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23/01/2016
Confrontation at Candlekeep by Teos Abadia, Greg Bilsland, and Shawn Merwin is a playtest module for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Originally released to RPGA Dungeon Masters at Gen Con Indy 2013, it is now available for download.

The adventure sees a cult of Asmodeus, led by one of his Chosen, assault Candlekeep after managing to deactivate some of the fortress' wards. They aim to obtain a spell scroll created in ages past by their master that has since been hidden in the vaults of Candlekeep by Mystra herself to prevent its abuse. (Read more...)

2/04/2016
Maestro by R.A. Salvatore is the latest novel penned by the prolific Realms author and follows on immediately from his previous book, Archmage. In it, Bruenor Battlehammer and Drizzt Do'Urden lead the army of reclaimed Gauntlgrym against Menzoberranzan while Catti-brie and Menzoberranzan's archmage Gromph Baenre head to Luskan in an attempt to keep the primordial Maegera contained. (Read more...)

Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear by Beamdog is the latest instalment of the Baldur's Gate game franchise. Using the enhanced version of the 2D Infinity Engine and an updated user interface, Seige of Dragonspear takes place in-between the original Baldur's Gate and Shadows of Amn. Gorion's Ward must face the Shining Lady, who has orchestrated an allegedly divine crusade along the Sword Coast. (Read more...)

7/05/2016
Shadows of the Vampire 1 is a comic written by Jim Zub and drawn by Nelson Daniel, released by IDW Publishing in May 2016.

Mysterious forces draw Delina, Shandie, and Krydle, together with Minsc and Boo, into the Demiplane of Dread, where they find themselves pitted against undead horrors, in a crossover with the Ravenloft campaign setting. (Read more...)

10/06/2016
Death Masks is the 28th Forgotten Realms novel written by the world's creator, Ed Greenwood. It was released on June 7th, 2016. Questions arise when several recent murder victims are revealed to have been Masked Lords of Waterdeep. (Read more...)

2/07/2016
An unnamed Dungeons & Dragons movie expected to be set in the Forgotten Realms is currently in the works. Made by Warner Bros., it is written by David Leslie Johnson (Wrath of the Titans), produced by Roy Lee (The Lego Movie), and expected to be directed by Rob Letterman (Goosebumps). Actor Ansel Elgort (The Divergent Series) is in early talks to star in the movie.

According to rumor, it will be called The Hand of Chaos and will be a fantasy action-adventure in the style of Indiana Jones or Guardians of the Galaxy, with a warrior with a flaming sword, a cunning gnome cutpurse, a warlock, and a half-dragon going on a quest for a mythical treasure. (Read more...)

18/07/2016
Assault on Maerimydra is an adventure module by Greg Marks, designed for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons and set in the Forgotten Realms. It was released in March 2016 as part of the Rage of Demons storyline for the Adventurers League. The adventurers have gathered in the Underdark with drow and other allied factions and must work together to assault the fire giant–city of Maerimydra. (Read more...)

15/11/2016
Storm King's Thunder is an adventure module released in September 2016, designed for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons and set in the Forgotten Realms. Taking place in the Savage Frontier and the North after 1485 DR, it sees adventurers of levels 1–10 struggle against an uprising of giants. "To Fight Giants, You Must Be Giant

Ages ago, giants and dragons waged war across the Savage Frontier. These battles are long forgotten by the human civilizations of today, but ancient relics remain. And now, the land shudders once more with the thunder of giant footsteps.

Hill giants raid farms for food and livestock, as stone giants lay waste to settlements in their path. Frost giants plunder coastal towns, as fire giants gather slaves. Cloud giant castles drift across the sky, casting ominous shadows on the cities of the North. But no threat compares to the wrath of the storm giants, who stand betrayed.

Puny adventurers must rise to the challenge, gather their strength, unlock the power of ancient runes, and take the fight to the giants' doorsteps. Only then can they discover a hidden evil fomenting a war between giants and small folk. Only then can they forge an alliance to end the war before it begins."

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11/10/2016
The Devil You Know by Erin M. Evans is the sixth and final novel in the Brimstone Angels series, released October 4th 2016. It sees Farideh's ancestor attempting to assassinate Asmodeus. "The long-awaited finale of SCRIBE award winning-author Erin M. Evans’s riveting Brimstone Angels series, featuring her signature character, Farideh, as she’s caught up in an epic battle of good versus evil, rife with deception and intrigue, where the question is as much who is evil, as how they can be defeated. The stakes have never been higher, and the fallout will shake the Hells, and through them, the Forgotten Realms.

Before Farideh took a devil's pact, before she was Chosen by the god-king of the Hells, before any of this started, there was Bryseis Kakistos, the original Brimstone Angel, first of Farideh’s line. Now, at the end, there is also Bryseis Kakistos—but this time, instead of helping the king of the Hells achieve godhood, she’s going to kill him. All she needs is a little help from Farideh—which she should, by all accounts, be happy to give. After all, who could object to killing the king of the Hells? Except, it turns out, Farideh. Because as always, things are far more complicated than they seem."

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16/11/2016
Volo's Guide to Monsters by Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Ed Greenwood and others is a 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook that describes monster lore and lairs, playing monster character races, and gives the stat blocks of many monsters old and new. "The esteemed loremaster Volothamp Geddarm is back! He's written a fantastical dissertation, covering some of the most iconic monsters in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons &reg;. But the Sage of Shadowdale himself, Elminster, doesn't believe Volo gets some of the details quite right. Don't miss out as Volo and Elminster team up to illuminate the uninitiated on creatures both common and obscure.

Sure to inspire any Dungeon Master, this book explores the stories and lairs of various monsters. Including giants, mind flayers, orcs, and goblinoids. Players can also find rules for playing a variety of new races, including the angelic aasimar and the feline tabaxi. Also included are game statistics for scores of monsters&mdash;some new to the game, and some that hail from the game's past&mdash;which are ready to appear in D&D adventures as mighty friends or fearsome foes."

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31/12/2016
Hero by R.A. Salvatore is the third book of the Homecoming series, following Maestro. It continues the adventures of popular character Drizzt Do'Urden.

"''The saga of dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden has become a fixture in the fantasy genre, with a string of New York Times best-selling novels going back to 1988. Hero is the follow-up to Maestro and Archmage, and final book in the Homecoming trilogy.

Something akin to "peace" has come to the Underdark. The demon hordes have receded, and now the matron mothers argue over the fate of Drizzt Do'Urden. Even so, it becomes clear to one matriarch after another that while the renegade drow may come and go Menzoberranzan, the City of Spiders will crawl forever on.

And so Drizzt is free to return to his home on the surface once again. Scores are settled as lives are cut short, yet other lives move on. For the lone drow there is only a single final quest: a search for peace, for family, for home--for the future.

Hero picks up where Maestro left off, in a sweeping climax to an epic tale.''"

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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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6/02/2018
Dragon+ 17 was released on December 18, 2017.

Realms-wise, this issue gives free maps from the Tomb of Annihilation module for the Tomb of the Nine Gods.

It also presents a haunting scenario for the Betrayal at Baldur's Gate board game, introducing the Krampus. (Read more...)

Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation from BKOM Studios is a turn-based computer RPG released on Steam on the 11th October, 2017.

Tying into the Tomb of Annihilation adventure module, the game sees Artus Cimber, Dragonbait, Asharra, and Birdsong journey through the lands of Chult in an effort to end the death curse by defeating Acererak and his ally Ras Nsi. (Read more...)

13/02/2018
Timeless by R.A. Salvatore is the first book in a new trilogy featuring Drizzt Do'Urden, scheduled for release on September 18, 2018. "Centuries ago, in the city of Menzoberranzan, the City of Spiders, the City of Drow, nestled deep in the unmerciful Underdark of Toril, a young weapon master earned a reputation far above his station or that of his poor house. The greater nobles watched him, and one matron, in particular, decided to take him as her own. She connived with rival great houses to secure her prize, but that prize was caught for her by another, who came to quite enjoy the weapon master. This was the beginning of the friendship between Zaknafein and Jarlaxle, and the coupling of Matron Malice and the weapon master who would sire Drizzt Do'Urden.

R. A. Salvatore reveals the Underdark anew through the eyes of Zaknafein and Jarlaxle—an introduction to the darkness that offers a fresh view of the opportunities to be found in the shadows and an intriguing prelude to the intriguing escapes that lie ahead in the modern-day Forgotten Realms. Here, a father and his son are reunited and embark on adventures that parallel the trials of centuries long past as the friends of old are joined by Drizzt, Hero of the North, trained by Grandmaster Kane in the ways of the monk.

But the scourge of the dangerous Lolth's ambitions remain, and demons have been foisted on the unwitting of the surface. The resulting chaos and war will prove to be the greatest challenge for all three."

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28/02/2018
Dragon+ 18 was released on February 26, 2018.

This issue gives a preview of Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, reprints classic Dragon magazine articles by Ed Greenwood, and interviews the developers of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. It also presents a short story about Dorn Il-Khan, an adventure converted from Neverwinter, a scenario for the Dragonfire game, and several free maps. (Read more...)

26/05/2018
Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes by Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford is a 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook focusing on the multiverse and its inhabitants, released May 2018.

"Discover the truth about the great conflicts of the D&D multiverse in this supplement for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

This tome is built on the writings of the renowned wizard from the world of Greyhawk, gathered over a lifetime of research and scholarship. In his travels to other realms and other planes of existence, he has made many friends, and has risked his life an equal number of times, to amass the knowledge contained herein. In addition to Mordenkainen's musings on the endless wars of the multiverse, the book contains game statistics for dozens of monsters: new demons and devils, several varieties of elves and duergar, and a vast array of other creatures from throughout the planes of existence."

(Read more...) Evil at Baldur's Gate #1: "Minsc the Mighty" by Jim Zub is the first issue of a new comics series from IDW Publishing, published April 2018.

"Evil Beware! The Baldur's Gate heroes return to the city at last, but their time adventuring in Ravenloft and the frozen northern reaches of the Realms has changed them. Each of them must face great trials ahead before they'll be ready to embrace their destiny.

A new hero of the people roams the streets of Baldur's Gate, and Minsc feels left behind despite his own legend. Can he reclaim his place as the city's Beloved Ranger? Whatever happens, evil is going to get its butt kicked most thoroughly!"

(Read more...) Dragon+ 19 was released on April 19, 2018.

This issue focuses on Drizzt Do'Urden, with a retrospective on the character, an interview with author R.A. Salvatore, and with the artist of Timeless. There's also a preview of the devil Moloch from Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes and part #3 of the "Qawasha & Kupalué" story, as well as reprints of classic adventure modules and maps from recent modules. (Read more...)

02/06/2018
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is a 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the city of Waterdeep. It is due to be released on September 18, 2018. "A fantastic treasure trove is yours for the taking in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a simple quest. Thus begins a mad romp through the wards of Waterdeep as you uncover a villainous plot involving some of the city's most influential figures.

A grand urban caper awaits you. Pit your skill and bravado against villains the likes of which you've never faced before, and let the dragon hunt begin!"

(Read more...) Neverwinter Nights: Darkness over Daggerford is a premium adventure module for the Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition computer game. It was developed by Ossian Studios was released June 1, 2018. "The Duke of Daggerford has been mysteriously killed, a new power has taken over the town, bandits rove the Trade Way unhindered, and mysterious things stir in a fabled ancient citadel, yet all is not as it seems. A darkness is fast descending upon this sleepy town near Waterdeep – will you be able to stand against it?"

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11/08/2018
Evil at Baldur's Gate 3 by Jim Zub and drawn by Harvey Tolibao is the third issue of a new comics series from IDW Publishing, published June 2018.

"The Baldur's Gate heroes return to the city at last, but their time adventuring in Ravenloft and the frozen northern reaches of the Realms have changed them. Each of them must face great trials ahead before they'll be ready to embrace their destiny. Delina searches for something to cure her wild magic, but the solution she seeks plunges her into danger unlike anything she's faced before."

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Dragon+ 20 was released on June 7, 2018.

For the Forgotten Realms, this issue presents a preview of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, some reprints of classic Dragon magazine articles, several maps from recent adventures, and a pair of short stories: "Lord of the Darkways" and "Secrets of the Deep". (Read more...)

24/08/2018
Evil at Baldur's Gate 4 by Jim Zub and drawn by Ramon Bachs is the fourth issue of a new comics series from IDW Publishing, published August 2018.

"The Baldur's Gate heroes return to the city at last, but their time adventuring in Ravenloft and the frozen northern reaches of the Realms has changed them. Each of them must face great trials ahead before they'll be ready to embrace their destiny. The beast within Nerys Kathon has lain dormant for weeks, but now its hunger must be satiated. Can the Baldur's Gate heroes save their friend or is death the only answer for one of Kelemvor's chosen?"

(Read more...) Dragon+ 21 was released in August, 2018.

While it has little specifically for the Forgotten Realms, this issue presents another preview of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, as well as previews of the Endless Quest series and the Vault of Dragons board game. There are also maps dating back to 1st edition. (Read more...)

08/09/2018
Timeless by R.A. Salvatore is the first book in a new trilogy featuring Drizzt Do'Urden, released on September 4, 2018. "Centuries ago, in the city of Menzoberranzan, the City of Spiders, the City of Drow, nestled deep in the unmerciful Underdark of Toril, a young weapon master earned a reputation far above his station or that of his poor house. The greater nobles watched him, and one matron, in particular, decided to take him as her own. She connived with rival great houses to secure her prize, but that prize was caught for her by another, who came to quite enjoy the weapon master. This was the beginning of the friendship between Zaknafein and Jarlaxle, and the coupling of Matron Malice and the weapon master who would sire Drizzt Do'Urden.

R. A. Salvatore reveals the Underdark anew through the eyes of Zaknafein and Jarlaxle—an introduction to the darkness that offers a fresh view of the opportunities to be found in the shadows and an intriguing prelude to the intriguing escapes that lie ahead in the modern-day Forgotten Realms. Here, a father and his son are reunited and embark on adventures that parallel the trials of centuries long past as the friends of old are joined by Drizzt, Hero of the North, trained by Grandmaster Kane in the ways of the monk.

But the scourge of the dangerous Lolth's ambitions remain, and demons have been foisted on the unwitting of the surface. The resulting chaos and war will prove to be the greatest challenge for all three."

(Read more...) Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is a 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the city of Waterdeep. It is due to be released on September 18, 2018. "A fantastic treasure trove is yours for the taking in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

Famed explorer Volothamp Geddarm needs you to complete a simple quest. Thus begins a mad romp through the wards of Waterdeep as you uncover a villainous plot involving some of the city's most influential figures.

A grand urban caper awaits you. Pit your skill and bravado against villains the likes of which you've never faced before, and let the dragon hunt begin!"

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18/11/2018
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage is a 5-edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the city of Waterdeep and a sequel to Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. It is due to be released on November 20, 2018. "The Greatest Dungeon of Them All

Explore the mega-dungeon of Undermountain in this adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

In the city of Waterdeep rests a tavern called the Yawning Portal, named after the gaping pit in its common room. At the bottom of this crumbling shaft is a labyrinthine dungeon shunned by all but the most daring adventurers. Known as Undermountain, this dungeon is the domain of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak. Long has the Mad Mage dwelt in these forlorn depths, seeding his lair with monsters, traps, and mysteries—to what end is a constant source of speculation and concern.

This adventure picks up where Waterdeep: Dragon Heist leaves off, taking characters of 5 level or higher all the way to 20 level should they explore the entirety of Halaster's home. Twenty-three levels of Undermountain are detailed herein, along with the subterranean refuge of Skullport. Treasures and secrets abound, but tread with care!"

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08/12/2018
Dragon+ 23 was released on December 6, 2018.

This issue presented a new "miniature" in the Icons of the Realms series&mdash;an entire sailing ship! Based on drawings made by Chris Perkins when he was a teenager, this is an amazing piece of work that brings immersion to the game without sacrificing playability.

The saga of Braya the young thief in Waterdeep continues in Raven's Reckoning; Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms invades consoles; Maps of the Month includes isometrics of the new ship miniature plus three retro black and white maps from Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage; and Dragon Classics harks back to Aurora's Undermountain Sale and more from that most dangerous of dungeons. (Read more...)

28/02/2019
Dragon+ 24 was released on February 27, 2019.

For the Forgotten Realms, it gives previews of the upcoming Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Board Game and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms's new characters, and an interview with B. Dave Walters about a new comic from IDW, A Darkened Wish.

It also presents the winning results of a contest to create the "Terror of Undermountain", and maps for that dungeon from the adventure module Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage.

Finally, in short fiction, there is Dave Gross's "Law and Order", telling of Rasaad yn Bashir's early years as a pickpocket on the streets of Calimport. (Read more...)