A Guide to the Ethereal Plane

A Guide to the Ethereal Plane is an accessory for the Planescape® setting using the 2-edition AD&D rules.

"Within the Ethereal Plane, demiplane islands and creatures both odd and dangerous float in an endless field of possibility. Canny folks know that the Ethereal also leads the way to the Inner Planes, infinite arenas of elemental fury. See, it's more than just a backdrop to other adventures - the plane itself offers wonder and opportunity for those with courage enough to explore its limitless expanse. This guide includes the following information:
 * Ethereal environments and conditions - including methods of getting there in the first place
 * How the alien medium of the Waveless Sea affects combat and magic
 * New spells, magical items, and proficiencies dealing specifically with the Ethereal Plane
 * The chant on demiplanes - islands in the Deep Ethereal that obey no rules but their own - including information on old and new demiplanes, plus DM guidelines for creating these unique "pocket dimensions"
 * A complete listing of the creatures of the Ethereal, including several new monsters and an Ethereal encounter Table
 * Two new Ethereal-based player character races: nathri and renegade nethlings"

Description
A Guide to the Ethereal Plane provides detailed information about the ethereal plane. The book is written for adventurers and spellcasters who wish to explore the ethereal plane, which is often used as a means of transportation or as a place to hide from enemies.

The guide includes information on the nature of the ethereal plane, its denizens, and the various hazards and opportunities that await those who venture into this realm. It explains the mechanics of moving between the ethereal and material planes, as well as the use of spells and magical items that can help adventurers navigate this strange realm.

The book also includes maps and illustrations of the ethereal plane, as well as descriptions of notable locations and landmarks that can be found there. It provides insights into the cultures and societies of the creatures that inhabit the ethereal plane, such as the githyanki and the ghosts.

Contents

 * The Fabric of the Multiverse: Introduction
 * The Shape of the Waveless Sea
 * Standing on the Shore: The Border Ethereal
 * Into the Depths: The Deep Ethereal
 * Taming the Ether: Proficiencies
 * Spellwarp: Ethereal Magic
 * Islands in the Mist: The Demiplanes
 * Alternate Realities: Realms of Dreams and Powers
 * Creatures of the Mist: Ethereal Inhabitants
 * Locations in the Ether: Specific Ethereal Encounters
 * Appendix: Ethereal Encounter Table

Index

 * Creatures:
 * aerial servant • apparition • basilisk • cerebral parasite • chulcrix • cockatrice • devourer • dharculus • dhour • ebon tiger • ether horse • foo creature (foo dog • foo lion) • ghost • gingwatzin • gk'lok-lok • magran • medusa • meme • memedi (gendruwo) • Mordenkainen's faithful hound • nathri • nethling • phase spider • phirblas • plasm • rabbiun • shedu • terithran • thought eater • tween • xill


 * Locations:
 * Planes
 * Ethereal plane • Demiplane of Dread • Demiplane of Electromagnetism • Demiplane of Nightmares • Demiplane of Imprisonment • Demiplane of Nightmares • Demiplane of Time
 * Planets
 * Athas • Krynn

Credits

 * Designer : Bruce R. Cordell
 * Editors : Michele Carter, Keith Strohm
 * Cover Artist : rk post
 * Interior Artists : Adam Rex, Hannibal King
 * Cartographer : Sam Wood
 * Brand Manager : Thomas Reid
 * Art Director : Dawn Murin
 * Typography : Angelika Lokotz
 * Graphic Designer : Matt Adelsperger
 * Conceptual Artist : Dana Knutson
 * Special Thanks to John W. Mangmm, MagianChua, Mr. Niceguy, and the rest of the PLANESCAPE mailing list for their help in compiling the list of demiplanes.