The Breland Ledger

2009-04-05T08:45:00.002-04:00

Havn't updated the site in years. Eberron 4e is due in June or July. Does anyone want to buy this domain name?

DDO Site Update

2006-05-03T17:20:00.000-04:00

We are excited to announce our weekly screenshot contest! Each week we will pick several player-submitted screenshots and post them up for you to vote on. The screenshot with the most votes at the end of the week will be declared the winner.

Do you have pictures of you and your friends in an epic battle or narrowly avoiding a deadly trap? Perhaps you found a particularly picturesque location in game, or were discussing your adventures with guild mates while relaxing in the local tavern? Here is your chance to show off your photography skills in the world of Eberron.

To read the whole article click here:

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=20&pagebuilder[module]=article&pagebuilder[display_item]=409

WESTWOOD, MA - May 1, 2006 - Turbine, Inc. announced today that Keith Baker, the original creator of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Eberron® campaign setting, will pen additional storylines and works of fiction for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ (DDO).

To read the full article visit here:

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=20&pagebuilder[module]=article&pagebuilder[display_item]=408

Official Site Update

2006-05-01T17:01:00.000-04:00

Sharn Inqusitive: Drystone Pulls Out of Korranberg Competition

KORRANBERG—Declaring that the collapse of its massive clockwork horse was the work of saboteurs, engineers from the Korranberg Library’s Drystone college announced on Wir that they wouldn’t attempt to rebuild the statue.
Before its collapse last Mol night, the metal skeleton of the horse, dubbed “Fleet Providence,” stood nearly 40 feet tall, and the grinding of its gears could be heard across the city.

DDO Site Update

2006-04-26T17:54:00.000-04:00

Azalai Korias discovers a tomb containing runes that may shed some light on the history of the Storm Giant.

Eighty thousand years ago, the giants owned Xen'drik. We crawl about the decaying remnants of their civilization like insects feeding on a corpse. Stormreach itself rose from the ruins of an ancient port, with great pillars and blocks too heavy to lift without the powerful magic scattered across her cityscape. The greatest of the giant races are the storm giants, over twenty feet tall and twelve thousand pounds or more. They towered over their cousins and led them in creating their ancient empire.

See the full profile here:

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=20&pagebuilder[module]=article&pagebuilder[display_item]=405

and here

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=293

Official Site Update

2006-04-25T08:20:00.000-04:00

Sharn Inquisitive: Dozens Claim to Have Seen Lantern-Bearer

SHARN—The mysterious—and some say folkloric—figure known as the Lantern-Bearer of Keshaware has been seen in Sharn this week at least four times, eyewitnesses said.

“He had these dirty white robes, a long gray beard, and tousled hair,” said Maretha Ducain, a cobbler from the Underlook district. “The lantern was covered in jewels—so much so that the jewels themselves seemed to be glowing. And just like in the woodcarvings, he has the lantern on the end of a staff, and he walks all bent over.”

DDO Update

2006-04-20T14:48:00.000-04:00

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ (DDO) is now available for download on Direct2Drive.com for the purchase price of $49.95. So put your fortitude, reflexes and will to the test as you challenge the deadly secrets hidden across the mysterious continent of Xen'drik!

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=20&pagebuilder[module]=article&pagebuilder[display_item]=400

Official Site Updates

2006-04-17T11:27:00.000-04:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Eyre 8th, 998: Breland Comissions New Warships

WROAT—King Boranel announced on Zor that he planned to commission more than a dozen new warships to ply the Thunder Sea on antipiracy patrols.

“Let my voice carry to the south on winds of justice: Any ship flying the bear is under the protection of the great nation of Breland. Crawl back into your holes, villains, or face the wrath of our new warships,” said the crown decree.

Technical Difficulties

2006-04-06T12:35:00.000-04:00

The Breland Ledger would like to appologize to all its fans for the lack of updates. We've faced some technical difficulties. We hope to be back up and running soon.

If you want to volunteer to report the latest Eberron news! Contact us!

DDO Update

2006-02-17T16:22:00.000-05:00

In our latest Developer Diary, Games Systems Engineer Andy "Denour" Gillis describes working on two very important aspects of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™: the Voice Chat System and dice.

"Hello there, my name is Andy Gillis, though you may know me better as "Denour". I am a Game Systems Engineer (that’s fancy talk for well caffeinated coder) here at Turbine. I was asked to write a dev diary about something interesting - yikes! So bear with me and I’ll try my best!"

Click here to read the full Dev Diary:

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=66&pagebuilder[module]=article&pagebuilder[display_item]=198

Eberron Vitality and Wounds System

2006-02-10T16:22:00.000-05:00

Jonathan Drain's D20 Source has posted a Vitality and Wounds System for Eberron.

Those of you who have read Unearthed Arcana may already be familiar with the Vitality and Wound Points System, a variant hit points system which is now freely available online. If you’re running a game in Eberron, you’d be hard pressed to find a hit point system better suited to your game. Read on to find out why.

Continue reading Vitality and Wounds System in Eberron…

Official Site Updates

2006-02-06T15:57:00.000-05:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Olarune 1st, 998: Karrnath Decries New Elf Fortress in Talenta

*Editor's Note*: Look at a date closley. It is 8 days before the anniversarry of the Day of Mourning. This particular Eberron fan hopes something special is planned for next weeks site updates, perhaps a longer Sharn Inquisitve revealing something more on the Mournland or anything else. Lets hope!

DDO.com Update

2006-02-01T22:01:00.000-05:00

The DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ Beta community just passed another major milestone! There are now more than 300,000 fans who have signed up for a position in the Beta program. The response has just been incredible! Unfortunately we are not planning to invite many more people into the general Beta, so the best way to get access is to preorder the game which comes with up to 10 days of Beta play*. Preorders are available in many retail and online stores. Visit http://www.ddo.com/?page_id=118 for details about the preorder program.

* 10-day Beta pass entitles holder to free admission into the preorder Beta program for up to 10 days, subject to continuation of the program (scheduled to close February 19, 2006) and network and server availability.

DDO.com Update

2006-01-31T14:38:00.000-05:00

We have added three class-specific videos to the gallery. Are you wondering what the bard brings to the table? Would you like to see a rogue in action? Perhaps you are curious about the powerful wizard?

Click here to see the new videos.:

http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=62#Videos

Official Site Updates

2006-01-30T16:26:00.000-05:00

New updates this morning...

Eberron Expanded: Libris Mortis, Part One
Sharn Inquisitive: Flamewind Issues Annual Riddle
Map Gallery: Players Guide to Eberron

Official Site Update

2006-01-28T17:24:00.000-05:00

Wizards of the Coast will be holding its Eberron Virtual Dungeon Delve today (Saturday, January 28th) at 3 pm Pacific (6 pm Eastern) in the WotC Chatsite. Pregenerated characters are available.

Sorry for the short notice folks!

DDO.com: Monster Profile

2006-01-28T09:39:00.000-05:00

Monster Profile #28: Skeletons

This week Azalai expounds upon a common foe: the many skeletons populating Xen'drik.

However, the creatures known as “arcane skeletons” are the greatest threat. Suffused with the magic of Xen’drik, they exude an aura of negative energy around them that harms the living, while healing nearby undead.

To read the full profile click here.

Official Site Update

2006-01-23T04:09:00.000-05:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Zarantyr 1st, 998: Shipwreck Survivors Launched Distress Call

Bitter Sea Shipwreck Survivors Launched Distress Call

REKKENMARK -- Thrane's ambassador to Karrnath has informed the Crown that a magic distress signal has been received from the Perfect Chicane -- now three weeks overdue from a whaling expedition in the Bitter Sea. According to Ambassador Tellek ir'Uther, a Silver Flame templar stationed in southern Thrane received a sending spell from his estranged brother, who had left home last year to seek his fortune at sea.

The message allegedly went as follows: "Brother, aid me. We struck iceberg northwest of Gurrney's Point. Ship and most crew are lost. We cling to iceberg. So huge... so cold. Help..."

Official Site Update

2006-01-06T03:34:00.000-05:00

The Official Site has posted a new Mini Preview War Drums 4, which shows us 3 new eberron minies in the upcoming set!

Official Site Update

2006-01-02T07:47:00.000-05:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Zarantyr 15th, 998: Arranash Execution Set for Midnight

SHARN -- Sesko Arranash, who was convicted of treason last month for attempting to sell information about Argonth's magical defenses, will be executed by hanging tonight at midnight. "Arranash will pay the ultimate price for his traitorous scheme," said Knight-Marshal Banarak Tithon. "And the nation of Breland will sleep better tonight knowing that no one can escape its justice."

Scaffolding for the Arranash execution is being erected today in front of Andith Tower in the Ambassador Towers district. The public is invited to witness the execution. Knights of the King's Citadel said that because Arranash is a powerful spellcaster, he will be bound, gagged, and blindfolded prior to the hanging. Read More...

Official Site Update

2005-12-26T07:44:00.000-05:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Vult 15th, 998: Watch Promises Extra Patrols

SHARN -- The city will be well protected against criminals during the upcoming nights of the Long Shadows (Vult 26th through 28th), according to Lord Commander Iyan ir'Talan. "The Sharn Watch remains vigilant throughout the year, and Long Shadows is no exception," asserted ir'Talan on Sar. "City residents can take comfort in knowing that they're safe in their homes with the Watch on guard."

Commander ir'Talan said patrols would be increased by one-quarter during Long Shadows nights. Furthermore, the Daggerwatch Garrison plans to augment patrols in the Dura quarter by one-half.

"I'd like to commend my watch commanders for the success of last year's Shadows at Bay operation, during which the Watch arrested more than a thousand criminals during Long Shadows," ir'Talan said. "And I can promise an even safer city this year." Read More...

BossytheCow Update

2005-12-07T02:39:00.000-05:00

Keith Baker has posted an updated version of Thelestes who originally appeared in Dragon #327.

You can find him, and other characters, on the Bossy the Cow Character Page.

A little preview here is her physical description:

At first, there seems to be little to draw the eye to this young elf. Though not unpleasant to look upon, she has made little effort to enhance her natural beauty; her cloak is gray and stained by the weather, draped over a white blouse and peasant breeches. Then she smiles at you, and a thrill runs through you – despite her average appearance, she has a magnetism that goes far deeper than simple appearance. She takes a step towards you, moving with a dancer’s grace. As she does, everything changes. Her short blond hair takes on a brilliant red hue, spreading around her head and shoulders like a wild wreath of flame. Her features and figure seem to become sharper and more defined, and an instant later she has become a creature of flawless beauty. Leathery wings unfold from beneath her cloak, and she twirls one
end of a long, glittering chain that has appeared in her hands. The rattling links of the chain sound like music, and she laughs as she dances towards you.

WOTC Catalog Update

2005-11-26T10:55:00.000-05:00

A special thanks to Enworld Member Thalmin for posting information from the WOTC Catalog, including information on some of Eberrons releases next year!

Secrets of Xen'drik A sourcebook for play and exploration across the mysterious Eberron continent of Xen'drik.
Secrets of Xen'drik offers the first in-depth look at the lost continent of Xen'drik, the adventure-rich, ruin-laden, unknown land to the south of Khorvaire. A chapter is devoted to the cosmopolitan trade city of Stormreach, base camp of most adventures into Xen'drik. Also included are specific locations of interest, new information on the secretive drow of Xen'drik, adventure seeds, and encounters that DM's can drop into their games. Secrets of Xen'drik includes new equipment, spells, magic items, monsters, and prestige classes. as well.
Xen'drik is also the setting for the new Atari computer games Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard and D&D Online.
by Keith Baker, Jason Bulmahn, Amber Scott; 160 pages, $29.95

Official Site Updates

2005-11-21T03:14:00.000-05:00

Steal This Hook!: Plane Shaking Events

The drama-dial gets turned up to eleven in today's edition of Steal This Hook! Eberron lays the foundation for a host of sinister plots, epic adventures, and a rollicking session of D&D. But it's just the start. You, with your vast DM powers, have the opportunity to twist Eberron's history as you see fit, introducing new villains, upsetting the course of the Khorvaire political landscape, and even contradicting any detail of the setting you feel is ripe for change. Today we provide some inspiration for these shocking departures with some truly momentous happenings; today's theme is plane-shaking events. Read More...

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Aryth 8th, 998: "Charger" Chaussinar Dies at 57

GHALT -- Eriell "Charger" Chaussinar, famed general of Aundair's 4th Cavalry Brigade, died at his manor west of Ghalt last week at the age of 57. A proclamation from Queen Aurala praising Chaussinar for his service to Aundair is expected tomorrow. Read More...

Official Site Updates

2005-11-14T08:02:00.000-05:00

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Aryth 8th, 998: Karrnathi Necro-Arsenals Remain Hidden

WROAT -- Members of Breland's Parliament are clamoring for the public release of a War Council report contending that Karrnath maintains "necro-arsenals" beyond its postwar borders, and that at least one of these lies in northern Breland. According to sources within Parliament, a copy of this report has been circulating among the members for several days.

One person who has read the report told Sharn Inquisitive that a band of Breland army veterans uncovered a necro-arsenal last month in northern Breland while chasing down rumors of buried war gold. These veterans, whose names had been redacted from the report, evidently found a secret entrance to an underground fortress full of Karrnathi zombie soldiers and weapons. This hidden emplacement also included a functional smithy and several other chambers apparently used for unspecified necromantic purposes. Read More...

Dragonshards: Druids of Khorvaire, Part Four

This series on druids concludes with a look at another tradition of the east: the Horse Watchers of the Tairnadal elves, which are found in Valenar and Aerenal. Read more...

Official Site Updates

2005-11-07T02:17:00.000-05:00

Dragonshards: Druids of Khorvaire, Part Three

Druids are found across Khorvaire, and the Siyal Marrain of the Valenar are quite different from the Gatekeepers of the Shadow Marches. The Eberron Campaign Setting and Player's Guide to Eberron focus on the druids of the western coast of Khorvaire. This article examines one of the druidic traditions of the east: the halflings of the Talenta Plains, The Mask Weavers. Ready More...

Sharn Inquisitive, News for Sul, Sypheros 22nd, 998: Duke ir'Askranno Sentenced to Dreadhold

Duke ir'Askranno Sentenced to Dreadhold after Rambling Confession SHARN -- Before his sentence was handed down, convicted murderer Duke Rellen ir'Askranno blamed his killing spree last month on mind control by the Cult of the Twin Suns. Speaking before magistrate Carkell Anathamn, ir'Askranno wept, shouted, and tore up documents held by his barrister while delivering a 20-minute rambling speech.

"It was all the Twin Suns!" ir'Askranno cried. "I loved my family, and I would never have done anything to hurt them. But they got in my head, and they made me -- oh, gods, I can't believe it! The Twin Suns are everywhere -- probably in this courtroom. I know they're working among the Sixty Families, trying make us do -- well, terrible things! Terrible!" The duke's statement surprised court watchers, who had grown accustomed to ir'Askranno's stony silence during court proceedings. Read More...

November Previews: Players Guide To Eberron

Here's the Back Cover Text:

Secrets Every Hero Should Know

What does an elf from Shae Cairdal know about the nation of Aerenal? How do you play a half-orc from the Shadow Marches? What does your character know about the Blood of Vol or the royal line of Galifar? Player's Guide to Eberron answers these questions and more. This companion to the Eberron? Campaign Setting explores the world from the player's point of view and presents exciting new options for Eberron characters.

Player's Guide to Eberron describes important locations, events, organizations, races, and features of the Eberron campaign setting, organized in an accessible and easily digestible format so that players can use the book as a handy reference guide. In addition, this book provides new feats, prestige classes, spells, and magic items.