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14/01/2017
Tales from the Yawning Portal is an upcoming book of adventure modules for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons. It adapts and updates seven popular adventures from the current and earlier editions, including Dead in Thay from the Forgotten Realms.

"When the shadows grow long in Waterdeep and the fireplace in the taproom of the Yawning Portal dims to a deep crimson glow, adventurers from across the Forgotten Realms, and even from other worlds, spin tales and spread rumors of dark dungeons and lost treasures. Some of the yarns overheard by Durnan, the barkeep of the Yawning Portal, are inspired by places and events in far-flung lands from across the D&D multiverse, and these tales have been collected into a single volume.

Within this tome are seven of the most compelling dungeons from the 40+ year history of Dungeons & Dragons. Some are classics that have hosted an untold number of adventurers, while others are some of the most popular adventures ever printed. The seeds of these stories now rest in your hands. D&D's most storied dungeons are now part of your modern repertoire of adventures. Enjoy, and remember to keep a few spare character sheets handy."

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29/04/2017
Dragon+ #13 was released on April 28th, 2017.

This issue contained a number of short fiction works to accompany the adventures in Tales from the Yawning Portal, including the Forgotten Realms–set Dead in Thay.

In addition, Volothamp Geddarm tells of Durnan and the Yawning Portal inn. (Read more...)

04/06/2017
Frost Giant's Fury #3 by Jim Zub with art by Netho Diaz is a comic published by IDW Publishing in May 2017.

Set in the Spine of the World, it sees the sorceress Delina and the warrior Minsc ascend a treacherous ice-covered mountain to confront a vicious and quick-tempered white dragon as they try to uncover the plots of evil frost giants. (Read more...)

30/07/2017
Dragon+ #14 was released on June 28, 2017.

The issue presents previews to the upcoming adventure Tomb of Annihilation, with a short story prelude and information about various people and places in Chult.

It also gives a sample of the Frost Giant's Fury #3 comic, and a flashback to 1979: Dragon #26's Bazaar of the Bizarre article, "The Path to Lichdom". (Read more...) Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms from Codename Entertainment is an upcoming free-to-play PC game due to be released on the Steam platform sometime in 2017.

Players are expected to guide their "Champions" through the Sword Coast, utilizing formation tactics and their Champions' abilities in conjunction with each other, unlock new equipment and new Champions, and grow in power. Champions are being announced periodically, with Minsc & Boo, Delina, Bruenor, and Celeste currently announced. (Read more...) Xanathar's Guide to Everything is a 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook in the Forgotten Realms. "Assembled here for the first time is new information on adventurers of every stripe. In addition, you'll find valuable advice for those of nefarious intent who must deal with such meddling do-gooders, including the Xanathar's personal thoughts on how to dispatch anyone foolish enough to interfere with his business dealings. Alongside observations on "heroes" themselves, the beholder fills the pages of this tome with his personal thoughts on tricks, traps, and even treasures and how they can be put to villainous use."

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9/09/2017
Tomb of Annihilation is an adventure module for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons set in the Forgotten Realms. It sees the players explore Chult and pits them against the infamous archlich Acererak. "Dare to defy death in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

The talk of the streets and taverns has all been about the so-called death curse: a wasting disease afflicting everyone who's ever been raised from the dead. Victims grow thinner and weaker each day, slowly but steadily sliding toward the death they once denied.

When they finally succumb, they can't be raised—and neither can anyone else, regardless of whether they’ve ever received that miracle in the past. Temples and scholars of divine magic are at a loss to explain a curse that has affected the entire region, and possibly the entire world.

The cause is a necromantic artifact called the Soulmonger, which is located somewhere in Chult, a mysterious peninsula far to the south, ringed with mountains and choked with rainforests."

(Read more...) Dragon+ #15 was released on August 31, 2017.

The issue presents more previews to the just-released adventure Tomb of Annihilation, as well as to the associated board game, the Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation video game, and module for the Neverwinter video game. It even includes maps and travel posts for Chult.

It also gives a sample of the Frost Giant's Fury #4 comic and the first part of the short story "Qawasha & Kupalue" by Adam Lee. (Read more...)

12/11/2017
Dragon+ 16 was released on October 31st, 2017.

This issue gives interviews with Realms writers Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, Erin M. Evans, and Richard Baker, and with the developers of Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.

It also gives more support to Tomb of Annihilation, with extra maps to various locations in Chult and the second part of the story "Qawasha & Kupalué". (Read more...)

23/11/2017
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a remastered version of the classic computer game Neverwinter Nights from 2002, as well as its expansions Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark, as well as other premium modules set in the Forgotten Realms.

It applies numerous technological improvements, such as updated graphics and multiplayer support; new tools for custom module creation; and countless patches.

"Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own!"

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