What the HELL is Faerun!

Tom · 05-13-2001, 09:34 PM

Ok when I bought BG1 last christmas, when I was in ch3 i heard faerun?

Then I got Bg2 and heard faerun in Adventure Mart?

What the HELL is Faerun!?

I know probably all of you know what it is.

I even checked the manual twice!

onthepequod · 05-13-2001, 09:46 PM

From the BG I manual:

A land of magic and adventure Faerun is a continent hugging a larger world, which in turn is the third world of eight orbiting a centeral sun.

Hope this helps.

Memnoch · 05-13-2001, 09:56 PM

Faerun is a continent in the northern hemisphere of the world of Abeir-Toril. It is where the BG adventure takes place. The Sword Coast is the western coast of this continent. To the north are the towns of Luskan and Icewind Dale, as well as what is known as the North, cities like Silverymoon, Nesme and Sundabar. South of Luskan lies Waterdeep, then Baldurs Gate, followed by the nations of Amn, Tehyr and Calimshan and on to the jungles of Chult to the extreme south.

There is a large desert just east of the Sword Coast, it’s called the Anauroch Desert, where the ancient human kingdom of Netheril used to be. Just south-southeast of that desert are what are called the Heartlands of Faerun, comprised of places like the Dales, Zhentil Keep, Cormyr, Sembia and the other cities of the Innersea and the Dragonreach. Further east of this lie the lands of Rashemen, Thay, Aglarond and Thesk. Further east are the Oriental kingdoms of Kara-Tur, separated from the west by vast steppes. To the extreme south of Faerun, far to the east of Chult is the magical land of Halruaa, founded by wizards who fled the fall of Netheril about 4000 years ago.

There are a couple of other land masses in Toril. Zakhara is to the south, as is Maztica (more to the southwest).

Have I left anything out?

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Grand-Ranger · 05-13-2001, 10:08 PM

never played DND tom?

CG · 05-13-2001, 11:13 PM

You're all geeks.

Grand-Ranger · 05-13-2001, 11:15 PM

Ut-oh,here that Memoch?

AzureWolf · 05-13-2001, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CG:
You're all geeks.

I feel some hostility in the air. Because we know about the land that these games and books are set in thata makes us geeks than so be it! I personally dont think that but if you cant hack the fact that some people take more interest in the world they are playing in or reading abou then you dont belong in this thread

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Memnoch · 05-13-2001, 11:43 PM

CG, you don’t need to get involved in threads that don’t interest you, and I don’t appreciate you giving pointless BS comments that don’t add value to the discussion. This is a Baldurs Gate forum and AD&D discussion is what this is about.

Don't like this thread? DON'T POST IN IT.

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[This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 05-14-2001).]

Pennance · 05-14-2001, 12:33 AM

Well..I guess CG is right because I'm a pathetic geek. Its sad, but I know more about Faerun than I do actual history. So I guess CG is right! ; )

AzureWolf · 05-14-2001, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pennance:
Well..I guess CG is right because I'm a pathetic geek. Its sad, but I know more about Faerun than I do actual history. So I guess CG is right! ; )

Yeah but that does not make you a geek. I mean so Faerun is a lot more interesting then our history anyway

And hey go say hi in GD!

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"I was born of darkness. My fathers eyes closed before mine opened. I am not of this world or the other, and I have the right to be what I am..."

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05-13-2001, 09:34 PM	#1
Tom Elminster Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: MA USA - Cape Cod Age: 34 Posts: 449	Ok when I bought BG1 last christmas, when I was in ch3 i heard faerun? Then I got Bg2 and heard faerun in Adventure Mart? What the HELL is Faerun!? I know probably all of you know what it is. I even checked the manual twice!

05-13-2001, 09:46 PM	#2
onthepequod Quintesson Join Date: April 6, 2001 Location: two leagues down Posts: 1,081	From the BG I manual: A land of magic and adventure Faerun is a continent hugging a larger world, which in turn is the third world of eight orbiting a centeral sun. Hope this helps.

05-13-2001, 09:56 PM	#3
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Faerun is a continent in the northern hemisphere of the world of Abeir-Toril. It is where the BG adventure takes place. The Sword Coast is the western coast of this continent. To the north are the towns of Luskan and Icewind Dale, as well as what is known as the North, cities like Silverymoon, Nesme and Sundabar. South of Luskan lies Waterdeep, then Baldurs Gate, followed by the nations of Amn, Tehyr and Calimshan and on to the jungles of Chult to the extreme south. There is a large desert just east of the Sword Coast, it’s called the Anauroch Desert, where the ancient human kingdom of Netheril used to be. Just south-southeast of that desert are what are called the Heartlands of Faerun, comprised of places like the Dales, Zhentil Keep, Cormyr, Sembia and the other cities of the Innersea and the Dragonreach. Further east of this lie the lands of Rashemen, Thay, Aglarond and Thesk. Further east are the Oriental kingdoms of Kara-Tur, separated from the west by vast steppes. To the extreme south of Faerun, far to the east of Chult is the magical land of Halruaa, founded by wizards who fled the fall of Netheril about 4000 years ago. There are a couple of other land masses in Toril. Zakhara is to the south, as is Maztica (more to the southwest). Have I left anything out? ------------------

05-13-2001, 10:08 PM	#4
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	never played DND tom?

05-13-2001, 11:13 PM	#5
CG Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 7, 2001 Posts: 42	You're all geeks.

05-13-2001, 11:15 PM	#6
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	Ut-oh,here that Memoch?

05-13-2001, 11:43 PM	#8
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	CG, you don’t need to get involved in threads that don’t interest you, and I don’t appreciate you giving pointless BS comments that don’t add value to the discussion. This is a Baldurs Gate forum and AD&D discussion is what this is about. Don't like this thread? DON'T POST IN IT. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 05-14-2001).]

05-14-2001, 12:33 AM	#9
Pennance The Magister Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: Greensboro Posts: 129	Well..I guess CG is right because I'm a pathetic geek. Its sad, but I know more about Faerun than I do actual history. So I guess CG is right! ; )

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