Introduction: A World of Epic Heroes - Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Introduction: A World of Epic Heroes. Heroes in Faerûn come from all species, all character classes, and all walks of life. But they have one thing in common: their epic nature. This book is your comprehensive guide to creating and playing a character in the awe-inspiring Forgotten Realms. Welcome to Faerûn The world of Faerûn is filled with countless heroes who have undertaken amazing adventures-Drizzt Do'Urden, his wife Cattie-brie, and their daughter, Briennelle; Alustriel Silverhand and the rest of the Seven Sisters; Karlach Cliffgate, Astarion, and Shadowheart; and many more. Now, the world has new heroes: the ones you and your fellow players create. Heroes in the Forgotten Realms are larger than life. Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn gives you everything you need to create adventurers that fit right into the Realms, including new and revised subclasses and dozens of new feats and spells. Like the heroes who populate Faerûn, magic in the Realms is epic. This book introduces the Faerûnian technique of circle magic: a way for spellcasters to work together to make their spells more flexible and powerful. Heroes seldom work alone. This book details eight famous factions, each of which has a reach that extends across all Faerûn. Some of these factions, like the Harpers or the Lords' Alliance, are honorable and just, helping the needy and protecting the innocent. Others, like the greedy Zhentarim or the power-hungry Red Wizards, oppress their victims and focus on amassing power. Your character can join any of these factions, earning rewards for loyal service. Or, your character might oppose a faction and brave its ire. Welcome to the Forgotten Realms, a world of epic characters and adventures! Chapter 1: Character Options Chapter 1 helps you create the next hero of the Forgotten Realms. In addition to new character options-subclasses, backgrounds, and feats-this chapter provides an overview of the species of Faerûn and each one's place in the world. Adventuring...