The planet of Toril is characterized by its magical landscapes, numerous continents, and a wide array of civilizations, both human and non-human. The setting includes famous locations such as the Sword Coast, the city of Waterdeep, the desert lands of Anauroch, and the jungles of Chult, among many others.
These regions are home to a variety of races, including elves, dwarves, halflings, orcs, and many others, each with their own cultures and histories.
Magic plays a significant role in the life of Toril, with wizards, clerics, and other spellcasters wielding powers granted by the gods or drawn from the Weave, the source of all magic in the world.
The pantheon of deities in the Forgotten Realms is vast and varied, with gods and goddesses overseeing different aspects of life and the universe.
The history of Toril is filled with legendary events, wars, and the rise and fall of empires. The timeline spans thousands of years and includes significant occurrences such as the Time of Troubles, also known as the Godswar, when the gods were forced to walk the earth in mortal form.
The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting has been explored in numerous D&D rulebooks, adventure modules, novels, and video games, making it one of the most extensively developed worlds in fantasy role-playing. Its creator, Ed Greenwood, began imagining the world that would become the Forgotten Realms in the mid-1960s, and it was officially introduced to the D&D universe in 1987.