This map of Faerûn covers the human nations / states.
It is based off of the 2nd edition map from The Forgotten Realms Atlas by Karen Wynn Fonstad. I assume the geographic world, as of 5e, is most similar to its 2e state, as a fix to all the sundering/spellplague confusion in 3.5 & 4th editions.
Meant to add to the available visual media around 5e political maps of Faerun, c. 1492 DR.
My reference sources are from The Forgotten Realms Wiki. With regards to borders specifically, most of them are “from this region to this mountain” or some variation on that.
Some countries have expanded and shrunken a lot over their history, and for the lesser known states, such as Vesperin, the most up-to-date info on the wiki is around the late 1470’s.
Project Scope: Details on The Human Lands of Faerûn
Unique to this project is the mapping of tribal territories with well known tribal communities, e.g Uthgardt Tribes, in:
- Savage North
- Horde Lands
- Shaar
Using campaign modules, such as Storm King’s Thunder, The Forgotten Realms Wiki, and older, TSR campaign settings, such as The Horde Lands, I was able to get very detailed tribal / inner state territories.
These territories are represented by smaller names, such as Gray Wolf in the Savage North, Ankheg Tribe in the Shaar, and Tuigan in the Horde Lands.
For places like the Shaar Tribes, Nar Clans, and Arkaiun Clans, places without any source I could find on tribal / provincial borders I took some creative liberties. Drawing borders according to geographic boundaries (rivers, hills, etc.) and local cultural influence.
This post is continually updated with more maps. It will also act as a hub to different posts, focused on specific lands and territories, which should have specific, relevant content.
I will also make a gallery (just pictures, no extra text) when I have enough content pile up here.
