Eberron
Eberron, figuratively and literally, is a world in three parts. Mythology suggests that the three parts correspond to three great dragons of legendary times—Siberys, the
Dragon Above; Khyber, the Dragon Below; and Eberron, the Dragon Between. This figurative interpretation makes its way into religion, philosophy, and folklore, and every culture has a version of the legend of the creator dragons.
In literal terms, the Dragon Above corresponds to the ring of dragonshards that encircles the world high above the equator. The Ring of Siberys can be seen in the southern sky, appearing as a luminescent band of golden specks that begins the winter equinox narrow and intense and becomes wider and more diffuse as the year progresses. It can be seen best at night but is visible during the day as well.
Khyber, the Dragon Below, comprises the Underdark of the world, the labyrinthine caverns that snake beneath the surface and fi ll the depths of the planet. Khyber consists of twisting tunnels that open on vaults of varying shapes and sizes. This subterranean expanse mirrors the world above, a dark refl ection of underground rivers, still lakes, and fi ery streams of molten lava.
Between the two, the surface of Eberron stretches from horizon to horizon, a patchwork of fi elds and forests, oceans and mountains, deserts, swamps, jungles, tundra, and more. Beneath a yellow sun, Eberron’s varied environments give way one to another across each continent. Mountains rise, valleys fall, and water surrounds the land.
Geography
The planet of Eberron is separated into seven continents. Khorvaire, Sarlona, Aerenal, the Argonnessen, Xen'Drik, the Frostfell and the Everice.
The polar regions are covered in thick glacial ice, these being known as the continents the Frostfell and the Everice. Dwarves claim to have emigrated from the Frostfell thousands of years before they encountered humans .
The continent of Khorvaire is currently the focus of most human's lives. Originally home what humans call the "monster races", Khorvaire has seen it's fair share of civilizations rise and fall.
Sarlona is the ancestral home of the humans, and is currently dominated by the nation of Riedra. The powerfully psychic Inspired rule the countryside with an iron hand, driven by otherworldly forces to achieve ends that none yet know.
Aerenal is a smaller continent, and the home of the Elven civilization of the same name. Tropical and equatorial, Aerenal is covered in dense jungles. Few not of elven ancestry are permitted to enter the cities hidden therein.
The Argonnessen is a continent few of the mortal races have ever lain eyes upon. Dominated by sharp, jagged and high mountains, and inhabited by every manner of Dragon imaginable and a few yet to be seen.
Xen'Drik is the home of many a long forgotten civilization. Giants once ruled here shepherded by the Dragons in the ways of magic. It was by the Dragons that their great works were shattered. Many of the magics they worked left a scar upon the land, and some say the Dragons left a curse as well. The very nature of the jungles seems to change as you walk through it.
Alternative Name(s)
The World Between
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