Ed Greenwood's Guide to the Dalelands just got its cover reveal and a delay to June. Is authentic Forgotten Realms content finally arriving or is this just more of WotC using nostalgia bait to cover up their ongoing shift away from Classic Gaming roots?
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Realmsbound is helmed by Eric Menge, and is a collective of designers, writers, and artists who are all fans of the Realms (including former TSR staffers and longtime Realms novelists). Wizards has no direct involvement, and hasn't seen any draft material. I'm contributing lore.

Apr 6, 2026 · 3:14 PM UTC

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WONDERFUL! Thanks for the update Ed!
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Replying to @TheEdVerse @Nerdcognito
Can you get one more cover out of larry elmore please, just for old time sake?
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I WISH. Larry is largely retired now, and he's earned the rest. And I work in gaming: I have no money to pay artists!
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Replying to @TheEdVerse @Nerdcognito
Is this based during a particular timeframe?
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The first four books cover the Dalelands, and are set in 1501 DR. #realmslore
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Aren't you bound by Non-Disclosure Agreements? Is it difficult maneuvering between those when contributing lore of the Faerûn?
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Oh, yes. I navigate a minefield of over 200 NDAs (I started working with TSR in 1979), many of which will never be lifted because those who set them are dead. Difficult indeed.
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Replying to @TheEdVerse @Nerdcognito
Will there be a hardcover release? I'll take paperback. Please, I my shelf needs more books!
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I sure hope so! (To do that on DM's Guild, you must meet their specific requirements re. formatting.)
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I’m very interested to hear the lore.
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Thank God.... maybe I'll bi y something new this year.
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Oh hey! That’s a-me! And as Ed said, we’re gathering a lot of the FR creators from all the different editions.

ALT The Blues Brothers John Belushi GIF
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Replying to @TheEdVerse @Nerdcognito
Great to hear bub!
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This cover art looks fantastic. Fantasy with actual hope, and not without a sense of danger.
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Hoping for more like this, thanks for everything Ed
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Does your ability to publish this go all the way back to your original contract with tsr where you can create new canon lore as long as it doesn't conflict with published material or ndas?
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Replying to @TheEdVerse @Nerdcognito
Does this guide also include Myth Drannor?
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In that cash
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Very encouraging
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