The City of Ravens Bluff

The City of Ravens Bluff is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory for the Forgotten Realms. "A dozen years in the making, this sourcebook contains everything you need to know about Ravens Bluff, home of the Living City&trade; campaign:


 * The movers and shakers of the city are described in detail, from the deans of the Wizards Guild to the prelates of the Clerical Circle, from the Lady Mayor to the heads of the noble houses.
 * The laws of the city are revealed, along with the officials responsible for enforcing them and the punishments for breaking them.
 * Read the history of the city and discover the secrets of Lost Sarbreen, the dwarven city buried beneath its foundations.
 * New monsters and new magics, hidden cults and secret societies, and a description of the entire Vast surrounding the city are all included within these pages.
 * As if this were not enough, this sourcebook also includes the most detailed map of the city ever published and an extensive Walking Tour visiting hundreds of locations throughout Ravens Bluff.

Come join one of the largest and oldest RPG campaigns in the world! Find out why it has attracted some of the best players in the game today. Accept the challenge. The Living City awaits..."

Contents

 * The Living City
 * Local History
 * Lost Sarbreen
 * Life in Ravens Bluff
 * Where to Buy
 * Dark & Deadly Secrets
 * Secret Societies
 * The Wizards Guild
 * Temples & Religion
 * The Fellowship of Bards
 * The Silent Network
 * The Knights of Ravens Bluff
 * The Nobility
 * The Authorities
 * Law & Order
 * Merchant Houses
 * The Guilds
 * The Game of Masks
 * Monsters of Ravens Bluff
 * The Magic of Ravens Bluff
 * Landmarks of Ravens Bluff: The Walking Tour
 * Beyond the Living City: The Vast
 * City Locations Index

Characters

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Locations

 * Bodies of Water
 * Lakes
 * Rivers
 * Seas
 * Waterfalls
 * Seas
 * Waterfalls
 * Waterfalls


 * Bridges: •  •  •
 * Buildings
 * Businesses
 * Embassies
 * Fortresses
 * Guild Houses
 * Inns, Restaurants, and Taverns
 * Residences
 * Temples
 * Inns, Restaurants, and Taverns
 * Residences
 * Temples
 * Residences
 * Temples
 * Temples


 * Forests: •  •  •
 * Islands: •  •
 * Landmarks: •  •  •  •
 * Mountains: •  •  •  •
 * Countries: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Planes: •  •  •  •
 * Portals:
 * Regions: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Roads: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Settlements:
 * Cities
 * • •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  • Tantras •  •  •  •
 * Towns
 * Villages
 * Villages

Magic

 * Items: •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Potions: •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Rings: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Spells: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Other: •  •  •  •

Organizations

 * Adventuring Bands: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Criminal Organizations: •  •  •
 * Clans: •
 * Cults:
 * Guilds: •  •  •  •
 * Knightly Orders: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Merchant Houses: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Military Organizations:
 * Noble Families: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •   •  •  •  •
 * Political Organizations: •  •  •  •  •
 * Religious Organizations:
 * Secret Societies:
 * Spellcasting Organizations: •

Miscellaneous

 * Armor & Clothing: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Art & Literature: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Classes: •  •  •
 * Conditions: •  •  •  •  •
 * Events: •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Fields of Study: •
 * Food & Drinks: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Games: •
 * Gemstones: •  •  •  •  •
 * Industries:
 * Items: •  •  •  •  •  •  ( •  • ) •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Instruments


 * Languages: •
 * Materials: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Plants: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  ( •  • ) •   •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Professions: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Substances


 * Titles: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Vessels: •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •
 * Ships


 * Weapons: •  •  •  •  • {{P|cutlass| • {{P|dagger|4,14,16,30,33,36,56,66,79,87,95,96,98,104,141,146,155}} • {{P|greataxe|57}} • {{P|halberd|30}} • {{P|lance|33,39,41,53,148,151}} • {{P|longsword|62,93,97,116}} • {{P|polearm|58}} • {{P|rapier|33,62}} • {{P|scimitar|76}} • {{P|scythe|48}} • {{P|shortbow|142}} • {{P|sickle|48}} • {{P|spear|6,72,82,86,92,101,121,138,146}} • {{P|stiletto|56}}
 * Others: {{P|Gender and sex|13,24,40,53,70,116,141,147,157}}

Credits

 * Design: Ed Greenwood
 * Editor: John D. Rateliff
 * Brand Manager: Lisa Stevens
 * Cover Art: Jeff Easley
 * Cover Graphic Design: Tanya Matson
 * Interior Graphic Design: Dee Barnett
 * Interior Art: Valerie Valusek, Paul Phillips
 * Cartography: Rob Lazzaretti, Dennis Kauth
 * Typesetting: Nancy Walker, Eric Haddock
 * Art Director: Paul Hanchette