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• The FRW has had its 33,000^th article, with the Tethyrian village of Hostim from Lhynard.
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• In Waterdeep for the Brightswords and Day of Wonders festivals, Sir Whiteout took in a play at the Pink Flumph theater. This was unfortunately interrupted by an incursion of psurlons from beyond the stars. Down in front!
• Artemaz got right to the point in documenting some magical weapons: Kanalruil and the Spear of Halama from Evermeet and Amasal and Thael from Illefarn.
• We welcome RecursiveCurser, who had a run-in with Pelath, the pirate dragon of the Nelanther Isles.
• We also welcome Wwuviking who, busily researching where things come from, hit the menageries, starting with A: abrian, ahuizotl, aquatic ooze, bhut… Will the Viking survive to C?
• Meanwhile, Lhynard jumped ahead, speaking with a wise shedu, dodging harssaf raiders in the desert, and collecting the honey of giant bees. In comparison, the chameleons were much easier to wrangle. The Year of Monsters is over halfway through, and there are still a lot more monsters to see.

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Procampur, formerly known as Proeskampalar, was a city-state in the Vast, lying on the north coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars and the eastern shore of the Dragon Reach, situated at the western end of the North Road after Maerstar, and on the High Trail from High Haspur.

It was an old and established city, originally settled by dwarves from Earthfast and human refugees from Jhaamdath in the Year of the Starry Shroud, −153 DR. In its time, it prospered off trade with Westgate, was conquered by Impiltur, was nearly attacked by Cormyr, and suffered plague and dragon raids, but also warred against pirates, orcs, and hobgoblins, and Mulmaster and Sembia. It grew into a proud, enduring, and wary city, with a long heritage.

Procampur was an independent city-state, ruled by the Thultyrl, who was advised by the Hamayarch. It had a mutual defense pact with neighbouring Tsurlagol, and friendly relations with many neighbouring states. It was also the richest city on the north coast of the Inner Sea and in the Vast, famed for its jewelers and metal-smiths. The city was home to the very first Thayan enclave, the greatest temple of Oghma in the Domes of Reason, produced the great eastern explorer Vilhiard, and played host to Koja of Khazari. Procampur's most unusual feature was the districts that divided the city by function and occupation, each with their own distinct roof color. These divided the people too, giving them a rigid social structure, but they were proud, well mannered, and orderly.

New & Upcoming Releases

Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, an upcoming adventure set in Icewind Dale!

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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden is a tale of dark terror that revisits the forlorn, flickering candlelights of civilization known as Ten-Towns and sheds light on the many bone-chilling locations that surround these frontier settlements.

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Baldur's Gate III is an upcoming computer game under development by Larian Studios and will be the third game in the Baldur's Gate series.

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An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerûn lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

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Tasha's Cauldron of Everything is an upcoming sourcebook for 5^th-edition Dungeons & Dragons.

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A magical mixture of rules options for the world's greatest roleplaying game.

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A new novel by R.A. Salvatore, the third and final book of the Generations trilogy featuring Drizzt Do'Urden!

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The epic conclusion to the long-awaited trilogy featuring one of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy—Drizzt Do'Urden—a rollicking tale of life, death, intrigue, magic, danger, and the timeless bonds of family and friendship from New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore.

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Dungeon magazine #75 was the 75th issue of Dungeon magazine. It was released in July 1999.

It contains the Realms adventure "Into the Nest of Vipers", by Matthew G. Adkins, with artwork by Fred Rawles and cartography by Craig Zipse.

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A Priest of Talona has concocted the deadliest poison, and this Assassin's Guild is willing to kill for it.

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This adventure is set in the Vast in 1369 DR, using 2nd edition rules. Calispar Delgorth, a priest of Talona, works with the Vipers bandit gang from their hideout in the Brynwood to test a magic-resistant poison on the people of the hamlet of Sevenecho. Adventurers are asked by High Priest Randolph dul Umast of the local temple of Tymora, The Lady's Favor, to brave the Brynwood and seek a cure for the poison.

Today in the Realms...

...it is 9 Eleint, or the 9th of the Fading. Selûne is in the third quarter . On this day:

• In 1369, the Twisted Rune raided and conquered Stardock from the mind flayers in order to use it as a base and magical research facility.

Realmslore

• Elyse was an orphaned homeless girl in Ravens Bluff possessing psionic powers and a gift for prophecy. Together with her cat Merrylson, she begged for food and copper pieces.
• Zulkir was the awakened badger companion of Ryngoth, a High Priest of the Cult of the Dragon. Posing as an ordinary animal, he stood guard and spied for his master.
• Lazaapz was a goblin artificer hailing from the world of Eberron. Having been born with only one arm, she built herself a mechanical prosthetic, and then a suit of power armor.
• A cheosong was a narrow, form-fitting dress worn by cosmopolitan women of Shou Lung, particularly nobles, sing-song girls and entertainers, and ladies of the Wang Kuo province.
• Lady Lythis Phylund was a skilled businesswoman in the family trade of selling trained watchspiders. She accepted her husband Urtos' lycanthropy after a heartfelt discussion.
• A belt of dwarvenkind gave the wearer the robustness and other traits of a dwarf, made them more respected by the stout folk, and even caused them to grow a grand beard.
• Sand cats were a feline species living in the deserts and steppes, where their sandy-colored fur provide camouflage. They lived in small family groups called dens.
• The Knights of the Vigil were an order charged by the god Helm with guarding and maintaining Watcher's Keep to ensure that the Imprisoned One remained captive within.
• Pilgrims journeyed to their faith's holy sites for inspiration or blessing. Notable pilgrimages went to Darkmaiden's Leap, the Shining Temple of Bishamon, and the Thousand Sacred Sources of the Gaya.
• The Bow of Eletha, named for the elf warrior who carried it, could shoot twice as far as normal and even turn an arrow into a magic missile.
• Flabbergast was a wizard of Neverwinter who worked for Acquisitions Incorporated. He was never without his familiar, Mister Snibbly.
• The Seelie Court was the divine realm of the fey pantheon. Here, trees formed columns and living ceilings, phosphorescent flowers bloomed in place of lanterns, and jewels floated down waterways.
• Meykhati was an influential senator of Innarlith. Though he appeared a fool at parties, he was one of the most powerful and cunning figures in city politics.

And, from the archives:

• Vaustal Urle was a powerful cleric of Helm in Hillsfar who aided adventurers who also followed deities of a lawful bent.
• Methegrist was the home of the Moonwatchers, an order of paladins devoted to Helm and protecting the Moonlands.
• Wave Echo Cave under the Sword Mountains had wondrous magical properties that fueled the Forge of Spells.
• The House of Glory temple to Tempus in Tantras was damaged by an accidental fire during the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR.

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