Echo planes

In the D&D campaign, the Echo Planes are enigmatic and parallel dimensions that exist alongside the material plane, acting as both reflections and distortions of reality, reflecting landscapes among each other but never Individuals. These planes are deeply entwined with the Principles of continuity and change, where subtle transformations of existence give rise to distinct and mystical realms.

The Echo planes are the only planes that naturally touch the Ethereal Plane and the Astral Plane without the need of magic

The Nature of Echo Planes

Across the vast and enchanting landscape of Aeloria, the Echo planes, an intricate trio encompassing the Material Plane, Shadowfell, and Feywild, reveal a mesmerizing interplay of energies and reflections. In their typical behavior, these planes mirror only the landscapes of each other, orchestrating a harmonious dance of transformation to align with their unique energies and origins. Picture the rolling hills of the Material Plane transforming into golden fields of luminescent grass in the Feywild, where each blade seems to shimmer with the very essence of magic. Contrastingly, within the Shadowfell’s grasp, those same hills become foreboding mountains, where the trapped souls of the undead form eerie, spectral formations.

However, despite these stunning metamorphoses of terrain, the Echo planes adhere to a curious limitation—they never reflect creatures. Individuals traversing the prime Material Plane find no semblance of their existence mirrored within the other planes. It is a peculiarity that amidst the echoing landscapes, sentient beings stand as enigmatic exceptions. This absence of reflection creates an otherworldly symmetry where the essence of the land undergoes perpetual transformation, while the denizens of Aeloria remain absent from this spectral ballet. It is a cosmic ballet where the realms reflect in unison, yet the souls within remain untouched by the mirrored dance of the planes.

This peculiar characteristic has long fascinated scholars and adventurers alike, creating an aura of mystery around the Echo planes. The landscapes may echo and resonate, but the beings that tread upon them remain uniquely anchored to the prime Material Plane, their reflections lost amidst the ever-shifting tapestry of Aeloria’s interconnected realms.

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Examples of Echo planes is the Border Ethereal, Shadowfell, Material plane, Feywild

Table

d4	Location
1	Feywild
2	Shadowfell
3	Material Plane
4	Border Ethereal