Feel free to ask questions and update based on things learned during the campaigns. These are intended to serve as basic knowledge that anyone in the region would know from recent history. The story will most likely start off in Winterhaven, a small town near the Thunder Peaks mountains separating Cormyr and the Dalelands. The current year is 1479, the Year of the Ageless One.

Faerun - World
The current year is 1479 by the Dalereckoning, the Year of the Ageless One. Nearly a hundred years have passed since the world of Toril was forever changed when Shar, the Mistress of the Night, convinced Cyric, the Prince of Lies, to slay her goddess sister Mystra, Mother of all Magic. The resulting Spellplague destroyed and mutilated all in its path be they mountain, man or god. The Spellplague has run its course, but its effects continue echo across all of Faerun as civilization tries to recover and evil long held at bay rears its head.

Cormyr - Nation
Corymyr remains one of the just nations of Faerun. Humans are the most common race found within Corymr, although other races are welcome. The elite standing army called the Purple Dragons and the War Wizards protect the nation from its neighboring enemy Sembia.

Sembia - Nation
Originally a small city-state connecting the west and east sides of the Sea of Fallen Stars, Sembia's wealth grew to rival that of nearby Cormyr. The trade routes of Sembia were least affected by the Spellplague, and tension with Corymr has increased as the balance of power shifts. Many races and ambitions meet in Sembia, but gold always speaks the loudest.

Netheril - Nation
Before the Spellplague this region was a vast desert covering a dead civilization, but now melting glaciers feed rivers that through the land bringing back life. Rumors that the ancient Netherise returned during the Spellplague have reached Corymr, and legends of their evil deeds are frequently heard from the bards traveling the nearby lands. Few dare to entire the accursed region.

The Dalelands - Nation
The Dalelands are composed of small, independent counties. The region is well-known for its close connection with the fey people and has had a good relationship with Corymr in the past. The growing power of Sembia has been felt more strongly here than Corymr with wealth and subterfuge already bringing some of the dales into Sembia rule. Recently Sembian hired mercenaries have encroached on the remaining dales, adding yet another difficulty for trade caravans running to and from Cormyr.



Arabel - City
Once a major trade city connecting the Corymr capital of Suzail to the wild Dales, Arabel has suffered greatly at the hands of the Spellplague. A permanent Spellscar called Tilverton Scar now rests between Arabel and the Dales, and trade caravans must now take the dangerous pass through Thunder Peaks or bypass Arabel all together and go due east through Sembia. Those that could left, and those that remain look for whatever work they can find be it guiding caravans through the Thunder Peaks pass or raiding those very same caravans.

Winterhaven - Town
This small farming town on the Dale side of the Thunder Peaks pass has grown as caravans began coming through. The surrounding area was wild even before the Spellplague, and the men and women of the area are a hardy and close-knit bunch.