The North. Ah, the North! A land filled with adventure and stories. A land seemingly always poised for battle and yet peaceful. A land of intrigue, politics, religion, treachery, beauty, economic prosperity, and much, much more.
In the North you will find yourself immersed in an amazing world with many others of like mind. The North has hundreds of places to visit and explore. You and the people you meet there will interact with all kinds of people and creatures. You can scale mountains, cross deserts, and travel beneath the waters. Challenges will be met and overcome. With good teamwork between you and your fellow adventurers, nothing can stand in your way! Riches, fame, or perhaps just a quiet place in the wilderness that you can call your own could be yours someday in The North.
The North has some of the greatest crafters in all of Faerun. Local artisans can make anything from a tasty apple pie up to items of great magic. Resources abound in this wonderful land. The economy supports as many crafters as wish to persue their crafts.
Visit the great city of Silverymoon, the Gem of the North. It is a peaceful city of good folk. A melting pot of various races on Faerun: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Halflings and many others are not uncommon on the streets of this fair city. Meet up and have a drink in the Golden Oak Inn. Shop in the finest stores. Join a local guild. Spend some time crafting fine goods yourself for fun or profit. Centrally located in the North, Silverymoon is a stepping off point for many an adventure to rid the lands of evil doers.
Or try your fortune in the Zhentarim controlled city of Llorkh. Llorkh is a rugged city in the southern portion of The North. Filled with its own brand of adventure, those that aspire to greatness, regardless of the consequences, would find Llorkh to be a fitting place to live. Not what many would call a vacation destination, Llorkh has been known to favor commerce. It is a located on a major trading route, and boasts many an exotic fare. Visit the Worried Wyvern and try your hand at a game of chance. Stop by the Old Cemetery and learn some of the history of those that could not make it in Llorkh. But watch your step here, as there are many that would put you behind them in their quest for power and glory.
Then if you are really up for a challenge, there is the Underdark. The great Drow city of Menzoberranzan lies deep under the surface of Faerun. Ah, the Drow, where your closest friend may be your biggest enemy. Where sisters slay sisters and males know their place. Miles and miles of underground tunnels, caverns, and cities are yours to explore and control. Some Drow never see the light of day. And mostly, they prefer it that way.
So, kick back, clear your schedule, have some refreshment nearby, and get ready to enter a world like none other. Forgotten Realms � The North.