Welcome Back to the World of Magic and Machinery
Pull up a stool, friend, and let me spin you a tale of lightning rails, living constructs, and artificers wild enough to bottle a thunderstorm. The latest addition to the D&D 2025 lineup—Eberron: Forge of the Artificer—lands this August, and by the gods, it’s a bolt of brilliance straight from House Cannith’s forge.
Whether you’re a long-time tinker or just curious about this arcane-fueled corner of the multiverse, this 112-page tome is the key to a world where magic is the machine—and invention reigns supreme.
What is Eberron?
Before we dive into all the gears and gunpowder, let’s set the scene. Eberron ain’t your traditional medieval fantasy. This setting—born in the ashes of a magical world war—is full of:
- 🛤️ Lightning rails instead of stagecoaches,
- ⚙️ Warforged instead of warhorses,
- 🧪 And more mad invention than a goblin’s tool chest.
It’s a land of noir intrigue, political power plays, and pulp adventure where ancient prophecies and arcane technologies collide. If you like your stories thick with tension and powered by spelltech, this is your realm.
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer – What’s Inside the Tome?
The name says it all—this book’s all about the artificer and the world that forged them. Let’s crack the cover.
🔧 A Revamped Artificer Class (Now 2024-Compatible)
This book updates the Artificer to match the new core rules. It includes all the classic favourites—Alchemist, Armourer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith—plus a fresh face:
- 🗺️ The Cartographer – A magical explorer who draws power from maps, territory, and navigation. They’re part adventurer, part scout, all genius.
Whether you’re building lightning-laced crossbows or deploying mechanical pets, this class is now sharper, faster, and better equipped for your 2025 campaigns.
🧬 Customisation Galore: Species, Backgrounds, Feats & More
Forge of the Artificer brings an absolute treasure hoard of new character options:
- ⚙️ 5 revised species, including Warforged (sentient constructs), and Khoravar, a unique take on half-elves.
- 🧭 17 new backgrounds, built to tell stories of espionage, arcane innovation, and skyship smuggling.
- 🐉 28 new feats, including an overhaul of Dragonmarks, now usable by any species.
- ✨ New spells, gadgets, magic items, and even bastion upgrades for home bases.
It’s not just crunchy—it’s flavorful. Every piece drips with that signature Eberron flair.
🗺️ Campaign Support for DMs: Style Your Adventure
This book doesn’t just give players new toys. DMs get their fair share of shiny gear too, with campaign-building tools for three distinct styles:
- Fantasy Noir – Dive into grimy back alleys, corrupt houses, and mysteries darker than a Mourning-stained sky.
- Political Thriller – Navigate the fractured peace of a post-war world filled with backroom deals and double-crosses.
- Pulp Adventure – Skyships! Ruins! Fire-breathing statues and airship duels! Go big or go home.
And if you want new beasties? Over 20 new monsters await, tailored for these themes.
🎲 Pre-Orders, Editions, and Bonuses
Whether you’re shopping digital scrolls or want the hardcover for your shelf, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer comes in three editions:
- Digital Only – $19.99
- Hardcover (Standard Cover) – $29.99
- Ultimate Bundle – $39.99, includes both versions plus digital goodies like the Artificer’s Forge Dice Set and exclusive maps.
Bonus Loot Alert: Pre-order the digital or bundle version and you’ll also snag the Airships of Eberron Dice Set. Trust me, they sparkle like dragonshards in torchlight.
📕 Alternate Covers for the Collectors
If you’re the sort who loves a rare tome, check your local game store for the alternate cover edition. It features exclusive artwork and is only available through brick-and-mortar retailers.
Final Thoughts from the Tavern Floor
If you’ve ever wanted to blast your enemies with arcane turrets, fix a Warforged friend mid-battle, or uncover the secrets of an ancient floating citadel, then Eberron: Forge of the Artificer is your golden ticket.
This book isn’t just an update—it’s a celebration. A tribute to tinkerers, inventors, rebels, and arcane minds who know that sometimes the best way to solve a problem… is with science and sorcery in equal measure.
You can pre-order your copy today through D&D Beyond or your friendly local game shop. And if you do, come back here and tell us what you built.
Until next round,
Mike “Silver-Tongue”
Landlord of the Grim Tavern | Retired Fighter | Amateur Tinkerer (with scars to prove it)
