If you don’t back the Buried Treasures crowdfunder on BackerKit and then see how cool the books are! We only have a few more days to go (until Thursday), and we don’t want you regretting it later! These are seriously useful and engrossing books to explore and expand on The World Below!
But don’t take my word on it when you can here it from the dev! Here’s Matthew:
It’s the final week of our Buried Treasures campaign for The World Below, with both The Delver’s Guide and Secrets of Kalm and Kaos up for grabs from our crowdfunding campaign.
We’re thrilled at the support gained so far for these sourcebooks. Crowdfunding sourcebooks for a new game line like The World Below is always a gamble, but we’re happy with how well these ones have done. Thank you so much if you’ve supported us, and please consider doing so if you’ve not already!
In case you’ve missed what these books contain, they basically work as a player’s guide and a Storyguide’s handbook for The World Below. You have new playable options in both of them, along with new Sorceries and rituals, new powers, and all sorts of in-depth plot seeds and setting explorations expanding settlements, communities, and environmental effects. There’s even more than that, and I encourage you to check the campaign out before it ends. I guarantee there will be something in these two sizable sourcebooks to entice you.
One of my favourite elements of The Delver’s Guide and Secrets of Kalm and Kaos is one of the simplest, and something we’re also adding to Seattle: City of Curses for Curseborne: random encounter tables! As a perpetual Storyguide, I’ve many times had cause to go to a random table, roll 2D10, and see what the players meet, that creature’s attitude, and so on. We’ve got so many tables in these books that cater to loads of eventualities: more Kaotic Retaliations, beasts you might run into, strange magical phenomena, mystical treasures, and more. You can build entire stories around the random rolls you make using these resources.
I’ll close out by giving a heartfelt thank you (again) for your support on these sourcebooks. Please do share them with your gaming groups, in your online spaces, and get the word out there while the campaign is still going!
Yeah! Thanks, Matthew, and thanks to all of you folks that have backed or who get in there before the campaign closes on Thursday and pledge!
Speaking of The World Below, not only are the PDF and PoD versions of Ed Greenwood’s Monstrous Ecology going on sale on Weds., but we’re also putting up the templates and art assets for The World Below on our Stoyrpath Nexus Community Content site!
Also, the art assets and templates for Scion: God, They Came from [CLASSIFIED]!, and They Came From the Cyclops’s Cave! are also going up on Weds!
But why are you giving us all this raw material to build our own supplements on the Storypath Nexus, you crazy kids? You might ask us that. Probably not, but you might. And the reason is to give even more options for folks to dive in on our Storypath Nexus Community Content Game Jam!
In fact, here’s Travis with how the Jam works:
The 2026 Storypath Nexus Game Jam will take place between 9:00 pm EDT March 16th to 9:00 pm EDT April 10th, 2026. Judge and Popularity votes will take place between April 11th and the 17th, 2026. Judges are allowed to score submitted entries early to speed up the process.
During the course of the contest, judges and contestants will be encouraged to stream their design process and content.
The winners will be announced on Onyx Path Publishing’s Twitch Stream at 9pm ET on April 17th, 2026.
Prompts:
This year we are asking you to “Create and Adventure”! Give us a playable story for whatever game line you are submitting for.
Rules:
- Contestants are allowed to work individually or in teams. Please identify all team members, commissioned collaborators, and appropriate attributions in the credits page of your entry.
- All entries must be submitted to Storypath Nexus as within the timeframe of the competition with #StorypathNexusGameJam2026 in the description.
- Complimentary copies of entries must be sent to the Judges in order to be entered. This can be done through DriveThruRPG’s account page -> Promotional Tools -> Send Complimentary Copy -> To storypathnexusjudges@gmail.com
- Sending copies to the Judges means your entry is ready to be judged. Any updates after submission will not be judged.
- Multiple entries are allowed, but will be scored individually.
- Entries must follow the Storypath Nexus guidelines found here. Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
- Entries must fall into the Trinity Continuum, Scion, The World Below, or They Came From… settings.
- After the GameJam is completed contestants are allowed to edit and adjust their products in accordance with the Storypath Nexus guidelines.
- The entries must be developed within the timeframe of the competition
- It can’t be something that has been worked on or workshopped outside of the timeframe.
- Art in an entry can either be created by the developer, commissioned, from an Onyx Path Art Pack, or creative commons and origin must be listed in the credits.
- Art used in an entry cannot be stolen or AI created, use of such will result in disqualification.
- All writing must be done by the developer or commissioned. It cannot be AI based, use of such will result in disqualification.
- Judges are allowed to participate, but cannot win either the Overall Winner, Judge Award, or Best Original Art categories.
- Results:
- Overall Winner – This is given to the entry that scores the highest in both Judge Score and Popularity Score. Reward will be a $25 gift card to DriveThruRPG.
- Judge Award – This is given to the entry that scores the highest in the Judge Score that is not the Overall Winner. Reward will be $15 worth of Onyx Path PDF products.
- Popularity Award – This is given to the entry that scores the highest in the Popularity Score voted on by other contestants and the public, that is not the Overall Winner. Reward will be $15 worth of Onyx Path PDF products.
Note: Voting is limited to 1 vote per person and will be enforced via email sign in. Email addresses will not be collected for any other purpose. - Best Original Art – This is given to the entry that scores the highest on Presentation without using stock or Onyx Path art assets. Reward will be $15 worth of Onyx Path PDF products.
- Anyone wishing to report any rules violations can submit them to this link. Judges will investigate and determine if the report is credible.
Exciting stuff, Travis! But wait – he has just a bit more news to share, this time about the Onyx Path Virtual Convention:
We are happy to announce that the 2026 Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention will be taking place June 5-7th! We’ll be hosting events on the Onyx Path Twitch channel and on our Discord, and will have opportunities for Storyguides to run games via Startplaying! Keep an eye on this space for more news and announcements related to the convention, and in the meantime, mark your calendars!
And also this about this week’s Twitch programs:
On Thursday we see Tom Murr returning for a new episode of Guiding the Path, where he continues to explore tips and tricks for Storyguiding compelling scenes with the Storypath Ultra system.
Friday brings us a new episode of Scion: The Veiled Society as we enter the series’ final arc! Make sure you don’t miss out, we have only a few episodes left! Friday at 9 PM EST!
On Monday at 9 PM EST, Mike Athey and his band of adventurers continue their thrilling Trinity Continuum: Adventure! tale! Be sure to tune in, and if you have missed out on the story so far, fret not! It is available on our YouTube channel!
There’s just no stopping this guy!
I actually do have some news myself this week – in this case, about Curseborne! Looks like it is now a Platinum seller on DTRPG, which is amazing! Pretty sure DTRPG doesn’t/can’t count all of our backers from the Kickstarter, so put the two groups together and that’s a lot of people that we are thrilled to know are into our scary baby!
We’re actually going to increase our Curseborne community by welcoming our new French translator, as I just signed that contract this morning! We’ll let you know who they are and all that in a later blog and/or press release, once they’ve decided on how they want to let you folks know about their plans!
One final Curseborne item – really a warning – keep your eyes open for another freaky vid at the end of the week…
The moths are restless.
Wow! Lots of stuff going on right now, with a lot more to come as Spring approaches and we shake off the Winter freeze (at least here in the US). We never rest because we love making our:
Many Worlds… One Path!
Blurbs!
Crowdfunding!
For The World Below: The Delver’s Guide & Secrets of Kalm and Kaos!
Funded in 3 hours! Almost 300% backed so far! JUST A FEW DAYS MORE!
Join us here to get in on the excitement! https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/66f29db7-4e18-4269-b48c-b93914a8a8be/landing
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 guest host Travis Legge discusses Scion: Pandora’s Box in Advance PDF and the final days of the Buried Treasures Backerkit campaign for the World Below!
This week, Matthew Dawkins also brings us deeper into the World Below with this new video, introducing Mounts and Pets for the World Below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SLGEk1x9w
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
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!
Legendary TTRPG creator Ed Greenwood explores the flora and fauna of The World Below in this lavishly illustrated tome that will add “depth” to your World Below enjoyment! Ed Greenwood’s Monstrous Ecology available in PDF and PoD versions on DTRPG this Weds!
Plus, in honor of and to help facilitate the Game Jam – as described above – we are releasing these Community Content templates and art packs:
The World Below art and assets pack, and layout templates!
Scion: God art and assets pack, and layout templates!
They Came From the Cyclops’s Cave! art and assets pack, and layout templates!
They Came From [CLASSIFIED]! art and assets pack, and layout templates!
On Sale Last Week!
It’s the big book Scion 2e fans have all been waiting for: we’ve compiled all the Knacks and Birthrights and Boons created so far! All in one handy book with a huge Table of Contents! Pandora’s Box, Advance PDF available on DTRPG!
Conventions!
Here’s where you can find out more info on physical and virtual conventions we’re going to be involved with!
ACD Expo, May 27th – 29th (we’ll have a booth at this one) *retailer
industry show*
Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention, June 5th – 7th
Origins Game Fair, June 17th – 21st (We’ll be in the Studio 2 booth)
Project Status Updates!
Our full list of projects will be available monthly on our blog! Check out February’s full list report here: https://theonyxpath.com/release-roundup-february-2026/
DEVELOPMENT STATUS FROM EDDY!
Here are the projects that moved to the next stage of production:
First Draft
Storypath – SPU Tasty Bit (July 2026)
- The Tasty Bits are getting cranked out! We’re jumping ahead to July which will feature some more material for the Guardians of the Dying World setting!
Redlines
Storypath – SPU Tasty Bit (May 2026) Dangerous Environs
- Meanwhile, the May Tasty Bit is written and ready for my redlining pleasure.
Final Draft
Exalted – Essence Player’s Guide Novella: Even the Heavens Will Burn
- One of the Essence Player’s Guide stretch goal novellas is back to the writer for final drafts!
Manuscript Approval
Curseborne – Peel Back the Bark (Izzy Novella from Player’s Guide KS)
- Sometimes, you get it right the first time. This stretch goal novella had light redlines, so it’s already zoomed all the way to manuscript approval!
Post-Approval Development
Exalted – Exalted Essence Storyteller’s Guide
- Speaking of approvals, we got a fast turnaround on the Essence Storyteller’s Guide, so the developer will have another chance to peek at it before it goes to editing.
Post-Editing
Exalted – Sidereals Jumpstart
- Which is good, because there’s an Exalted-shaped hole in the editing queue as the Sidereals Jumpstart goes back to the developer!
ART DIRECTION FROM MIKE CHANEY!
In Art Direction
- Ex Essence PG – Awaiting sketches.. as I’m told they are in progress.
- Curseborne PG KS – Redone art buy off to Eddy.
- Curseborne Tangled Webs – Really time to get this rolling.
- Scion God Divine Inspiration – Still awaiting finals from DAC then its in layout.
- TC Danger Skies – Reviewing finals.
- TWB Underworld Adventures – Working on getting the art crew onto this.
- Curseborne Jumpstart – Skan is working on the art. I’m assembling the rest of the Jumpstart.
- TWB Secrets of Kalm and Kaos & Delver’s Guide (BK) – Just a few days to go!
Layout Queue
- Pugmire 2e Unleashed – Finals are in. I think that’s about everything… need to review things before calling it.
- Ex3 Alchemicals
- Scion God Jumpstart
- TCF the Danger Zone – Ron Thompson is rolling…
- TCF RPG Antho Wallpaper
Proofing Queue
- Curseborne Community Content Stuff
At Press
- Ex 3 Exigents – Shipping to fulfillment shippers.
- Curseborne – Reviewing printer quote stuff. Now we navigate the murky waters of getting books and the peripheral stuff printed up.
- TC Anima AR – Page XXs.
- They Came From the RPG Anthology VTT
- TC Gadgets & Gears – Going out to KS backers.
- CURSEBORNE Accursed Adventures – Backer PDF out to backers.
- TCF Classified Tasty Bit Dossier – Getting this ready for Advance PDF.
- Scion Pandora’s Box – Errata gathering.
- TWB Ed Greenwood Book – PDF and PoD version on sale Weds on DTRPG!
Today’s Reason to Celebrate!
This is the Monday Meeting Notes blog, and it’s called that because for the entire time Onyx Path has been in existence, and for my tenure with White Wolf until I joined the ill-fated WoD MMO project, I’ve held a weekly meeting for my department/company. When I first got down to Atlanta with WW, they already did a Monday Meeting – but for the whole company. Until that became impractical because we got too big. Then I took over the Monday slot just for my Production Department, and the rest is history. But a weekly department meeting wasn’t my original idea. I borrowed it and modified the concept based on the weekly department meeting held by my department head when I worked in TV in Philadelphia. She was a model, to me, of how to encourage and push creative people to work hard on their ideas, and to bring those ideas to fruition, while still having fun doing it. She was a great team builder and collaborator as well, and we won all sorts of awards while the station’s rating kept growing higher – eventually our small station had more viewers than one of the network affiliates! She was the best boss I ever had, and she passed away last week. Here’s to you, Denise: innovative creator and promoter, breaker of one glass ceiling after another, shoulder to cry on, and laugher of large laughs. Golfer, horsewoman, lover of animals. Until we get together in the afterlife and put together ads for heaven (or the other place).