Battle of Bones

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At a Glance

A blighted area of the Sword Coast region. It was the site of a great battle, between humans and goblinoids, in 1090 DR.


Sources

Primary Sources
Maps

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Baldur’s Gate

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At a Glance

Baldur’s Gate is an independent city on the Sword Coast.

Citizens of Baldur’s Gate are referred to as Baldurian; not to be confused with Balduran.


Visiting

Neighborhoods

Thayan diplomats have established a Thayan Enclave here.

Locations
City Defenses

The Patrol numbers 60 warriors and are led by the Warden Bellarpar Windspur.

The standing army is the Flaming Fist mercenary company.

The city also has a navy of seven ships, each with a crew of at least 40, drawn from all classes.


Politics

Who Rules

The Council of Four rules Baldur’s Gate, backed by the Flaming Fist mercenaries.


Notable Individuals

In addition to the named NPCs below, various organizations are active in the Gate including the Knights of the Shield, the Knights of the Unicorn, and of course the Flaming Fist.


Culture and Society

Demographics

The population of Baldur’s Gate varies from 86,000 in the winter to 115,000 in the summer.

The overall population is 83% humans, 5% half-elves, 4% halflings, 3% half-orcs, 2% gnomes, 1% dwarves, and 2% other races.

The human population is 80% Tethyrian, 10% Calishite, 5% Chondathan, 3% Illuskan, 1% Gur, and 1% other subraces.

The primary language is Chondathan.


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Passing Mention
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Other Resources

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Asbravn

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At a Glance

Asbravn is an independent village, where the Uldoon Trail meets the Dusk Road near the southwestern foothills of the Sunset Mountains.

The town is defended by the Riders With Red Cloaks.


Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources
  • Search for Asbravn on the FR Wiki

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Riders With Red Cloaks

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At a Glance

A militia which defends the Sword Coast town of Asbravn.

Often known simply as the Red Cloaks.

Sources

  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 86
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 26

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The Council of Six

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At a Glance

The Council of Six rules the nation of Amn.

Members

  • The Meisarch: Erlranther Alibakkar
  • The Tessarch: Phaan Colwyvv
  • The Namarch: Qar Jysstev
  • The Iltarch: Rhinnom Dannihyr
  • The Pommarch: Tyrda Q’Helvor
  • The Dahaunarch: Pehllus Tanislove

These individuals have ties to other organizations as well. The Iltarch is also the Grandmaster of Shadows; the leader of the Shadow Thieves. The Dahaunarch is also a member of The Knights of the Shield.

Source

  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 22

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Tethyr

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At a Glance

Tethyr is a nation on the western coast of Faerun; part of the region known as the Lands of Intrigue.


Overview

Settlements
  • Darromar
  • Mosstone
  • Myratma
  • Riatavin is part of Amn until 1370 DR, when it secedes and joins Tethyr
  • Velen
  • Zazesspur
Other Landmarks
Neighboring Nations & Features

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3e) [11836] page 157, and the map on pages 100-101
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 126
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 84
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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Calimshan

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At a Glance

Calimshan is a nation on the western coast of Faerun; part of the region known as the Lands of Intrigue.

Citizens of Calimshan are referred to as Calishite.


Overview

Settlements
Other Landmarks

Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms [11836] (3e campaign setting) pages 155-157
  • Forgotten Realms [1085] (2e campaign setting) — A Grand Tour of the Realms page 126
  • Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting) — Cyclopedia of the Realms page 29
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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Amn

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At a Glance

Amn is a nation on the Sword Coast; part of the region known as the Lands of Intrigue.


Civilization

Communities
Other Landmarks
Neighboring Nations and Features

Politics

Who Rules

Amn is ruled by the Council of Six.

Who Really Rules
Political Divisions

Culture and Society

Demographics

The overall population is 83% human, 15% halfling, 1% half-orc, and 1% other races.

The human population is 65% Tethyrian, 30% Calishite, 4% Chondathan, and 1% other subraces. The primary language is Chondathan.


Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources
  • Search for Amn on the FR Wiki

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The Valiant Warriors

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At a Glance

An adventuring band.

Source

  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 21

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The Swords of Leilon

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At a Glance

An adventuring band, based in Leilon.

Source

  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 21

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