The Quintessential II books are the Advanced Tactics series from Mongoose Publishing. Neither replacing or requiring the use of the first Quintessential series, these books explore aspects of character classes never before examined and allow players to fully recognize the potential of their characters. Featuring character paths that allow players to develop without the need for prestige classes and what options are available at epic level and beyond, these books are truly the next stage of character development. This seventh book in the series details that most mysterious class, the monk.

With this sourcebook you will be able to create any sort of martial artist that you can imagine, as the d20 rules presented within greatly expand the horizons of the monk, allowing him to become perhaps the most versatile and diverse class available.

From the Advanced Tactics series. The Advanced Tactics Series is now fully established, having successfully expanded upon the best-selling Quintessential line. The latest release, the Quintessential Barbarian II, is written by Patrick Young (Quintessential Monk II, Quintessential Sorcerer) and featuring rules for barbarian characters throughout their careers, The Quintessential Barbarian II is an invaluable resource from First to Twentieth level. With epic expansion rules, multiclassing, career paths and a multitude of alternatives for enhancing and improving your barbarian's potential through legendary classes, survival tactics, new equipment options as well as prestige classes and feats designed for the experienced barbarian, this is an essential resource for players and Games Masters alike. Reinvigorating the best-selling Quintessential line, this new 128 page book continues the exciting range. Players and Games Masters alike will be eager to read a thorough sourcebook dedicated to one of the grittiest classes in d20 gaming, while the well-respected name of Mongoose Publishing, together with full colour, full page advertising in the gaming press (including Dragon magazine) will ensure heavy demand and corresponding sales. Explores aspects of races and character classes never before examined and allows players to fully recognize the potential of their characters. Featuring character paths that allow players to develop without the need for prestige classes and what options are available at epic level and beyond, these books are truly the next stage of character development. This book details the barbarian, one of the most iconic fantasy characters of all time.

The Advanced Tactics Series continues apace, having successfully expanded upon the best-selling Quintessential line. The latest release, the Quintessential Paladin II, is written by Gareth Hanrahan, (OGL Horror, Book of the Planes, Quintessential Monk II) and featuring rules for Paladin characters throughout their careers, The Quintessential Paladin II is an invaluable resource from First to Twentieth level. With epic expansion rules, multiclassing, career paths and a multitude of alternatives for enhancing and improving your paladin's potential through legendary classes, survival tactics, new equipment options as well as prestige classes and feats designed for the experienced paladin, this is an essential resource for players and Games Masters alike. Continuing the best-selling follow up to the Quintessential line, this new 128 page book continues the exciting Advanced Tactics range. Players and Games Masters alike will be eager to read a thorough sourcebook dedicated to one of the most popular classes of d20 gaming, while the well-respected name of Mongoose Publishing, together with full colour, full page advertising in the gaming press (including Dragon magazine) will ensure heavy demand and corresponding sales.

This anthology brings together in convenient form a rich selection of Japanese poetry in traditional genres dating from the earliest times to the 20th century. With more than 1,100 poems, it is the most varied and comprehensive selection of traditional Japanese poetry now available in English. A romanized Japanese text accompanies each poem, and the book is illustrated with 20 line drawings.

Taking an in depth look at Wizards within the d20 system, this 128 page sourcebook is dedicated to players interested in running any Wizard-based character. A wealth of new skills, feats, spells and prestige classes are included, but The Quintessential Wizard sets itself apart by introducing many new character options that any Wizard may attempt. Full rules are included enabling every Wizard to research in arcane libraries, construct magical towers or carve out an inter-dimensional home, set up mighty guilds and lay waste to enemies with awesome magicks. The Quintessential Wizard is a must for every player wishing to exploit the full capabilities of his character.

The Monk's Tale is the story of a Benedictine monk of St. John's Abbey by the name of Godfrey Diekmann, editor of Orate Fratres/Worship; organizer of and participant in national and international Liturgical Weeks; outstanding teacher; popular and gifted speaker; sought-after retreat preacher; consulter to the Pontifical Preparatory Commission on the Liturgy, which prepared for the Second Vatican Council; Council peritus fro 1963-1965; a member, from its founding, of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); and a consultor to the Consilium for th Implementation of the Constitution on the Liturgy. A man of contagious, childlike effervescence and rock-solid faith, Farther Godfrey's life intersects and illumines some of the most fascinating events of contemporary Church history. - Provided by the publisher.