The Forgotten Realms: DM's Sourcebook of the Realms was part of the original 1987 "Grey Box" Forgotten Realms Campaign Set on Wikipedia designed by Ed Greenwood. It serves as a foundational guide for Dungeon Masters, providing crucial setting details, advice on running campaigns, and world-building information for the Forgotten Realms.
Key Details of the DM's Sourcebook of the Realms
- Context: It was bundled with the Cyclopedia of the Realms and color maps in the 1987 boxed set.
- Content: The book offers practical advice for DMs, including how to introduce players to the setting, handling characters from other worlds, and establishing the atmosphere of Faerûn.
- Purpose: It acts as a guide to the lore and mechanics for running adventures, rather than just a travel guide, offering statistics and background details for the DM.
- Significance: It was integral to the initial success of the Forgotten Realms, helping establish the setting for early 1st Edition AD&D on Wikipedia.