spelljammers

Spelljammers are a class of arcane vessels used for interstellar travel in certain fantasy settings, most notably in the Dungeons & Dragons game. These ships are not powered by conventional engines but by magical means, often a spelljamming helm, which is a magical chair or console that allows a spellcaster to mentally direct the ship's movement through the void between worlds. The void, often called Wildspace, is the vast expanse of space containing planets, moons, and other celestial bodies, all bathed in the light of a distant sun. Beyond Wildspace lies the Astral Sea, a silvery expanse where thought and magic hold sway.

Spelljammers come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, from small, nimble scout ships to colossal warships. Their construction is as varied as their design, with some appearing as traditional sailing vessels adapted for space, while others are bizarre, organic, or crystalline constructs. Sailors of these vessels, known as spelljammers, are a diverse group, including pirates, merchants, explorers, and adventurers who navigate the dangers of space, which include not only the vacuum and cosmic phenomena but also alien creatures and rival spelljamming crews. The lore surrounding spelljammers often emphasizes the freedom and peril of charting unknown territories and the unique cultures that develop on these star-faring vessels.