Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the team at Vestibule Press?
We are small—run by a married couple with "real jobs," along with a few close friends doing this on the side as a creative outlet. If you are interested in finding a way to work together somehow, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Where is the team based?
We are based in Brooklyn, NY with some roots in Los Angeles.
What else are you making?
Right now, we're mostly focused on crafting adventures and lore for TTRPGs. We also have several original murder mysteries in playtesting and production. Occasionally, we post fantasy/ttrpg ASMR videos on Youtube. And we just kicked off an event series called Quest Club we'd love for you to join.
Where did the inspiration for the name Eolay come from?
The inspiration came from a small chain of volcanic islands near Italy called the Aeolian Islands. This reference fits because it anchors the story in some of the important themes for the setting: the volatility of nature, ecology, and economies, and a connection to ancient history and mythology. Wind across the lay of the land.
What are your biggest outside inspirations overall?
Fans of Ursula K Le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea will probably feel right at home in Eolay, as that's been an important fantasy touch-point for the setting and story thematics. Some of the staff's favorite RPG video games are Pillars of Eternity, EverQuest, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
What do you mean by "modular settings"?
We liked the idea of an island because it would be pretty easily slotted-in with other existing TTRPG fantasy settings or homebrew contexts. We also wanted the scope of the setting to be small enough so that new GMs aren't overwhelmed by our localized lore. If you want to add the isle of Eolay to your world, just plop the whole archipelago into a southern sea with a dry temperate climate, and adapt its relationships to those of your mainland.
What game systems do your adventurers support?
As of now, we're focusing on 5E 2024 rules, but are exploring offering versions adapted for other popular fantasy TTRPG systems as well. Daggerheart is definitely on the horizon. If you have an idea of what you wish we supported, please voice your opinion.
Are Vestibule Press products in stores?
We are currently shopping our wares to a few local book and game stores in NYC and LA. Stay tuned for updates! If you are interested in stocking us, please reach out.
Do you use AI?
Firm no. Nothing we put on sale will have AI generated content in it. That includes all creative... writing, art, maps, design, etc. We're going for an authentic, human-made feel, and want everything to be original and come from us, even if that means doing things the hard way.