Announcing The Stormlamp Rituals—An Illustrated Puzzle Book Launching on Kickstarter June 2nd
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OAKLAND, Calif. - Californer -- PostCurious, award-winning independent publisher of narrative puzzle games, and Jack Fallows (they/them), author and illustrator, announced the launch of The Stormlamp Rituals, a new, illustrated puzzletale book series. Volume I launches on Kickstarter June 2, 2026, and runs through July 2. Pledges start at $26; the book retails for $29.

The Stormlamp Rituals is a 10+ hour puzzle narrative for 1-2 players, ages 14 and up—no internet required. The story follows a young witch who discovers her mother's grimoire and crosses into a parallel world of ancient magic to uncover the truth about her lineage. It arrives as a 300-page hardcover book filled with rich narrative and full-color original artwork, with a built-in hint system, and a satchel of 13 additional puzzle components. Volume I is the first book within the series to be released—ready to be held, read, and solved.

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Jack Fallows previously illustrated and co-authored The Light in the Mist with PostCurious, which was funded at 790% on Kickstarter with 3,743 backers. Since its 2022 release, it's become one of the most recognized titles in narrative tabletop puzzle design.

"I've devoted almost ten years to tinkering with the world and the format of Anna's story. I want the reader to be doing exactly what she is doing: leaving comfort zones to discover the magic within and around us. The Stormlamp Rituals is an illustrated puzzle book, but what I'm interested in exploring is the space where visual storytelling and puzzle-solving overlap—where each element supports the meaning of the others. It's been a long time in the making, but it's finally time to invite you all to discover its secrets."
— Jack Fallows, Author and Illustrator, The Stormlamp Rituals

PostCurious has run eight successful Kickstarter campaigns, including Ministry of Lost Things (1,389% funded) and The Light in the Mist, with media coverage from the LA Times, IGN, and more. A pre-launch Kickstarter page is now open at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postcurious/the-stormlamp-rituals.

The Stormlamp Rituals Vol 1 launches on Kickstarter June 2-July 2, 2026. Get notified by visiting https://www.getpostcurious.com/the-stormlamp-rituals.