The Aesthetics Guide to Ansalon - The Blood Sea¸ Ruins of Istar and the Blood Sea Isles
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THE AESTHETICS GUIDE TO ANSALON is a series of books compiled over two years of research into the epic series of Dragonlance novels plus Dragonlance modules from across systems and editions¸ ranging from the earliest AD&D material to the 3.5 updates.
These guides update all of the old material¸ collecting information from across sources to create the most complete collection of information possible on everything already established about the continent of Ansalon - all updated for Dungeons and Dragons 5e!
Amongst these guides¸ the locations manuals provide the most information on all of the sites and nations of Ansalon¸ detailing everything known about every known location on the continent¸ from it's most obvious settlements to hidden and obscure mysteries that can enhance your Dragonlance adventures.
These guides also include updates to every known short adventure set in their respective regions and at the time of the War of the Lance¸ presented at the back of each guide as Side Quests.
This book covers everything in¸ under and surrounding the Blood Sea in the north-east of Ansalon¸ including anything found within the Blood Sea¸ the islands that wrap around it¸ and the surviving ruins of the ancient city of Istar! Included in this are the Minotaur Empire¸ the mysteries of Chafka's Tower and the Dragon's Den¸ and such puzzling location as Artha's Treasure Dome and The Mire!
Side Quests updated to 5e from older editions that are included in this guide are - The Invincible¸ The Bloodhawk¸ The Butcher¸ Melmanas the Whale¸ Anemone Cluster¸ The Imp's Artefact¸ The irda Hermit¸ The Golden Minotaur¸ Eye of the Minotaur and Khardra's Spirit!.
These guides have been¸ designed assuming a path through the War of the Lance¸ and have been balanced for levels 8 to 11.
THE AESTHETICS GUIDE TO ANSALON is a series of 21 books covering every location on Ansalon¸ plus complete guides to magic items and a Bestiary of all creatures that include in these modules. Look out for more to be released in the near future!
