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Forgotten Realms Game Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Forgotten Realms Game books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Forgotten Realms Game series? Start with "The Magister" (1988) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Forgotten Realms Game reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Magister
1988
Lords of Darkness
1989
The Ruins of Undermountain
1991
Halls of the High King
1991
Volo's Guide to the North
1993
Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast
1994
Volo's Guide to Cormyr
1995
Volo's Guide to the Dalelands
1996
Volo's Guide to All Things Magical
1996
Prayers from the Faithful
1997
Secrets of the Magister
2000
Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate
2000
Silver Marches
2002
Serpent Kingdoms
2004
A Player's Guide to Castlemourn
2006
Ed Greenwoods Castlemourn Campaign Setting
2007
Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms
2012
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