Exploring Eberron

Exploring Eberron expands the lore and mechanics of the Eberron campaign setting for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Written by setting creator Keith Baker, this supplement presents content that could not fit in the official sourcebooks. The book covers distant lands like Riedra and the Frostfell, along with deep dives into the planes of existence that surround Eberron. Players gain access to new character options including races, subraces, backgrounds, and magic items specific to these regions. The text examines core aspects of Eberron's cosmology and metaphysics, from the nature of the planes to the role of dragons and their prophecies. Sections on organizations like the Path of Light and the Lords of Dust provide tools for integrating these elements into campaigns. This work represents Baker's vision for elements of Eberron that remained in his notes and drafts over the setting's development. The material bridges gaps between published lore while maintaining the setting's themes of pulp adventure, noir intrigue, and magic-as-technology.

Readers consider Exploring Eberron a comprehensive expansion of the campaign setting's lore and mechanics. Reviews emphasize the book's deep exploration of previously underdeveloped regions like Riedra, Sarlona, and the Planes. Liked: - Detailed underwater rules and content for Thelanis - New character options including dragonmarks and backgrounds - Clear organization and layout - High quality art - Fresh perspectives on familiar elements Disliked: - No index - Price ($30 for PDF) - Some readers wanted more mechanical content vs lore - A few found certain sections too brief DriveThruRPG: 4.9/5 from 186 reviews "The depth of info on the planes alone is worth the price" - DriveThruRPG review "Finally answers questions about Riedra I've had for years" - Reddit comment No Goodreads or Amazon ratings available as this was a digital-only release through DMsGuild/DriveThruRPG.

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🔮 Exploring Eberron delves into previously unexplored regions of the campaign setting, including the mysterious continent of Argonnessen, home to ancient dragons. 🎲 Keith Baker originally created Eberron as his winning entry in Wizards of the Coast's Fantasy Setting Search competition in 2002. ⚔️ The book expands on the Blood of Vol, a complex religion that views divinity as something that exists within mortal blood, rather than in external deities. 🌟 While the book is published under the DM's Guild banner, it's considered "canon-adjacent" as it comes directly from the setting's original creator. 🎭 The book introduces the concept of "Living Spells" - magical effects that gained sentience during the Last War and now roam the Mournland as dangerous creatures.