The Last Caravan: Westward Bound

Winter Workflow
about 1 month ago – Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 11:25:23 AM

This morning, walking through the park as gentle snow fell outside, I put on my Last Caravan playlist (not the album, though I do listen to that on occasion, and judging from my spotify notifications so do you!).

This has been very common the last few weeks, as winter has fully arrived where we are. I find myself walking around imagining tables of Last Caravan, envisioning scenarios that Graham and I are working on design for, thinking about gambits and heroism and clocks.

We don't have any particular updates today! Everything is in motion, but it's all behind the scenes. Lost Highway and Westward Bound are both partially laid-out and almost finished in terms of design, but certainly have a lot of work to go.

We're working with amazing artists on all sides: here's a little look at two of the latest pieces: one for Westward Bound from James Firnhaber, and one for Lost Highway from Spencer Hawkes!

Please reach out with any questions. Our hope is to deliver digital versions of the books with some time in advance so that we can fix any errors before physical printing, but tbh, that's a ways off still.

Talk soon!
Ted

Quick Check-In
3 months ago – Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 10:52:11 AM

Folks, not a lot to say here, but I wanted to drop a line. We have been hard at work ever since the kickstarter funded and that work continues! As much as I'd love to, I'm going to refrain from sending sketches of new art, layout from our designed scenarios, and any other advance materials. 

If you missed it, digital downloads of the core book pdf are available on backerkit. And if you're running a new game, there are great discussions happening in the Last Caravan channel on the Mythworks discord!

Also, the majority of you have already responded to the backerkit surveys! Thank you! If you haven't received an e-mail, feel free to let me know.

As we dive into layout and additional design, it's extremely invigorating for us to think about you at your tables and how we can build the best possible game and materials for you. Seeing and hearing about games you've run is a reminder of the amazing collaborative nature of the medium. Our hope is to plant an orchard of ideas, mechanics, and actionable lore so that you can pluck the fruit off the trees and have every bite be sweet and flavorful!

But enough of that metaphor! Enjoy your descending winter if you're in the northern hemisphere! Reach out to me with any questions or concerns, and thank you!

Backerkit Surveys Live, Error Fix, Pax Unplugged
4 months ago – Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 10:57:27 AM

Hello all!

Backerkit surveys are now live and many of you have already responded! Go check it out!

There was a particular issue with the "Lost Highway & Westward Bound Digital" add-on. That issue has been fixed. Please reach out if you continue to have any issues!

Also, I will be at Pax Unplugged this weekend! You'll likely spot me at the Mythworks booth and I may run a game at the Alexandrian Library. Reach out if you're at the con and would like to say hi!

Ted

EDIT: Slight Delay on Core Book Digital
4 months ago – Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 08:08:16 AM

Hey folks! 

I just sent an update that the digital core book was available on backerkit, which has proven to not be true. The core book is finished, uploaded, and ready! But: we had some human error with our surveys, and since the backerkit staff is on holiday, it won't be resolved today. I can all but guarantee it'll all be sorted by Thursday, if not sooner, but I apologize for the inconvenience!

If you, in the last hour, made plans for your first session to happen tonight, and it's contingent on getting the digital files ASAP, please reach out to me personally and we'll make it happen.

Sorry about that, and thanks for your patience!
Ted

Digital Core Book, Pax Unplugged, General Update
4 months ago – Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 07:18:02 AM

A quick one here, folks! 

EDIT: I'm very sorry, we won't be able to distribute the core book files today as the backerkit staff is on holiday and we need final approval on something. HOWEVER, everything is set up and will be ready to go as soon as they can approve it. 

Our digital core book files will be released very soon on backerkit -- we've encountered some hitches with the backer surveys, but hopefully by the time you read this it will be sorted! This is version 1.5 -- not only the most updated version but also the most serious set of adjustments we've yet made to the book. If necessary, we may do some slight adjustments before it goes to print, but we're pretty happy with what's in here. The changes include numerous typo fixes, clarifications of rules that have tripped people up, and a few rules changes to make the game run better.

The backerkit pre-order store is also now open. We've heard from a few folks who have been hoping to pledge late, and this is the best method!

Graham Ward and I are waist-deep in layout, continuing design, and art commissioning work now. We're very excited to show you some things in the near future but for now, just know that the pot is on the stove and cooking.

For any backers who are attending Pax Unplugged in Philadelphia next week -- I'll be there and I'd love to say hi! I'll likely spend a little time at the Mythworks booth and run a couple games at the Alexandrian game library, though nothing is confirmed yet. Feel free to reach out.

Reach out to me with any questions or concerns! Talk soon!

Ted