''Power of Faerûn'' is a supplement to the
3.5 edition of the ''
Dungeons & Dragons
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role-playing game
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.
Contents
''Power of Faerûn'' is an accessory for the
Forgotten Realms
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which gives players suggested tactics, and descriptions.of possible pitfalls and opportunities, for guiding their
player character
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s into dominance in a campaign set in
Faerûn
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. The book includes adventure ideas and guidelines for detailing ruling courts and other institutions and power groups as well as handling political struggles, crises, and daily situations in play.
Publication history
''Power of Faerûn'' was written by
Ed Greenwood
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and
Eric L. Boyd
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Career
Eric L. Boyd has written articles and books for the Greyhawk setting, and has co-authored a number of Forgotten Realms campaign ...
, and published in March 2006. Cover art was by
Lucio Parrillo
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Early life
Lucio was born in Catanzaro, southern Italy, where he attended art school in Catanzaro. ...
, with interior art by
Daarken
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Career
His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes interior art for ''Races of Eberron'' (2005), ''Heroes of Horror'' (2005), ''Races of ...
,
Eric Deschamps
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Career
His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes interior art for '' Sharn: City of Towers'' (2004), '' Explorer's Handbook'' (2005), '' Dragon Magic'' (2006), '' Complete ...
,
Rick Drennan,
Ron Lemen Ron is a shortening of the name Ronald.
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,
Warren Mahy
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Early life and education
Warren was born in the small sea side town of Whakatane in New Zealand. He grew up surrounded by the wonders of the Pacific ...
,
William O'Connor, Lucio Parrillo,
Francis Tsai
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Early life
Tsai was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Lubbock, Te ...
, and
Franz Vohwinkel
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Works
Vohwinkel drew the cover art for the book ''Dataware'' (1998) for TSR's ''Alternity'' game, and illustra ...
.
Ed Greenwood explained that his incentives for working on this book involved "the chance to delve into some of the hitherto-neglected facets of running high-level campaigns, including trade, intrigue, and social matters, and the opportunity to tackle the project alongside Eric L. Boyd, who's a great friend, superb 3.5e designer, and top-notch Realms expert".
Reception
References
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Forgotten Realms sourcebooks
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 2006