Announcement

(Hi, Shai here! Just a quick note before diving in: this post is written from Amocin’s perspective, but she’s read and approved every word.)

Happy Holidays to everyone, no matter what you celebrate!

I’m sure it won’t come as a huge surprise that I have an announcement to make. I’ll keep this brief because I know long, rambling posts can lose some of their weight.

I started Druids back in 2011. That’s over 13 years of near-constant content creation without much of a break—and the burnout has caught up with me. More importantly, I’ve realized I’m spending far more time in front of my computer than I am with my family, and that’s no longer something I’m okay with.

After talking with Shai, I’ve decided it’s time to pump the brakes. Here’s what’s changing:

• All comic page updates will be paused.

• Patreon tiers are being simplified to a single $5 USD tier.

• I’ll continue to release one monthly illustration (with a vote), delivered in the same month, for the $5 tier.

My focus right now is on slowing down, helping Shai get his book out (pre-orders available here), and prioritizing my family, home, and myself. When my youngest starts kindergarten in September, I’ll reassess. I might explore merchandise (like pins) or shift toward issue-style comics—I haven’t decided yet, but I’m keeping my options open.

I know I’ve been inconsistent lately as burnout has worsened, and I appreciate your patience. I realize it’s tough to pause in the middle of a story—especially during that kind of scene. I might try to wrap it up, but only if I find spare time and inspiration. If I do, it’ll be shared with everyone in the $5 tier.

Finally, I just want to say thank you. Your kindness and understanding mean the world to me, especially during this challenging year. I’m truly grateful for your support.