*Last updated May 29th, 2025*


Dragonsteel has now completed the first two waves of fulfillment. The breakdown of when and what was shipped can be found below in addition to the expected start time of the third wave.

Wave 1—Fulfillment finished winter of 2025

  • Tiers including the Words of Radiance leatherbound
  • Tiers including the Dragonsteel Prime hardcover

Wave 2—Fulfillment finished spring of 2025

  • Add-ons

Wave 3—Fulfillment will begin fall of 2025

  • New Secret Project—Isles of the Emberdark—box

Dragonsteel’s primary method of communication with backers is by posting regular updates to the community tab on BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound/community?filter=updates#top. Information in these updates include current fulfillment status, timelines, and upcoming plans, along with answers to common concerns and questions. Please read these updates for the most recent information available.

Once your reward box ships, you will receive an emailed notification from “tracking@shipstation.com” with a tracking number. You will also be able to find your reward tracking numbers in your backer survey https://brandonsanderson.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/66000530547Please use that tracking number for updates or estimates on your delivery date.

Carrier Delays

If the carrier encounters delays, these are outside Dragonsteel’s ability to control or obtain updates on beyond what is listed in tracking. Please contact the carrier with questions before contacting Dragonsteel. If you are worried that the tracking has not updated or that your shipment is lost, this will be handled the same as with Dragonsteel’s store shipments. Please see the article Lost or Missing Delivery if tracking shows that your package hasn’t moved or is marked as delivered and you haven't received it: https://support.dragonsteelbooks.com/support/solutions/articles/66000530000-lost-or-missing-delivery