From publisher blurb:
You've arrived in a sea of pure magic...
Welcome to Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse! A DnD 5e compatible adventure set in the mystical Aetherial Expanse. The Aetherial Expanse is a realm of high fantasy, seafaring piracy, and endless wonder.
Floating in the endless void of the Astral Plane is a sea of silver starlight, a vast expanse of aetherial liquid that shimmers as comets shoot through its surface. The Astral Plane is the plane between planes, and portals to these manifold realms tear themselves open and seal themselves shut as if guided by an unseen will. Upon this Aetherial Expanse, a story of sails, cannons, empires, and high piracy is set.
This story is divided into six episodes and takes place in the Aetherial Expanse, where a ship, a crew and a boldness to brave the unknown are needed for every adventure. Can your characters sail the expanse, find treasures and battle it out against everything you find?
There’s only one way to find out…
Within the pages of each issue of Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse your characters will find horrifying monsters, dynamic NPC's and fantastical settings that breathe life into the mysterious aether seas of the Aetherial Expanse. This guide also features brand new ship mechanics to really embrace the pirate experience. Players can manage ship resources, upgrade their pirating vessel, recruit crew mates, and more!
In this episode, The characters depart Shipgrave Reef and travel to the Isle of Drakes, a pirate haven in the Aetherial Expanse. They can explore its inhabited islands before settling on its citied central isle and using it as a base of operations.
Pirates of the Aetherial Expanse- Episode 2: Come Sail Away includes:
Full setting primer on the Aetherial Expanse
Detailed guide to take players through the first chapter of the story
Character creation options, including new races, character goals and origins.
All new spells, monsters and NPC's
Details about how Aether and Aetherium effects the world and gameplay
Fully realised ship mechanics, including a combat system
Reputation system for players and their pirate crew!
Maps and tokens to help elevate gameplay!