Wind by the Fireside

Wind by the Fireside was an ancient poem that was believed to be referencing the creator race, the Old Ones of Faerûn and was present in many regions of Toril in different forms and variations.

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Wind by the Fireside was a book that talked about the origins of this ancient work. The sages agreed that the poem itself changed a lot with the passing of centuries, this fact became clear when taking in the account many versions and varieties of the poem and its song versions in various regions of the Realms. The sages did not know what the poem was originally, nor how exactly it changed, one thing was certain, that the alterations did take place. Many simply attributed the changes to the natural changes to the language over time. Some sages believed the poem referenced the old ones, one of the creator races, while others though the topic of the poem being some ancient long-gone religion or a cult.

The vision of the poem popular in Neverwinter circa 1372 DR :

''So as you shiver in the cold and the dark, Look into the fire and seen in its spark &mdash; My eye Watching over you.''

'' As you walk in the wind's whistling claws, Listen past the howling wolf's jaws. My song Comes to you.''

'' And when you're lost in trackless snow, Look up high where the eagles go. My star Shines for you.''

'' In deep, dark mine or on crumbling peak, Hear the words of love I speak. My thoughts Are with you''

'' You are not forsaken You are not forgotten. The North cannot swallow you. The snow cannot bury you.''

'' I will come for you. Faerûn will grow warmer, And the gods will smile But, oh, my love, guard yourself well &mdash; All this may not happen for a long, long while.''

History
Copies of Wind by the Fireside book could be found around the areas of Neverwinter, Daggerford, and the Sword Coast North circa 1372 DR.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Neverwinter Nights