Realmspace
Realmspace refers to the Wildspace system within which the Forgotten Realms campaign setting of Dungeons & Dragons exists. It is a central concept in the Spelljammer setting, where adventurers can travel to different Wildspace systems using magical ships.
Here’s a breakdown of Realmspace:- Structure of Realmspace
- Realmspace is a Wildspace system, a solar system that contains both the Inner and Outer planes of exsistence.
- Inside, there is a Wildspace that holds planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.
- Celestial Bodies in Realmspace
- The Sun (Amaunator): A radiant star often associated with the deity Amaunator.
- Toril: The primary planet, home to the Forgotten Realms, including continents like Faerûn, Kara-Tur, and Maztica.
- Selûne: Toril's moon, sacred to the goddess Selûne and Shar.
- Anadia: A small, hot, desert world, closest to the sun.
- Coliar: A massive gas giant populated by flying creatures and floating islands.
- Karpri: An aquatic planet, teeming with water-based life.
- Chandos: An planet of sprawling forests and untamed wilderness.
- Glyth: A dark, foreboding planet associated with illithids (mind flayers).
- Garden: An planet made entirely from vines, plants and flowers.
- H'Catha: A flat, disc-shaped world known for beholder activity.
- Spelljamming Travel
- Spelljamming allows travel within Realmspace and between other Wildspace systems through portals.
- Ships powered by magical helms navigate through the vacuum-like Wildspace or between systems via the Astral Sea.
- Planar travel is possible through portals in Wildspace or powerful Planar Shift spells.
- Cosmological Connections
- The Weave, the magical fabric of Toril, extends throughout Realmspace.
- Deities of the Forgotten Realms influence the entire system, not just Toril, although their power diminishes in the Astral Sea or in other systems.
- Role in Adventures
- Realmspace introduces opportunities for planar exploration, space piracy, trade, and combat.
- The planets and regions of Realmspace each offer unique environments, creatures, and challenges.
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