Eberron

Synopsis

Explore the lands of Eberron in this campaign sourcebook for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

This book provides everything players and Dungeon Masters need to play Dungeons & Dragons in Eberron-a war-torn world filled with magic-fueled technology, airships and lightning trains, where noir-inspired mystery meets swashbuckling adventure. Will Eberron enter a prosperous new age or will the shadow of war descend once again?

 Dive straight into your pulp adventures with easy-to-use locations, complete with maps of floating castles, skyscrapers, and more.

 Explore Sharn, a city of skyscrapers, airships, and noirish intrigue and a crossroads for the world's war-ravaged peoples.

 Include a campaign for characters venturing into the Mournland, a mist-cloaked, corpse-littered land twisted by magic.

 Meld magic and invention to craft objects of wonder as an artificer-the first official class to be released for fifth edition D&D since the Player's Handbook.

 Flesh out your characters with a new D&D game element called a group patron-a background for your whole party.

 Explore 16 new race/subrace options including dragonmarks, which magically transform certain members of the races in the Player's Handbook.

 Confront horrific monsters born from the world's devastating wars.

Summary

Chapter 1: Eberron the World

* Setting: Eberron is a war-torn world where magic and technology intertwine. It features airships, lightning rails, and ancient ruins.

Example: The ruins of Lyrandar, a floating city destroyed in the Last War, serve as a testament to Eberron's turbulent history.

Chapter 2: Races of Eberron

* Dragonmarked Houses: 12 families with unique magical abilities, such as trade, communication, and weaving.
* Races: Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, halflings, humans, kalashtar, shifters, tieflings, warforged.

Example: A human character from House Cannith could use their artificing abilities to craft intricate clockwork devices.

Chapter 3: Classes of Eberron

* Base Classes: Includes variations unique to Eberron, such as the Artificer, Shadowcaster, and Warforged.
* Prestige Classes: Advanced options that grant specialized abilities, such as the Eberron Dragonshard Adept.

Example: A character who takes the Artificer class can create magical constructs, while a Shadowcaster can manipulate darkness and shadows.

Chapter 4: Faiths and Pantheons

* Sovereign Host: A pantheon of deities that oversee the world, including the Silver Flame and Aureon.
* Other Faiths: Various cults, sects, and philosophies exist alongside the Sovereign Host.

Example: A cleric of the Silver Flame could wield holy fire against their enemies or heal the wounded.

Chapter 5: Eberron History

* Last War: A decades-long conflict that shaped Eberron's political landscape and left lasting scars on its people.
* Dragonshards: Fragments of mysterious crystals that grant magical abilities.

Example: The discovery of a powerful dragonshard could trigger a race between various factions for its control.

Chapter 6: Eberron Geography

* Continents: Sarlona, Khorvaire, Aerenal, Argonnessen.
* Major Cities: Sharn, Stormreach, Fairhaven.
* Natural Features: Eldeen Reaches (vast forest), Shadow Marches (haunted borderlands), Thunder Mountains (volcanic peaks).

Chapter 7: Eberron Campaign Settings

* Sharn: City of Towers: A sprawling metropolis built on multiple levels, home to intrigue and danger.
* Xen'drik: The Land of Exiles: A continent of ancient ruins and lost civilizations, ideal for adventurers seeking treasure.
* Eberron's Dark Six: A group of powerful villains seeking to reshape the world through evil.

Chapter 8: Eberron Adventure

* Inspiration: Eberron's unique setting offers endless possibilities for adventure and intrigue.
* Creating Encounters: Rules and advice for designing memorable encounters tailored to Eberron's lore and atmosphere.
* Monster Variants: Modified stat blocks for classic monsters to fit into Eberron's world.