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Catching up on Lore

alairanfennecalairanfennec Member Posts: 0 Arc User
edited February 2013 in General Discussion (PC)
So, while I've been a long time PnP Roleplayer, one thing I've never actually done is a game set in the Forgotten Realms!
At the bequest of a friend, I've just started reading Salvatore's work. I started of course with Homeland and have made my way so far to The Legacy. However, while a fun read, I'd like to know a bit more about the Forgotten Realms setting beyond the Drizzt stories.

So, what are some good books to read? A list of things to read to catch up to Neverwinter Onlines timeline!
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  • shaudiusshaudius Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    Are you specifically looking for novels or are you interested in sourcebooks as well?
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?17251-Literary-corner&p=283001&viewfull=1#post283001

    And

    http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?23911-Brief-Lore-Intro

    And

    http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?23281-Deities-of-New-Neverwinter-Detailed

    +other sticky threads by zeb - time grimore and truth's FAQs
  • alairanfennecalairanfennec Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    shaudius wrote: »
    Are you specifically looking for novels or are you interested in sourcebooks as well?
    Mostly novels. Sourcebooks are a little more expensive. :D

    And thank you gillrmn, I shall give those a look!
  • shaudiusshaudius Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    alairanfennec wrote: »
    Mostly novels. Sourcebooks are a little more expensive. :D

    And thank you gillrmn, I shall give those a look!

    I highly recommend the Forgotten Realms wiki at http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page. Its a lot more detailed than anything you'll find on these forums(which is probably mostly culled from there anyway.) I specifically recommend, http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Neverwinter and http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/New_Neverwinter
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  • askopdkapokaskopdkapok Member Posts: 648 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    alairanfennec wrote: »
    So, while I've been a long time PnP Roleplayer, one thing I've never actually done is a game set in the Forgotten Realms!
    At the bequest of a friend, I've just started reading Salvatore's work. I started of course with Homeland and have made my way so far to The Legacy. However, while a fun read, I'd like to know a bit more about the Forgotten Realms setting beyond the Drizzt stories.

    So, what are some good books to read? A list of things to read to catch up to Neverwinter Onlines timeline!

    omg tons. Just search "Forgotten Realms" on Amazon. Forgotten Realms is by for the most lore of any fanstasy setting.. and most importantly, the framework is there to roll your own content.

    There is also a campaign boxed set for the Forgotten Realms that has a ton of back lore to help you build your own campaigns... rich with maps and history.

    I've been runninng a FR campaign once a week from my house for like 3 years now. We are getting ready to start up an old school 2nd edition campaign shortly.

    Tons and tons of resources though. Check out WotC's website as well.
  • chili1179chili1179 Member Posts: 1,511 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    I've been a long time PnP Roleplayer, one thing I've never actually done is a game set in the Forgotten Realms!

    Does not compute.
    There is a rumor floating around that I am working on a new foundry quest. It was started by me.
  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    chili1179 wrote: »
    Does not compute.
    I know people who only stick to one setting - like some guys always stick to AD&D and greyhawk.

    I on the contrary, also stick to one setting which is Forgotten Realms - however I sometimes double time it in Greyhawk too. Well, Vecna and Raven Queen are kind of enticing ...
  • alairanfennecalairanfennec Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    chili1179 wrote: »
    Does not compute.

    Our actual DnD games have been rare. Systems like Palladium's Rifts, Savage Worlds, Shadowrun, Pathfinder and so on have been a preference for us. And our DnD games have either been something like Eberron or purely homebrew settings. :)

    Now to get lost in the wiki, oh dear.
  • doctorcomicsdoctorcomics Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    I really recommend the Neverwinter campaign setting published by Wizards for 4E. In addition to giving you a full run down of the city, its neighborhoods and personalities, it includes the big threats and bad guys menacing the city, many of whom have already appeared in gameplay videos.
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    alairanfennec wrote: »
    ...
    Now to get lost in the wiki, oh dear.

    Wiki has good info about 3e, but 4e and later info is not very refined - it may be wrong at many places. So read it with caution. (Came up in discussion a while ago).
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