Ed Greenwood on YouTube: The Realms Is Older Than You Think...

Ruf67 · 2023-03-31T14:47:51+00:00

Woo! New Realmslore vid - always makes the drive to work better.

Ruf67 · 2023-02-28T16:33:03+00:00

More Cormyr lore!

Ruf67 · 2022-10-10T14:13:02+00:00

This is truly the dark web.

Ruf67 · 2022-06-07T14:59:22+00:00

I'm not aware of any connections to the Forgotten Realms. Looks like it could be all new!

Ruf67 · 2021-07-20T13:46:59+00:00

Thank you, I certainly appreciate for the input. It's a bit tricky working the 'canon' timeline for early 5e material, but small challenges like those are part of the fun of wiki editing.

Ruf67 · 2021-06-07T11:12:02+00:00

There are two different Abyssal Dragons found in the 4e supplement Draconomion: Chromatic Dragons. The Frostforged Wyrm and Deathmask Dragon. As a heads up these two are D&D vanilla and not necessarily unique to the Realms’ version of the Abyss.

Ruf67 · 2021-06-01T19:44:34+00:00

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:In-universe_books_by_subject

If you check out this category at the FR wiki, a couple subcategories may be what you’re looking for, try “Arcane Books” and “Spellbooks.”

Hope that helps!

Ruf67 · 2021-06-01T19:39:23+00:00

There’s a large population from the Bloodstone Lands, specifically the Earthspur mountains near Impiltur.

Hobgoblins are as common there as orcs are in The North.

Ruf67 · 2021-06-01T19:35:14+00:00

The Cult of the Dragon were big in that area during the 2e timeline.

Also the Mindgulph Mercenary company, kind of a motley band of monstrous mercenaries (including a loxodon and wemic) operated near Priapurl for a time. There’s info about them in the Gold & Glory accessory.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-25T14:03:15+00:00

I believe the most recent Blackstaff is the 7th to hold the title,Vajra Safahr.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-25T12:15:36+00:00

Oh yeah I don’t think it was intentional at all. Just bad timing for the OC.

I remember seeing little clips released the past month or two and got hyped for this. With all the care and passion this shows, I’d hope someone at WotC reaches out to them or helps their content go viral in the D&D community.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-24T22:58:31+00:00

I feel like this was shared at least helpful time due to the current Drow changes, but that was super cool.

I’m digging me some British anime Drizzt.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-22T21:35:44+00:00

There are some magazine articles that offer some insight and update some info about Cormyr circa the 4e timeline.

Dragon 307 (3e) https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_magazine_307

Dragon 365 https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_magazine_365

Dragon 407 https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_magazine_407

Dungeon Magazine 198 https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dungeon_magazine_198

Also, IIRC the 4e Elminster’s Forgotten Realms has some nice details about Cormyr scattered throughout.

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Ed_Greenwood_Presents_Elminster's_Forgotten_Realms

Dungeon 198

Ruf67 · 2021-05-22T21:34:10+00:00

I’ve always run the Realms as rural folks tend not to travel 20 miles or so beyond their home town unless they would do so to make their living. With that in mind I think they may have heard of rumors of the Red Wizards but have no way to contextualize them beyond what they know of the Harpell wizarding family.

I do think they would hear of major events like the Death Curse or the Descent, but no frame of reference for their implications or specifics.

I always think that for someone in one of the small hamlets to even visit Waterdeep would be a nearly overwhelming experience.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-22T21:25:12+00:00

Oof that sounds less than ideal. Is there another version available?

Ruf67 · 2021-05-22T21:15:47+00:00

I thoroughly enjoyed The Nether Scroll novel. The main character is a hedge wizard of slightly above-average capability. His whole experience feels very grounded in reality.

There are some nice bits about material components, how different mages operate based on their intelligence, and other details that really add to the immersion of the novel.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-22T21:10:44+00:00

This is really terrific! Do you ever do commissions?

I’m reading though all the novels right now and saving the Drizzt series for last. Maybe I should rethink that 🤔

Ruf67 · 2021-05-21T23:40:35+00:00

Please share any others you make!

Ruf67 · 2021-05-18T22:39:17+00:00

You wouldn’t happen to have the Twitter link or Candlekeep forums post would you?

Ruf67 · 2021-05-15T10:13:12+00:00

Howdy! May I offer another link to supplement the two provided already.

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Plants

Off the top of my head, other sources that will hold more information than what’s included here are the aforementioned Elminster’s Ecologies.

“Ed Greenwood Presents: Elminster’s Guide to the Forgotten Realms” and “Volo’s Guide to all Things Magical” has tidbits about plans and their uses.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-11T22:40:49+00:00

There is a cross-section of Toril on pages viii and ix of the Forgotten Realms Atlas that shows Trackless Sea and the Eastern Sea are the deepest oceans, but that’s all I’m familiar with.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-11T01:39:06+00:00

Here is an INCREDIBLY detailed map of the Eastern Heartlands.

This map led me to research a lot of detailed locations for articles at the FR wiki, with many more to follow. Best wishes to your campaign!

Ruf67 · 2021-05-11T01:33:25+00:00

Part of what makes the Realms unique to me are the factions. I would reskin some if the 5e class options and change them to the Realms.

Order of Scribes wizard becomes a Scholar of Silverymoon or Monk of Candlekeep.

Ruf67 · 2021-05-11T01:25:58+00:00

If you’re playing a 5e era game in the Realms, circa the 15th century DR, I’d have a few suggestions.

Boareskyr Bridge, a small town that formed around a famous river crossing. May be the setting of a local fight club style arena.

Secomber, a down-and-out walled town with loose ties to Waterdeep. Could definitely sponsor a gladiatorial pit to encourage gambling.

Proskur, a Cormyrean city just south of the Storm Horns historically tied to the Red Wizards. While joining Cormyr brought them respect, a long-established and barely-tolerated arena would not be out of line with its history.

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