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IlexGarodan
Acolyte

Canada
26 Posts

Posted - 23 Nov 2009 :  13:07:07  Show Profile  Visit IlexGarodan's Homepage Send IlexGarodan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Kozakura. Hands-down.

Oh! You mean in Faerūn? In that case, it would have to be Waterdeep and surrounding area.
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader

USA
3750 Posts

Posted - 29 Nov 2009 :  05:39:15  Show Profile Send Alystra Illianniis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Got to be silverymoon, Mithral Hall (the dwarves!!), and Waterdeep! Though old Myth Drannor is up there, too.

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J D Dunsany
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United Kingdom
180 Posts

Posted - 29 Nov 2009 :  14:11:23  Show Profile  Visit J D Dunsany's Homepage Send J D Dunsany a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm a big Icewind Dale fan - mainly because of the two CRPGs which managed to evoke, through image and, principally, sound a very unique sense of place. The first IWD novel, as well, is very effective in this regard.

Rashemen is an awesome place and I love the lore associated with it.

But, for very different reasons, so is Halruaa and I'd have to say, thanks in no small part to Elaine's excellent 'Counsellors and Kings' series, Halruaa just edges it for me. Amongst other things, if I was a Faerunian, that's the kind of place I'd like to live...

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Alystra Illianniis
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Posted - 01 Dec 2009 :  00:44:02  Show Profile Send Alystra Illianniis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Recently started reading The Lost Empires book on Ancient Netheril, I'm liking this place. Lots of magic being tossed around- no wonder it was eventually destroyed...

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froglegg
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Posted - 13 Dec 2009 :  02:48:25  Show Profile Send froglegg a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Just have to love the Dale Lands.

John

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woodwwad
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USA
267 Posts

Posted - 25 Dec 2009 :  06:29:35  Show Profile  Visit woodwwad's Homepage Send woodwwad a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I voted for Amn, I think it is a great setting. I've yet to run it and havn't played there either. Other than Balder's gate II. But I'm planning on making that a major focus of my next Forgotten Realms campaign. Which should start late 2010, after I finish the one I'm running now.

I'm listing if I've played, DM below. And leave the settings blank if I've done neither.


Thay DMed
Amn
Calimshan
Netheril/Anauroch
The Dale Lands DMed and Played (in more than one campaign) really like the Dales
Cormyr DMed and Played
Halruaa
Mulhorand DMed
The Sword Coast Played
The Moonshae
The North
The High Forest

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Dennis
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Posted - 19 Apr 2010 :  20:29:05  Show Profile Send Dennis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm always fascinated by Netheril, ever since it's glory days in Karsus's time and till now, when Shade Enclave is in rise to power. So my vote goes to it.

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Alruane
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USA
434 Posts

Posted - 17 Nov 2013 :  22:13:30  Show Profile Send Alruane a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Sword Coast definitely.

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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore

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Posted - 05 Dec 2013 :  00:01:37  Show Profile Send The Arcanamach a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I voted the North, but for me that includes everything from Daggerford to the extreme north in equal measure.

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VexHaus
Acolyte

USA
6 Posts

Posted - 31 Jan 2014 :  18:49:47  Show Profile Send VexHaus a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I kinda like the Western Heartlands myself. Definitely has a sort of 'wild frontier' feel that shows no favoritism for any particular alignment or faith, with large tracts of wild and dangerous lands of all sorts of different climates and terrain hiding many ancient fallen civilizations and their dungeons while still being dotted with enough large independent city-states for folks more interested in urban intrigue. And while it may not have deserts or oceans, they're still accessible from the Western Heartlands being adjacent to both the Anauroch and the Sword Coast. Seems like the only things really missing are a jungle and the influence of a strong national cultural identity. There's enough blank slate there for a good DM to come up with all sorts of interesting plot hooks without the concern of clashing with established canon (mind you, not that there's anything wrong in tinkering with the setting to fit your needs).
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Drustan Dwnhaedan
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USA
324 Posts

Posted - 02 Feb 2014 :  18:06:55  Show Profile Send Drustan Dwnhaedan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I voted for the Dalelands (especially since the my favorite PC, Drustan, originally came from Harrowdale), but I also really like The Moonshaes (because they have a very Celtic feel, and I'm of Scottish/Irish descent), Waterdeep, The North, Rashemen, Silverymoon, Cormanthyr... NWAA!!! There are too many places I like to list!! (Maybe I should have kept things simple and said, "Anywhere but Thay.")

Edited by - Drustan Dwnhaedan on 02 Feb 2014 18:07:30
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Artemas Entreri
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USA
3131 Posts

Posted - 02 Feb 2014 :  20:22:00  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jameslt0

quote:
Originally posted by Arivia

Too little covered. For me, it's most anything roughly north of Baldur's Gate.



quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert

My fave place is Waterdeep, but it's not on the list...



I voted for the Sword Coast. Which I think covers anything roughly north of Baldur's Gate and Waterdeep.

James



Um, it covers the entire Sword Coast.

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Alamadaeo
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Posted - 20 Nov 2014 :  01:58:37  Show Profile Send Alamadaeo a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Rashamen, The Western Heartlands, The Sword Coast, and The Silver Marches are all wonderful places to adventure.

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Sylrae
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Canada
313 Posts

Posted - 23 Nov 2014 :  07:26:12  Show Profile Send Sylrae a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I voted for the Dale Lands, but really for me it's all about the Mythals, particularly Myth Drannor.

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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader

USA
3131 Posts

Posted - 06 Mar 2015 :  03:46:36  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
This poll needs an "Other" option. Zakhara would be my pick.

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Rymac
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USA
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Posted - 06 Mar 2015 :  05:28:49  Show Profile  Visit Rymac's Homepage Send Rymac a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I would choose the Sword Coast, if only because the Western Heartlands aren't an option. I've always been drawn to the eastern end of the Chionthar valley and the River Reaching, specifically Irieabor and the Sunset Vale.

The Dragon Coast would be a strong second. I so wish there had been a proper sourcebook for the region, or at least a Volo's Guide to the Dragon Coast.
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GRYPHON
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USA
527 Posts

Posted - 31 Jul 2015 :  18:42:21  Show Profile Send GRYPHON a Private Message  Reply with Quote
The High Forest...
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