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The Legend of Drizzt is a series of fantasy novels by R. A. Salvatore that began in 1988, [1] [2] and consists of 39 books as of August 15, 2023. [citation needed] They are based in the Forgotten Realms setting in the dimension of Abeir-Toril on the continent Faerûn in the Dungeons & Dragons universe currently published and owned by Wizards of the Coast.
Drizzt's story begins in the novel Homeland, the start of The Dark Elf Trilogy and published in 1990 as a prequel to The Icewind Dale Trilogy, which was published between 1988 and 1990. In the book, Drizzt is born in Menzoberranzan as the third son to Matron Malice, the leader of House Do'Urden (a type of family akin to a Scottish clan).
Drizzt Do'Urden, a drow, or dark elf, was originally written as a supporting character in the Icewind Dale Trilogy to Wulfgar the barbarian. However, the author soon realized how popular the character was, and Drizzt became the main character. [1] The final book Sojourn made The New York Times Best Seller list. [2]
The Crystal Shard (1988); Streams of Silver (1989); The Halfling's Gem (1990); In later years, these and other books featuring the character Drizzt Do'Urden have been rebranded as installments of The Legend of Drizzt, and such publications of the Icewind Dale Trilogy are identified on their covers as books IV, V, and VI of that series.
The Rose of Sarifal, by Paulina Claiborne (paperback/audio book/eBook, May 2012, ISBN 978-0-7869-3026-5) The Gilded Rune, by Lisa Smedman (paperback, July 2012, ISBN 978-0-7869-6030-9) Prince of Ravens by Richard Baker (audio book/eBook, July 2012, ISBN 978-0-7869-6131-3) If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair by R. A. Salvatore (eBook, September 2012)
Salvatore's first novel published in hardcover was another Drizzt book, The Legacy (1992). [13] It reached the number 9 slot on The New York Times list of bestsellers in September 1992. [12] In 1994, Salvatore branched out beyond working for TSR; he signed a three-book deal with Warner Books for what became The Crimson Shadow series. He and TSR ...
Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark was published by Wizards of the Coast, written by Eric L. Boyd, and published in 1999. [12] It details the Underdark in the north and west of Faerûn, including the city of Menzoberranzan. The book has Drizzt Do'Urden as its nominal guide. [12]
The Sellswords is a trilogy of fantasy novels written by R. A. Salvatore, whose related works include The Legend of Drizzt series and The Hunter's Blades Trilogy.It contains three books, Servant of the Shard (also the third book in the Paths of Darkness quartet, which was later published as books 11 through 14 of The Legend of Drizzt), Promise of the Witch-King, and Road of the Patriarch.