Planestrider's Journal for Level Up A5E and D&D 5E

A new cosmology, including 30 new planes, player options, webships, monsters, and a planespanning adventure!

30 fantastic planes--explore the desolate beauty of Ambitio, the shadowy Bleak Gate, the vivid Corzcunath, or the hellish Nülda.

17 archetypes (subclasses) like the Cackler, Humachinist, and Planestrider.

14 feats such as Out of the Pit, Thoughtshaper, and Shining Soul.

12 magic items like the enchanting glass slippers, the regal emperor's clothes, and the versatile Planestrider's Journal.

8 planefaring ships like the speedy Bootlegger, the innovative Webjammer, and the robust Fatenaught.

13 spells including gravitoss, impose law, and transform head.

56 monsters including the planar arachnids which stalk the spaces between the planes, and Fiendish, Celestal, and Shadow templates.

11 exploration challenges such as Pyroclasm, Spontaneous Portal Feedback, and Gravitic Distortion Field.

And The Saga of Surrem, a planestriding adventure for 7th-level characters!

Level Up and D&D 5E

This book presents a fantastical cosmology for both Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition, and for D&D 5E. While you can pick up the Level Up core rules right here on this Kickstarter, you can use the Planestrider's Journal right alongside your core D&D books. Where there are occasional deviations from the original rules, we tell you everything you need to know.

D&D has it's own cosmology, but it's not the only cosmology! You can use this one instead of--or even alongside--the one presented in D&D. You can use it in whole, or in part, simply grabbing the new planes which strike your fancy. Surprise your players with wondrous new realms they've never even dreamed of--the multiverse is far larger than they imagined! 

The Planes

The book includes 30 exotic and far-flung planar locales.

Transitive Planes: Navigating the Ethereal and Astral

Explore the boundless mysteries of the Transitive Planes, where adventurers traverse the Astral Seas, an ephemeral expanse acting as the cosmic glue between realms. Here, the fabric of reality thins, revealing the Ethereal Veil, an invisible realm that overlays and intertwines with the material world. These transitive spaces serve as conduits for the intrepid, offering pathways to the unknown and the spaces between spaces.

Elemental Planes: The Foundations of Existence

Venture into the heart of creation within the Elemental Planes, where the pure essences of existence forge worlds of unimaginable diversity. Caeloon, the cardinal plane of air, breathes life into the skies. Jiese ignites the flames of innovation as the cardinal plane of fire. Mavisha's waters flow with the depths of wisdom as the cardinal plane of water, while Urim grounds us in the solidity of the cardinal plane of earth. Each plane embodies the fundamental forces that shape our reality, offering endless opportunities for discovery and challenge.

Of course there are other elemental planes which we are only able to briefly touch upon in this tome such as Nem, the plane of death; Ascetia, the plane of time; Av, the plane of life; Choron, the plane of space; Amrou, the Salt Waste which empowers non-magical defences against the supernatural; Ostea, the Beating Heart, the plane of blood; and Vona, the plane of light and magic. 

Other Planes: A Cosmos of Infinite Possibilities

Beyond the elemental, a myriad of other planes await, each with its own unique allure and dangers. From Ambitio's desolate beauty to the endless ocean of Aquestio, and the shadowy passage of the Bleak Gate, these realms offer a kaleidoscope of experiences. Corzcunath dazzles with its vivid colors and exotic resources, while the icy expanse of Cryos challenges the warmth of life itself. Each plane is a universe unto itself, teeming with adventure, peril, and the promise of the extraordinary. Discover worlds where the surreal becomes real, and where every step taken is a step into the vast unknown. In this journal we describe 30 new planes--sometimes wondrous, sometimes deadly, sometimes horrific, sometimes whimsical, but always fantastical!

Planar Travel

Planar Ships

We're also proud to present 8 planar ships, meticulously designed to traverse the vast and varied landscapes of the cosmos in A5E. From the sleek and speedy Bootlegger and the robust Fatenaught, to the daring Intrepid and the mystical Lapidary. Not to mention the elusive Shadowspinneret, the venerable Valhai Longship, and the innovative Webjammer.

We also include rules for navigating between planes and webship weaponry like the Fateshot and the Webber.

Planefaring Inns and Taverns

In your adventures across the planes, find solace and camaraderie in 5 planefaring inns and taverns: Celestial Rest, Compost Heap, Deep House, Fairy Circle, and The Aerie. Each offers a unique haven for travelers traversing the vast cosmos in A5E, providing a perfect backdrop for rest, planning your next move, or simply enjoying a moment's peace away from the adventures.