Check out the newest article Anna wrote for the worldbuilding platform, Campfire! Tips on dungeon delving, fun rocks to find, and more!
Read MorePosted on July 21, 2023 by Anna | Double Proficiency
It’s happening! The second book in the Primer series is heading to Kickstarter!
In partnership with Hunters Entertainment, we’re bringing Geologist’s Primer to Kickstarter. We’re launching 27th June, in the European evening / US morning. The pre-launch page is live – click here and sign up to be notified when we launch! If you’re willing to read or listen to more of my excited and slightly overwhelmed rambling, there are more details available on our website and on YouTube.

If you’d like to know more and listen to Anna completely overwhelmed and overjoyed with the whole Kickstarter thing, check out the announcement video below!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Posted on June 16, 2023 by Anna | Double Proficiency
Designing pages for my new book Geologist’s Primer while sharing all my favourite facts and history on this stunning gem!
Read MorePosted on January 8, 2023 by Anna | Double Proficiency
Come listen my happy chatter about iron and its meaning in magic and folklore as I draw a new illustration for Geologist’s Primer!
Read MorePosted on December 18, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
A fossilized tree resin, often with inclusions of organic and inorganic matter. It carries the warmth of the Sun, attracts wealth and happiness, and heals even lethal wounds.
Read MorePosted on July 26, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
(This article has been originally published as a guest post on Campfire, an online platform for writers and worldbuilders. Check them out!)
The life of an adventurer is full of strife, terror, and mortal danger—and yet, we often pick this path for ourselves. The excitement of discoveries outweighs the dangers, and freedom of choice is worth risking our lives. However, it is always advisable for an adventurer to take necessary steps towards prolonging this desirable existence; steps such as learning how to use the environment to their advantage.
Read MorePosted on April 25, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
My twilight cleric Tonight has gathered a bit more experience in our campaign, and the time has come to add 3rd- and 4th-level spells!
Read MorePosted on March 3, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
A tall, ornamental plant with sun-like flowerhead and edible seeds. It channels the energy and warmth of the Sun, promotes magical healing, and attracts joy.
Read MorePosted on February 28, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
by Jakub Wisz
While we’re finishing work on the full manuscript for Aphelion Toolkit, the Aurorae setting worldbuilding continues. We covered the rowing Temel in the last episode, and earlier we also talked about the Khradi and Triveni peoples – both articles mentioning the adversarial Nväldi people. So, in this episode we’ll talk about them in a bit more detail, answering some of your questions from previous blogs!
Read MorePosted on February 13, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
by Jakub Wisz
Oh boy, has it been a while since the last blog about the world of Aurorae? Yeah, it’s been a few – here you can read about the mercenary Khradi, the mushroom-venerating Triveni, and the deadly and alien Vila.
Read MorePosted on January 27, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
Thistles are a group of flowering plants with prickly leaves. They extend powerful protective magic, set up boundaries, bestow courage, break curses, and heal animals.
Read MorePosted on January 19, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency
After magical plants, the time has come to focus on something new: magical metals, minerals, and rocks. From agate to zircon, Geologist’s Primer will be shiny!
Read MorePosted on January 16, 2022 by Anna | Double Proficiency