The Realm of the Gateway series incorporates a wide range of genres, from high fantasy in the Magic Realm to science fantasy in the Science Realm, with a bit of chaos brought in from the Death Zone. These core books provide information for creating and playing a range of different character types and professions. The Advanced Character Guides introduces new options for creating beginning characters and options for creating a wide range of options for advanced characters. Book One: New Beginnings gives players and Game Masters new options for beginning level characters, including new races, new professions, and a new concept, racial classes. - from the publisher's blurb