Chapter 1: Adventuring in Netheril - Netheril's Fall

Chapter 1: Adventuring in Netheril. Flying cities are the breathtaking pinnacle of Netherese magic and excess To adventure in ancient Netheril is to walk into an empire of boundless magic and tyrannical cruelty. Netheril is a unique magical society, existing in a different era of the Forgotten Realms. Should your adventures take place just before Netheril's fall, your players will experience the Forgotten Realms' most arrogant civilization moments before its spectacular end. This chapter provides guidance on setting your game in Netheril and details two ancient Netherese cities: Eileanar, a flying city of magical opulence, and Conch, where the conflicts between High and Low Netheril are on full display. Adventuring in the Past The moment they step into ancient Netheril, characters from the present day should notice the trappings of a different time. Abundant Magic Magic is everywhere in Netheril, with constant spellcasting, abundant magical effects, and magic items a common part of everyday life. Everywhere characters go, they see evidence of this rampant magic use. Mages might fly about the streets; household objects might be animated, busily handling chores; and public art might be suspended in the air, capturing the intersection of beauty and magic. The expression of magic varies widely depending on where characters roam in ancient Netheril. In a flying city, magic is on opulent, wanton display. On the ground, magic is still everywhere, but it's clear only High Netherese mages wield and benefit from it. Accessing Ancient Netheril Characters from the present-day Forgotten Realms might reach ancient Netheril in the following ways: Via a time gate, as described in chapter 3. Via a magical mishap that pulls them from the present into the past, as described in chapter 4. Netherese Pets Netherese mages use magic to create fantastical pets, which are in abundance throughout the empire. Strange, chimeric pets are common, such as winged hares, venomous baboons, or feat...