Cormyr: A Novel

Cormyr: A Novel by Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb is a Forgotten Realms novel first published in 1996. It was originally written as a stand-alone book but later became the first book in The Cormyr Saga, which chronicles the end of King Azoun IV's rule of Cormyr. "The Epic Historical Saga of the Most Powerful Nation in the Realms

Cormyr has been ruled by the Obarskyr family since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now its king, Azoun IV, lies on his deathbed, and the vultures are circling, hoping to usurp the throne for their own. Against this crisis of state, the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relating the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards.

Cormyr: A Novel is the epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world, as told by the world's co-creators."

Characters

 * Durndurve • Erdreth Halansalim • Eregar Abanther • Galados • Gwennath • Imblaskos • Junstal Halarn • Maglanna • Perglyn Trusttower • Tessara • Thanorbert • Thauglorimorgorus

Creatures

 * dark naga • deer • eel • owlbear

Diseases

 * Marsember Pox

Organizations

 * Indesm

Miscellaneous

 * The Cormyte's Boast

Summary
The story involves a conspiracy in the royal court of Cormyr to eliminate King Azoun IV, and it has multiple flashback sequences telling the history of the kingdom of the Purple Dragon, from its origins with the ancient dragon Thauglorimorgus up to the events of the main plot.