I am, of course, referencing Groundhog Day: that delightful US fake holiday where we look at a rodent while he comes out of his cave. If he sees his shadow, which he did today, then we have six more weeks of winter. Probably a bit more reliable than the weather predictors these days!
And yes, I know I said I was going to put real art up there next, but the graphic just made itself, thus giving me another chance to remind everyone that this is our 15th February (and Groundhog Day) in business as Onyx Path!
And there was much rejoicing.
There is also joy because today I received a message from the printer working on the Deluxe Edition of Exalted Exigents and the book has finished being printed and bound and wrapped, and they are now arranging shipping to our fulfillment shippers! We can’t be more definite as to when those shippers will start sending out backer copies of the books, but keep an eye here and on James’ Backer Updates for more news as it happens!
(Usual caveat that we are still forced by the chaotic nature of shipping and tariffs to move cautiously in terms of getting more crowdfunded books to press, but it is finally starting!)
Plus, we’re continuing to get lots and lots of projects that were Stretch Goals out to backers, as we managed to really push for last year, and even some books not even related to crowd-funding! I know, who’da thought?
We keep getting asked what and when our next crowdfunder will be, and I can confirm today that the what is actually two whats: The Delver’s Guide as well as Secrets of Kalm and Kaos for The World Below! These are essentially the Player’s Guide and the Storyguide books for TWB, and we’ll be getting a pre-launch page up really soon!
We also get asked a lot about the nature of the info contained in the Curseborne core book. It seems there are some folks who are looking for more info about the characters and the world of Curseborne, which is super to hear, but some of them also think that the openness of the very first big book for the line was some kind of mistake that we made.
Like, we spent year and years on creating this, but just plumb forgot to include tons of history and lore.
I promise you, we did not forget.
The intention of the Curseborne core book is to allow players to start playing in a setting with over 30 starting character types without feeling like they need to be experts in lots of lore. What would you, as a character, likely know about your condition, and the supernatural world you find yourself in from the start? We designed it so you would be able to play right from the start whether you are one of our long-time fans or coming fresh to the Accursed.
If you look at the books we’ve released and will be releasing, they are all ways to further build on that initial core book experience. Jumpstarts to give direct examples of how to play (with a ton of Actual Play vids and The Gentleman Gamer informative vids), the short story collection for inspiration as to living as an Accursed, and books like Seattle so that you have an actual city and its environs to both play in and use as a model for campaigns. The solo play book is there to provide a further option for playing, as are a couple of projects still under wraps.
So, the CB core is really not all the info we’re planning on building up, it was always designed to be the tip of a scary, dark, iceberg below the surface of our reality. There was just no way to put all of what we know will be fascinating and frightening lore into the first book without being the biggest book we’ve every created…and having made some pretty intimidatingly huge game books over the years (- cough- Mage 20th, Exalted 3rd -cough-), we know how hard it is for prospective players to absorb all of that!
And those big tomes already had very devoted fans willing and knowledgeable enough to dive into their many, many words! Curseborne is truly a new game line – it needs a chance to show you what it can do – so keep your eyes open all this year, I think a lot of those desires for more depth are going to be extremely satisfied!
Thankfully, before I go off any further into heights of hype, here’s Travis with his weekly look at what’s happening over on our Twitch channel:
This week on the Onyx Path Twitch we have another installment of Guiding the Path with Tom Murr, in which Tom shares his secrets of Storyguiding and insights on how to get the most out of your game prep for Storypath Ultra! Tom is a brilliant author with great tips useful for players and Storyguides, so don’t miss out on this show!
We also have the 4th episode of Scion: The Veiled Society, which is also rolling out on the Onyx Path YouTube channel, in case you missed earlier episodes! You should see short excerpts appearing on our YouTube and TikTok channels (we are @TheOnyxPath on both platforms) as well, so be sure to follow us there!Lastly, we’re recruiting players and Storyguides for actual plays on our Twitch. If you’re interested in telling tales featuring our games, please drop us a note on our Content Creator Form: https://forms.gle/aqTBztswhRQLMADd9 we would love to hear from you!
Yes, please do! We’ve heard from a bunch of folks concerning our Onyx Path Forums, right here on our website, and those messages have been extremely helpful towards letting us know how folks are using our forums. So, when you message us, make no mistake: we do listen!
And with that, allow me to pronounce your weekly reminder that we love making for you our:
Many Worlds… One Path!
Blurbs!
Crowdfunding!
For The World Below: The Delver’s Guide & Secrets of Kalm and Kaos!
Two book campaign coming this month!
Onyx Path Media!
Check out our attached media schedule for the videos on our Twitch channel this week!
On this week’s Onyx Path News, Matthew dives headfirst into the Massive Monsters of the SPU and various other topics!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGIeMxFtdo
And on The Gentleman Gamer YouTube channel, Matthew explores how to make a “family drama” Curseborne story into something more than just a soap opera: https://youtu.be/FjGVRi0_n3M
Virtual Tabletop!
Scion Demigod Available on Roll20 NOW!
The Scion: Origin and Scion Hero Compendiums are now available on Roll20!
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/publisher/1716/onyx-path-publishing
The first of our official Scion sheets designed for Foundry VTT are now available! https://foundryvtt.co
They Came From Beneath the Sea! on Roll20 VTT!
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/22308/they-came-from-beneath-the-sea
Looking for more virtual tabletop resources? We have a selection of tokens, encounters, and more available now at DriveThruRPG! https://bit.ly/3SnrNJ7
Our Sales Partners!
We’re working with Studio2 to provide our traditionally printed books out into your local game stores. Game stores can order via their usual distributors, and can also contact Studio2 directly. And individuals can check out our projects via the links below!
Select Chronicles of Darkness Screens and Monarchies of Mau books,
screens, and dice 50% off at Studio 2:
https://studio2publishing.com/collections/onx-onyx-path-publishing
Some more deluxe books have popped up on Studio 2, with more on the way.
https://studio2publishing.com/collections/onx-onyx-path-publishing
Looking for our Deluxe or Prestige Edition books, dice, and screens? Try this link! http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Onyx-Path-Publishing/
Some last chance/clearance titles at IPR:
https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Last-Chance/
As always, you can find Onyx Path’s titles in PDF and PoD versions at DriveThruRPG.com!
Amazon and Barnes & Noble!
You can now read our fiction from the comfort and convenience of your Kindle (from Amazon) and Nook (from Barnes & Noble).
On Sale This Week!
With gleaming muscles and muscled gleams, the Heroes of Action and Wonder stride into the arena that is DTRPG! Ostensibly for They Came From the Cyclop’s Cave! but usable for any They Came From! game, here’s a whole Argo full of new archetypes, cinematics, and crossover guidelines! PDF and PoD versions on sale this Weds on DTRPG!
On Sale Last Week!
That thing is huge!!! Look out for the first SPU Tasty Bit: Massive Monsters PDF! On sale on DTRPG!
Conventions!
Here’s where you can find out more info on physical and virtual conventions we’re going to be involved with!
In 2026, we’ll be at the GAMA Expo in March and then the ACD Expo in May (we’ll have a booth at this one).
Project Status Updates!
Our full list of projects will be available monthly on our blog! Check out January’s full list report here: https://theonyxpath.com/release-roundup-january-2026/
DEVELOPMENT STATUS FROM EDDY!
Here are the projects that moved to the next stage of production:
Redlines
Exalted – Alchemicals Companion: Avatars of Brass and Shadow
- The Alchemicals stretch goal book is all together and getting redlined!
Storypath – SPU Tasty Bit (March 2026) – Parallel Lives
- Our March Tasty Bit is in my hands, and is also getting redlined!
Final Draft
Curseborne – Seattle: City of Curses
- Dixie and I have concluded our redlines phase and sent the draft back to the eager authors, who all did an absolutely stellar job. Whether you’re looking for a specific city setting to inspire your games or detailed advice on how to establish your own Curseborne city with clashes and disputes, you’ll get something out of the City of Curses.
Exalted – Essence Player’s Guide: For the March Lords
- One of the two novellas from the Exalted Essence Players’ Guide campaign is now in final drafts!
Development
Monster Kingdoms – Jumpstart
- Tom’s adjustments from finals to now have really made this adventure in Creuore sing. If you’re a fan of vampires (and I’m sure many of you are), this book will do a lot for you.
Editing
Storypath – SPU Tasty Bit (February 2026) – Traps
- The February Tasty Bit is all sorted out, and has leaped up to editing!
ART DIRECTION FROM MIKE CHANEY!
In Art Direction
- TCF the Danger Zone – contracted.
- Curseborne Next Big Project – Got Wooten doing the cover.
- Curseborne Accursed Adventures – doing some recontracting.. but still all good.
- Scion God Divine Inspiration – Contracted.
- TC Danger Skies – Contracted.
- TC From the Shadows – Getting Dom to do the cover.
- TC Aethernaut Collection – As its mostly headshots, might be another good one to test out newbie artists.
- TC Gadget Guide – Contracted.
- Pugmire 2e Unleashed – Contracted.
- TWB Secrets of Kalm and Kaos & Delver’s Guide (BK) – Cover art today? Then building mock-up covers for crowdfunding.
Layout Queue
- Ex3 Alchemicals
- Scion Pandora’s Box – Over to Ron Thompson.
- TCF Cyclops Cave Jumpstart
Proofing Queue
- Curseborne Community Content Stuff
- TC Anima AR
At Press
- Ex 3 Exigents – Manufacturing done, printer prepping to send books to fulfillment shippers.
- SCION Gifts of the Titans – Page XXs.
- SPU Core Manual – Page XXs.
- TWB Ed Greenwood Book – Wrapping it up to send out Backer PDF.
- Curseborne Tasty Bit Compilation – Gathering Errata from PG backers.
- Heroes of Action and Wonder – PDF and PoD versions on sale Weds on DTRPG!
Today’s Reason to Celebrate!
Besides being about a scared rodent, today also celebrates Very Good Dogs: The 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, was a transport of diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled relay across the US territory of Alaska by 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs across 674 miles (1,085 km) in 5+1⁄2 days, saving the small town of Nome and the surrounding communities from a developing epidemic of diphtheria. Both the mushers and their dogs were portrayed as heroes in the newly popular medium of radio and received headline coverage in newspapers across the United States. Balto, the lead sled dog on the final stretch into Nome, became the most famous canine celebrity of the era, and his statue is a popular tourist attraction in both New York City’s Central Park and downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Togo’s team covered much of the most dangerous parts of the route and ran the farthest: Togo’s team covered 261 miles (420 km) while Balto’s team ran 55 miles (89 km).