What is the “current year” in The Ruins of Undermountain? I am planning a big Undermountain delve for my long-suffering players, and am trying to get the timeline straight. The only clues I’ve found are the ages of Durnan’s wife and daughter: 16 and 30, respectively. If I recall correctly, it was 1362 DR.

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) January 15, 2018

Apologies. I would be remiss if I did not ask if the same year applied to the followup, The Deep Levels.Yes, the two releases are "the same time" in Realmsdate. So PCs adventuring in one can continue into the other, step back, etc. So is Eric Boyd's superb web enhancement (Wizards website).

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) January 17, 2018

I grew up in a rich suburb, all new mansions, vast manicured lawns, topiary of questionable taste, and plenty of room for all the adultery.

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017

Did any of that help in creating Faerun/Forgotten Realms setting? What area in your world would be most similar to where you were raised?
Geographically: nowhere. Intrigue and bedhopping: nobles of Waterdeep and Cormyr. ;}

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017

As I sit down with a glass of wine this evening, I am mused to ask- what are the “famous” vintages and vineyards in the Realms, and how much would they cost? Many thanks GG The best vineyards are in coastal Tethyr, but there are good ones in upcountry Sembia and in Cormyr, too. Nothing famous in the real-world sense; see Aurora's for a primer on bulk vintages that are shipped widely.

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) January 28, 2018

First part of Wrath of Klauth went well, party fought off a group of Dragon Cultists who were after a map leading to a secret entrance to Klauth’s lair, fought an Orc clan living at the foot of the lair, and negotiated through a set of traps before discovering a Kobold Cavern.

— Jay Draper (@jay_jaydraper) January 13, 2018

It’s a shame I’ll have to kill the party next session. Kill them? When you could have them escape with 1 hp each, with the melted remnants of their armor melted to their blackened skin and nothing else left but ashes? And the memories? ;}

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) January 14, 2018

The Order of the Gauntlet in 5e mentions followers of Tyr, Torm and Helm as members… but not of Ilmater. Has he left the Triad, or does he shun martial endeavors? Thanks! Ilmater hasn't left the Triad, and his followers are free to join the Order of the Gauntlet, but his way is not to "hit evil hard and fast," hence the lesser representation.

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2017

Is there anything akin to a “bank” in Waterdeep. Many! Temples and guilds (for their members only, or those trying to pay their members) act as banks. So does the city (Piergeiron's Palace). And for those who want "off the books" transactions, there are many, many private moneylenders (such as the infamous Mirt).

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 9, 2017

Making use of those 280 characters I see! Thanks Ed.

I’ve got about 15,000 gold on my character, and I don’t want to take it to Chult with me. That seems like a bad idea. 🙂 I agree. Most Waterdhavians in that situation would "go in" (a partial share) on a market stall or goods wagon rental, via a guild. If they didn't mind higher risk, they'd go in on a ship or caravan cargo. (Much more gold to "place"? The usual "placer" is property rental.)

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 9, 2017

Is a fedora legit Faerun head ware? sounds like a question for @TheEdVerse

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 11, 2017

Sure. El and several other gate-wayfaring mages adopted them. Caution: most folk will think you're a wizard, and treat you accordingly.

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 12, 2017