Across the wind-swept hills of the Dalelands, through the bustling streets of Waterdeep, and echoing in the shadowed halls of ancient dwarven strongholds, tales spread of heroes who've shaped the fate of Faerûn. These heroes have battled dragons, delved into dungeons, and defied evil gods—and with the help of the Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle, you too can craft a hero worthy of a name in the hallowed halls of Faerûn's legends.
In this article, we'll explore some of the most iconic heroes of the Realms, who you may hear tales of—or come face-to-face with—in your own adventures!
- Alustriel Silverhand
- Bruenor Battlehammer
- Drizzt Do'Urden
- Elminster
- Laeral Silverhand
- Minsc and Boo
- Vajra Safahr
- Volo
![]() Alustriel SilverhandAlustriel Silverhand is a shining paragon of arcane power, graceful benevolence, and diplomatic might. As one of Mystra's Chosen and a daughter of the goddess herself, Alustriel is deeply devoted to safeguarding the Weave—the living essence of magic woven through Toril. She believes the Weave responds to acts of mercy and compassion, empowers those who strive to protect others, and strengthens those who rise to challenge injustice and fight evil. Alustriel was once the ruler of Silverymoon and led the League of the Silver Marches—an alliance of northern cities forged against those who would endanger the balance of civilization and nature in the area. She now traverses the multiverse to defeat evil wherever it rears up, like when Vecna tried to reshape the multiverse in Vecna: Eve of Ruin. |
![]() Bruenor BattlehammerBruenor Battlehammer is a battle-worn dwarf king whose tough grit gives way to a full heart. Stubborn, stout, and bold beyond measure, Bruenor reclaimed his home of Mithral Hall from the shadow dragon Shimmergloom, reigned as its king across three separate eras, and wielded his notched axe in defense of dwarvenkind time and time again. He was also a founding member of the Companions of the Hall, the adoptive father of Catti-brie and Wulfgar, fast friends with Regis, and bonded for decades with Drizzt Do'Urden. During the events of Out of the Abyss, King Bruenor Battlehammer reigns over Gauntlgrym as danger stirs in the Underdark. Though older and scarred by war, he remains the same gruff, golden-hearted dwarf who once vanquished dragons and rallied his people against their foes. |
![]() Drizzt Do'UrdenDrizzt Do'Urden is a drow who turned his back on Lolth and chose honor over heritage. Forsaking the cruelty of Menzoberranzan, he wandered the Underdark for years before emerging onto the surface and becoming a legendary hero of the North. Accompanied by his mystical panther Guenhwyvar and driven by a fierce moral compass, Drizzt defends the Realms with twin scimitars—Twinkle and Icingdeath—and has worked with the Companions of the Hall to defeat many a villain across Faerûn. Over the decades, Drizzt has helped reclaim Mithral Hall, faced the horrors of the Spellplague, and battled evil throughout the Realms. He has crossed blades with assassins, dragons, and demons alike, and may still be encountered when traversing the frigid North of Faerûn. |
![]() ElminsterThe Sage of Shadowdale. The Old Mage. Elminster is the Realms' most cantankerous and cunning archmage. A Chosen of Mystra, Elminster's fingerprints are all over the Realms' most significant events—from the toppling of tyrants to the tutoring of great heroes. He's survived centuries of adventuring, walked through the Nine Hells, guided kings and archmages, helped rebuild the Weave after Mystra's fall, and even outwitted gods and goddesses. Never underestimate the man in the pointy hat! Thoroughly mysterious, it's never clear when or where Elminster will appear to help the forces of good. It was rumored he recently appeared to a group of heroes who were investigating an Elder Brain's plot to overthrow the city of Baldur's Gate. |
![]() Laeral SilverhandSister to Alustriel, Laeral Silverhand once wandered the world as a mighty Wizard. At the time of the events in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, she resides as the Open Lord of Waterdeep, making her the governor of one of the Realms' most powerful cities. A Chosen of Mystra and a former adventurer of no small renown, Laeral balances diplomacy and arcana with steadfast authority. Though her power has waned over the years, she is still an incredibly powerful spellcaster, and her partnership with the Blackstaff—Vajra Safahr—and occasional tension with Waterdeep's mask-wearing Lords, makes her a key player in one of Faerûn's most cosmopolitan cities. |
![]() Minsc and BooThe beloved Rashemi ranger Minsc once wandered the Sword Coast as part of a motley band of adventurers—and now stands as one of the most recognizable heroes in all of Faerûn. Known for his towering strength, eccentric catchphrases, and constant companionship with Boo, a miniature giant space hamster, Minsc is as fearless as he is chaotic. Though often dismissed as comic relief, Minsc has faced Mind Flayers, Liches, and demon lords head-on, guided by a heart full of justice and a fist full of fury. Though Minsc and Boo were Petrified while exploring Baldur's Gate and were believed to be a commemorative statue, they have since been rescued from their stone form to continue their chaotic campaign. You'll find him charging into battle shouting “Go for the eyes, Boo!” or holding court with Boo on matters of good and evil, reminding the Realms that even its wildest champions can be its truest heroes. |
![]() Vajra SafahrThe seventh Blackstaff of Waterdeep, Vajra Safahr rose to the title of Waterdeep's chief mage after the assassination of her mentor, Samark Dhanzscul. Vajra survived a kidnapping perpetrated by her former mentor's killers and passed the Tower's tests to become the youngest Blackstaff in the city's storied history. Though she once wrestled with self-doubt, Vajra has grown into her mantle with quiet intensity. She commands Force Grey, mentors the city's brightest spellcasters, can animate the city's walking statues, and carries within her the memories and might of all who bore the Blackstaff before her. |
![]() VoloYou've heard his name. You've seen his books (whether or not you trust them). Volothamp Geddarm is Faerûn's most infamously unreliable author, traveler, and name-dropper. He's penned guides to monsters, dungeons, cities—and likely annoyed every archmage and archfiend from here to Sigil in the process. Endlessly curious and obliviously brave, Volo's misadventures are often more dangerous to him than to his readers. Still, if he says he's dined with a dragon or dated a dryad? It might even be true. When exploring goblin encampments or cities infected with illithid tadpoles, it's best to check the dungeons to see if he needs to be rescued. |
Your Turn to Become a Legend
The Forgotten Realms calls to all those who yearn for adventure. The tales of Drizzt, Laeral, and Minsc are invitations to take to the wilds in search of danger, riches, and glory.
Every dungeon cracked open, every city defended, every friendship forged around a campfire—these are the legacies that shape Faerûn. And yours could be next.
The Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle has everything you need to begin your own saga. Pre-order today and prepare for the Realms to know your name!

Mike Bernier is the founder of Arcane Eye, a site focused on providing useful tips and tricks to all those involved in the world of D&D. Outside of writing for Arcane Eye, Mike spends most of his time playing games, hiking with his girlfriend, and tending the veritable jungle of houseplants that have invaded his house.
This is awesome....however...at $160 for the bundle....I'm a little taken aback. I'm so ready to buy this but the pricepoint is giving me pause. I want to know that I'm not just getting a watered down version of SCAG like we got with the Spelljammer bundle (which was ABSOLUTELY not worth the bundle price). As much I want to jump on the hype train, as a mega-fan I think I'm in wait and see mode.
Yikes.
If I am going to even consider getting this bundle I demand a new subclass for every class. Not just 8. I get they wanna use BG3 characters for money but they better do more then this. Especially since Forgotten Realms is beyond complicated and not a realm I care much for.
I'm kind of in a similar boat just on principle, even if I'm not likely to buy any of this. They aren't cramming these into a box set, they're each full books and have extra digital stuff as well, but at the same time, at least some of this is bound to be recycled. Bladesinger already had an update in Tasha's that, imo, was perfectly fine; Baldur's Gate already has a Gazzeteer that is literally available for free on here; both Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale already have adventures; and at least 5 of the 37 new monsters are likely just going to be updated drow (who I guess are okay to murder because they'll be Fey now?) Even some of the new content - namely Circle Magic and Renown with the Faerunian deities - have already been done in third party 5e products (Kobold Press and DMsGuild, respectively), and while I'm sure the original stuff will be interesting in its own ways, that's still a lot of money to drop on a product that you can't even own in its entirety on account of the digital-only extra content.
I'll freely admit to having a bit of a problem when it comes to buying D&D stuff, but this is just too much for any casual fan to pay.
not to mention... the blurb says "Purchase to save $76 and receive the physical and digital versions of both" Which means.. the actual full on sticker price is $235.99...
I wish they would be more clear about what you get. Either that or it's dumb to tell people that in order to get more DIGITAL things you have to buy the PHYSICAL books as well. It's one thing when you buy a book and as a perk, the book gives a code or something for a little whatever online. I don't want the physical books, but being barred from getting more digital things because I don't want the physical books is bad.
Is this price tag for digital and Physical book? cuz its shown as both in the image but is not written anywhere on the marketplace.
You have to scroll down to see the price for the books and digital separately.
I mean I'd be happy to pay for a digital bundle including the exclusive supplements, but I'm not paying twice for 2 books digitally and physically just to get some content that will be available online for free anyway...
If D&D wants to move into the future, it needs to cut the cord to these iconic characters and get the game feeling fresh again.
Where is Liriel Baenre???
Yeah but get this. If you buy just the two books digital it's like 60 bucks. If you get the digital only bundle that doesn't say it comes with any extras... It's 120 dollars. So you get to pay 60 dollars more for the one click convenience I guess...
Forgotten Realms, ✅
Drizzt, ✅
Including characters and places from BG3, an epic contribution to D&D, ✅
Lets keep this baby rolling!
Btw, i didnt get your Dragons Delves book but because im not rich. But, dont consider that a negative. Its just the way it is. If you priced your content like BG3 with the scale and scope of that in mind.. D&D could explode. It IS far and beyond any content youve released. Just saying.
Some Drow, I think. I'm not well-versed in the lore here.
Yeah, definitely doesn't help that they only show the two digital books and just repeat the talking points of the ultimate bundle. I was expecting something like their Eberron Ultimate bundle at most, but they proved me wrong.
Player Book is 192 pages, and the DM book is 288. Both are longer than Spelljammer on their own, check out the contents in the bundle
Yes that is a positive step but as others have pointed out there's still going to be a lot of recycled content. Why do Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale when we already have them in adventures? If each setting is 30-40 pages as has been reported that means 70 of those 288 pages are just recycled recent stuff. That's a full 25% JUST on these two settings. We could've had Corymr, Thay, The Moonsea, Karatur, Lantan, the Shining South, etc...
I am hopeful but skeptical based on recent showings.
Nah. Forgotten Realms is tired. Give us more throughout the multiverse. What we hoped for rather than what was released with Spelljammer and Planescape.
While I like to see they are trying to get content out for 2024, there is one sticking point I don't like. There have been adventures with most of these characters already released in 2014, and 24 was supposed to be backwards compatible. However, it seems all we are slated to get, for a while, are updates to make stuff we already own compatible with the current rules. So is there anything original slated for 2024 or is all we are going to get is updates for stuff we basically already had?
i like FR but way wotc work only with fracture of fr is very foreign for me, good thing netheril return, but really dozens of toril kingdoms featured only in novels and few sentences in setting books, 5e is basically faerun only, and mostly sword coast (which yet have couple of kingdoms not being part of 4e, 5e adventures). This setting flanderization is very unfortunate
Also price is too high, so i check content on less legit but more free platforms before even consider buying it. No way, just no way i myself or other people buying books for my table will go in it blindly just after reading of few articles
yeah i feel the same i really want to be optimistic but i dont know the new Wotc team didnt hit the spot by now so lets wait and see. The prices are outrages