New Forgotten Realms books from D&D offer digital additional content centered around Astarion
In November, Wizards of the Coast is set to release two new books for the iconic Forgotten Realms setting in Dungeons & Dragons. The books, titled "Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn" and "Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn", aim to provide a fresh take on the beloved fantasy world.
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
The player-focused "Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn" book is designed to help players forge heroic characters deeply tied to the lore, gods, factions, and politics of the Forgotten Realms. The book features 8 new subclasses, 34 new feats, 18 new backgrounds, 19 new spells, and details on 42 gods and 8 factions. It also includes overviews of 10 famous locales to build character backstories, a digital Atlas of Faerûn map accessible via the compendium and D&D Beyond, and a pre-order bonus animated map of Dallabad Oasis.
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Complementing "Heroes of Faerûn", the "Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn" book focuses on Dungeon Masters, delivering fast, flexible adventures set in iconic locations like Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale. The book provides expansive lore and detailed villain setups for campaigns, content to bring the Realms to life through perilous quests and storytelling.
The Ultimate Bundle
The "Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle" includes both books plus three digital expansions that add further content. While specific details about the digital expansions were not fully outlined, it is indicated that the bundle provides comprehensive access to all new content for the setting.
A New Era for Forgotten Realms
These releases mark a significant expansion focused on refreshing the Forgotten Realms setting with new player options and rich storytelling tools for both players and DMs. The books, totalling about 480 pages, share an art style consistent with recent D&D core rulebooks.
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"The player-focused book, 'Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn', promises to offer a thrilling gaming experience with new character options, providing opportunities for players to partake in entertaining game-winning strategies within the Forgotten Realms."
"On the other hand, 'Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn', designed for Dungeon Masters, aims to immerse gamers in a captivating season of gameplay set in iconic locations like Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale, where they can weave intricate stories and manage perilous quests for a victorious campaign."
