title: “Lost Mine of Phandelver - Player Lore”
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
- Toril – The vast world you live in
- Sword Coast – The western frontier of Faerûn, your current region
Recent History & Timeline
- Timeline – 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.md – 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
People, Places & Powers
- Phandalin – The frontier town you’re traveling to
- Factions – The major organizations vying for influence
❓ How to Use This Site
- Start with Sword Coast for a broad overview of the region.
- Check the Timeline to understand recent history that affects daily life.
- Read Phandalin to learn about your destination.
- Explore deeper into specific events or factions 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