece of this project—the Cosmic Minions & More PDF supplement—has been sent out!

Get your copy!

This supplement adds 12 more monsters—aberrations, dragons, and humanoid NPCs—for you to fill out your cosmic-themed adventures.

In addition to tips on when and where to best implement these cosmic monsters, the book contains stat blocks for:

  • Antimatter Drake
  • Pulsar Wyvern
  • Quasar Drake
  • Stardust Dragon
  • Half-Dragon Dinosaur Template (w/ Half-Nebula Dragon Plesiosaurus example)
  • Cosmic Knight (NPC)
  • Infinity Cultist (NPC)
  • Syzygy Disciple (NPC)
  • Flying Eye (Warlock familiar)
  • Swarm of Flying Eyes
  • Nautigyn
  • Coronix (Unique Dragon NPC)

If you haven't pre-ordered it, you can still get it over on BackerKit! If you did pre-order this supplement, you should have already received (or shortly be receiving) your email that it's ready to download!

What's Next!!

My next major project is a book of magical Runes for 5e! This 200-250 page hardcover book will be coming to Kickstarter this summer! It will include ~400 Runes for your games (which function like magic items to power up your gear!), as well as new subclasses, races, monsters, spells, and more for your table! 😄 

And ooo, boy is there gonna be some killer art in this thing. I've got a couple early previews here, specially for you all!

An Azerblood Dwarf sporting several Dwarvish runes!

And expanding on the Draconic script commissioned for the Cosmic Dragon Breviary, this book will feature a unique script for every language. Here's a preview of the Elvish script:

SIGN-UP HERE to be notified when it goes live so you can join in on the fun from the get-go!


Thank you all again, from the bottom of my heart, for bringing this project to life. Let's keep making great things!

✌️

- Tony

Self-Print Monster Cards Release!
about 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 04, 2022 at 05:06:18 PM

Greetings!

The long-awaited Monster Cards have arrived, and I am so excited to share them with you all!!

If you haven't yet grabbed these Monster Cards and are interested, they are still available over on BackerKit!

I printed on 110 lb. weight paper. Attaching to a notecard for extra sturdiness is also a great option!

All who ordered these—either via your pledge level on Kickstarter or via pre-order on BackerKit—should either have just received or will shortly be receiving an email notifying you that your downloads are ready!

There are three .zip files as part of this release:

  • The individual cards as PNG images: best for viewing on your digital device!
  • The print-ready PDFs in full color: best for high-quality printing!
  • The print-ready PDFs in black and white ("Printer-Friendly"): best for readability and conserving ink!

The PDFs are separated by dragon type, and are also organized into a collective PDF containing all the monsters, allowing you to utilize whichever format you find most useful.

Once you print the monster card or cards you need, simply cut out the card and fold along the dotted line! I recommend either printing on a heavier weight (thicker) paper than typical printer paper, or attaching the printed card to a 4x6" notecard to give it extra sturdiness!

I hope you find these cards to be a super helpful Quick Reference for running Cosmic Dragons at your table—I know I will! 😄


Quick Cosmic Minions & More Update

Now that the Monster Cards are done, that means just one piece is left. I've been working hard to get everything squared away with the cards and everything else, so I appreciate how patient you all have been. I anticipate having the Cosmic Minions & More supplement out in about 2 weeks, so sit tight! We're on the home stretch, and a dozen more cosmic monsters are coming at ya!

  • Antimatter Drake
  • Pulsar Drake
  • Quasar Drake
  • Stardust Dragon
  • Half-Dragon Dinosaur Template (w/ Half-Nebula Dragon Plesiosaurus example)
  • Cosmic Knight (NPC)
  • Infinity Cultist (NPC)
  • Syzygy Disciple (NPC)
  • Flying Eye (Warlock familiar)
  • Swarm of Flying Eyes
  • Nautigyn
  • Coronix (Unique Dragon NPC)

Thanks as always, friends. Feel free to contact me via a private message here or email at [email protected] if you have any questions, or you can leave any thoughts in a comment below!


– Tony

Release Update: Monster Cards / Cosmic Minions & More Supplement
about 2 years ago – Wed, Feb 02, 2022 at 06:38:37 PM

Hi, all! I hope your 2022 has gotten off to a great start. Here's the latest on the two remaining pieces:

Cosmic Minions & More - PDF Supplement

Monsters are done! The final supplement will include:

  • Antimatter Drake
  • Pulsar Drake
  • Quasar Drake
  • Stardust Dragon
  • Half-Dragon Dinosaur Template (w/ Half-Nebula Dragon Plesiosaurus example)
  • Cosmic Knight (NPC)
  • Infinity Cultist (NPC)
  • Syzygy Disciple (NPC)
  • Flying Eye (Warlock familiar)
  • Swarm of Flying Eyes
  • Nautigyn
  • Coronix (Unique Dragon NPC)

All that's needed before final release is a bit of touching up on layout and art and I can get this in everyone's hands. As a little sneak peak, here's one of my favorites being released in this collection. 😄

Swarm of Flying Eyes preview

If you would like to get this supplement and haven't yet ordered it, you can still do so over on BackerKit!

Monster Cards

After having tried my hand at these for a long time, I've decided to yield their design to someone with a bit more expertise. I've called in the wonderfully talented "Vall Does DnD" to assist here, and I'm so excited to get these out in the next couple weeks. I know these will be a super helpful Quick Reference for those running Cosmic Dragons at their table. 😄 Another sneak peak preview for you here!!

Monster Cards preview

These Monster Cards are also still available over on BackerKit if you're interested and haven't yet ordered them!


Thank you as always, friends. Feel free to contact me via a private message here or email at [email protected] if you have any questions, or you can leave any thoughts in a comment below!


See you soon, with these final releases!!

– Tony