Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales is an upcoming collection of fairy tales written by Liam O'Brien and illustrated by Charlie (Newt) Borovský (EyeOfTheNewt). Two of the tales (Der Katzenprinz and Die Waldhexe) have appeared previously in Critical Role programs; the third (Himmelsschloss) is new.
The publication date was announced on 20 November 2024.[3]
Publisher's summary[]
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From the frigid regions of the Zemni Fields, born in the very heart of the Dwendalian Empire, come three fairy tales told to children on cold winter nights. Plucked straight from Exandria, this illustrated storybook is fit to grace any archmage's library. Ornamented with a double-sided and beautifully illustrated jacket, gold trim, and a ribbon bookmark, this elegant fairy tale book includes Der Katzenprinz, Die Waldhexe, and the never-before-told Himmelsschloss, a magical story about a lost Sparrow and a soaring city. Each tale is penned by storyteller Liam O'Brien and illustrated with enchanting original art by Charlie (Newt) Borovský.
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Publisher's summary[2]
Stories[]
- Der Katzenprinz
- Die Waldhexe
- Himmelsschloss ("Castle in the Sky"): The story of the Ring of Brass and the fall of Avalir after centuries of retelling, beginning with the version Cerrit Agrupnin told to his grandchild.[4]
Media[]
Editions[]
| ISBN | Released | Publisher | Format | Price | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9798886636536 | 8 April 2025 | Insight Editions | Hardcover | $22.99 | [2] |
Trivia[]
- Translating the Zemnian to English, "Der Katzenprinz" is "The Cat Prince", "Die Waldhexe" is "The Forest Witch", and "Himmelsschloss" is "Sky Castle".
- Although the announced release date was April 8, copies were received by those who pre-ordered in mid-March, 2025.
External links[]
- "Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales" on the Insight Editions website
- "PRE-ORDER: Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales" in the US Critical Role shop
References[]
- ↑
Sadie Lowry (@incandescaent) on Bluesky: "Guess what I've been working with @voiceofobrien.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social on as project editor! Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales, a storybook illustrated by Charlie (Newt) Borovský and written by Liam, arrives next April 8th! PREORDER: insighteditions.com/criticalrole" (2024-11-20).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 See "Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales" on the Insight Editions website.
- ↑
Critical Role (@CriticalRole) on Twitter: "CURL UP WITH A COPY OF DER KATZENPRINZ 🐾 👑 Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales, a storybook illustrated by @EyeOfTheNewt and written by our very own @VoiceOfOBrien arrives next April 8th from @insighteditions! Containing Der Katzenprinz, Die Waldhexe, and a never-before-seen story, "Himmelsschloss", this delightful compendium of Exandrian children's stories is finally a reality and ready to sweetly spellbind generations to come. ✨ LEARN MORE & PRE-ORDER ⬇️ http://insighteditions.com/criticalrole PRE-ORDER FROM OUR US SHOP http://shop.critrole.com" (2024-11-20).
- ↑ Critical Role’s EXU: Calamity Gets The Fairytale Treatment (April 30, 2025) on Temple of Geek.
Art:
- ↑ Der Katzenprinz cover art, by EyeOfTheNewt (source). Used with permission.
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