Rediscovered Realms is catching you up on some of the coolest fantasy news that just won’t fit in our regular weekly edition. Welcome to the December issue of The Phantasy Snitch!
Rediscovered Realms’ denizens . . . er, citizens can now enjoy a curated lite dose of worthy Fantasy-related news, products, and rumours from the RPG, fantasy book, movie, D&D, LOTR, mythology, board game, art & archaeology genres (and you now have extra time to catch up & immerse yourself within all our other beefier newsletters!)
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Catch up on what you missed from our other “Phantasy Snitch” issues!
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Whoa! This has been a crazy last couple of months. The Phantasy Snitch (and our “Other News from The Realms” section) took a brief hiatus recently due to the launch of the Rediscovered Realms Amazon Shoppe storefront and some other big developments, but we have just enough time left this year to sneak in 1 more edition.
This Week’s Rediscovered Realms Theme Song:
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“Ringing In the New Year with Rediscovered Realms”
THE NEWS:
Final Days to enter the “December Dragon’s Hoard FINAL Giveaway Contest”!
One winner takes it all.
Heavy Metal Magazine is coming up from the depths to be Reborn & Relaunch a brand-new Giant-sized Issue #1 on Kickstarter!!!
Not many hours left, but I’m sure there will be late pledges if you miss the cutoff.
Check out this video how Max Randolph Studios creates this Motorized Gauntlet Battle Map out of recycled materials for Dungeons & Dragons!
Ever wanted a wallet-sized portable RPG dice-equivalent device? Me neither - but now I do! Welcome to the “Cardyhedron - Portable Metal Spin-Dial Polyhedral Dice” Kickstarter which has raised more that $257,000 with just a few days to go.
“YOU SHALL NOT PASS!” One of the most memorable lines in cinematic history, yet different than the book. Fascinating reason by Philippa Boyens in the short article: “Why ‘Lord of the Rings’ Changed One of Tolkien’s Greatest Lines”
Something I love nearly as much as awesome books are awesome looking bookends. Check out these “Game of Thrones Illuminated Sculptural Bookends” by The Bradford Exchange!
Starting with Viserion, Drogon, and Rhaegal, this series will continue with other GoT bookends to follow. Oh, and did I mention they LIGHT UP?!
Here’s a game I always wanted back in the 90’s but missed the boat. Well, Restoration Games has now created their restored version of “Crossbows & Catapults: Fortress War” I found on Amazon2! Definitely going to save up for this bad boy.
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From The Mary Sue comes this interesting read for fantasy readers (and authors!): “The benefits of reading fantasy duologies in an oversaturated publishing world”
We talk a lot about old school fantasy art here, but this is going REALLY old school with “The Sketchbook of Villard de Honnecourt” from the Middle Ages and rediscovered in the 19th century.
Here are the scans from his actual journal! (I think this guy would have made an awesome RPG artist!)
Have you checked out the Rediscovered Realms Amazon Storefront yet?
Specially curated for fantasy fans with hundreds of categorized badass fantasy merch items. For a tour, make sure to join Brodryk in our “Rediscovered Realms Fantasy Gift Guide 2024”
And finally, if you haven’t heard, Rediscovered Realms has launched value-added paid subscription tiers! Including phenomenal loot giveaways, regular podcast episodes and more, you may just want to decide to become a member of our limited time “THE 300” or of our “ELITE ADVENTURER” tier with all their bonuses (only available through January 31st)!
Don’t feel like reading about it in the link above? Then give a listen here on the “Rediscovered Realms Unlocked” Companion Podcast.
2025 is just around the corner. Hold on to your stirrups, Adventurers, because we’ve got a lot planned that’s coming your way.
Wishing you & yours a wonderful new year full of Adventure, Imagination & Fun!
“New Year, New Beginnings, Endless Possibilities.”
(I had fallen behind in our serialized story, but it’s now all caught up. Check it out! Thank you to everyone who is participating.)
You are not only brave, but a Generous Adventurer whose love of Discovery, Imagination & Fun transcends our mere mortal coils . . .
. . . and for that, I thank you!
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Ringing In the New Year with Rediscovered Realms
[Verse] A new year rises with a song so sweet Rediscovered Realms beneath our feet Adventure calls like rolling thunder To lost fantasy worlds ripe for plunder [Chorus] With scrolls and maps and tales untold New stories rise from ruins old Discovery shines like morning sun In 2025 we'll have our fun [Verse] Magical lands where dragons soar Kingdoms found behind each door Treasure hunts in forests deep Mystic secrets too long asleep [Chorus] With scrolls and maps and tales untold New stories rise from ruins old Discovery shines like morning sun In 2025 we'll have our fun [Verse] Enchanted woods and crystal caves Bold heroes strong and roguish knaves Wonders unseen lie just ahead In Realms of Imagination we're boldly led [Chorus] With scrolls and maps and tales untold New stories rise from ruins old Discovery shines like morning sun In 2025 we'll have our fun
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Well, your Amazon storefront is a rabbit-hole I was happy to be lost in for quite some time! As soon as I get paid, I'll be wandering back. (My list is long, dang you! LOL)
Thank you also for the link to the sketchbook of Villard de Honnecourt. Fascinating stuff!
I look forward to every installment of the Phantasy Snitch!
I love old sketchbooks! And thanks, I had to have that dice thing too! It will be great for travel!