Joaquin Lippincott QESKYL is one of several small, short-lived gnoll realms to briefly flourish in the wet, fecund (lower slopes thickly girt in jungle vegetation) Gnollwatch Mountains north of Dambrath. Notable because its king, Qeskyt (KES-kitt), made an alliance with a drow “queen” (it may have been a self-bestowed title not known in the Underdark, but assumed … Read more
Thundenstone, a holy place of the gnomes (a cavern strong with natural radiations, used by gnomes to charge magic items in a manner very similar to the Earth Nodes detailed in the 3e Underdark sourcebook), where about forty gnomes dwelt, keeping very quiet so as not to be noticed by other Underdark denizens. This policy … Read more
Neverwinter hasn’t minted all that often, thanks to using the coins of everywhere else (Waterdeep in particular) in trade. It uses and honors the usual copper, silver, electrum, gold, platinum progression with the usual values, but its own coins have changed in shape and size over the years. Current specific Neverwintan mintings: Copper piece (keystone … Read more
An in-depth volume devoted to the most iconic creatures that transcend cultures and time. This book sets out to analyze each creature in terms of attributes…
Bold Brigands of the Belt (5e) is a Rocket Age (5e) adventure for characters levels 2-4, preferably those with a rocket ship…
For centuries, the Zhentarim have been expanding their influence throughout Faerûn. Join the most infamous organization in Faerûn, using the secrets within this book to run a campaign featuring the Zhentarim and their stronghold of Darkhold itself.
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Learn about the grasslands of Faerûn in Grasslands of the Realms. We’ve populated these vast areas with new and old flora, fauna, and history alike. Grasslands of the Realms…
Arctics of the Realms finds life and excitement in the desolate wastelands of Faerûn. In our travels, we’ve found new and old flora, fauna, and history to bring to you about the polar regions of the Realms. Arctics of the Realms does this through both narrative prose, written from the perspective of Amarune Whitewave (the … Read more
Deserts of the Realms explores the vast wastelands of Toril. In our travels, we’ve found new and old flora, fauna, and history to bring to you about the sand oceans of the Realms. Deserts of the Realms does this through both narrative prose, written from the perspective of Amarune Whitewave (the great, great granddaughter of … Read more
Why does Waterdeep tolerate Blue Alley over 150 years after its creation? Has the City made it safer/ harder to find (as not to needlessly harm kids and commoners)? @benmorrier The Blue Alley survives because the Watchful Order convinced Open Lord Piergeiron of its usefulness, for reasons the Open Lords since then agree with. These … Read more
(On the Citadel of the Bloody Hand) I’m a pretty frustrated to be honest. I’ve been waiting for EVER to have the area above the falling stairs mapped out and see how it connects to the castle @JasonDGraham_ Here’s a quick tease: think of an old-fashioned D&D geomorph map (filling every bit of a graph … Read more
How far north do you need to be on the Sword Coast to where it is snowy year round? We started SKT in spring but I want to use some winter terrain. Icewind Dale? Citadel Felbarr? @LouAnders It varies over the decades, but the Spine Of The World range marks the “always-snow” line at the … Read more
(the original question included a screencap of text about Jalanvaloss) hi! How does somethig like this coexist with the Dragonward over Waterdeep? This dragon was touched by the staff? @newbiedm The Dragonward (like most powerful wards/fields/guards) is a localized persistent alteration in the Weave (whereas the area of effect of a spell going off is … Read more
How would a character go about joining the Waterdeep City Watch? How about the City Guard? Question from the DH FB group. Thanks. @benmorrier There are many different “roads in,” but showing up and expressing interest is the long one, involving training and covert honesty tests during off-duty time. The Guard takes trainee recruits who … Read more
Is there any interesting wildlife that makes its home in waterdeep? something a druid or ranger might like to befriend (animal messenger/beastmaster companion/speak with animals) @enjidee Like any temperate Sword Coast ocean port, Waterdeep has its share of gulls and rockdoves (pigeons), but except in the outermost harbor, they’re surprisingly scarce, due to the following … Read more
Greetings, Magister! Could I bother you with some Realmslore question? Starting a game set in Cormyr, post ToD, and would like to play a Gnome Wiz or Sor. Are there Gnomes in Cormyr? If so, where would one find them and how are they seen by the Cormyreans? Many thanks @Lodewijk_Boute There are many in … Read more
The key thing about Old Gnawbone is that she loves the company of humans; the bustle of city life, the energy, the strivings, the intrigues. She likes befriending them, establishing alliances and ties, using her human gang to manipulate events and make money (that she doesn’t really care about; she has more wealth than she’ll … Read more
