Floating in the endless void of the Astral Plane is a sea of silver starlight, a vast expanse of aetherial liquid that shimmers as comets shoot through its surface. The Astral Plane is the plane between planes, and portals to these manifold realms tear themselves open and sial themselves shut as if guided by an unseen will. Upon this Aetherial Expanse, a story of sails, cannons, empires, and high piracy is set.
Two great powers fight over the Aetherial Expanse: the Kingdom of Ayris and the Karelagne Empire. Both hail from different worlds on the Material Plane, and see the expanse as a land of untapped riches and a means of infinite expansion. The Karelagne Navy’s mighty ships strike fear into the hearts of all, and the privateers employed by the ruthless merchants of the Kingdom of Ayris will stoop to any level to ensure they’re well paid.
The Aetherial Expanse is a realm of high fantasy, seafaring piracy. Portals from the Elemental Planes bring winds that drive ships across the starry sea and rain that nourishes the verdant foliage brought from the worlds on the Material Plane. The expanse is full of pulsing nebulas and glimmering light, as well as creatures and plants made of starstuff. It beckons with the beautiful, the unsettling, and the promise of adventure.
Explore wondrous islands and sail across a sea of starlight floating in the Astral Plane. Inside the Aetherial Expanse Setting Guide, you’ll discover a huge new 5e-compatible campaign setting filled with character options, naval combat rules, and monsters from across the Aetherial Expanse.
This guide to the Aetherial Expanse provides everything you need to start your own 5th Edition campaigns in a wondrously magical setting. Inside this gloriously illustrated sourcebook, you’ll find rich swashbuckling content to bring to your gaming table, including:
- Factions and Fleets: Discover the nations seeking to control the starlight sea’s wealth and the independent factions caught in their conflict.
- Island Gazetteer: Peruse the geography of this region of the Astral Plane, including guides to the settlements scattered along its shores.
- An Aetherial Bestiary: Call upon dozens of new creatures to challenge your players, such as aetherwolves, feathered stars, and astral titans.
- Magic and Artifice: The discovery of arcane-infused aetherium has unleashed a flood of wondrous new magitech devices, creating an insatiable appetite for the valuable material.
To access the unique Ship sheet and updated D&D Character Sheet, choose the "Aetherial Expanse by Ghostfire Games" sheet when creating your game!
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