Level Up: Gate Pass Gazette Issue #12 (A5E)
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The Gate Pass Gazette is the official monthly magazine for Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition. Each month¸ this digital supplement delivers new rules and resources for your game.
Once Upon a Time on the Rugged Frontier
A land filled with as much hope as with danger¸ the Rugged Frontier is a region that could be found in any gray area that separates an established civilization from the wilderness. This wide range can mean the promise of a new beginning...or the threat of a fatal ending. Whether as the objective of a journey or as the obstacle in the path¸ this article contains challenges¸ creatures¸ and NPCs that can be used on any adventure. By Andrés Cappiello
Exemplars of the Academy: Savant Archetypes
Foregoing the traditional paths of martial and magical might¸ savants are are characterized by a strong intellectual bent. Their academic focus¸ once harnessed¸ allows savants to wield unique¸ preternatural abilities in their area of expertise. This article introduces archetypes for students of the Arcana¸ Culture¸ and Nature skills. By Clarke Peterson
Underland Ranchers: The Cuberos
Far underground¸ there are those that lead lives and undertake professions utterly unknown to those on the surface. Wild¸ vibrantly colored mushrooms rise high into the air and dense spore clouds float gently about¸ seeking purchase on barren stone¸ damp stalactite¸ or unguarded lungs with equal ease. Through it all slide the majestic gelatinous cubes¸ from which those who know how can glean food¸ clothing¸ and materials. This is the world of the cuberos (kyoo-BEAR-ohs). This article details the cubero culture and the closely related background¸ cube herder. By PJ Coffey
Well-Equipped: Legendary Weapons of the Frozen North
The tales¸ sagas¸ and folklore of northern Europe have long captured people's imagination. One of the most striking aspects of these tales are the weapons: legendary arms with unique names¸ powerful abilities¸ rich histories¸ and often¸ tragic destinies. This article provides stats for magic weapons inspired by Norse myth¸ to be dropped wholesale into your games or used as a jumping off point to help develop unique histories in your own worlds. By Lars Torgersen
