The World of Alessia, by Jera Mannninena and Jaye Sonia; Published by Storm Bunny Studios.

IsisThis next to Eberron is one of the most creative uses of the D&D system that I've seen. It is both a good idea and product.

The "World of Alessia" is a gonzo science fantasy set on and around a habitable gas giant of the same name.

It is a setting that someone who grew up in the 90s would have built.

If you like at least 3 of the following...

• 90s jrpgs in general.

• Final Fantasy specifically.

• 90s Fantasy anime/manga.

• Battle Chasers.

• Pixar's Aesthetic.

• Kung Fu Panda.

• Star Trek; This will be explained later.

You'll love this setting.

Alessia is a setting where the good people have essentially won. On this planet the many native races and those that arrived from elsewhere. Have chosen openness and cooperation over xenophobia and conflict.conflict.In that regard Alessia is very much a fantasy Star Trek.

The PC's are assumed to be either adventuress citizens or agents of the benevolent "Empire of Xian".

Beyond the ever present "human evil", there are two major threats...

The mutant spawn born of the corpse of an Eldritch Dragon-God, that was slain by the first Emperor.

The Alien armada held at bay by the natural and artificial orbital defenses, that want to conquer the planet and recapture their escaped slaves.

I have two points of contention...

D&Dism:To me the classic D&D fantasy tropes feel completely unnecessary and tacked. Alessia already having it's own races,cosmology, and magic ; did not need D&D's.

Utopianism: I've gotten increasingly cynical about human nature with age.While I love Star Trek, I cannot believe the promise of the Federation outside of the setting. The fact that so many different races/species chose cooperation of their own accord. Is something I find too good to be true.

I look forward to seeing more of what will be done with...

The "World of Alessia".

The World of Alessia is a 5e compatible setting and TTRPG product like no other on the market. I know that's a bold statement and it's made with utmost confidence! Alessia is completely unique in its nature, theme, and presentation. Jere's amazing vision of an inclusive world where magic and technology are seamlessly blended together is brought to life by Jaye's words, delivered in the strong Storm Bunny voice & style.

The World of Alessia provides players & game masters with 27 species to play and explore. The planet itself is a massive Gas Giant with over 7,000 years of history to work out many of the issues that still plague our modern society. Instead of baked-in hate and animosities between groups, Alessia provides mechanics for Species Synergies.

The Art, Direction, and Lay-Out of this book are outstanding! The images are bold, colorful, and beautiful! Fans of anime and lovers of sci-fi will be strongly drawn to the visual appeal and potential to create in Alessia. This book is a fantastic resource for world and adventure building in a fantastic, futuristic environment perfect for telling these stories!