A Gathering of Shadows - Illustrated Deluxe Edition

Fifth and Final Stretch Goal Crossed!!
6 months ago – Tue, May 12, 2026 at 02:43:10 PM

Hi everyone!

YOU DID IT. Here we are, giddy and kicking our feet at Wraithmarked HQ. ALL stretch goals have officially been obtained! WOOHOO!

You folks are truly incredible. Since we've crossed the $250k stretch goal, the interior will have yet another illustration done by the wonderful Felix Ortiz! And, with no other stretch goals, the rest is gravy! 

We want to thank you all so much, especially given the issues the first campaign had. It feels like we were thrown every possible curveball, but it wasn't for nothing: as we've mentioned in the previous Shades campaign (as well as other campaigns, if you're a frequent Wraithmarked backer), we've taken several steps to streamline our process for this and future campaigns. Between obtaining all required art in hand (sans stretch goals) 3 months pre-launch, standardizing our book/merchandise specs, and working to source new partners to work with, we've prepared for most potential delays. That being said, we will always knock on wood whenever we can, haha.

Thank you all so much for the support. We'll see you shortly! <3

Fourth Stretch Goal Reached!
6 months ago – Mon, May 04, 2026 at 05:52:08 AM

Hello there everyone!

First and foremost, we made an error on the campaign page and our last stretch goal update. We mistakenly said that the reverse dust jacket would be completed by Felix Ortiz, when it's actually the lovely Rovina Cai! Rovina also did the reverse dust jacket illustration for the first Shades book, so we're thrilled they're along for the second! So sorry about that!

Back to our regularly scheduled update! You folks are amazing! Since we've crossed the $200k stretch goal over the weekend, the interior will have yet another illustration done by the wonderful Felix Ortiz! Woohoo!

Next, and last, on the stretch goal menu at $250k... you guessed it: an additional interior illustration done by Felix! This book is going to be packed with so much art - we're stoked! 

Thank you all so much for the support. <3

Third Stretch Goal Obtained!
7 months ago – Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 08:47:02 AM

So lovely to see you all so soon! What a lovely surprise to wake up to. :)

Y'all keep crushin' it! Thank you so much for the continued support on this second installment of Shades of Magic - it truly means the world!

Since we've crossed the $100k stretch goal, each and every dust jacket will have a reverse illustration done by Felix Ortiz! This adds a little extra (hidden) flair to an otherwise gorgeous jacket.

Next up on the docket at $200k, we have an additional interior illustration also done by Felix Ortiz! We love throwing additional work at the artists and we hope you do, too! We're super excited to get there - let's make it happen!

Second Stretch Goal Crushed!
7 months ago – Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 07:20:56 AM

Hi folks!

You've done it - $50k down and out! Thank you so much!

Now, each and every book will be printed on thicker, higher quality paper (that's 90GSM paper for all those privy)! We love making improvements to the quality of our books, and we think you all do, too, haha!

With that milestone out of the way, next up at $100k, we've got a super special dust jacket upgrade for you: each book will now feature a reverse jacket illustration by the lovely Felix Ortiz! This is a detail we ended up going with for the first installment of the series, and since we received such glowing feedback, we had to include it as a stretch goal for the second!

Thank you again, and we'll see you in the next one!

We're Funded! And... First Stretch Goal Smashed!
7 months ago – Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 06:48:35 AM

Hi there, everyone!

Thanks so much for coming along with us on this campaign - we know the first installment has been a treasure for those who have received it thus far, and for those that haven't, yours is coming! We're so excited for Book 2!!

And so far... we're off to an amazing start! Y'all have blown past us not only funding the campaign, but obliterating the first stretch goal (almost to the second)! In just about 30 minutes, you guys helped us get here! Thank you so much!! <3

We've got a ton of great stretch goals lined up for this campaign, the first of which has been obtained at $25,000. This stretch goal ensures that each and every bookmark is printed on thicker, higher quality paper for that extra luxurious feel and durability. The perfect companion for a good book.

The second (and fast approaching) stretch goal we have set up at $50,000 is increased paper thickness inside the books! Pairing nicely with that thicker bookmark, the heavier paper stock will ensure these books stand the test of time - and multiple reads! Once hit that milestone, we'll get these beautiful books printed on higher-quality paper for that signature Wraithmarked look and feel!

Thank you all so much and as always, we'll see you in the next one!