Eberron Barbarian
Even in these enlightened times, barbarism lingers in the shadows of Khorvaire. Fearsome warriors, defined by durability, speed, instinct, and the ability to channel oneself into a physical frenzy. Traditionally barbarians are savage champions of primitive cultures, relying on force and fury in place of sophisticated techniques. There are many places for such a barbarian in Eberron, some dare to redefine or reimagine their fury, embodying all that is “barbarian” but without being barbaric. Morgrave Miscellany, page 8, gives examples of what playing a Barbarian in Eberron might look like.
In addition to the subclass options presented on dndbeyond, the following Barbarian Primal Paths are also available:
Ashbound Retaliator
The Ashbound sect varies in some of their individual beliefs, but all of them have a marked distaste for arcane magic. Such power is used by artificers and others, used to build hated bastions of so-called civilization, and to subjugate elementals for trains and airships. The same abhorrence for the arcane have driven Ashbound warriors to seek some level of competence in druidic arts, letting those normally blinded by rage to channel their fury into the art of natural magics.
- Source: Faithful of Eberron, page 41
Path of Blood and Steel
You revere Dol Dorn of the Sovereign Host as the source of your strength, competitive spirit, and primal fury. Barbarians following the Sovereign of Strength and Steel approach the chaos of war and conflict with ferocity fueled by righteous cause. To compete and excel, warriors must overcome fear and focus their strengths to overcome the evils imposed upon society.
- Source: Faithful of Eberron, page 14
Path of the Extreme Explorer
Some explorers search for mystical secrets, delving into the crumbling ruins of Xen’drik or climbing to the highest towers of Sharn. Some explorers venture into the frigid depths of the Frostfell or face the sandstorms of the Blade Desert in search of forgotten civilizations and ancient treasure. Whether driven by a thirst for gold, knowledge, or a love of a good challenge, the extreme explorer is an archetypal action hero, ready to face any challenge that Eberron can offer.
Rather than being driven by rage, an extreme explorer is guided by remarkable luck and fueled by pure adrenaline. Every extreme explorer is a unique individual, and background helps to define their story. The adventurous Morgrave scholar could be a sage, who’s equally comfortable in a library or a jungle. A bold crypt raider might take the criminal background, reflecting a knack for dealing with traps and useful contacts when it comes to fencing recovered artifacts. An urchin born in Sharn has no interest in gold or glory, but has never met a tower that couldn’t be climbed. Most of all, an extreme explorer is an adventurer, ever ready for the next challenge.
- Source: Morgrave Miscellany, page 11
Path of the Hunter
Predominately consisting of orcs, barbarian gatekeepers are usually known as hunters. These brave few travel throughout the natural lands and to places where planar gates are known to exist, seeking out threats and incursions from fiends and other unnatural creatures to purge them from the land and restore the natural order.
- Source: Faithful of Eberron, page 43
Path of the Implaccable Juggernaut
You are a living echo of the Last War's atrocities. Though you appear normal most of the time, blasphemous magical experiments have changed your fundamental nature forever. The unleashed curiosity of a renegade mastermaker, necromancer, cultist of the Dragon Below, or other practitioner of ungodly enchantments left a monstrous alter ego seething within you, ready to be unleashed. Your rage is not only the fury of battle, but a metamorphosis into a terrifying new body far different from the one you were born with.
- Source: Eberron Archetypes, page 7
Primal Path of Fury
The Fury of the Dark Six Pantheon represents unbridled passion expressed through hate, vengeance, and wrath. You have always felt anger easily and embraced it—often inciting infuriating emotions within yourself. Your passions and emotions fuel your rage, granting you unrivaled primal fury..
- Source: Faithful of Eberron, page 17
