Welcome to the World of Ebonnar!
Built for 5E, Ebonnar is a setting inspired by African Mythology. This book serves as an introduction to a massive continent full of diverse peoples, exciting cultures and vibrant biomes. Ebonnar is a world brimming with mystical forces and high fantasy influences. It's foundations are rooted in folklore ranging from the heart of Africa to Eastern Asia.
Follow the Traveler as they guide you through this world of fantasy and wonder. Heed their words as they tell you not only of kingdoms and empires, but of ancient cults and secret conspiracies. Listen to their tales of gods, monsters and majestic magical realms. As you walk these roads you may find this world to be unlike any you have tread before.
Ebonnar is a land of spirits and djinn. Of obelisks and pyramids. Of deserts and rainforests. Here you will find medjay and janissaries. You will consort with Loa and Orishas. You will pray in mamisi and study in madrassa. You will fight mummies, adze, ghūls and more!
Come and explore a land with a deep and ancient history. In time, you too will join the legends of the World of Ebonnar.
Release Notes. V2
A Traveler's Guide to Ebonnar - Version 2 is here! This new "beta" release features a broad overhaul of the content featured in Version 1. You will find massive updates to both setting and lore. This book features key changes to cultures and people groups, as well as streamlined content with full editing and sensitivity reading. You can expect to enjoy all the features listed here!
Features
- A beautifully detailed, hand drawn world map!
- Hi-Res Map Pack available in downloads.
- More than thirty fully described regions for a fantasy super-continent including:
- Named and described cities all across the continent.
- Details of geopolitics among the varying nations of Ebonnar.
- Landmarks, features and backgrounds for the sprawling landscapes of the world.
- Unique origins & histories for the nine core lineages of 5th Edition, including:
- New stat block options for Humans, Halflings, Gnomes, Dwarves, Tieflings & Dragonborn.
- Four different variants of Elves, each with their own stat block options.
- Guidelines for creating characters of unique ancestries and multi-ethnic lineages, including stat block options for characters of Orcish and Elvish descent.
- Twelve distinct nations & cultures scattered across the continent.
- Fully fleshed out Pantheons of Deities, inspired by mythologies from North Africa, West Africa, The Levant, Arabia, Mesopotamia, the Indian Subcontinent and East Asia.
- Fifteen original organizations integral to the societies of Ebonnar.
- New options for Outer & Inner Realms, inspired by the cosmology of North Africa, The Levant, Mesopotamia and Asia including:
- The heavenly realms of of A'aru, Ashvattha and Qabalah.
- The dark underworlds of Amduat, Irkalla and Nibiru.
- The spirit wilds of the Dreamwell, the ghostly nexus of the Crossroad, the elemental nirvana of the Aetherial Plane.
- And more!
- Descriptions of magical materials and eclectic artifacts including:
- Unique elements such as Ebony, Aether, Ivory and Nebutite.
- Slivers of distant dimensions known as Realmshards.
- Remnants of divine power called Deirelics.
- And so much more!
- Conceptual designs for new creatures.
- Dozens of entities for the new creature category Spirits.
- The mighty Loa, lordly entities of the Spirit World.
- Greatly expanded Djinn, representing distinct clans and numerous elements.
This setting book serves as a guide to a wide and wonderous world. It offers new origins for beloved fantasy species, and provides each of them new grounding in diverse mythologies. Ultimately, this product provides an in-depth thematic alternative to classical European fantasy.
Looking for more to explore in the World of Ebonnar?
Check out the setting expansion book A Nomad's Guide to the Borderlands.
Are you seeking adventures in these lands?
Try a trio of dark fantasy adventures, The Adze Trilogy, specifically written for the Ebonnar setting.
Want to connect with us on social media?
Visit us on twitter @WorldOfEbonnar!
"This is African Fantasy in high form. But it is also so much more. Come, journey with me as I offer you this Traveler's Guide to Ebonnar!"
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