Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast is a supplement about part of the Forgotten Realms published by TSR in 1994 for the 2nd edition of the fantasy role-playing game Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
 Cover art by John and Laura Lakey | |
| Author | Ed Greenwood |
|---|---|
| Genre | Role-playing games |
| Publisher | TSR |
Publication date | October 1, 1994 |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 1-56076-904-1 |
Contents edit
Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast, one of a series of guidebooks written in the voice of inveterate traveller Volothamp "Volo" Geddarm, is a detailed look at the various cities, communities and notable sights along the coast from Daggerford in the north through to Amn in the south, with a special focus on the various taverns that can be found.
Volo uses a rating system of 1 to 5 pipes for inns, 1 to 5 tankards for taverns, 1 to 5 coins for prices, and 1 to 5 daggers for dangerous places.[1]
Several appendices provide further details of notable personalities likely to be encountered, various magical wards used in the area, and new magic items.[1]
Gamemasters can use locations and characters described in the book as a foundation on which to create proper Sword Coast scenarios.
Publication history edit
TSR first published Forgotten Realms material for the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in 1987, and transitioned the Forgotten Realms campaign to the second edition of AD&D in 1989. The campaign was supported by many adventures, novels and supplements, including 1994's Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast, a 248-page softcover pocket book designed by Ed Greenwood, with interior art by Jennell Jaquays[a] and Valerie Valusek, cartography by Dave S. "Diesel" LaForce and cover art by John and Laura Lakey.[2]
Reception edit
In a list of the Top 20 games and resources for November 1994, White Wolf listed Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast at #13.[3]
Other recognition edit
A copy of Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast is held in the collection of the Strong National Museum of Play (object 116.607.5).[4]
Notes edit
- ^ Credited as Paul Jaquays.
References edit
- ^ a b "Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast (1994)". rpggeek.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "November 1994 Top 20 Games List". White Wolf Magazine. No. 51. January 1995. p. 95.
- ^ "Game:Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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