sourcebook
noun
source·book
ˈsȯrs-ˌbu̇k 
: a fundamental document or record (as of history, literature, art, or religion) on which subsequent writings, compositions, opinions, beliefs, or practices are based
also
: a collection of such documents
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For example certain details from the most recent series of Andor first appeared in sourcebooks for the Star Wars Roleplaying Game in the late 80’s and early 90’s.
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Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
The options range from new sourcebooks to new modules and collections of antagonists to drop into an ongoing game.
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Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
Books like Xanathar's Guide to Everything and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything will be codified and unified by a new sourcebook at some point, but all of it will be compatible with 5th Edition material.
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Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Jan. 2024
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Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
The options range from new sourcebooks to new modules and collections of antagonists to drop into an ongoing game.
—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
Books like Xanathar's Guide to Everything and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything will be codified and unified by a new sourcebook at some point, but all of it will be compatible with 5th Edition material.
—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Jan. 2024
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“Sourcebook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sourcebook. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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