CHAPTER 2 | AUNDAIR 23Aundair .....................................................................
Capital: Fairhaven
Noted for Arcane magic, cheese, education,
fashion, grains, wine
Aundair is a realm of grand cities surrounded
by fertile farmlands. Its legendary founder was
devoted to the acquisition of knowledge and
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study in Khorvaire. Magic is a part of daily life
throughout the Five Nations, but it is especially
common in Aundair; the nation produces more
magewrights and wandslingers than any other.
From the nobles in the towers of Fairhaven to
the common folk working the vast vineyards of
Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom.
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The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of
Aundair, with a particular devotion to Aureon.
However, the Silver Flame also has a deeply
devoted following—some might say overzealous
or extreme.
Aundair is ruled by Queen Aurala ir’Wynarn.
Aurala is a just ruler, but she has never
abandoned the dream of a Galifar reunited
under her rule. While Aundair is a small nation,
its arcane superiority allowed it to hold its own
during the Last War. Many believe Aurala
is pressing Arcanix to develop battle magic
that will ensure Aundair’s victory in whatever
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INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT AUNDAIR
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for mystical research. Bear in mind that
many of its sages specialize in ritual magic
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level wizards. - Arcane magic is tied into many aspects
of Aundairian life—more so than other
nations. There’s a cleansing stone in
every village, and you might encounter
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The Knights Arcane are an elite unit
of eldritch knights, and the Royal Eyes
of Aundair are spies that specialize in
divination magic.- House Lyrandar is based on the island
of Stormhome, and House Orien has
its ancestral seat in the city of Passage.
Aundair is also home to Baron Jorlanna
d’Cannith of the House of Making. - Some Aundairian nobles are bound by
arcane pacts handed down through the
generations. Only remarkable heirs—
such as player characters—develop the
full powers of a warlock. Most such lines
are tied to archfey, but you could explore
other paths.
AUNDAIRIAN CHARACTERS
Regardless of your Intelligence score, if you’re an
Aundairian you’re sure you’re the smartest person
in the room. Consider the following things.
Arcane Talent. If you’re not going to play
a magical class, consider being a high elf or a
variant human with the Magic Initiate feat.
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as a wandslinger or pick up a few practical
tools (XZM[\QLQOQ\I\QWVUMVLQVOUIOMPIVL), every
Aundairian should know a little magic.
Magic Beats Mundane. Why use your hand
when you could use UIOMPIVL? Who still uses a
bow when you could use a wand? “;W^MZMQOV[IJW^M
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Show Some Style. Don’t settle for common
clothes and a squalid meal when you could wear
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of crude strength. And never miss an opportunity
for a clever quip.