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Exploring the Border Kingdoms: A Realm of Opportunity for Aspiring Rulers

In the southern Forgotten Realms is a land teeming with adventure and intrigue. Among its many regions, the Border Kingdoms stand out as a unique and enticing destination for adventurers seeking to carve out their own kingdoms. This wild and untamed land offers countless opportunities for those brave enough to

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How to Become a Noble in the Forgotten Realms: A Guide for Aspiring Aristocrats

The Forgotten Realms offers countless opportunities for adventurers to carve out their destinies. One of the most coveted achievements is attaining nobility in Faerûn, a land where titles and territories are often hard-won. If you dream of joining the ranks of the elite, here's how you can become

A Family Feud

How Much Will The Heralds Charge For My Blazon

In the Forgotten Realms, the Heralds play a crucial role in the recognition and regulation of nobility. They levy fees on commoners seeking to establish their blazons, or coats of arms. These fees cover the creation of various heraldic items and the right to reproduce them without violating the Law

Are Heralds More Powerful Than Nobility

In the Forgotten Realms, nobility is a complex concept not entirely in the hands of the nobles themselves. Nobility isn’t portable; a noble title from Neverwinter holds little sway in Baldur’s Gate. Adventurers often self-declare nobility in the Border Kingdoms, but these titles, often grandiose and absurd, are

Use Care When Disputing Blazons with the Heralds

In the Forgotten Realms, the Heralds hold a unique and formidable power. Their word is law when it comes to the use of blazons, colors, and badges, which are the lifeblood of mercenary companies and noble houses alike. Disputing with these heraldic arbiters is a delicate dance, fraught with potential

The Curse of the Whispering Woods

Herald Leadership Campaigns in the Forgotten Realms

What is a Herald leadership campaign in Dungeons & Dragons or other fantasy TTRPGs set in the Forgotten Realms? A Herald leadership campaign is a narrative arc where the characters engage in the intricate and influential world of heraldry, navigating the complex social hierarchy of Faerûn. Unlike Mercantile leaders who

Marshal Leadership Campaigns in the Forgotten Realms

What is a Marshal leadership campaign in Dungeons & Dragons or other fantasy TTRPGs set in the Forgotten Realms?Unlike the traditional adventurers who delve into dungeons or engage in epic battles, a Marshal serves as an agent of the government, upholding law and order in the wild frontiers. A

Mercantile Leadership Campaigns in the Forgotten Realms?

What is a Mercantile leadership campaign in Dungeons & Dragons or other fantasy TTRPGs set in the Forgotten Realms?A Mercantile leadership campaign differs from plundering ancient tombs and slaying monsters in a traditional campaign. Adventurers are sometimes known for risking life and limb tomb robbing or trying to steal

Spiritual Leadership Campaigns in the Forgotten Realms

A spiritual campaign in the Dungeons & Dragons TTRPG and the Forgotten Realms has many similarities with other types of campaigns such as military leadership campaigns or frontier leadership campaigns. Like many other campaign types, the adventurer may find themselves drawn into a spiritual leadership position as part of their

Military Leadership Campaigns in the Forgotten Realms

A military leadership campaign in the Dungeons & Dragons TTRPG and the Forgotten Realms differs from heroic fantasy by focusing on the leader of a fighting force and their troops. There is some overlap with a rulership campaign with more emphasis on military activities than on administration of a frontier

What Is A Rulership Campaign?

What is a rulership campaign in Dungeons & Dragons or other fantasy TTRPGs set in the Forgotten Realms? Is it the same as heroic fantasy swashbuckling? Not all tales are about slaying dragons and rescuing townsfolk. Unlike the heroic stories of many adventurers there are those who walk the halls

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Using Story Templates To Generate Height and Weight

Story Templates in Fantasy Grounds are a powerful feature that can save you time and effort in creating NPCs. In this example we will create a Story Template that will create random height and weight for a Shield dwarf male. After following this guide you will be able to make

Do Bugbears Make Good Hirelings?

Non-traditional hirelings can supplement your guild or mercenary company. In this installment we will examine the bugbear. Why would you hire a bugbear? They might be looking for a job! In Rime of the Frostmaiden you stumble across a group of 6 bugbears sheltering from the cold in the same

Do Kobolds Make Good Hirelings?

In our next installment of non-traditional hirelings we ask if kobolds would be good hirelings. In Rime of the Frostmaiden the town of Termaline has an issue with monsters inhabiting their mine. The town speaker offers adventurers 50 gp to get the mine working again. As it turns out this

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Do I really need a license to be an adventurer?

That depends on where in Faerûn you live or work! The Sword Coast is dotted with city-states and large tracts of wilderness between them filled with all kinds of dangerous beasties. The people depend on adventurers to defend the countryside and protect trade. Heroes are adventurers, but not all adventurers