The Ethereal Plane was mainly accessed by spells such as blink, etherealness, and ethereal jaunt. A phase door spell could be used to create a passage through the Ethereal, and Leomund’s secret chest could temporarily stash a container in the Ethereal.
Can you see things in the ethereal plane?
Any creature on the ethereal plane is invisible to the stuff in the castle corridor, but the creatures in the corridor are visible to the ethereal denizens. Creatures on the ethereal plane also feel no gravity, and can move through walls easily.
What does it mean to see into the ethereal plane?
It’s essentially a very specific See Invisibility. It’s not useful all the time, but not many people can do it so you’ll be happy to have it when it comes up. Some few spells actually affect creatures in the ethereal plane, so you can forcecage a ghost who tries to flee.
How do you travel to the Deep Ethereal Plane?
The 5e DMG describes the Ethereal Plane in more detail in the Creating a Multiverse chapter. However, you seem to have the direction of travel the wrong way around.
Are there any spells that go to the Ethereal Plane?
The Ethereal Plane is coexistent with most of the Inner Planes, so simple spells like door or plane shift can reach it. There are also several spells such as ethereal jaunt that allow quick access to the plane. Natural portals to the Ethereal Plane are few, although minglings sometimes occur in graveyards and haunted places.
What’s the difference between border and Deep Ethereal?
The non-Border region was called the Deep Ethereal. While in the Border Ethereal, a traveler could still see into the adjacent plane but only dimly and not very far, whereas those on the bordering plane could not see the traveler without magical detection. Verbal communication was not possible between the Border Ethereal and the bordered plane.
Are there any natural portals to the Ethereal Plane?
Natural portals to the Ethereal Plane are few, although minglings sometimes occur in graveyards and haunted places. The atmosphere of the Ethereal Plane is clammy and chill but perfectly breathable and food carried onto the plane remains edible.
