Planes of Existence in DnD: A Comprehensive Guide

TLDRThis video provides a comprehensive guide to the planes of existence in Dungeons & Dragons (DnD). It explains the prime material plane, inner planes, outer planes, and the go-between planes. Each plane is described in detail, including their characteristics, inhabitants, and connections to other planes.

Key insights

🌎The prime material plane is the central plane that consists of the material universe and where most DnD campaigns take place.

🔥The inner planes are elemental planes, including fire, air, earth, water, positive energy, negative energy, and para-elemental and quasi-elemental planes.

🌌The outer planes are defined by morality and philosophy, with 17 potential alignments and afterlives for various races and mythologies.

🌟The go-between planes, the ethereal plane and the astral plane, act as pathways between the different types of planes.

⛰️Mount Celestia is the plane of lawful good, featuring mountain layers where each layer represents a higher level of goodness.

Q&A

What is the prime material plane?

The prime material plane is the central plane in DnD, consisting of the material universe where most campaigns take place.

What are the inner planes?

The inner planes are elemental planes, including fire, air, earth, water, positive energy, negative energy, and para-elemental and quasi-elemental planes.

How are the outer planes defined?

The outer planes are defined by morality and philosophy, with 17 potential alignments and afterlives for various races and mythologies.

What are the go-between planes?

The go-between planes are the ethereal plane and the astral plane, acting as pathways between the different types of planes.

What is Mount Celestia?

Mount Celestia is the plane of lawful good, featuring mountain layers that represent higher levels of goodness.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the planes of existence in DnD.

00:11Explanation of the prime material plane and its characteristics.

03:40Overview of the inner planes and their elemental nature.

08:54Detailed description of the outer planes and their alignment-based afterlives.

16:10Introduction to the go-between planes, the ethereal plane and the astral plane.

21:30Explanation of Mount Celestia, the plane of lawful good.