Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elvesis a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory. It is part of the Arcane Age series. It was published in 1998 by TSR after it became a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast.
This Arcane Age campaign expansion for the Forgotten Realms setting contains all the information necessary to begin either a full-fledged Cormanthyran campaign or a journey back in time some 700 years to see the City of Song at its most glorious.
This 160-page book contains exhaustive details on the history, culture, military, society, and citizens of the forest nation of Cormanthyr. Features include a timeline of elven history in Toril, a rundown of Cormanthyr's ruler and important individuals, plus more information on the city of Myth Drannor at its height as well as on the communities of Semberholme and the Tangled Vale. In addition, a new specialty wizard, the elven dualist, is introduced and detailed.
Also included is a large section that gives the reader knowledge of the elves' magical rites, rituals, and unique magical weapons and items. Features include new and expanded rules on the elves' potent High Magic, moonblades, and the multitude of magics that helped make Myth Drannor the glittering gem of Faerûn that it was. Finally, a two-sided, full-color map of the nation of Cormanthyr and an aerial view of Myth Drannor complete this exciting package—the largest collection of elven lore ever.Description[]
Written by Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka, this AD&D Second Edition source book contains information on the physiology and mindset of elves; the history of the elves; Cormanthyr, Myth Drannor, Semberholme, the Tangled Vale, the Elven Court, and Windsong Tower; elven magic, including notable elves of the Art such as the Srinshee, mythals, and magical items; and more.
Contents[]
- Campaign Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Elven Mindset
- Chapter 2: The Elven Ages
- Chapter 3: Cormanthyr's Civilization
- Chapter 4: Myth Drannor, City of Song
- Chapter 5: Semberholme
- Chapter 6: The Tangled Vale
- Chapter 7: Mysteries of Elven Court
- Chapter 8: Cormanthyr's Citizenry
- Chapter 9: Magic of the People
- Chapter 10: Mythals
- Chapter 11: Magical Items
- Appendix: The Secrets of Windsong Tower
Index[]
Characters[]
Locations[]
Organizations[]
Miscellaneous[]
- Classes
- elven minstrel
- Weapons
- bardiche
Gallery[]
Credits[]
- Design: Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka
- Design & Development (ARCANE AGE Campaign Basics): Jim Butler & Steven E. Schend
- Design & Development (The Elven Mindset): Ed Greenwood, Colin McComb, Roger E. Moore, & Steven E. Schend
- Development/Design Aides: Brion Babula, Eric L. Boyd, Elaine Cunningham, Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, Colin McComb, Roger E. Moore, Bryon Wischstadt
- Research Assistance: Tyler Bannister, Grant Christie, Brian Fields, Aaron Losey, Peggy McLaughlin, Toby Mekelburg, Bobby Nichols, Josh Powell, Peter Shackleton, Hauke Stammer, Shane Voelker, Bryon Wichstadt; and AOL subscribers Jhoebryn, KBOZ74, Phillip aka Sleyvas, Rygad, and Whalejudge.
- Editing: Dale Donovan and Anne Brown
- Brand Management: David Wise
- Art Direction: Dawn Murin and Paul Hanchette
- Cover Art: Alan Pollack/Todd Lockwood
- Interior Art: Jeff Easley
- Graphic Design and Production: Dee Barnett
- Typography: Angelika Lokotz
- Cartography: Dennis Kauth
Appendix[]
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka (1998). Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 1. ISBN 0-7069-0761-4.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka (1998). Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 0-7069-0761-4.