> [!infobox|right] > #### Cormyr > ![[5E_CORMYR.png]] > > ##### Location Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Type**: | Kingdom,<br>Sovereign Nation | > |![[ICON - chess-rook-piece-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Location**: | [[Eastern Heartlands]],<br>[[Faerûn]] | > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Active,<br>Recovering | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Founded**: | 26 DR | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | ~1467 Years | > > #### Governance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Leadership**: | [[Raedra Obarskyr]],<br>Monarchy | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Realm**: | [[House Obarskyr]],<br>Royal Bloodline | > |![[ICON - sparkles-solid-full.svg]] **Forces**: | [[Purple Dragons]],<br>[[War Wizards]] | > |![[ICON - person-limbs-wide-solid-full.svg]] **Population**: | Large,<br>Nation-State | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - Cormyr, known as the Forest Kingdom, stands as one of the most enduring and structured realms in all of [[Faerûn]], a nation forged from the need for unity between humans and elves and maintained through centuries of discipline, expansion, and resilience. Founded under the rule of [[House Obarskyr]], whose bloodline has held the throne since its inception, the kingdom grew from scattered lands into a powerful and centralized monarchy. Its geography is as defining as its history, bordered by forests, mountains, and swamps that both protect and threaten it, shaping a nation that has always had to fight to hold its borders and its identity. At the heart of Cormyr’s strength lies its institutions, most notably the [[Purple Dragons]], the kingdom’s standing army, and the [[War Wizards]], an elite magical force that advises the crown and enforces arcane law. Together, they form the backbone of royal authority, ensuring that both steel and spell serve the will of the throne. Under the rule of [[Raedra Obarskyr]], the realm has focused on rebuilding after years of war and instability, relying heavily on these forces to maintain order, secure its borders, and project power across its territories. The crown’s authority is absolute in principle, but in practice is maintained through a careful balance of noble loyalty, military strength, and magical oversight. Despite its strength, Cormyr is no stranger to turmoil, having endured invasions by dragons, internal rebellions and political intrigue. Its people, from noble houses to common farmers, share a culture rooted in loyalty to the crown and a readiness to defend their land when called upon. Adventurers, though regulated, are often drawn to Cormyr as both a proving ground and a place of opportunity, where service to the crown can earn land, title, or favor. In every sense, Cormyr is a kingdom defined not just by its power, but by its persistence, a realm that endures because it refuses to fall.