Forgotten Realms - A Home Brew Version
23rd of Tarsakh, 1489.
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The Laws of Forgotten Realms - A Home Brew Version
Rules of the World:
Magic in the Forgotten Realms is omnipresent, governed by the Weave, a cosmic force manipulated by mortals and monitored by the goddess Mystra. Here, magic can warp the laws of nature, creating regions where time flows differently or where the dead speak. Gods frequently interact with their followers directly, influencing political and personal affairs, while mythical creatures roam both wild and urban settings, making the world unpredictable and wondrous.
Cosmology
Origin of the World:
The world of Toril, the primary planet of the Forgotten Realms, was forged in the fires of creation by the deity Ao, with subsequent shaping by other gods who imbued it with life, magic, and variety. This divine influence is evident in the enduring power of the gods and their churches, the mythic histories of its peoples, and the ancient ruins that hint at past epochs of unimaginable power and civilization.
Principal Geography & Features
Physical Geography and Special Features:
The geography of Toril is marked by its extreme diversity. From the chilling, monster-infested Icewind Dale in the North to the steaming, monster-infested jungles of Chult in the South, from the vast, spell-scarred plains of the Anauroch desert to the bustling cities and towns dotting the Sword Coast, every environment presents its own challenges and wonders. Special properties include areas of wild magic, ley lines of power, and living lands that respond to the magical or emotional states of those traveling through them.