Eberron Intro [Archive] - Wizards Community

Eberron Intro [Archive] - Wizards Community

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OgreBane99
04-23-07, 10:16 PM Hey all,

I'm going to begin an Eberron Campaign in about 1-2 months focused on the Day of Mourning/Cyre that will closely tie in events and ideas present in the Heirs of Ash trilogy. My players, for the most part, are compltely brand new to the world of Eberron.

So... what I'm looking for is maybe some websites or stuff other DMs have worked on that introduces Eberron to someone completely unfamiliar with it. I'm not looking for suggestions on what splat books to get, just a push in the right direction on obtaining some information. I remember, some time back, an "Eberron Encyclopedia" website that had numerous things to look up with brief descriptions. Unfortunately, I cannot find this site for the life of me.

Basically, I'm looking for simple things that may include glossaries, encyclopedias, lists of people/places/events/things, etc. Has anyone worked up something similar to this?
Siberys
04-23-07, 11:07 PM A website just recently resurfaced - check this out. It has an encyclopedia page.

www.online-eberron.com
OgreBane99
04-23-07, 11:25 PM Perfect! Thanks so much.
Nived
04-24-07, 02:20 AM I hate to feed CanerousMango's ego...

But he did put together an excellent Powerpoint into to Eberron, which is a fantastic quick overview for new players.

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=749380
OneWinged4ngel
04-24-07, 02:58 PM Heh, I've always found the ECS, books, and articles by Keith to be the best intro myself... but that's just me I guess. *Shrug*

That Online Eberron site doesn't seem to have much going for it at all... yet. Though I suppose it could have potential if they actually fleshed out the encyclopedia in a way that it would be actually useful (including references to *sources* in books, including page numbers)

I'll have to take a look at that powerpoint though...
Wymarc
04-24-07, 03:15 PM I know you said no splatbooks, but.....

In a few months a book about the Last War is comming out. Might be usefull
DyloniusFunk
04-24-07, 10:16 PM This is the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eberron) entry for Eberron and it seems quite thorough and fairly spoiler free. I didn't see anything on the front page about kaius for example but there are more in depth pages.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
OgreBane99 04-23-07, 10:16 PM	Hey all, I'm going to begin an Eberron Campaign in about 1-2 months focused on the Day of Mourning/Cyre that will closely tie in events and ideas present in the Heirs of Ash trilogy. My players, for the most part, are compltely brand new to the world of Eberron. So... what I'm looking for is maybe some websites or stuff other DMs have worked on that introduces Eberron to someone completely unfamiliar with it. I'm not looking for suggestions on what splat books to get, just a push in the right direction on obtaining some information. I remember, some time back, an "Eberron Encyclopedia" website that had numerous things to look up with brief descriptions. Unfortunately, I cannot find this site for the life of me. Basically, I'm looking for simple things that may include glossaries, encyclopedias, lists of people/places/events/things, etc. Has anyone worked up something similar to this?
Siberys 04-23-07, 11:07 PM	A website just recently resurfaced - check this out. It has an encyclopedia page. www.online-eberron.com
OgreBane99 04-23-07, 11:25 PM	Perfect! Thanks so much.
Nived 04-24-07, 02:20 AM	I hate to feed CanerousMango's ego... But he did put together an excellent Powerpoint into to Eberron, which is a fantastic quick overview for new players. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=749380
OneWinged4ngel 04-24-07, 02:58 PM	Heh, I've always found the ECS, books, and articles by Keith to be the best intro myself... but that's just me I guess. Shrug That Online Eberron site doesn't seem to have much going for it at all... yet. Though I suppose it could have potential if they actually fleshed out the encyclopedia in a way that it would be actually useful (including references to sources in books, including page numbers) I'll have to take a look at that powerpoint though...
Wymarc 04-24-07, 03:15 PM	I know you said no splatbooks, but..... In a few months a book about the Last War is comming out. Might be usefull
DyloniusFunk 04-24-07, 10:16 PM	This is the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eberron) entry for Eberron and it seems quite thorough and fairly spoiler free. I didn't see anything on the front page about kaius for example but there are more in depth pages.