Welcome, Adventurers!
This site contains all the lore and information your characters would know about the world of the Forgotten Realms—especially the Sword Coast and the North, where your adventure begins.
The lore here is what your character would reasonably know growing up in this world. No secret plots, no spoilers—just the common knowledge, history, and rumors that shape how people think, act, and survive.
Note: This lore is fixed. It won’t change between campaigns, so you can rely on it as a stable foundation for your character’s understanding of the world.
🗺️ Your Starting Point
You begin in the city of Neverwinter, having agreed to escort a wagon of supplies south to the frontier settlement of Phandalin.
What happens next is up to you.
📜 Available Lore
The World & The Region
Start here for the broadest context of your adventure.
- Toril – The vast world you live in
- Sword Coast – The western frontier of Faerûn, your current region
Your Starting City: Neverwinter
Deep dive into the “Jewel of the North,” where your journey begins.
- Neverwinter – An overview of the city’s character, people, and politics
- Neverwinter Timeline – The complete history of the city, from founding to rebirth
- Nasher Alagondar – The legendary ruler who defined Neverwinter’s golden age
- Lord Dagult Neverember – The ambitious and controversial Lord Protector of the modern city
Major Powers & Politics
Understand the key cities and factions that shape the North.
- The Great Cities:
- Waterdeep – The “City of Splendors,” the wealthiest metropolis on the coast
- Luskan – The “City of Sails,” Neverwinter’s ancient and bitter rival
- Silverymoon – The “Gem of the North,” a beacon of magic and learning
- Baldur’s Gate – The “City of Blood,” the premier mercantile port of the south
- Neverwinter’s Political Web: Detailed guides to the city’s crucial relationships
- Neverwinter-Waterdeep Politics – A complex bond of debt, rivalry, and necessity
- Neverwinter-Luskan Politics – The history of a deep-seated, bloody feud
- Neverwinter-Baldur’s Gate Relations – A connection of distant, mercantile respect
- Neverwinter’s Ancient Alliances – Bonds with the elves of the High Forest and dwarves of Gauntlgrym
- Neverwinter and the Lord’s Alliance – Membership in the coalition of northern cities
- Neverwinter and the Frontier – The policy of neglect towards settlements like Phandalin
Regional Timeline & History
The major events that have shaped the world you live in.
- Timeline – An overview of major events of the last 150 years
- 1371 DR - The Rise of Many-Arrows – The beginning of the Orc Wars
- 1371-1409 DR - The Orc Wars – Decades of conflict that shaped the North
- 1451 DR - The Ruining of Neverwinter – The catastrophe that destroyed a city
- 1467 DR - Neverwinter Rebuilding Begins – The controversial rebirth
- 1480s DR - Frontier Resettlement – Settlers return to the wilds
- 1491 DR - Now – The current state of the North
Your Destination & The Wilds
Information on the frontier you are about to enter.
- Phandalin – The frontier mining town you’re traveling to
- The Triboar Trail & Surrounds – The dangerous road and wilderness between Neverwinter and the interior
- Gauntlgrym – The legendary dwarven kingdom, recently reclaimed, with deep ties to Neverwinter’s history
- The Sword Mountains – The rugged, monster-haunted range that forms the western boundary of the frontier
Factions & Organizations
The secret societies and power groups vying for influence.
- Factions – The major organizations like the Harpers, Zhentarim, and Lords’ Alliance
❓ How to Use This Site
- Start with Sword Coast for a broad overview of the region.
- Read Neverwinter to understand your starting city.
- Check the Timeline to grasp the recent history that affects daily life.
- Explore deeper into specific cities, relationships, or events as they interest you.
This lore is here to help you:
- Understand the world your character lives in
- Make informed roleplaying decisions
- Appreciate the history behind current conflicts
- Feel immersed in the Forgotten Realms
📖 A Living World
The Forgotten Realms is rich with history, conflict, and wonder. What’s documented here is just the foundation—the common knowledge. As you adventure, you’ll discover secrets, uncover hidden truths, and perhaps even change the course of history yourself.
The rest of the story will be written at the table.
“The frontier is not a place; it’s a moment—the moment between the map being drawn and the wild taking it back.” – Unknown traveler’s journal
Updated: Spring, 1491 DR