Within this box are nine booklets. Eight of them, each written by an expert in the area, describe various ecological niches on the continent of Faerun. Begin by reading the Explorer's Manual, which: introduces the reader to the organization of the eight area-specific booklets. contains the whole of the above excerpt from Elminster's work-in-progress about Realmsian biodiversity, and provides color-coded encounter tables for the eight other booklets along with instructions for their use. Would-be travelers are advised to read well the information presented by the Sage of Shadowdale and his eight compatriots, and to memorized the Rules of the Rabbit. There are only three: A rabbit isn't always a rabbit. A rabbit doesn't want to be rich. A rabbit doesn't always stay put. An explantion? You'll find it in the Explorer's Manual. Read on, thou hearty adventurer.