Forgotten Realms Game Books in Order

This page lists the complete Forgotten Realms Game reading order by Ed Greenwood, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 17 books / 1988-2012

Forgotten Realms Game Reading Order

01 The Magister 1988 Buy

02 Lords of Darkness 1989 Buy

03 The Ruins of Undermountain 1991 Buy

04 Halls of the High King 1991 Buy

05 Volo's Guide to the North 1993 Buy

06 Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast 1994 Buy

07 Volo's Guide to Cormyr 1995 Buy

08 Volo's Guide to the Dalelands 1996 Buy

09 Volo's Guide to All Things Magical 1996 Buy

10 Prayers from the Faithful 1997 Buy

11 Secrets of the Magister 2000 Buy

12 Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate 2000 Buy

13 Silver Marches 2002 Buy

14 Serpent Kingdoms 2004 Buy

15 A Player's Guide to Castlemourn 2006 Buy

16 Ed Greenwoods Castlemourn Campaign Setting 2007 Buy

17 Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms 2012 Buy

Forgotten Realms Game Books by Publication Order

1988 The Magister #1

1989 Lords of Darkness #2

1991 The Ruins of Undermountain #3

1991 Halls of the High King #4

1993 Volo's Guide to the North #5

1994 Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast #6

1995 Volo's Guide to Cormyr #7

1996 Volo's Guide to the Dalelands #8

1996 Volo's Guide to All Things Magical #9

1997 Prayers from the Faithful #10

2000 Secrets of the Magister #11

2000 Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate #12

2002 Silver Marches #13

2004 Serpent Kingdoms #14

2006 A Player's Guide to Castlemourn #15

2007 Ed Greenwoods Castlemourn Campaign Setting #16

2012 Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms #17

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Forgotten Realms Game reading order?

The Forgotten Realms Game reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Forgotten Realms Game books are there?

This catalog currently lists 17 Forgotten Realms Game books published across 1988-2012.

Who writes the Forgotten Realms Game books?

Forgotten Realms Game is listed as a book series by Ed Greenwood.

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