The Founders Tier (Patreon)

*Thank you for checking out my Patreon and for your support and interest in my book project ♥
With this post, I hope to clarify the rewards of this messy little Founders tier for you and answer all your questions.
If you didn’t find the answer you were lookinf for below, feel free to message me or leave a comment with your questions. I will answer you ASAP and also regularly update this post with upcoming questions and answers!*

Rulers and Usurpers is the first book of The Andernya Project series, fully illustrated and written by me. It's a hybrid illustrated novel and compendium of knowledge about the world of Andernya, delivered through various POVs and the eyes of a mysterious spy.
Become part of a world full of magic, romance, betrayal, and intrigue, and experience the story in the form of a unique, illustrated visual adventure - a storybook for adults!

(Check my latest FAQ here )

The Founders Tier

As long as you are a member of this tier(or the Founders+), you will get all digital and print rewards of all below tiers, including the Quarterly ArtPacks, plus some awesome bookish rewards on the publishing day of the first book(and the next one in the future)!

A few years ago when it all started, I decided to create a special book box for the long-time supporters of this book project of mine to thank them for their amazing continuous support, and finally, the Founders’ Box is here!

☆ You will receive your Founder reward depending on your membership length on the publishing day(23.01.2023):

• You will get the full Founders’ Collector edition book-box without any extra charges on top of your regular payment for your tier membership if you have been a Founders(or ArtCollector aka Founders+) tier member for at least 6 months before publishing day, meaning you need to be a member at least since August 2022. Free international shipping is included!

What if I joined later?

• If you have been a Founder member for at least 3 months: you can claim either a signed hardcover with some book swag OR a 50% discount code you can use in my Etsy shop. If you claim the signed book after 3 months, it will come with free international shipping.
• If you have been a Founder member for less than 3 months: you can claim a free ebook OR a 50% discount code for the signed hardcover in my Etsy shop. You can stay in this tier for longer to claim a signed hardcover at the 3-month mark mentioned above!

What will you get in the Founders’ Box?

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• Signed hardcover book
• Letter on traditional handmade paper
• The map of Andernya on traditional handmade paper, with the Amequinn's Shield wax seal (the map can be opened without breaking the seal)
• 3 signed and personalized A4 prints (if you have chosen artworks or characters you'd like to have, please specify it(before publishing) in a message or a comment, otherwise I will choose them randomly from the illustrations of the book)
• Character-cards (6 pieces, with high-gloss lamination on both sides)
• TAP Bookmark set (3 pieces, with matt finish on both sides)
• The Amequinn's Shield golden sticker
• Holographyc stickers (banners of Almera and Setsa, Gods and bloodlines)
• Thank you card
• Patreon exclusive: Character creator sheets (also sent to you in printable digital format) and a surprise print reward

Shipping of the boxes will be fulfilled by international transporters(like GLS, FoxPost, and DHL) depending on your shipping location. All packages will be shipped out in approximately 8-10 days following the publishing day, depending on how quickly I get the author copies from the printer. Printing of the books will be fulfilled by Amazon KDP. Handmade papers by Arte Magistra Kft. All other rewards are designed and printed by me.

What happens to the Founders tier after publishing? What if I join the tier AFTER publishing day?
This tier will go on with some minor changes. Similar rewards will come with the second book(hopefully in 2024), and you will continue to receive your Quarterly ArtPacks in the meantime. If you join after the publishing day, you can either claim your free ebook after your first payment got through OR roll it till the 3-month mark to claim a signed hardcover. 50% discount codes can be claimed by only those who joined the tier BEFORE publishing.

How can I claim my chosen reward?
I will contact you personally via private message before publishing day. If you already know which reward you’d like to go for, please let me know when you join the tier!

I joined a few months late to get the box. What can I do to still get it? Will I get a signed hardcover and have to buy the book box on Etsy too?
No! If you reached the 3 months mark, you can choose to claim the 50% code mentioned above rather than the signed book, and buy the full Founders’ Box for the price of only the signed book.

When do the 50% coupons expire? Can I use it for other items or just the Founders’ Box or the book?
Those who claim the coupon for their more than 3 months reward, will get a 50% code for an entire transaction in my Etsy shop. The 50% code for the signed hardcover will technically be a 25USD discount, meant to be used for the signed hardcover only. Both codes will be expiring on 31 March 2023.

Can I get the discount code sooner than the publishing day?
If you have joined the Founders' tier after August of 2022 and you already reached the 3 months mark in this tier, drop me a direct message to claim your code instantly! I will send it to you ASAP!

What if I have already preordered the book from a retailer? Can I get it signed, or a discount on Etsy?
Unfortunately, I can’t provide any discount on the packs for your pre-order, but first of all a huge THANK YOU! You can join the pre-order giveaway(link below) and win some awesome prizes from the Founders’ Box, AND if you are a Patreon member already in ANY tier, drop me a message with your proof of purchase and I will send you a FREE BOOKPLATE!

Some useful links:

Join the pre-order giveaway here 

AbigailSinsArt Etsy shop 

Pre-order the book from retailers