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

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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:

Locking/Charging Pre-Orders (Why Slay Dragons)
over 1 year ago – Mon, Dec 02, 2024 at 10:29:51 AM

Hi folks!

We'll be locking and charging pre-orders if you purchased the PDF for Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING or picked up the Foundry Module for Why Slay Dragons when you could be FISHING! We're hoping to release the Foundry Module this weekend, so we want to ensure we can distribute it to you!

Fiendish Forge is still hard at work (as you've seen through our playtests).

Thank you again for your support!
Brett

Playtest #9 Doc - Couatl Hydra
over 1 year ago – Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:00:59 AM

Couatl Hydra

The Couatl Hydra is out! This is an Elite CR 4. We also have a special GM's note suggesting that the standard Couatl should be a CR 7 - and what to change if you wish for it to be a CR 4 


Rules Updates

  • Material Gathering has been updated. You can now make a skill check to gather a specific item. If you fail, you roll a 1d100 as normal to gather a random item.
  • Phase Resistance We are currently experimenting with Phase Resistance! While the current version is fine, I feel there are some opportunities to find something better and more engaging. 
    • Phase Resistance can only be activated by using a Phase Action. It no longer activates at the end of a Phase Turn.
    • Phase Resistance automatically removes 1 Condition that was inflicted without a saving throw.
    • You can use Phase Resistance even if you're incapacitated, meaning paralyzed/stunned creatures can now attempt to break out of that effect.
Need Feedback on new Phase Resistance Rules!! This is very important. If you're looking for a group, feel free to use 

CONTENT WARNINGS 

  • Pandemics, plagues and contagions

How to Access

You must join our Io Publishing Discord Server: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke



This playtest will close December 27th, 2024.

Playtest #8 Doc - Chimeric Cockatrice
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 12:03:47 PM

The Chimeric Cockatrice is out! This includes an Elite CR 2 and Standard CR 2 creature.

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Rules Updates
  • Minor Dash was renamed Half Movement.  Felt adding a term to half movement added complication, so we simplified.
  • Phase Resistance. We are currently experimenting with Phase Resistance! While the current version is fine, I feel there are some opportunities to find something better and more engaging. 
    • Phase Resistance can only be activated by using a Phase Action. It no longer activates at the end of a Phase Turn.
    • Phase Resistance automatically removes 1 Condition that was inflicted without a saving throw.
    • You can use Phase Resistance even if you're incapacitated, meaning paralyzed/stunned creatures can now attempt to break out of that effect.
    • Need Feedback on new Phase Resistance Rules!! This is very important. Gathering DCs 
  • Gathering Rework. You can now make the creature's corresponding skill/tool check untrained vs. the DC of the material you wish to gather. If you fail, roll a 1d100 as before and gather that item.  If you're looking for a group, feel free to use 
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CONTENT WARNINGS 
  • Animal Attack, Physical Injuries


How to Access

You must join our Io Publishing Discord Server: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke





Playtest #7 - Wyrmech
over 1 year ago – Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 08:25:11 AM

Good Morning Ionnians! The Wyrmech Playtest Packet is out now! See the information below:

Content
  • 1 Boss CR 8
  • 5 Standard CR 3s
  • 2 Material Gathering Tables
  • 8 Materials
  • 9 Magic Items

Rules Updates
  • Phase Action Dots now represent Half Movements, allowing GMs to sacrifice a half movement for a Phase Resistance, Minor Dodge, or Disengage. 
    • This means full movements are 2 Phase Actions - allowing you to disengage for a half movement.
Universal Phase Actions Went ahead and adjusted some of the Universal Phase Actions. 
  • Minor Dash: This is a name we are now giving for the Half Movement, which you can make by taking a Phase Action. We may change this back to Half Movement.
  • Minor Dodge: A new Phase Action - this acts like a Dodge, but only works on the next attack roll made against the Phase Combatant. If no attack is made, it ends on the next Phase Turn.
  • Disengage: You can now Disengage as a Phase Action.
  • Phase Resistance:  We've included Phase Resistance as part of this list since we're experimenting with it being activated as an action and not at the end of the turn anymore. See below.
Phase Resistance 
We are currently experimenting with Phase Resistance! While the current version is fine, I feel there are some opportunities to find something better and more engaging. 
  • Phase Resistance can only be activated by using a Phase Action. It no longer activates at the end of a Phase Turn.
  • Phase Resistance does not automatically remove 1 Condition inflicted without a saving throw.
  • You can use Phase Resistance even if you're incapacitated, meaning paralyzed/stunned creatures can now attempt to break out of that effect.
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CONTENT WARNINGS 
  • Civil Force Violence


 Enjoy! This playtest will close December 20th, 2024. 

How to Access

You must join our Io Publishing Discord Server: https://discord.gg/e9RCf8bFke

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Playtest #6 Doc - Condemned Hag
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 08:18:19 AM

Hi everyone!

Our next playtest doc is out!  This is for the Condemend Hag, and also includes a secondary stat block for the Ill Fated Hag - both are Standard CR 7. 



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).
     


  5. We update every time a playtest packet is released and every couple of days after. Please be patient while we verify your playtest status.

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