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Castle Whiterock: An Illustrated Journey

Created by Studio 9 Games

This 32-page book features NEW illustrated plates (by C. Aaron Kreader) of each level in Castle Whiterock. Now 5e or DCC judges will have rendered handouts, unique notes from the original designer, and remembrances of the greatest dungeon story ever told!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Digital Assets Ready
12 days ago – Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:09:04 AM

PDF Assets Incoming!

We are wrapping up all the PDF assets. You should get your DTRPG codes today, as well as download instructions from BACKERKIT for the bonus items.

Breakdown:
  • The main books will be accessed via DTRPG codes.
  • The PDF Lost Level and PDF poster will be digital downloads in BACKERKIT.


The Gem Miner's Daughter

If you get a chance support The Gem Miner's Daughter for DCC RPG (in the Shudder Mountain setting).

Written by Michael Branch, art by C. Aaron Kreader.

Printer and Final Counts
about 1 month ago – Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 05:29:07 PM

Hello Backers!


Quick update: All items for this campaign were sent to the PRINTER!

To get final counts we had to lock all orders. You will soon get a notice to secure your shipping.

You can modify your address until shipments go out, but we should get the books by Sept 1. Then we will lock those addresses.

This puts the campaign on schedule, if not a little ahead.

Next up! I will be sending out PDFs in the next few weeks.

Aaron

Samples of THE SHARD VAULT & project update
about 2 months ago – Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 12:08:17 PM

Where are we at?

The art, design, and writing have all been completed. The project materials are now in the editing and proofing phase. You can still check out the project, add books, or make pre-orders here.

What to expect next?

Firstly, the project is on schedule—dance, dance, shimmy, shimmy! In about 30-60 days, PDF assets will go out to all backers. Shortly afterwards, we will send files to press. Once we send the project to press, look for the final lockdown of your pledges and shipping fees. You will still be able to alter your pledge address until we start shipping (around NOV/DEC).

In the meanwhile, check out these samples of the mini-adventure (now about 16 pages long—so not exactly mini) THE SHARD VAULT (written by Chris Doyle, art by C. Aaron Kreader): 

Survey Sent
4 months ago – Wed, May 20, 2026 at 12:14:42 PM

Survey Time!

With the completion of the test surveys, everyone should be getting a survey today. You will be able to modify this until we sent items to the printer later this summer.

Shipping note: Shipping fees will be collected closer to the ship date to make sure we have the most up to date rates. Look for this to happen late summer/ fall.

The Pre-order Store (open now)

Between now and when we send to the printer (collecting final counts), everyone has a chance to add to their pledge, or if you missed the campaign, you can get basic items here. This does not include all the perks and items extras of being part of the campaign. But is an opportunity to get some of the items which will not be circulated through distribution.

(Almost) Survey Time
4 months ago – Tue, May 19, 2026 at 09:19:12 AM

We sent out a sample of a few surveys to see if it all works.

If these come back clean, everyone should be getting their survey within the week.

Hope to see you at KUBLACON, we will be there and running some games.

-Aaron
Studio 9