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What signature food or beverage is each outer plane in the Great Wheel Cosmology known for?
Is there a list or reference somewhere showing what meals and / or beverages each outer plane in the Great Wheel Cosmology is best known for?
I am putting together a campaign idea for my PCs, a ...
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If Tiamat is killed in the Nine Hells, does she die permanently?
The entry on devils (p. 68) in the Monster Manual states the following:
"Devils that die in the Nine Hells are destroyed forever - a fate that
even Asmodeus fears."
This makes it clear ...
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Was Baldur's Gate always a "Nest of Vipers"?
The Baldur's Gate described in Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus has a "well earned reputation as a den of vipers (p.10)":
As the adventure begins, the situation is especially dire:
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What is the origin of the goliath race in the Forgotten Realms?
I've always assumed that the goliath race are half-giants or pygmy giants or something like that. Something related to giants.
In the descriptions of the goliath race in 5e (in Volo's Guide to ...
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Which Great Elder One wants to be symbiotic with a world and rule it as part of its body?
My player wants to be a warlock of the Great Old One. The campaign would be in the Forgotten Realms setting (D&D 5e).
He wants to make a pact with an entity that wants to gather all knowledge in ...
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How can we quickly familiarize ourselves with the Forgotten Realms? [duplicate]
Follow-up to my question here which was based on the wrong premise that there is a single world for the entirety of DnD. Thanks to that question I was able to boil my issue down to the Forgotten ...
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When did the gith break free of the mind flayers?
In my recent question, How did the Duergar break free of the Mind Flayers?, in this answer it is stated that the Duergar freed themselves from the mind flayers in the year "c. –4000 DR".
However, I ...
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How did the Duergar break free of the Mind Flayers?
It is known that the Duergar (a.k.a. Grey Dwarves, evil dwarves from the Underdark) were once slaves of the mind flayers, but then managed to break free. However, I can't find much information on how ...
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Is there any lore within the Forgotten Realms about the history of metal-working?
On Earth, (very abbreviated) tools began as stone, wood, and bone until eventually bronze could be cast using stone molds. From there people learned to work with iron and then much later, steel.
Is ...
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Were the gith originally human before the illithids enslaved them?
Firstly, I will point out that I am only really familiar with D&D 5e and the video game Neverwinter Nights 2 (which is based on D&D 3.5e and set in the Forgotten Realms; incidentally, if the ...
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Where should I look to start learning about the lore of the Forgotten Realms?
I'm a GURPS oldschool player, playing GURPS 3e since 2000, using GURPS Magic, GURPS Fantasy and the Core Rules.
I have heard a lot of things about D&D and specially about the Forgotten Realms, ...
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Is there a guide/reference for possible character hairstyles in D&D Forgotten Realms universe?
I was playing a D&D session as a female cleric of Qotal and, at some point, the party encountered some kind of wind monster. As I tried to cast spells requiring concentration, the DM argued that I ...
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Are there any Chosen left in Faerûn following the Second Sundering?
Throughout Toril's history, its various deities have engaged in a practice of vesting mortals with power and purpose. Those mortals are sometimes called Chosen. The Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide ...
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Is it possible for a person to be tricked into becoming a lich?
A great evil has been prophesied and a powerful wizard knows that he is unable to stop it himself. His plan is to create several heroes who will be able to fight the evil despite the event taking ...
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Does the Order of the Aster still have a presence in Waterdeep?
I'm about to start running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and one of my characters is part of the Order of the Aster. What is their presence in Waterdeep (circa 1492 DR)? I was able to find some information ...
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Does the Order of the Silver Chalice still have a presence in Waterdeep?
I'm about to start running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and one of the characters is a Knight of the Silver Chalice. I believe that this organization was originally founded in Waterdeep. Do they still ...
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What would happen to an adventurer's personal identity when turning into a God?
I recently played RP with some friends, and one these friends is also one who's playing in the D&D campaign I DM (Lost Mine Of Phandelver).
While they were explaining me their home-made RP system,...
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Who is the god Ao?
I have seen numerous mentions of "the Overgod" Ao but other then being obscenely powerful, I have not found any information on him.
So, who is Ao and what is his portfolio?
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How has the Holy Avenger (or Holy Sword, or similar “holy” weapons meant for paladins) changed through the editions of D&D?
A follow-up on this Q&A regarding the origins of the Holy Avenger and similar "holy" weapons in the Forgotten Realms, and in D&D more generally. As noted there, the Realms have experienced ...
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What was the first published appearance of the Holy Avenger (or Holy Sword, or similar "holy" weapons meant for paladins) in the Forgotten Realms?
Anyone who has ever played D&D surely knows of the holy avenger, the mighty magical sword whose true power manifests only in the hands of a paladin.
For purposes of a campaign to be set in the ...
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Who are the Dark Eight in 1492 DR?
Who are the Dark Eight in 1492 DR (Forgotten Realms' Dalereckoning)?
I'm currently preparing a campaign section that will involve an ambitious devil that is preparing to climb the ranks and their way ...
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Can a human be transformed into a Mind Flayer?
In the Baldur's Gate III announcement trailer, we can see what seems to be a human be transformed into a Mind Flayer.
What is happening there? Are Mind Flayers created by transforming other creatures?...
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What years/year ranges in the Forgotten Realms correspond to what D&D editions?
The current edition of D&D (5th) has adventures in the Forgotten Realms set in 1489-1493 DR.
During what years in the Forgotten Realms are adventures from each edition set?
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Is there a map of Silverymoon with every street named?
Is there a street map of Silverymoon, one with every street and alley named?
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How much do people of Toril know about the ascension of gods?
How much do people of Toril know about the ascension of gods?
More specifically, I'm interested in the Dead Three: Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul. Do historians of the world know the circumstances ...
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Is the D&D universe the same as the Forgotten Realms universe?
Recently my friend and I were discussing this question.
He’s convinced the default universe of D&D is the Forgotten Realms, but I have my doubts about that. I did read that certain cosmic events ...
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What regular Faerûn-wide events are there?
I'm wondering if there are any regular, realm-wide events (about every century or so) that would affect the Material Plane. Either nearly everybody knows it's happening, or just that strong magic-...
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Is Forgotten Realms geo-location data copyrighted, or free to use?
I am in the process of creating a gis map of Toril, starting from the Faerun Continent. (More details are in this question on GIS.SE: Starting a QGIS project for a fantasy world map from raster images....
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Hoar's dogma seems to indicate to value true justice above the law. Are there further details on this in other sources?
One of Hoar's dogma (Uphold true and fitting justice and maintain the spirit of law, not the letter of law) seems to point to the fact that to a devotee of hoar justice is more important than law and ...
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Is there any official timeline of when spells were developed in Toril?
In the 2e Netheril: Empire of Magic boxed set there are several references to who, and occasionally when, spells were developed such as "Seed of Moander" p.g 23 in the Encyclopedia Arcane and "Detect ...
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Are there any official maps of the Seventon Alliance?
I have checked the AD&D books Netheril: Empire of Magic and Lost Empires of Faerun, and the 3E book Grand History of the Realms.
Are there any official maps of the Seventon Alliance and the ...
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Are there any official maps of the Netherese Empire?
I have checked the AD&D books Netheril: Empire of Magic and Lost Empires of Faerun.
Are there any official maps of the Netheril empire?
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Is there any indication that high level spells could return to the Realms? [closed]
In the Forgotten Realms (before Mystra's ban) the great arcanists of Netheril designed and frequently used spells such as Proctiv's move mountain, a 10th level spell used to raise a mountain and turn ...
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Who are the high mages of Netheril (FR)?
In the Forgotten Realms, there once was the great magocracy of Netheril lead by the High Mages of Netheril, created in the year -2758 DR.
Who were/are the members of the High Mages of Netheril?
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Who would be the closest to a god of wine in the Forgotten Realms?
Who would be the closest to a god of wine in the Forgotten Realms? I'd prefer to stay within existing FR lore and not import Dionysus or somesuch god from "outside."
Possible candidates:
Chauntea, ...
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Why is Waterdeep known as the City of Splendors?
Why is Waterdeep known as the City of Splendors?
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What is the in-universe explanation for "Waterdhavian" being the adjectival form of Waterdeep?
The Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide uses the term "Waterdhavian" throughout, suggesting an etymology for "deep" here that is different than simply the English word deep, but this is never addressed in ...
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Godly non-interference and godly summoning [Rise of Tiamat spoilers]
I'm running the Rise of Tiamat campaign, and a fundamental question about when gods do/can and don't/can't interfere directly in mortal affairs (particularly via manifesting avatars on the Material ...
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Is there a dragon-level threat to the dragons in the Forgotten Realms?
In Forgotten Realms, few things are as feared and iconic as the Dragon. There may be more powerful beings, but few of them are well-known. The Dragon is decent on land, a powerful flier, some even ...
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What is under the Underdark?
Amongst D&D players, especially those familiar with the Forgotten Realms setting, the existence of the Underdark is well-known. This world beneath the surface has even made it into many other ...
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Do pets and mounts age in Myth Drannor's uncorrupted mythal?
Do animals like pets and mounts age in the mythal of Myth Drannor, before the fall?
To clarify, I am asking about the Mythal in its full glory, circa 600~660 DR. Before the weeping war.
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How long is an Elvish generation?
I can't seem to find any good resources on this. How old is the typical elf when they first have children? How many generations would typically be alive at one time from a single family? Is it in the ...
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Are there heroic or good Yuan-Ti? [closed]
What I've read seems to suggest "no". I haven't found anything in the SCAG that suggests this as true.
I'm aware that in Adventurer's league there was a reference guide for the monsters in Volo's ...
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Do pre-written modules exist regarding the role the drow played in the Crown Wars? [closed]
I'm building a campaign that includes the drow and read about the Crown Wars which has elements I'd like to include. In addition to pulling ideas from these articles I would like to know if any pre-...
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What is an "Ardragon"?
The Zhentarim have according to the 5th Edition Dungeon Master's Guide (p. 22, chapter Factions and Organisations > Renown) the following ranks:
“Fang (rank 1)” — Like the tooth
“Wolf (rank 2)” — ...
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What is the availability of Maztica Imported Food in the Realms?
To celebrate 20 years of campaign, my wife's party is holding a party ingame (its a feast to celebrate the founding of the adventuring party) and a party in real life (because why not).
So they are ...
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Can Guenhwyvar communicate?
I was wondering if the panther companion of everyone's favorite drow ranger can communicate or be communicated with.
Does she have above average intelligence?
Does she "speak" in the books?
Can ...
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Is there a way in the Forgotten Realms to Time Travel?
Does time travel or chronomagic exist in the Forgotten Realms?
I'm working on an idea for a Halruuan airship equipped with a device that allows time and dimensional travel, so I'm looking for ...
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When did Karsus's Folly become a canon part of the FR lore?
In a recent discussion following the question about edition transitions in the Forgotten Realms, the exact point when Karsus's Fall became part of the canon of FR lore was debated. When the Arcane Age ...
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Are there any resources that compare Forgotten Realms cities?
I am looking for information about the main cities in the Forgotten Realms for developing a backstory. Are there any resources out there that compare what makes one city different than another? What ...
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