Welcome to Faerun, a land of amazing magic, terrifying monsters, ancient ruins, and hidden wonders. The world has changed since the Spellplague, and from this arcane crucible have emerged shining kingdoms, tyrannical empires, mighty heroes, and monster-infested dungeons. The Forgotten Realms Player's Guide presents this changed world from the point of view of the adventurers exploring it, and introduces new feats, character powers, paragon paths, and epic destinies, plus a brand-new character class never before seen in Dungeons & Dragons - the swordmage!