Hey everyone,

As we develop our new setting, Northrealm, we're releasing each of our six new character races to you over the next few months.

Last week you might have read about or downloaded the woodland warrior, the Oakheart, guardians of the ancient forests who have awoken to dangers from the far north and found their way to the settlements of men for the first time.

This week we're proud to bring you the Vakhari, Dwarves who left their home at the heart of the world millennia ago, emerging on the shores of the great lakes of the world, to sail as raiders, traders and settlers.

You can download a full colour, illustrated PDF today, either via Drivethru or on Enter The Arcverse.

Embark on nautical adventures with the Vakhari Dwarves, a seafaring race renowned for their indomitable spirit and mastery of the waters. As descendants of the deep-dwelling Umkhari, the Vakhari have emerged from a war-torn past to forge a new legacy on the shores and waterways of the Northrealm.

Features:

• Unique Culture: Known as raiders, traders, and warriors, the Vakhari are distinguished by their blue tribal tattoos, each marking achievements and identity. Their sea castles and longhouses reflect their reverence for strength, courage, and loyalty.
• Rugged Lifestyle: The Vakhari are resilient, crafting sturdy homes to resist the northern chill and navigating the complex clan structures as adeptly as they do the treacherous seas.
• Mystical Beliefs: Their lives are steeped in superstition and reverence for the sea gods, balanced by a fear of the deep demons lurking beneath the waves.
• Roleplaying Elements: Embody the Vakhari spirit with characteristics of the sea's unpredictability and the mountains' steadfastness. Their traditions, sailing lore, and warrior ethos offer a rich roleplaying experience.

Race Traits:

• Ability Score Increase: Gain bonuses to Constitution and Strength.
• Age: Live between 20-400 years, embodying various alignments and a medium size.
• Speed: A natural swim speed reflects their aquatic affinity.
• Special Abilities: Expertise in water vehicles, immunity to fear, and resistance to cold, alongside a unique kinship with sea birds.

Subraces:

• Riverclan Vakhari: Excel at river navigation with increased Dexterity and unique abilities like 'Current Whisperer' and 'River Rider'.
• High Seas Vakhari: Masters of the ocean with strength and constitution bonuses, and abilities like 'Iceborn' and 'Master Mariner's Maneuver'.
• Frozen North Vakhari: Built for icy resilience with constitution and wisdom boosts, plus abilities like 'Iceborn' and 'Frostwalker'.

Vakhari Ships & Equipment:

Discover the legendary Vakhari ships, from agile river vessels to sturdy high-seas galleons and ice-breaking northern ships. Equip your character with unique Vakhari gear, including navigational tools like the Stormfinder Compass, marine weapons such as the Tidecaller Harpoon, and magical items like the Seaheart Amulet.

Adventure Hooks:

Dive into Vakhari-themed adventures, from clan rivalries and sunken ruins to confronting a leviathan's wrath and uncovering ghost fleets. Each narrative is rich with potential for epic stories.

This package is perfect for players and DMs looking to enrich their campaigns with maritime flair, deep lore, and robust new mechanics. Sail into new horizons with the Vakhari Dwarves!

What else is new?

We have several new releases planned in December/January

Phandrax

Phandrax is our new, seperate campaign universe for 5e magic school role play. It is a magical academy that teeters on the edge of spellcasting chaos, populated by students from across the realms and realities. In the next month we will be releasing two of the character races, the Booknook and Librarian soon.

Arclands

We're excited to announce the first new standalone character race for the Arcverse coming soon, the Saasku, a fox-like martial arts expert Fey from the ancient world. Very few of their kind remain.

Northrealm

Northlander humans will be coming your way soon. These are the men and women from all over the world exiled to the Northrealm centuries before, each born within a mile of the nine hallowed temples of Thion, each blessed with the unique ability to ward away evil - something that will one day be very important in the frozen north. 

Nova City Heroes for Mutants and Masterminds

In early 2024 we will bring you the first campaign book for the Vanishing Saga, a 20 adventure cycle of epic proportions that commences the day 95% of the world's superheroes disappear. 

And in case you missed it:

You can download the two editions of our zine the Arclander here and here. Edition 3 coming in early 2024.

Thanks very much everyone, more amazing 5e content to come soon

Nick