Eberron - Rising from the Last War

KHORVA IRE GAZETTEER

] UST ONE CENTURY AGO, THE KINGDOM OF

Galijar spanned most of Khorvaire. Of course,

we never tamed the lands beyond the Graywall

Mountains or the jungles of the east. Nevertheless,

it was impressive, this kingdom of humanity's.

Now I look at the map of Khorvaire with a touch of de­

spair. Galijar lies shattered, the Five Nations irreparab/y

divided. So many new realms claim sovereignty-kingdoms

of elves and goblins, and what of this nation of monsters

called Droaam? Can it last, or will another war fracture us

further? Should I dwell on such things when the Mourning

might simp/y consume us all? Gods, how I fear the future.

-Lyrian Das, Morgrave historian

Most player characters begin their adventures on the

continent of Khorvaire, as shown on the poster map

included with this book and on map 2.1 (page 104). Al­

though humans make up the majority of the population

in the nations of Khorvaire, the continent is home to a

wide range of peoples and cultures. Once largely unified

under the Kingdom of Galifar, today Khorvaire is split

into many nations-some old, others newly born from

the crucible of war. This chapter provides an overview of

Khorvaire, a glimpse of the world that lies beyond it, and

the predominant faiths of Eberron.

NATIONS OF

KHORVAIRE

The following sections focus on what you need to know
to create characters and NPCs from Khorvaire. For
general info rmation about the Kingdom of Galifar, the
Five Nations that arose from the kingdom's ashes, and
the Treaty of Thronehold that helps keeps the peace
between the nations of Khorvaire, see the introduction
of this book.
An excellent system of roads connects the central na­
tions of Khorvaire, and travelers can always make their
way by horse or coach. Major cities are linked by the
lightning rail of House Orien, which allows one to avoid
the perils-and tedium-of the roads. If speed is an is­
sue, one can book passage on a House Lyrandar airship.
This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most ex­
pensive. This book's introduction has more information
about these and other travel options.

AUNDAIR

Capital: Fairhaven

Hallmarks: Cheese, education, fa shion, grains,

wine, wizardry

Fertile farmlands surround the grand cities of Aundair.

The floating towers of Arcanix are the finest institute

for mystical study in Khorvaire, and magic is deeply

ingrained in Aundairian culture. The nation produces

more magewrights and wandslingers than any other in

Khorvaire.

From the nobles lounging in the towers of Fairhaven

to the common folk working the vast vineyards of Blue­

vine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians

prefer finesse to brute fo rce and appreciate cunning

wordplay and fine fa shions. The Sovereign Host is the

dominant faith of Aundair, with a particular devotion to

Aureon. However, the Silver Flame also maintains a de­

voted following-some might say overzealous.

Although Aundair is a small nation, its arcane supe­

riority allowed it retain its dominion during the Last

War. The people of Aundair know that knowledge is

power, and they take pride in their nation's magical ad­

vancements. To ensure her nation's prosperity and dom­

inance, Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn instituted the Arcane

Initiative, an aggressive series of programs intended to

forward the development of mystical infrastructure and

battle magic.

INTERESTING THINGS

ABOUT AUNDAIR

• Arcanix is the most prestigious academy of magic in
  Khorvaire. Most of its sages specialize in ritual magic
  and abstract theory, and don't have the full powers
  of wizards.


• Magic permeates many aspects of Aundairian life­
  more so than other nations. A cleansing stone (see
  chapter 5) graces every village, and you might encoun­
  ter animated farming equipment in the fields. The
  Knights Arcane are an elite unit of eldritch knights,
  and the spies of the Royal Eyes of Aundair specialize
  in divination magic.


• Some Aundairian nobles are bound by arcane pacts
  handed down through generations. Only remarkable
  heirs-such as player characters-develop into war­
  locks. Most such lines have an Archfey patron.

AUNDAIRIAN CHARACTERS ���������

Regardless of your Intelligence score, as an Aundairian

you're sure you're the smartest person in the room. Con­

sider the fo llowing characteristics for your Aundairian:

CHAPTER 2 I KHORVAIRE GAZETTEER