Wandering Adventure Party

31 Years Ago: Ruins of Zhentil Keep was released.This 2e boxed set provides a comprehensive deep dive into Zhentil Keep and the Zhentarim. Included are several adventure scenarios and plot hooks set in & around Zhentil Keep. #dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Ruins_of_Zhentil_Keep

36 Years Ago: Forgotten Realms Adventures was released. This 2e resource explored the Time of Troubles & the effects it had on the Realms. It also provided a detailed tour of several major cities. #dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Forgotten_Realms_Adventures

38 Years Ago: Empires of the Sands was released. This 2e accessory provides a wealth of knowledge for the Lands of Intrigue: Amn, Calimshan, and Tethyr. It also included a pair of fold-out color poster maps. #dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Empires_of_the_Sands

35 Years Ago: Realmspace was released.This 2e #spelljammer accessory describes the planets of Realmspace, the crystal sphere of Toril. It also describes new magical items, monsters and vessels.#dnd #TBT #TBThursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Realmspace_(sourcebook)

34 Years Ago: Treasures of the Savage Frontier was released. This gold-box game had the players embark on a seemingly impossible mission: protect the ambassadors of the Lords' Alliance.#dnd #TBT #TBThursday #retrogames https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Treasures_of_the_Savage_Frontier

25 Years Ago: Monster Compendium Monsters of Faerûn was released. This 3e accessory features over 140 creatures unique to the Realms. It is also one of our Featured Sources.#dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Monster_Compendium:_Monsters_of_Faer%C3%BBn

30 Years Ago: The Grand Tour was released.The comic is a whirlwind tour of the Realms, introducing various core concepts and themes, then-ongoing storylines from the novels, and famous characters.#dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Grand_Tour

@FRWiki I've been reading this one and I am considering using it to start a campaign at some point. I really like what I've read so far.

37 Years Ago: Streams of Silver was released.The 2nd book in the Icewind Dale trilogy, the Companions set off on a quest for Mithral Hall. Trailed by a master assassin, they battle orcs & a shadow dragon.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Streams_of_Silver

40 Years Ago: The Mines of Bloodstone was released.This 1e adventure saw the players journeying through a blizzard to get to the Bloodstone Mines, which lead to the duergar kingdom of Deepearth, and the Temple of Orcus. #dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mines_of_Bloodstone

46 Years Ago: Dragon 32 was released.This issue featured articles on poisons, a historical look at druids, and a scholarly treatise on the crawling claw.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dragon_32

27 Years Ago: Baldur's Gate was released.The critically acclaimed game by bioware is set in the Sword Coast region and deals with the politics of Baldur's Gate, as well as the aftermath of the Time of Troubles.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur's_Gate_(game)

33 Years Ago: Menzoberranzan was released.This 2e boxed set explored the infamous drow city, its political, social, and economic structures, as well as its significant locations and key figures.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Menzoberranzan_(boxed_set)

@FRWikiPretty sure this book was specifically for the Basic branch (B/X, BECMI, RC). My long-lost copy had a different cover, but it was essentially the same book. A lot of the creatures were reprinted in the Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix for AD&D 2e.

19 Years Ago: Neverwinter Nights 2 was released.It follows the journey of an orphaned adventurer investigating a group of mysterious artifacts known as "silver shards". It won GameSpot's Best Story award for 2006.#dnd #TBThursday #tbthttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Neverwinter_Nights_2

25 Years Ago: Monster Manual was released.One the core rulebooks for 3e, it updated 321 older monsters to third edition rules. It was awarded the Origins Award for Best Graphic Design.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Monster_Manual_3rd_edition

30 Years Ago: Giantcraft was released.This 2e accessory provides lore, cultural details, and rules for creating & playing giants. It also adds new spells, magical items, and equipment relevant to giants.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Giantcraft

25 Years Ago: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was released.It received critical acclaim, being praised for its gameplay, artwork, and voice acting, and is regarded as one of the best video games ever made.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_II:_Shadows_of_Amn

11 years ago: Player's Handbook 5e was released.It shifted #dnd away from 4e’s grid-heavy, power-based combat toward streamlined rules, accessibility and narrative play. Combined with livestreams & pop culture exposure, it became the most popular edition in D&D’s history.#TBThursday #tbt