Explore the spirit realm in D&D 5E. Cross the Veil, defeat dark manifestations, and reshape the world with your heroic spark.
This pre-order sale is a clear-out of our US stock. All physical items are limited in stock and only available in that region.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Last chance to check your address!
10 days ago
– Thu, Jul 02, 2026 at 04:48:59 AM
Hey Mist Hikers,
We’re here with a quick initial update to say: this is your absolute last chance to adjust your address within BackerKit before we lock addresses!
The Book of Spirits physical products have made it to Australia and they will be at the North American fulfillment centers by mid-July. The UK and EU fulfillment partners should be receiving their items by the end of July.
Please check that your pledge has been processed and your address is correct. Any mistakes or errors could delay you receiving your items, so please please make sure everything is accurate.
We know there is likely concern about any extra local delivery costs; we’re doing everything we can to mitigate this on our end and we’ll keep you posted with any information we have.
We’ll have a longer update with more reminders and information later this month, we just want to get these addresses locked in so we can be ready to deliver everything!
Select Your Pledges & Surveys from the profile icon dropdown menu
Go to the Your Surveys tab to see your Book of Spirits pledge or to edit your address
The Book of Spirits deluxe box on its way to you!
We can’t wait for you to hold the book :)
~ Beyond the Screen team
Coming Soon to Fulfillment Centers and Your Inbox
about 1 month ago
– Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 02:56:15 AM
Hey Mist Hikers,
We can hardly believe it’s already June! Let’s get right into updates.
Physical Items Heading to Fulfillment Centers
All of the physical production is done and everything has been shipped off to the fulfillment centers so they can then make their way to you. We’re still on track for August 2026 deliveries, shipping conditions permitting!
Book of Spirits deluxe edition on its way!
Don’t Miss Out on Your Free STLs!
If you haven’t, don’t forget to opt-in for your free pledge upgrade for more Book of Spirits STLs by Mammoth Factory. Please make sure you use your BackerKit email because this offer is for verified backers only!
More free Book of Spirits STLs will be coming as well, so it’s never too late to opt-in.
Mock-ups of the miniature design collaboration with Mammoth Factory
For those already opted in, the first set of Book of Spirits creature and NPC model designs will be hitting your inboxes shortly so stay tuned for messages from MyMiniFactory! We’d love to hear what you think when you see them!
The Emissary Playtest in July
We’re putting the final touches on the new Emissary class that will be in Ashenwilde: The Spirit Age and will be opening the playtest in July 2026!
To better prepare for your new spirit magic, here is a sneak peek at the emissary’s core mechanic:
Spirit Ally
As a Bonus Action, you summon an ethereal entity to your aid. This Spirit Ally appears in a space that you can see within 30 feet of you. It is untargetable, immune to damage and all conditions, and does not occupy its space. Your Spirit Ally remains for 1 minute, until you dismiss it as a bonus action, or until you manifest another Spirit Ally.
On your turn, you can mentally command your Spirit Ally to move up to 15 feet in any direction (no action required). It can pass through objects and surfaces, but must end its movement in a space you can see. If your Spirit Ally is ever more than 100 feet from you at the end of your turn, it is dismissed.
Your Spirit Ally has an aura of 10-feet-Emanation, determining the extent of its influence. When you summon your Spirit Ally and as a Bonus Action on subsequent turns, you may activate one of the following effects:
Blast. Dexterity Saving Throw: All creatures in your Spirit Ally’s aura. Failure: 1d4 Force damage. The damage increases by 1d4 when you reach levels 5 (2d4), 11 (3d4), and 17 (4d4).
Impede. Your Spirit Ally’s aura becomes Difficult Terrain for all creatures until you move the ally.
You can summon your spirit ally twice. You regain all expended uses when you finish a Short Rest. You gain additional uses when you reach certain Emissary levels, as shown in the Spirit Ally column of the Emissary Features table.
WIP art of an Emissary by Eugenio Frosali
The Spirit Ally feature improves as you level up and pick new Mystic Covenants, more on those in the playtest next month!
We’re so grateful for all of your support and are absolutely excited to see what adventures you create – please don’t hesitate to share them with us!
~ Beyond the Screen team
Your Pledge Just Got an Upgrade + Fulfillment Update!
2 months ago
– Wed, May 13, 2026 at 03:50:39 AM
Hey Mist Hikers!
We’re here with a fulfillment update and a partnership we’re really excited to announce.
Fulfillment Update: Physical Production is Almost Done!
First up, the bulk production for all physical rewards is in the final assembly stage. They will get picked up from the manufacturer in the next couple of weeks, enjoy a sea voyage to our regional fulfillment centers, and then onwards to you!
Barring unexpected delays in shipping and customs, we expect the books, minis, dice, GM screen, and maps to be shipped to you starting in August 2026. We cannot wait for you to get your hands on them.
For those of you in the US, we unfortunately won't know about any additional tariff costs until the items enter the country. We don't want to charge you more than we must, so apologies for the uncertainty. We really appreciate your patience.
Coming Soon: New Spirit STLs! Backers get them for FREE!
That’s right: your pledge is now worth more. As part of our new collaboration with Mammoth Factory, we are bringing more Book of Spirits creatures and NPCs to three dimensions, and every Kickstarter backer is eligible to get them for free.
How do I get my free STLs?
Fill out this form to opt-in to the collaboration.
Wait patiently until June (we know).
Get your STLs on the MyMiniFactory website once they are ready!
This collaboration will also unlock even more free Book of Spirits STLs in the coming months, so opt-in now! In a few weeks we’ll share some previews and more detailed instructions on how to claim them. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out through Kickstarter messages with any questions.
We invite you to check out Mammoth Factory’s amazing collection of work on MyMiniFactory to get an idea of the quality of the work they’re bringing to supplement your Book of Spirits experience. If you like using 3D models in your home games, we cannot recommend them enough!
Emissary concept art by Gil Rodrigo
New Class: The Emissary
Pledge the First Covenant and become an Emissary. Weave spirits into powerful spells. Summon your spirit allies to imbue the battlefield with unique active effects.
Will your covenant serve to foster peace and harmony or dominance and fear?
The Emissary playtest will be starting soon. Stay tuned for ways to join the playtest in the following updates!
Building on Book of Spirits, Ashenwilde: the Spirit Age is a fully fleshed out sourcebook and setting guide. It offers a whole range of new species, (sub)classes, magic, cultures, locations, conflicts, and lore.
Coming to Kickstarter in 2026.
What do you think of the Emissary class concept? Let us know in the comments, and tell us what else you’d like to know about!
~ Beyond the Screen team
Foundry Module is LIVE + Digital Asset Pack Delivered
3 months ago
– Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 02:19:41 AM
Hey Mist Hikers,
For you virtual tabletop users out there, the Foundry module has launched!
Foundry in Action
We may be biased, but it looks incredibly cool.
Our developer integrated the Resonance system, the entirety of the 3 adventures in Book of Spirits, made gorgeous Dynamic Tokens, and just so much more.
If your pledge is eligible for the Foundry module, you can find your unique activation key in the Digital Downloads section on your BackerKit account. Here’s a handy how-to from BackerKit to claim your key.
To activate your Foundry VTT key:
Claim your key from your BackerKit Digital Downloads.
Copy and paste your key into the Content Key field.
Click the Activate Content button.
Once activated, the module will be added to your content! You can see it in your Unlocked Premium Content list and can add it to any Game World. Find out more information on how Foundry VTT Premium Content works here.
Foundry Launch Stream
Watch the Foundry Module in Action! Join Aviad, Bunny, and Matthew (HoneyBadger) on a spiri-virtual encounter! Join us on the 29th of April at 10pm UTC on HoneyBadger’s Twitch channel.
What’s more, you can help us decide what we’re playing! Hop over to the Discord to vote on which subclasses Aviad and Bunny will play.
To ensure that our backers get the best deal and first access to everything, the Foundry VTT module will only be available to purchase starting day of the livestream, and at a slightly higher price than the Kickstarter tier.
The livestream is a perfect chance for those who weren’t sure about the module before to check it out! You don’t even have to trust us that it’s worth it, you’ll be able to see for yourself.
Digital Asset Pack: Delivered
The Digital Assets Pack is already in your email, including 214 tokens and images that can bring your games to digital life!
Each eligible backer who completed the survey on BackerKit was sent an email from DriveThruRPG titled “Free Titles from Beyond The Screen”. You can download your copy of the Digital Assets Pack through that email.
If your pledge is eligible for any digital rewards that you didn’t get, please reach out to us through Kickstarter messages so we can fix it as soon as possible.
Book of Spirits Digital Assets Pack
Again, this Asset Pack is available only to eligible Backers at the moment, and will be available to purchase after the livestream on April 29th. We feel the exclusivity is a deserved acknowledgement of your support and investment in the project.
Book and Physical Reward Updates
Lots of waiting, lots of communicating, and lots of trying to get things printed and shipped as quickly as we can. We wish we had more to share right now, oh wait… there is something…
The Book of Spirits deluxe cover: swirly, iridescent mists and spirits on a black background
Our estimate for physical fulfillment remains August 2026. We will keep you posted as soon as the items are on the ship sailing to their destinations.
April Recap
Claim your Foundry module key from your BackerKit Digital Downloads.
Join us for a livestream to showcase the Book of Spirits on Foundry on the 29th of April!
Vote in the Discord to help determine what subclasses we play.
Check your email for the Digital Assets Pack from DriveThruRPG.
Physical fulfillment is estimated for August 2026.
As always, thank you for joining us on this journey, Mist Hikers! We greatly appreciate your support and patience, and can't wait to hear about your adventures in the Everlast.
~ Beyond the Screen team
Physical Book in Print + Foundry Module Almost Here!
4 months ago
– Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 04:03:00 AM
Greetings Mist Hikers,
We are here with some exciting developments!
The Book! THE BOOK!
Hey everyone, last month we celebrated Book of Spirits’ digital release. Yesterday we received the first proof of the physical book.
Aviad can barely contain his excitement
With 276 pages, the book is downright HEFTY. We’re certain you’re going to enjoy all of our hard work over the past couple of years when you put your hands on it.
When will we get it?
I know, I’m excited too! The current estimate for prints being completed is the first week of May. Afterwards everything will be transported to our fulfillment centers around the globe, a journey which may take up to two months (world politics permitting). Once the shipment arrives at our fulfillment centers, it’ll be about a month before it’s sent to you. To summarize, we’re currently looking at August 2026 fulfillment.
Where is the Digital PDF?
If you did not receive the Book of Spirits PDF yet, please contact us here on Kickstarter so we can fix it. If you already got it and love it as much as we do, please help us by leaving a review on DTRPG.
Book of Spirits Soon on Foundry
The much anticipated Foundry module is complete, and is currently being tested by our studio. It will take us a week or two to get fully acquainted with the module, fix glaring bugs, and upload it to the official Foundry marketplace, at which point you will receive your license key and a link to your download. We will keep you posted when it’s ready for you!
Foundry testing in action
Coming Soon: Ashenwilde
As the Book of Spirits Kickstarter is wrapping up, we're charting a course to a new world...
Discover new playable species, unlock more magic from the Everlast with new classes, and save the world from a looming spiritual calamity in Ashenwilde: The Spirit Age.
Stay tuned for an announcement coming soon!
(WIP) The nevra, new playable species / concept by Eugenio Frosali and Aldo Dominguez
Thank you for your continued support! We will keep you posted about new developments soon.
