Calimport (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms) [Paperback]

Steven E. Schend (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786912383
• ISBN-13: 978-0786912384
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Thief of Bagdhad meets Faerun, July 30, 1999

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Gregg Galante - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calimport (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms) (Paperback)

Calimport explores the "other" rich and mercantile city of Forgotten Realms, and what a ride it is.

Calimport has an extensive history section, a great number of adventure hooks no matter which section you read, and wonderfully detailed layouts of the city itself.

Unfortunately, I did take off a star for the confusing layout in some portions of the work. But, overall, you really can't go wrong with adding Calimport to your Empires of the Shining Sea boxed set. You gain extensive detail, great history, mysterious adventuring hooks, and lose nothing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Supplement (even 10+ years later), January 13, 2011

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Serenity Reynolds (Northern California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calimport (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms) (Paperback)

Nowhere else have I seen Calimport described in as much detail as it was in this book. The game I run recently campaigned in Calimshan and the 3E info just wasn't enough for me. I wanted to stay true to the published Realms, so when I stumbled across this I just had to have it. Granted, if you're running a later edition game you have to take Forgotten Realms timeline and shifts in political powers into account, but overall I found the little details very useful in describing the city and letting my players get lost there. If you're just looking for a little help making Calimport come alive for your players, I definitely recommend it.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not all I expected., November 19, 1998

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This review is from: Calimport (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms) (Paperback)

The follow up accesory to "Empires of the Shining Sea," I must admit I was a little dissappointed. The lay-out seemed terribly confusing, particulary the "city at large" sections. The names of sabans (neighborhoods) and the titles of city officals were so unusual my campaign group had no idea what I was talking about. Having fun at first, but eventually losing interest, even when introduced gradually it still proved too much to absorb. After a couple of sessions, they were looking for the next ship to Waterdeep. On the plus side the history presented in EoSS is expanded on showing Calimports rise from -11,000 DR to the present. One advantage, it is very easy to incorporate into an ongoing campaign (Elminster teleported you where?). Just remeber, Calimport is full of schemes and intrigue so it could take time and be a little tricky trying to incorporate players into the thick of things if you just rush it to the next session. But fear not, there is a saban given as a headquaters for your Calimport campaign (think Adventurers Quarter in the City of Splendors boxed set). So, all in all, if your a fan of the Realms, interested in the greatest city of southern Faerun, I suggest you pick up a copy. It may be just what your looking for.