Fiendish Forge (5e) - Evolved Combat, Monstrous Crafting

Created by Io Publishing

Welcome to the Fiendish Forge pre-order store! You can make late pledges or add items you'd like while we work on the book! You will be charged at a later date, along with shipping - once we're ready to ship!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Playtest #5 Doc - Clockwork Spider
2 days ago – Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 03:14:34 PM

Hi everyone!

Our next playtest doc is out!  This is for the Clockwork Spider (Elite CR 6).  This packet also includes updates to Universal Phase Turns and Phase Resistance, which I look forward to your feedback on!



To participate in the playtest, you must complete the following.



  1. Join our Io Publishing Discord: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke
  2. Fill out the Backerkit Survey (if you were a Backer) OR fill out the Google Form (if you did NOT back but pre-ordered).
     
    1. BACKERS: http://fiendishforge.backerkit.com/

    1. NON-BACKERS(preorder): https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66

  5. Please allow 24-72 hours to verify your Discord User Name.

BACKERS:  You must complete your Backerkit Survey. The Google Form is only for pre-order customers. We cannot verify you through our pre-order form.

PREORDERS: Preorder customers will be charged for their preorders before verification can go through; please ensure you are ready to be charged early!

To pre-order, head on over to http://www.fiendishforge.com

Have fun!
Brett

Playtest #4 Doc - Ancient Treant
7 days ago – Thu, Nov 07, 2024 at 12:50:44 PM

Hi everyone!

Our next playtest doc is out!  This is for the Ancient Treant (Boss CR 9).  This packet also includes an additional option for gathering specific materials, as well as handling Reactions and Beginning/End of Turn effects for Phase Combatants!



To participate in the playtest, you must complete the following.


  1. Join our Io Publishing Discord: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke
  2. Fill out the Backerkit Survey (if you were a Backer) OR fill out the Google Form (if you did NOT back but pre-ordered).
     
    1. BACKERS: http://fiendishforge.backerkit.com/

    1. NON-BACKERS(preorder): https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66

  5. Please allow 24-72 hours to verify your Discord User Name.

BACKERS:  You must complete your Backerkit Survey. The Google Form is only for pre-order customers. We cannot verify you through our pre-order form.

PREORDERS: Preorder customers will be charged for their preorders before verification can go through; please ensure you are ready to be charged early!

To pre-order, head on over to http://www.fiendishforge.com

Have fun!
Brett

Playtest #3 Doc - Bloodmantle and Preorders!
19 days ago – Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 03:15:27 PM

Hi everyone!

First, we are making this post public to let folks know you can pre-order Fiendish Forge!

To pre-order, head on over to http://www.fiendishforge.com

Second, our next playtest doc is out!  This is for the Bloodmantle - a Standard CR 2 with a Standard CR 9 Variant (Bloodmantle Lord)! 

To participate in the playtest, you must complete the following.

  1. Join our Io Publishing Discord (Active until Oct 31st). https://discord.gg/psTPE8GV
  2. Fill out the Backerkit Survey (if you were a Backer) OR fill out the Google Form (if you did NOT back but pre-ordered).
    1. BACKERS: http://fiendishforge.backerkit.com/
    2. NON-BACKERS(preorder): https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66
  3. Please allow 24-72 hours to verify your Discord User Name. (Note: Account verification will be paused between October 27th and November 1st. We apologize for the inconvenience!)

BACKERS:  You must complete your Backerkit Survey. The Google Form is only for pre-order customers. We cannot verify you through our pre-order form.

PREORDERS: Preorder customers will be charged for their preorders before verification can go through; please ensure you are ready to be charged early!

Have fun!
Brett

Playtest #2 Doc - Cerberus
28 days ago – Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:34:09 AM

Hi everyone!

Excited to announce our next playtest doc is out!  This is for the Cerberus - a Boss CR 9 that will sure bring a challenge to your party! 

This playtest also introduces Called Shot mechanics.

To participate in the playtest, you must complete the following.

  1. Join our Io Publishing Discord (Active until Oct 24th). https://discord.gg/W7d9cTtc 
  2. Fill out the Backerkit Survey (if you were a Backer) OR fill out the Google Form (if you did NOT back, but pre-ordered).
    1. BACKERS: http://fiendishforge.backerkit.com/
    2. NON-BACKERS(preorder): https://forms.gle/aG3FjX9VDSPwqME66
  3. Please allow 24-72 hours to verify your Discord User Name

BACKERS:  You must complete your Backerkit Survey. The Google Form is only for Preorder customers. We cannot verify you if you fill out the Preorder form.

PREORDERS: Preorder customers will be charged for their preorder before verification can go through, please make sure you are ready to be charged early!

Have fun!
Brett

Playtest #1 Doc - Dretch Duke is OUT!
about 1 month ago – Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 10:09:30 AM

Hi everyone!
Thank you so much for your patience.
Our first playtest doc - the Dretch Duke - is out now on the Io Publishing Discord!  This includes Gathering, Crafting, and Phase Combat Rules, along with the introduction of new terms such as Bloodied, Spawn, and Interrupt.
This doc features the entire Dretch Duke entry, so description, regional effects, stat blocks (for Dretch Duke and Dretch Subject), The Foul Vintage Questline, Materials, and themed Magic ITems.

To participate and get a playtester role, please be sure to fill out your survey!

IO Publishing Server: https://discord.gg/W7d9cTtc (link only active for 7 days)
Backerkit Survey: fiendishforge.backerkit.com

Have fun!
Brett