The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (Forgotten Realms Campaign Expansion) [Hardcover]

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; Har/Map edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786903910
• ISBN-13: 978-0786903917
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,569,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, and a great purchase, January 22, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (Forgotten Realms Campaign Expansion) (Hardcover)

This interesting resource is an AD&D (2nd edition) sourcebook that came out in 1996. What this book is is an explanation of the northern part of the Forgotten Realms campaign, including the Sword Coast and all points north. EVERYTHING is included in this book, including climate and weather, history, races, classes (sadly, no new one herein), religion and geography, not to mention such details as military information and interesting Non-Player Characters.

Yes, as a guide to the Forgotten Realms North, this book is an excellent resource. If you are playing in that campaign, then you must have this book, so that you can flesh out the world in which your players are living. Now, my one and only complaint against this otherwise excellent book is that it is very specific to that campaign. If you are playing in a different campaign, then you will not find much here, as there is not much in the way of generic rules, new kits and so forth, that you can use elsewhere.

But, that said, this is a great resource, and a great purchase. If you are playing in the Forgotten Realms, then you really must get this book. I highly recommend it. (By the way, The Great Glacier resource covers the far, far north, and has lots of rules for tundra adventuring that can be taken to any campaign.)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm looking for this book, too!, June 28, 1999

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This review is from: The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (Forgotten Realms Campaign Expansion) (Hardcover)

Since this book is a review of the original "The Savage Frontier", I think it's indispensable for the Forgotten Realms master that likes wilderness adventures. I'm looking for this book for 3 years and I'd appreciate if anyone could tell me where to find and buy it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this boxed set!, April 15, 1999

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Anthony Thomas (USA, North Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (Forgotten Realms Campaign Expansion) (Hardcover)

Its awsome! Does anybody out there have a copy or knows who has a copy they are willing to sell? I have been looking for this thing for about four years now! Please send your price lists to Anthony Thomas 1255-C Langley Ave Grand Forks ND 58204. THANKS