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Atlas Animalia - A book of monster variants

Created by Andreas Walters

From the creators of the Baby Bestiary, explore monster variants like you've never seen before! Slated to be an 100-page hardcover book. It currently features 25 unique beasts, exploring three diverse variants of each. Like an extended monster manual lore entry, each page will dive deep into the creature, covering biology, hunting, and mating (perhaps even some rearing tips for the daring beastmaster). In addition, the book examines each creature's unique environmental adaptations as well as local uses for the creature (from legendary myths and traditions that tie into adventure hooks).

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Book update and 2018 Baby Bestiary Calendar
over 6 years ago – Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 10:53:47 PM

Hey All, 
Andreas here, I know you guys have been seeing the art that Sarah posts, but I wanted to give you an update of the other inner workings. 
As of current, a majority of the writing drafts have been submitted and editing on those segments will begin very soon.With the current art schedule Sarah has given to me, I may (no promises) be able to get you a fist pass of the final PDF right before Christmas
And speaking of Christmas and the new year...


2018 Baby Bestiary Calendar Launch

The Baby Bestiary just launched it's 4th annual calendar. Each year featuring a new artist, this year it will be illustrated by artist and RPG cartoonist Travis Hanson.


We're already over 50% funded and the beautiful art just keeps coming in! 
Anyways, if you're looking for a geeky calendar for you, your friends or your office, we would love to see your support! 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babybestiary/baby-bestiary-2018-calendar/

 

 

 And as always, 
don't forget to stay awesome!
Andreas & the Atlas Team

Panther Manticore
over 6 years ago – Tue, Oct 03, 2017 at 08:40:43 PM

 Hey all, 

Here's a manticore variant for you!

I had an awesome painting this and a special thanks to whoever suggested it. Since this is a variant and it's meant to hang upside down, I experimented with a tomb bat/pather paw mixture. 

I didn't think something this heavy could hang on two feet and tomb bats often use four limbs to hang vs. the more common use of only two. 

Hope you like him! Myconids are going very well. I expect they will be done tomorrow AM. 

We are also at the 1/2 point! - very exciting. 

I'm loving making these beasts for you guys. 

Much creature-filled love, 

Sarah

Stray Sod Faerie Dragon
over 6 years ago – Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 09:56:26 PM

Hi Awesome Backers,

The faerie dragon set is done! I know you’ll like it when you get to see it. These were a complete blast to make, and really want to make more but it’s time for unicorns!

Have a great day!

Sarah

 

Hippogriff update!
over 6 years ago – Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 10:27:10 PM

 Hey everybody,

The hippogriff set is done and I think you are going to LOVE it. We are keeping most of it under wraps so the book will be a surprise.  :)

Thanks for all the support and the next beast I'm doing is....

The Faerie Dragon!

I'm so excited! This is going to be great. 

Much creature filled love,

Sarah







Jungle Swamp Chimera
over 6 years ago – Thu, Sep 07, 2017 at 07:33:41 PM

 Hey awesome people, 

The chimera set is done!

This was a fun set and a very challenging set. I never really gave much thought to three heads, one body until this. It's sort of like arranging an angry bouquet. :)

I hope you like this guys and hippogriffs are next. 

Much creature-filled love, 

Sarah 

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Andreas here,
Just want to do a project update to announce that writing has officially begun,
I will be reaching out to the legend/hook backers to have them start thinking about their submissions.
If you have any questions about backerkit or anything else, please don't hesitate to ask (and if I missed it, ping me again, reminders are always helpful)


And finally, if you don't already know, Crystal Sully's Untamed Bestiary is in its last 48hr stretch, its also a monster variant book but more of a research journal/storybook, we totally backed it and if this is up your alley, I totally recommend it!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/347008021/the-untamed-beastiary-a-field-guide-to-marvelous-m