Dungeons & Dragons Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Sourcebook

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer is a supplementary sourcebook for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, focusing on the technologically advanced and magically infused world of Eberron. This volume provides players and Dungeon Masters with comprehensive rules and lore for creating and playing characters who blend arcane magic with mechanical invention. It serves as a dedicated expansion for the Artificer class, offering new options and campaign frameworks specifically designed for Eberron's unique setting. The book introduces the revised Artificer class, fully updated for D&D's new Core Rules, alongside five distinct subclasses. This includes four revised existing subclasses and one entirely new option: the Cartographer. Players gain access to over 40 imaginative character options, encompassing five revised species, 18 detailed backgrounds, and 28 feats. Notably, the Dragonmarks—magical hereditary marks central to Eberron—have been redesigned and are no longer locked to specific species. The book also provides new spells, rules for bastions (player strongholds), and a variety of unique magic items. For Dungeon Masters, it offers three distinct campaign models with specific guidance for running fantasy noir, political thriller, and pulp adventure stories within Eberron, supported by over 20 new monsters tailored to these themes. This sourcebook is ideally suited for D&D players who enjoy character customisation and for groups looking to explore Eberron's blend of magic and industry. It provides substantial material for both creating inventive Artificer characters and for building long-term campaigns in a world where technology and arcane power are intertwined. Whether introducing the class to a new group or expanding options for veteran players, it integrates seamlessly with the core rules to fuel imaginative adventures.