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Cormyr

Realm · the Forest Kingdom

Cormyr, the Forest Kingdom, is one of the oldest and most prosperous human realms of Faerûn, ruled by the Obarskyr kings from Suzail.

Purple dragon banners fly over orderly towns and royal forests, and the roads are kept by soldiers who take the law seriously.

Cormyr at a glance

Also known as
the Forest Kingdom, the Land of the Purple Dragon
Kind & extent
Feudal monarchy, About 1,360,000 (1372 DR)
Allegiance & rule
  • Ruled by: The Obarskyr kings, with the War Wizards and the Purple Dragons
Inhabitants
Mostly humans, with half-elves and elves
Resources & trade
  • Timber and food
  • Coal
  • Swords, armour and cloth
  • Carved ivory

Overview

Cormyr has long been one of the most prosperous countries of Faerûn. Its history is full of threats from all sides: quarrelsome nobles, Sembian merchants, cults, the Zhentarim, and the shadow city of Netheril.

On our map it lies between the Storm Horns, the Thunder Peaks and the Lake of Dragons, with Suzail, Arabel and Marsember its great cities.

On the map

Map of Cormyr on the Sword Coast
Cormyr highlighted, about 338 by 374 miles.Open the interactive map

Lands of Cormyr

Places in Cormyr

Neighbouring regions

Regions whose bounds come within about 20 miles of Cormyr on our map.

Sources

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