Hey there, Kickstarter crowd!

We've got more exciting news here on the campaign trail! Before we get to revealing the two new artworks coming to the book, I'm pleased to say we've reached another stretch goal...

Stretch Goal #2 is unlocked, which means backers are getting a new exclusive short story set in the Ancestral Lands!

Reaching this goal means the next one is in sight. It gives me great pleasure to announce...

Stretch Goal #3 at $20,000 is giving art postcards to backers!

These will feature some of the interior art in the book, with a little design added on top to make them fancier. Backers of The First Ancestor may remember I did a version of these before, but I'm hoping to make them even more striking than the previous set!

If we get there, we might even hold a poll so you choose which art we feature on the cards.

Backers at physical reward levels will get physical postcards, while digital backers will get digital versions. I'm personally planning on using them as my phone's background, so I hope we can get there!

Now, the moment you've been waiting for: the art reveal! Check out the two new pieces being added into The Hidden Guardian below!

A reef whale, a new kind of ocean titan

Leiyn, our poor, beleaguered protagonist

I hope you enjoy those! I'm really pleased with the work Joe has done so far and look forward to the final two pieces.

If you haven't backed yet, you still can! Check out the campaign here.

I'll be back later with more news on The Hidden Guardian. Until then, take care!

~ Josiah

J.D.L. Rosell