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EltonRobb
Seeker
USA
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 Posted - 16 Oct 2024 : 00:17:11
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I'm wondering about these two books as I am preparing a campaign set in this region. My prospective players are interested in the region where the Old Empires is set. A lot of them say that it would be interesting to campaign in this region.
So, fellow sages, I have a question. Before I go on my own to develop my campaign, and I have both books, which of these are most useful? Are both of them useful?
I wanted to do a Sword and Sorcery campaign in the Forgotten Realms. Although one of my prospective players is thinking it's Sword and Sandal. For a Sword and Sorcery campaign, the Old Empires region fits my plans.
Although according to one source, Mulhorand might be building up it's army again for campaigning in Faerūn. They might attack Thay in the future. So, fellow sages, what do you suggest?
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Zeromaru X
Great Reader
Colombia
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Posted - 16 Oct 2024 : 03:27:16
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Old Empires is more focused on the nations, but Lost Empires is more advanced in the timeline. It also has interesting ruins and stuff, not only of the Old Empires, but from many ancient civilizations of Faerūn.
As for the Mulhorandi campaign, that depends on when in the timeline you decide to play. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2024 : 00:37:53
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So, it all depends.... what era are you running? If prior to the spellplague, you should have both Old Empires and it can't hurt to have Lost Empires of Faerun. They both serve different purposes and come from different editions of the game though. So, the stories they're telling are also at different times.
If its in the 4e era, Mulhorand is basically gone and different people live there.
If its in the 5e era, Mulhorand is back, but its people have changed significantly. For one thing, they have abolished slavery. |
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EltonRobb
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2024 : 14:53:17
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quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas
So, it all depends.... what era are you running? If prior to the spellplague, you should have both Old Empires and it can't hurt to have Lost Empires of Faerun. They both serve different purposes and come from different editions of the game though. So, the stories they're telling are also at different times.
If its in the 4e era, Mulhorand is basically gone and different people live there.
If its in the 5e era, Mulhorand is back, but its people have changed significantly. For one thing, they have abolished slavery.
I'm setting the game in 1369 DR. |
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Old Empires vs. Lost Empires of Faerūn
