The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting is a fantasy world used as a setting for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), which is one of the most popular tabletop role-playing games.
This campaign setting, which was created by Ed Greenwood in the late 1960s and early 1970s, was first introduced to the public in the 1980s.
The Forgotten Realms is known for its complex history, vast geography, and a plethora of characters, ranging from mighty heroes and devious villains to gods and monsters.
It encompasses a variety of regions, each with its own distinct cultures, politics, and environments, from the Sword Coast and the city of Waterdeep to the magical lands of Thay and the untamed wilderness of the Chult.
The setting has been expanded over the years through novels, adventure modules, video games, and other media, contributing to a deep, immersive world.
Characters such as Drizzt Do’Urden, created by author R. A. Salvatore, and Elminster Aumar, the sage of Shadowdale, created by Ed Greenwood, have become icons within the Forgotten Realms.