A Faeseeker's Guide to Avallen - A Celtic Sourcebook
Created by Adder Stone Games
A Celtic tome of folkloric fantasy, clan origins, fae court pacts, faerie tricks, wyrd monsters, and adventure sites for LOA and 5E!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Quick Shipping Follow Up!
about 1 month ago
– Wed, May 13, 2026 at 05:34:32 AM
I've been getting even more heartwarming messages and photos from you all over the world now! I'm so happy to see that you're all loving the book!
If you've received your pledge, or received tracking info for your pledge, then let us know how you're enjoying A Faeseeker's Guide to Avallen!
For any of you who haven't received your pledges yet (like me!), more info below.
ALSO: We'll be at the UK Games Expo! If you're attending, find us at stand 4-368 and say hi! We happily sign books :)
Thank you to Tooap for sharing their hoard in our discord, it's glorious!
USA & Canada Shipping
If you're in the USA or Canada you've likely already got your stuff! If you haven't:
Check your email and spam for a tracking number from "shiphero.com".
If you haven't got a tracking number, check your BackerKit to see if you have any outstanding payments; if you do, you can message me on Kickstarter or BackerKit to sort those out.
Otherwise, see "USA & Canada Issues" below.
USA & Canada Issues
If you are in the USA or Canada and have any issues with your package arrival, damaged items, missing items, or are wondering where your stuff is, contact the email below and include mention of your backer number found on your BackerKit survey and Kickstarter info:
If you're anywhere outside of North America (like me!), we're now thoroughly behind schedule. This is because our warehouse made a mistake, then repeated it, delaying fulfilment by over two weeks. Needless to say, I was thoroughly frustrated and have stayed on top of them until they fixed it.
In theory, the issue is now resolved, and everyone should have received their pledges or a tracking code!
However, I still have not. So I'm aware there are some lingering orders yet to be fulfilled. If you haven't yet received your pledge yet or a tracking code for it, then please do the following:
Check your email and spam for a tracking number from Zatu.
If you haven't got a tracking number, check your BackerKit to see if you have any outstanding payments; if you do, you can message me on Kickstarter or BackerKit to sort those out.
Otherwise, please contact Zatu with your backer number, asking about your package delivery as that will greatly help me push them along: [email protected]
UK, EU & Rest of the World Issues
If you are outside of North America and have any issues with your package arrival, damaged items, missing items, or are wondering where your stuff is, contact the email below and include mention of your backer number found on your BackerKit survey and Kickstarter info:
IF YOU ARE IN JAPAN then you've either received your items, or I've already contacted you over issues we've been having with couriers mislabelling addresses (I know, can't catch a break).
Update End
Thank you all for your patience and support! The fulfilment side of a project is always the most stressful, since I have the least control over it, but you've all done your part to make it as smooth as possible, and it is much appreciated!
Finally, you have received your book or PDF, let me know your favourite part of it :)
Cheers, Deren and the Adder Stone Games team
The Guide Arrives! - Shipping Update
about 2 months ago
– Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 06:01:31 AM
I've been getting wonderful messages and photos from folk all over North America showing me their maps, minis, tarot decks and copies of A Faeseeker's Guide to Avallen!
It makes a small-time creator like me jump for joy! So thank you all, truly, for making this all possible.
However, it also makes me jealous! I haven't got mine yet, and I made the bloody thing!
Co-writer Kurt just got his books!
USA & Canada Shipping
If you're in the USA or Canada you've likely already got your stuff! If you haven't:
Check your email and spam for a tracking number from "shiphero.com".
If you haven't got a tracking number, check your BackerKit to see if you have any outstanding payments; if you do, you can message me on Kickstarter or BackerKit to sort those out.
If everything is fine on BackerKit, wait until the end of this week for a tracking email from "shiphero.com"
If by next week you haven't heard anything, see "USA & Canada Issues" below.
USA & Canada Issues
If you are in the USA or Canada and have any issues with your package arrival, damaged items, missing items, or are wondering where your stuff is, contact the email below and include mention of your backer number found on your BackerKit survey and Kickstarter info:
If you're anywhere outside of North America (like me!), we're behind schedule due to the war in Iran disrupting shipping and minor delays at the UK warehouse.
Your package should be posted this week.
You will get a tracking email for your order.
UK, EU & Rest of the World Issues
If you are outside of North America and have any issues with your package arrival, damaged items, missing items, or are wondering where your stuff is, contact the email below and include mention of your backer number found on your BackerKit survey and Kickstarter info:
IF YOU ARE IN JAPAN and have issues, contact me directly through Kickstarter or BackerKit.
Update End
That's all for now! Hope everything reaches you alright and you enjoy it all as much as we enjoyed making it.
Thanks again, Deren and the Adder Stone Games team
Quick Shipping Update - Processing!
3 months ago
– Fri, Apr 03, 2026 at 07:07:15 AM
Thank you all so much!
It's been very stressful over here calculating shipping, tax, and tariff costs, while handling a lot of data and making sure I don't screw up everyone's orders. But you all made it so much easier by doing your part!
92% of you have finished all your surveys, provided your addresses, and completed all outstanding payments. It's been exceptionally smooth. So, give yourselves a pat on the back! It's much appreciated.
Shipping Update
If you're receiving physical items from A Faeseeker's Guide to Avallen and you're in the 92%, your warehouse now has your fulfilment order and address! It looks like everything should still be on time for a delivery to you in April. The shipment updates are divided into two; see your region below.
If you aren't in the 92%, you can update your survey by clicking here, and I'll also send you a prompt email, as you might be missing emails from Kickstarter and BackerKit.
USA & Canada
The main bulk shipment has arrived at your warehouse, and the warehouse is processing your order. However, we drew a Joker and rolled a 1 and the Collector's Edition Dust Jackets that arrived in a separate shipment have been subject to a random customs inspection... They are delayed by a week, and this may affect a few orders. My apologies, but my hands are tied.
Your warehouse is Whalebacker. We are partnered with Modiphius, and Whalebacker is Modiphius' warehouse in America and handles all of our shipping there.
You will get an address verification email from [email protected] which gives you one last chance to update your address. If you take no action, the address will be automatically verified, and the order will enter the active postal queue after 7 days.
You will receive a tracking email when your package is posted.
The main bulk shipment arrived in the UK earlier this week and is currently going through customs. Fingers crossed it passes through without much issue!
Your warehouse is Zatu. We are partnered with Modiphius, and Zatu is Modiphius' warehouse in the UK and handles all of our shipping from there.
You will get a tracking email for your order. Stay tuned for additional shipping details as I will know more once the warehouse has the shipment.
That's it for now! Hope you have a swell Easter weekend, and I'll update again when the UK shipment is through and orders start going out!
- Deren and the Adder Stone Games team
48-HOUR NOTIFICATION - IMPORTANT! Shipping Update
3 months ago
– Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 05:36:24 AM
Receiving Faeseeker's Stuff?
In 48 hours, on Thursday, the 26th of March 12:00 (UTC+0), BackerKit will charge the card you provided in your backer survey for your shipping costs, taxes, VAT, and any tariffs.
Then your shipping address will be locked!
Before then, you can see your due costs, your payment details, your given address and change your address by revisiting your survey by clicking here.
After then, any delays to your payment could result in a delay in sending your items.
I'll post another update next week to remind you all and let you know how it's going!
For more information on shipping costs, taxes, and tariffs, see our previous update by clicking here.
Shipping Update
The USA warehouse has received its main shipment of goods. However, it is still waiting on a secondary, smaller shipment.
The UK warehouse has received its secondary, smaller shipment of goods. However, its main shipment is still on a ship, currently off the coast of Spain, and should be due in port within a week.
I currently expect fulfilment to begin for all of you within the next 3-5 weeks.
That's All!
Things will be arriving sooooooooon! As always, I'll keep you updated as I learn more.
- Deren and the Adder Stone Games team
IMPORTANT! Shipping & Taxes Quick Update
3 months ago
– Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 06:04:20 AM
Timeline update!
Despite everything happening in the world, shipping is going well. The warehouses in the UK and the USA will receive products in the next few weeks. I currently believe packages will be posted to backers sometime in April, which puts everything on schedule! Wild.
This means we will soon lock your postal address, charge for shipping and charge for taxes/tariffs.
BackerKit will send you a notification email 48 hours before your address is locked and your costs are charged. Read on below to learn more.
Your address!
If you have recently moved house, or will move house imminently, please change the address you gave in your survey.
93% of you have completed your backer surveys! Thank you! If you're not sure whether you've completed yours yet, click the link above.
Shipping Costs
I was pleased to learn that the shipping estimates I provided at the end of 2024 are broadly accurate for today. Once again, despite everything, the postage cost for most pledge tiers has increased by only one or two pounds/dollars if at all. However, where it has been more than that, slightly so for the USA, but more so for higher pledge tiers in Europe, I've decided to meet you halfway and absorb half of that additional cost to minimise the impact on you as best as I can.
Taxes & Tariffs
Taxes and tariffs are some of my least favourite words! How your taxes and tariffs for this project will be handled will depend on your region. Check out your region below for info.
UK
If you are in the UK, you will be fulfilled from our UK warehouse. As I am a small business based in the UK, you don't have to worry about anything here.
EU
If you are in the European Union, you will be fulfilled from our UK warehouse. Your order will be subject to your local import VAT rate, which you will be charged through BackerKit, as we will pay your import fees as part of the delivery process.
USA
If you are in the USA, you will be fulfilled from our USA warehouse. Ordinarily, you'd not have to pay import tax, but tariffs throw a spanner in the works. However, due to some nice technicalities, the tariffs work out to only be 4% of the pledge amount. This will be charged through BackerKit. Also, unlike VAT, that fee is charged only to the pledge and does not include shipping costs.
Canada
If you are in Canada, you will be fulfilled from our USA warehouse. Rest assured, I've made sure you will not be affected by the US tariffs. Your order will be subject to your local import VAT rate, which you will be charged through BackerKit, as we will pay your import fees as part of the delivery process.
Everywhere Else
If your region is not listed above, as mentioned on the original campaign page, my fulfilment partners cannot intermediate your import duties. You will not be charged any import VAT or taxes inside BackerKit, just your shipping costs. If your shipment incurs any local taxes or fees, you should expect to be charged for them directly by the delivery company at the time of delivery.
Apologies to our friends in Australia and New Zealand. The campaign page and project planned to fulfil you in the same way as Canada and the EU, with customs and taxes collected upfront. However, my warehouse in the UK no longer offers that service to your region. I looked into alternatives, but none were feasible as our order number for your region is too low. To compensate you for the inconvenience, I've taken on all cost increases for your shipping rates, so your rates have not changed from the 2024 estimates.
Alright, then!
Well, I hope that was as fun to read as it was to type out!
The next update will coincide with the 48 hour notification BackerKit will provide before your address is locked and shipping fees/taxes are collected.
I'm excited for you all to get your hands on A Faeseeker's Guide to Avallen, but I'm especially excited to get my own hands on those tarot cards!
