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Magic of Faerûn is a 192-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 3.0 released in August 2001.

Official synopsis[]

Discover the Power and Master the Art

Magic pervades Faerûn. This guide explores the hidden lore and secrets of magic in the Forgotten Realms game setting. From the history of magic to magical variants (including gem magic, spellfire, and the mageduel), magical creatures, locations of power, and advanced options for creating magic items, this book covers what a Dungeon Master or the player of a spellcaster in the Forgotten Realms setting needs to know.

  • More than 200 new spells
  • Almost 200 new magic items
  • 11 new prestige classes

To use this accessory, you also need the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, and the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting.

Content[]

Development and release[]

Development[]

Magic of Faerûn was written by Sean K. Reynolds, Duane Maxwell, and Angel McCoy. Art was provided by Carlo Arellano, Ted Beargeon, and Carl Critchlow.

Release[]

Magic of Faerûn was released by Wizards of the Coast in August 2001 for $29.95 US, or $45.95 Canadian.[1]

On December 3, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $11.99.

Reception and influence[]

Critical reception[]

As of 2023, Magic of Faerûn reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.

Influence on other works[]

External links[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Product page. Wizards.com, via Web Archive.
Dungeons & Dragons 3.0
Core rules
Player's HandbookDungeon Master's GuideMonster ManualDungeons & Dragons Adventure Game
Supplements
Arms and Equipment GuideBook of ChallengesBook of Vile DarknessDefenders of the FaithDeities and DemigodsEnemies and AlliesEpic Level HandbookFiend FolioGhostwalkHero Builder's GuidebookLiving Greyhawk Gazetteer (Gazetteer) • Manual of the PlanesMasters of the WildMonster Manual IIOriental AdventuresPsionics HandbookSavage SpeciesSong and SilenceStronghold Builder's GuidebookSword and FistTome and Blood
Adventures
The Sunless CitadelThe Forge of FuryThe Fright at TristorThe Speaker in DreamsThe Standing StoneReturn to the Temple of Elemental EvilHeart of Nightfang SpireDeep HorizonLord of the Iron FortressBastion of Broken SoulsCity of the Spider Queen
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