Still seen as evil by many: slavers, "evil empire," and so on. Mistrusted by many more(thanks to sinister mercantile methods; widespread … — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017 …suspicion that they coerce, bribe, or deceive many rulers). POV depends on individual; many merchants will trade with someone "evil,"…. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, […] The post In DR 1486, are Red Wizards not in Thay still seen as evil? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

its probably detailed in a tome somewhere, but what are the basic mechanics of how an airship flies? flying? propellers? #dnd Several different sorts. See 4e Realms base book, and my much earlier Skyships DRAGON article. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 5, 2017 The post What are the basic mechanics of how an airship flies? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

What is the extent of Tyr’s return to the Forgotten Realms universe after the second sundering?Complete. TYr is back, full throttle. Clergy, slower to rebuild. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 4, 2017 The post What is the extent of Tyr’s return to the Forgotten Realms after the second sundering? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

You know, why would fantasy worlds like Faerun bury their dead when zombies and undeath is a thing? Cremate everybody. Wait, are you applying logic to human behaviour? That works so well in the real world. ;} — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 8, 2017 The post Why would fantasy worlds bury their dead when zombies and undeath is a thing? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

seen examples of dwarven and elf writing script, what does the common script look like in the realms? According to TSR, JUST like modern North American English. According to me: lots of close-together vertical strokes, with modifying strokes — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 27, 2017 …bisecting the verticals, or running off them to the right […] The post Seen dwarven and elf writing script, what does the common script look like in the Frogotten Realms? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

How aware are non-drow that Eilistraee is good? Would say, a cleric of Corellon or Torm assume “drow goddess? EVIL”Clergy should be well aware of the true nature of all deities. All lay folk would know Eilistraee is good, but those who don't venerate… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 2, 2017 …her personally would likely […] The post How aware are non-drow that Eilistraee is good? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

Speaking of Waterdeep, not sure if it’s a legit map but the one my group uses has a street called “Slut Street,” on it. LmaoNo accident. "Slut" in medieval times meant "dirty working woman/drudge" and later meant "untidy, dirty woman" & only later got sex meaning — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017 My wife […] The post Waterdeep, not sure if it’s a legit map but the one my group uses has a street called “Slut Street” appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

Does Waterdeep have Good Samaritan laws? PC collapsed 4 floors of section of Castle WD while fighting evil. Scullery maid died.Not laws, but a policy of enforcement (laying charges in the first place), and sentencing (Magisters or the Open Lord) that take into… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017 …account intent and situation. In […] The post Does Waterdeep have Good Samaritan laws? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

Rarer than most folk think, thanks to the everpresent rumors and wild tales. See my olld (original) Wyrms Of The North articles in DRAGON… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 16, 2017 …which included a map of the Sword Coast with the ranges/demesnes/domains of the dragons shown (some overlapping, but most LARGE). — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) […] The post How rare/common are adult dragons in Forgotten Realms? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more

your medical ideas and lore for #FR…uhm…i dont know what question i can ask you to give me more info about the process #dnddid yuo have a process or was it one of those"fill in as i need it" things? i dont know what to ask exactly, feeling like im missing somthng — PastorGall (@PastorGall) […] The post I dont know what question I can ask you to give me more info about medical ideas and lore? appeared first on D&D Sage Advice ..read more