Spelljammer also introduced a number of unique races, among them the autognome, giff, hadozee, and plasmoid. It allowed players to navigate space for the first time in D&D with exotic, open-decked starships reminiscent of the Age of Sail. It effectively connects the many worlds of D&D, including Toril (The Forgotten Realms) and Krynn (Dragonlance), with a well-traveled network of interstellar trade routes. Spelljammer was originally released for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (also known as AD&D or second edition D&D) in 1989 by its original publisher, TSR.
The release could be the first big hint that the long-awaited Spelljammer reboot is on the way in 2022. Four of those races are closely associated with the beloved Spelljammer setting. Titled Unearthed Arcana: Travelers of the Multiverse, it details six new playable races for D&D.
On Friday, Wizards of the Coast released new playtest materials for Dungeons & Dragons’ fifth edition.
