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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
gave Lyrandar considerable power. Now they reach out to the skies. Merely a decade old, Lyrandar airships have undermined the lightning rail’s domination of overland travel.
House Lyrandar also
of Lyrandar
Wind and water welcome the half-elves who carry the Mark of Storm, and some learn to call on the power of the storm itself.
House Lyrandar
Leader: Esravash d’Lyrandar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
long-distance travel across land. Major cities in Khorvaire are linked by the lightning rail of House Orien, which allows you to avoid the perils—and tedium—of the roads. The lightning rail uses bound
across Khorvaire. At significant cost, a member of the house will transport passengers instantaneously from one enclave to another. The Travel Services table summarizes the cost of traveling by these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Transportation (p. 11) In the Travel Services table, the lightning rail row has been replaced with the following three new rows: Lightning rail, standard (House Orien) 2 sp/mile 30 mph Lightning
rail, first class (House Orien) 5 sp/mile 30 mph Lightning rail, steerage (House Orien) 3 cp/mile 30 mph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
elemental airship or an elemental galleon to travel. This facility’s hireling is a dragonmarked heir of House Lyrandar. On an elemental airship, the airship’s Helm crew station is part of this facility (see
Lyrandar Helm Level 13 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Renown 25+ with House Lyrandar
Space: Cramped
Hirelings: 1
Order: Empower
A Lyrandar Helm allows a mobile Bastion built within an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
mundane ship of similar size. The cost of such travel is likewise twice the cost of a normal journey. The lightning rail of House Orien is the gold standard for overland travel within the Five Nations. An
Orien guards discourage such behavior. Elemental airships are the pride of House Lyrandar, using bound air and fire elementals to propel a vessel through the sky. Airships travel between 20 to 40 miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Travel to the Tower The House of Thalivar perches on a rocky crag in the center of town. A recently paved trail winds up through shrubs to the foot of the tower.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
control the elemental bound to the vessel and pilot the ship, so House Lyrandar maintains a monopoly on airship travel and services. Some cunning inventors seek to develop ways to undermine House
the workshops of House Cannith, dragonmarked heirs of House Lyrandar, and elemental binders in Zilargo. Only a dragonmarked heir with the Mark of Storm can easily use an airship’s magical helm to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the roads. If speed is an issue, one can book passage on a House Lyrandar airship. This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most expensive. This book’s introduction has more information about these and other travel options. Map 2.1: The Continent of Khorvaire
central nations of Khorvaire, and travelers can always make their way by horse or coach. Major cities are linked by the lightning rail of House Orien, which allows one to avoid the perils—and tedium—of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
domination of overland travel. House Lyrandar also controls the air in a literal way. The Raincallers’ Guild can use the Mark of Storms to control the weather for its clients. For many of the house’s
House Lyrandar Leader: Esravash d’Lyrandar Headquarters: Stormhome (Aundair) House Lyrandar has long ruled the seas. Their kraken-marked galleons harness air and water elementals and are faster than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
papers guarantee you the right to travel freely across national borders on the business of your patron house. (If you assert that you are on the business of the house, even if you aren’t, border agents are unlikely to challenge you.)
Patron Benefits With a dragonmarked house as your group’s patron, you gain the following benefits: Compensation. Your patron house pays you for the work you do on its behalf. On average, the house
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Mission to Tashluta A’lai Aivenmore asks the characters to travel to the city of Tashluta in Tashalar, find Mayastan Sadaar at the House of the All-Seeing Orb, and bring her back. The First Reader
’ journey by casting the teleportation circle spell to reach a permanent teleportation circle at the House of the All-Seeing Orb. This is the same destination to which Mayastan Sadaar traveled the previous day. House of the All-Seeing Orb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
considerable power. Now they reach out to the skies. Merely a decade old, Lyrander airships are already shifting the balance of power in overland travel, previously dominated by House Orien’s lightning rail
House Lyrandar House Lyrandar has long ruled the seas. Their galleons harness air and water elementals and are faster than any mundane vessel. Control of the sea and river trade gave Lyrandar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
travel to Siabsungkoh arrive a quarter mile from the market, which is impossible to miss. Eberron. Given its eclectic array of goods, vendors, and colorful magical signs, the Dyn Singh Night Market
could be part of Sharn’s Tradefair Market, with the overseeing Dyn Singh Merchant Collective being House Cannith, House Ghallanda, or some combination of other dragonmarked houses. Forgotten Realms. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Travel to the Tower The House of Thalivar perches on a rocky crag in the center of town. The locals shun the place, and the bluff is overgrown with brambles and thorn bushes. A beaten trail made by soldiers winds up to the foot of the tower.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
; when night falls, the ravens fly off, and an eerie silence settles over the house until sunrise, when they return. As the characters will discover, these birds are actually wereravens (see the end of
the adventure for their stat block). Wereravens live and travel in groups called kindnesses, and this particular kindness is called the Scarlet Sash. Characters who observe the chalet at night can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lower Tavick’s Landing Two land routes to Sharn both end at Lower Tavick’s Landing. The Orien lightning rail deposits passengers in the district of Terminus, while those who travel to Sharn on the
one of the few changeling communities in Breland. House Orien has a strong presence in Lower Tavick’s Landing, and Orien heirs, laborers, and teamsters can be found in many of the districts. House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
House Baenre The matron mother of House Baenre is the voice of Lolth in Menzoberranzan, and despite recent events, maintains absolute control of the city. Quenthel knows how Demogorgon made his way
of its demon lord menace, she doesn’t stand in their way (see “Private Meetings”) and even allows them to travel through the city unmolested.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
change in temperature from the sweltering lands nearby is profound but not a relief. On the second day of travel, the characters enter the cold and fog-shrouded area shaped by the magic of Challidax’s
lair (as described in the Monster Manual). The safe house that Grahlista mentioned lies in this area. Characters who seek it find it easily. It contains evidence of past cooking fires and is a safe place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
. Lyrandar and Orien. Before the airship’s invention, House Orien had a monopoly on travel across Khorvaire. Lyrandar’s expansion into air travel threatens that dominance. Medani and Tharashk. House
endanger both people and property. Goals of Rival Houses Rivalries among the dragonmarked houses are described below. Cannith and Tharashk. In its interactions with the other houses, House Cannith has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, the source of House Tharashk’s wealth. These fields aren’t as rich as those in Q’barra, but there’s gold to be made by those willing to hunt for shards in the dangerous swamps. Vvaraak’s Cave The
to the Draconic Prophecy and the mysteries of druidic magic. Zarash’ak Because overland travel through Droaam or the Eldeen Reaches can be extremely dangerous, most people who need to do business in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
peppered with dungeons dating back to the ancient goblin empire; these can be found in the vast Torlaac Moor or beneath the Khraal rainforest. The Gathering Stone This fortress enclave of House Deneith
serves as a staging area for goblin mercenaries who wish to work for the house. It provides a stable and secure haven for travelers passing through the region, provided you’re on good terms with House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
house, and a total of six patrol the grounds at any time. These guards are humans and are outfitted in livery that bears the crest of House Cassalanter. The house is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn
. A cobblestone path leads from the estate’s exterior gate to both the front entrance (area C1) and the entrance to the coach house (area CH1). The villa’s grounds feature numerous deciduous trees and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
alliance with the drow of House Xorlarrin: he promises to help them destroy their enemies if the drow help him steal Maegera, the fire primordial trapped within the underground dwarven city of Gauntlgrym
. House Xorlarrin once held Gauntlgrym, but King Bruenor Battlehammer and his dwarves recently drove out the dark elves. They know its layout well, however. Duke Zalto has given the drow an iron flask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lyrandar Airship The airship is the most advanced elemental-powered vehicle on Eberron, the pride of House Lyrandar and the forerunner of the magical advances that many hope will become commonplace
in the aftermath of the Last War. The first airships emerged from the Cannith and Zilargo workshops and appeared in House Lyrandar’s service just eight years ago (in 990 YK). For now, though, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to you, the section on falling later in this chapter may prove useful! There are many ways to speed up travel in Sharn. House Orien manages a system of coaches; taking an Orien coach cuts travel time
in half and costs 2 CP per ward travelled. Flight is the prefered way to get through Sharn, cutting travel down to a sixth of the usual time (5 minutes per ward). It’s also more expensive: 2 SP per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Radiant Citadel: the Passage of Respite. The Concord Jewels dock adjacent to it, and people using other means to travel to the city are directed by guards to enter through it. At any time, six
of a visitor. A priest from the House of Convalescence also attends the gate, ready to assist the ailing. It’s possible to bypass the Passage of Respite by teleporting or flying into the city, but anyone caught doing so faces massive fines, and repeat offenders risk banishment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Greenfast The village of Greenfast is located a day’s travel southeast of Waterdeep. Characters can easily obtain directions to the small farming settlement, which lies a short distance off the Trade
cover for his sinister activities, as the characters will discover.) Viallis lives in a comfortable house (see area G3), but he is not home when the characters arrive. The village features other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the largest bank in Sharn and the center of House Kundarak urban operations in the city. Korranath, Upper Central Lyrandar Tower All airship travel to and from Sharn passes through the docking spires
other nations, Central Plateau is the place where big deals are made. Central Plateau: Noteworthy Locations Location Description District Aurora Gallery The most prestigious auction house in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Gnolls As the characters travel to Terminus either on foot or by skycoach, they are accosted by a Daask strike team consisting of five gnolls. Garra has sent the gnolls to kill the characters
if possible, or at least soften them up before they arrive at her Terminus safe house. You can describe them to the players as follows: Zipping between the towers of Sharn and converging on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
the Radiant Citadel: the Passage of Respite. The Concord Jewels dock adjacent to it, and people using other means to travel to the city are directed by guards to enter through it. At any time, six
of a visitor. A priest from the House of Convalescence also attends the gate, ready to assist the ailing. It’s possible to bypass the Passage of Respite by teleporting or flying into the city, but anyone caught doing so faces massive fines, and repeat offenders risk banishment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
groups: House Orien. House Orien distributes the Chronicle along its mail and lightning rail runs across Khorvaire, helping the newspaper reach a huge audience. Employees of the Chronicle can travel on
distribution deal with House Orien, the Korranberg Chronicle enjoys a loyal and avid readership throughout central Khorvaire. The Chronicle is released three times a week (on Mol, Wir, and Far), and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
excellent system of roads, and travelers can always make their way by horse or coach. Major cities are tied together by the lightning rail of House Orien, which allows you to avoid the perils—and tedium—of
the roads. If speed is an issue, you can book passage on a Lyrandar airship. This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most expensive. Refer to the “Magic in Khorvaire” section for more travel options.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Menzoberranzan, and he takes an interest in the adventurers — particularly if they travel with Grin Ousstyl. If the characters agree to meet with Jarlaxle in House Do’Urden, read the following when they first
arrive. A drow house stands alone and forlorn with its back against the west wall of Menzoberranzan’s great vault. Its towers are dark, its walls crumbling and in desperate need of repair. The old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
’ travel through the wilderness. One good example is the Great Alluvial Sand Wastes. The long-lost dwarven citadel of Tyar-Besil lies beneath the rocky badlands about 30 to 40 miles northwest of the village
, and Silver Spring works well in the role of Bargewright Inn and Womford. You can invent another small village or two — perhaps a merchant house outpost — to serve as Westbridge, and provide a location that can be threatened or destroyed by cult reprisals as the adventure unfolds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
carts that comprise most lightning rail trains. Operation. The vessel’s pilot, a House Orien dragonmarked heir, stands at the helm, high atop the crew cart, beneath the elemental binding struts. The
a lightning rail train can travel, but the pilot still must make operational decisions as the coach moves from one city to the next. The pilot controls the vessel’s speed based on conditions around