D&D 5E Exploring Eberron Cover

Keith Baker has shared the cover (by Thomas Bourden) of his upcoming Exploring Eberron, which will be available in PDF and hardcover on the DMs Guild.

(I know he's posted it before, but this is a nice rendering of the hardcover).

 

[ChaosOS]

The back cover text, for those who prefer for whatever reason a text format

Join Eberron setting creator Keith Bakerin this tour through the lands, oceans, and planes of Eberron. Exploring Eberron presents Keith’s vision of Eberron like never before, with fresh lore and rich illustrations to bring the setting to life.

In this book, Keith takes players and Dungeon Masters on a thrilling dive into Eberron and it’s thirteen planes. Encounter the monstrous folk of Droaam, the goblinoid Heirs of Dhakaan, the Mror dwarves and their Realm Below, and the sahuagin and merfolk dwelling beneath the waves. Embrace faiths of altruism, pragmatism, and darkness. Browse Dolurrh’s Vault of Memories, week the Amaranthine Cities of Irian and Mabar, meditate with Gith monks of Kythri, and much more.

The adventure won’t be easy! Mighty friends and does await—from legendary archfey and proud sahuagin to nightmarish quori and alien daelkyr. Eberron is a world in need of heroes, but take heart: between these pages lie a host of player options for would-be heroes to enjoy. You’ll discover new archetypes for the artificer, cleric, druid, monk, and bard. Play unique Eberron races and subraces including gnolls, Dhakaani goblinoids, aasimar of diverse faiths, and dark blood dwarves. Uncover a wealth of magic items from around the world, bear symbionts that bond with your very flesh, weild dragonmark focus items••perhaps even manifest a Siberys dragonmark of immense power

 

[Ghost2020]

That's a purchase!

 

[Prakriti]

That's a great cover. Maybe even better than Rising from the Last War's.

 

[Ghost2020]

It's easily better than RftLW.
That was underwhelming.

 

[Mercador]

There's no trademark on that font? Anyone can mimick DnD covers?

 

[Morrus]

There's no trademark on that font? Anyone can mimick DnD covers?

If it's on the DMs Guild, yes. That's the whole selling point of the DMs Guild -- you can use WotC's IP and trade dress. In exchange, they take 50% of your sales, promote some of your competitors above you, and require perpetual exclusivity. It's a deal that works for some folks! I personally prefer Kickstarter and the OGL, but plenty of peoples' mileage varies!

If you're Keith Baker and want to make an Eberron book, DMs Guild is the only option for you.

 

[Mercador]

If it's on the DMs Guild, yes. That's the whole selling point of the DMs Guild -- you can use WotC's IP and trade dress. In exchange, they take 50% of your sales, promote some of your competitors above you, and require perpetual exclusivity. It's a deal that works for some folks! I personally prefer Kickstarter and the OGL!

If you're Keith Baker and want to make an Eberron book, DMs Guild is the only option for you.

50%? Wow...

 

[Morrus]

50%? Wow...

Normally on DTRPG it's 35%, so it's only an extra 15% for WotC's trade dress and IP. You'd pay at least 10% on sales or so for any IP license, so it works out on the bare numbers. The other stuff depends on your outlook.

 

[Prakriti]

If it's on the DMs Guild, yes. That's the whole selling point of the DMs Guild -- you can use WotC's IP and trade dress.

At one time, using WotC's trade dress was strictly prohibited under the DM's Guild terms & conditions. They either removed that clause or stopped enforcing it. I'm not sure which.