TTRPG news · Source announcement: 2026-10-07
Pelgrane Press’s September 2026 edition of See Page XX brings together practical GUMSHOE advice, two 13th Age 2E character-build articles, project-status notes and crowdfunding news. Published on October 7, it is a broad studio update rather than a single-release announcement. The practical distinction for readers is between material the issue offers to use or consult now—such as downloadable character sheets—and projects that remain in development. The update also notes a temporary webstore closure outside the US and Canada.
A monthly digest, not one new game
The September issue collects articles, previews and work-in-progress updates across Pelgrane’s game lines. Its studio update mentions the arrival of Fear Itself: Shattered Veil, Book of Unremitting Horror and The Ocean Game, as well as printing plans for Trail of Cthulhu 2E and Hamlet’s GM Screen and progress on 13th Age and Merryshire projects. These references do not provide a single release schedule for the named works.
There is also a practical store-access notice: the update explains that Pelgrane’s webstore is temporarily closed outside the US and Canada. Readers considering a purchase should account for that stated limitation rather than assuming the webstore is available everywhere.
Two 13th Age 2E character-build articles
The issue features a Woodland Warrior Ranger build and a War Monger Wizard build. The Ranger article covers a sword-and-shield approach with an animal companion, while the Wizard build focuses on damage against groups and defensive magic. Both articles include level-by-level guidance and downloadable character sheets.
A separate 13th Age item clarifies how a forgeborn’s Never Say Die kin power interacts with a barbarian’s Grim Determination. That is a specific rules interaction, distinct from the broader character-build advice.
GUMSHOE advice and a Fear Itself mystery
John-Michelle O’Shea’s article suggests a house rule for small GUMSHOE groups: roll two dice and keep the best. The proposal also discusses narrative advantage and disadvantage, with complications occurring more rarely. It is presented as a house-rule option, not as an official rules change.
Memories of Mother is described as a Fear Itself scenario set on Jekyll Island, where recurring dreams lead into an unsettling investigation. The issue says it is designed to introduce The Ocean Game and includes guidance for running it as a standalone mystery.
Development stages and crowdfunding news
The status roundup shows projects at different stages. Boundary of the Darkness is listed as in print buying, with PDFs available through the Pelgrane webstore, DriveThruRPG and BackerKit. Cassilda’s Song is in illustration, Merryshire Detective Club has additional scenarios in playtesting, and the 13th Age Starter Set is in editing. Those labels describe distinct stages, not a shared release date.
The issue reports no running crowdfunding projects at the time it was published. It identifies Prophet of the Pyre and Iconic Adversaries as the next 13th Age 2E crowdfunding campaign, but supplies no launch date. For Eternal Lies fans, the key schedule change is explicit: crowdfunding for the boxed set is postponed to 2027. This is a postponement, not a current campaign or a delivery estimate.
What to read first
For 13th Age 2E players, the character-build articles and downloadable sheets are the most directly actionable items. GUMSHOE groups can consider the small-group suggestion as an optional house rule. Readers following upcoming releases should use the individual status labels—and the stated Eternal Lies postponement—rather than treating every title mentioned in the webzine as ready to buy.
Sources and image credits
Original reporting based on the publisher’s announcement; this is not a hands-on review. Product plans and crowdfunding estimates may change.
Original AI-assisted editorial illustration created for GMCraft Tavern. This conceptual scene is not official publisher artwork, a product cover, or a software screenshot. GMCraft Tavern is independent of the publishers covered.