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Ed Greenwood

Ed Greenwood is a renowned Canadian author and game designer best known for creating the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, a vast and detailed setting used in Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and novels. He started developing this fictional universe in the 1960s and formalized it in the 1980s, contributing significantly to the role-playing game's mythology. Greenwood’s storytelling and world-building have earned him a respected place in the fantasy genre, inspiring numerous books, games, and adaptations. His work combines rich lore, inventive cultures, and engaging stories, making him a key figure in modern fantasy and tabletop gaming.