Exploring Eberron Thread

King Macbeth · August 03, 2020, 01:03:26 PM

So, anyone bought this book? I didn't find any thread here about it, so I make this.

Basically Keith Baker, Eberron setting creator, make a new book exploring some topics of his world that he never could talk about before. There is more than 240 pages, some new subclasses and amazing new images.

QuoteJoin Eberron setting creator Keith Baker in this tour through the lands, oceans, and planes of Eberron. Exploring Eberron presents Keith's vision of Eberron like never before, with fresh lore and rich illustrations to bring the setting to life.

In this book, Keith takes players and Dungeon Masters on a thrilling dive into the world of Eberron. Encounter the monstrous folk of Droaam, the goblinoid Heirs of Dhakaan, the Mror dwarves and their Realm Below, and the sahuagin and merfolk dwelling beneath the waves. Embrace faiths of altruism, pragmatism, and darkness. Browse the tomes of Dolurrh's Vault of Memories, seek the Amaranthine Cities of Irian and Mabar, meditate with the githzerai monks of Kythri, and much more.

The adventure won't be easy! Mighty friends and foes await--from legendary archfey and proud sahuagin to nightmarish quori and alien daelkyr. Eberron is a world in need of heroes, but take heart: between these pages lie a host of character options for would-be heroes to enjoy. You'll discover new archetypes for the artificer, cleric, druid, monk, and bard. Play unique Eberron races and subraces including gnolls, Dhakaani goblinoids, aasimar of diverse faiths, and ruinbound dwarves. Uncover a wealth of magic items from around the world, wield symbionts that bond with your very flesh, channel your dragonmark with focus items--and perhaps even manifest a Siberys dragonmark of immense power.

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/315887/Exploring-Eberron?src=hottest_filtered&filters=45469

HappyDaze · August 03, 2020, 01:08:35 PM

The art has been disappointing and I haven't read deeply into the mechanics yet, but the flavor text is great.

King Macbeth · August 03, 2020, 01:19:46 PM

Quote from: HappyDaze;1143002The art has been disappointing and I haven't read deeply into the mechanics yet, but the flavor text is great.

Seriously? I really love the art. Things like the map of the planes and the picture of Tira really catch my heart.

HappyDaze · August 04, 2020, 05:55:20 AM

Quote from: King Macbeth;1143007Seriously? I really love the art. Things like the map of the planes and the picture of Tira really catch my heart.

There are some good pieces, but there are also some awful ones.

I just read over the Changeling Traveler Clans part, and I have to wonder if the same people that have issue with the Ravenloft Vistani are likely to see some parallels to the stereotypical Gypsy culture here too.

trechriron · August 04, 2020, 04:55:44 PM

I ditto King Macbeth on the art. Looks fantastic.

KingCheops · August 04, 2020, 06:37:47 PM

As someone who is Eberron curious but not actually running or playing it right now: is this a worthwhile physical copy purchase?

I already have Rising from the Last War.

HappyDaze · August 04, 2020, 06:51:04 PM

Quote from: trechriron;1143296I ditto King Macbeth on the art. Looks fantastic.

The shifters on p. 43 don't look good at all. Neither do the gnolls on p. 94. All of pp. 204 & 220 are ugly and the gnoll on p. 212 is terrible.

King Macbeth · August 05, 2020, 11:53:50 AM

Quote from: HappyDaze;1143321The shifters on p. 43 don't look good at all. Neither do the gnolls on p. 94. All of pp. 204 & 220 are ugly and the gnoll on p. 212 is terrible.

I just agreed with shifters, but even so, is best than most in DM Guild. And there is a lot o pictures better than everything that I saw in officials books.

King Macbeth · August 05, 2020, 11:56:48 AM

Quote from: KingCheops;1143315As someone who is Eberron curious but not actually running or playing it right now: is this a worthwhile physical copy purchase?

I already have Rising from the Last War.

I really think that deserves. There is a good amount of things that you can use in other settings. Subclass, items, plane chapter, etc... Almost all book are of topics that we had little in Rising or in all Eberron books until now. I really loved this book.