Tyrian_Spellstealer
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Bari said:I was actually thinking about mechanized hairfoots, since I heard this Eberron place has robots 'n stuff...
...err, not quite.
Eberron is a world rich with magic - they've managed to create advanced modes of transportation (among other things) by elemental binding. The lightning rail is bound to an air elemental which gives it its propulsion. They have sky ships which are bound to fire elementals, similarly giving the ship flight ( http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/eb_gallery/82108.jpg ). They even have land carts, which are small carriages bound to earth elementals, giving the cart the feel that it is simply gliding through the earth as it moves.
Eberron is not a world of advanced technology - it is a world of advanced magic. In other settings where magic is scarce, in Eberron it's not uncommon for street lamps to be lit with ever-burning flames, and many simple mundane practices such as blacksmithing or leather working are done by magewrights who incorporate magical assistance into their trade (of course, other mundane experts and normal practices of such arts are still common).
The 'robots' are probably references to the warforged ( http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/eb_gallery/82102.jpg ). They're more 'golem like' then robot like. They're not made with electrical wiring or completely titanium metal. They have some wooden parts, and their insides are made up of magical fluid. Their construction and functionality is ultimately magically based. However, unlike golems, they possess their own intelligence and awareness. They are 'living constructs'. They can be resurrected, they can be targeted by healing spells (albeit they only heal half as well as normal living creatures), they can progress as mages and study/cast spells, or alternatively work for a priesthood and prey for blessings (IE, they can progress through character classes). They are, for all intensive purposes, alive. However, they do not eat, sleep, are immune to poisons, fatigue, etc. Unlike other living creatures, they were constructed.
Of course, the robots could be refering to something like this: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/eb_gallery/82167.jpg
warforged titans are somewhat robotic in appearance. They are ultimately just big golems though built with lots of weapons on board.
In short, there is very few 'mechs' in Eberron (closest I've seen might be a working pocket watch). Everything is run by magical manipulation and application. Eberron is rich in magical flavour, but most of the magic they employ is rather easy to come by and low level, the people of Eberron are just extremely talented at finding extraordinary uses for it.
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