Throughout the series, Drizzt also often finds himself facing a number of familiar enemies, including the forces of the drow city of Menzoberranzan, the human assassin Artemis Entreri and the dark elf mercenary known as Jarlaxle, not to mention an army of deadly monsters and other creatures. Drizzt is also joined by his faithful companion Guenhwyvar, a magical panther which he can summon using a small enchanted figurine. These individuals are eventually known simply as “The Companions” and include the mighty barbarian Wulfgar, the mischievous halfling thief Regis, the surly dwarven warrior Bruenor Battlehammer, and Catti-brie a fearless human archer and Bruenor’s adopted daughter.

Over the course of the series, Drizzt befriends a group of heroes in the remote frozen wilds of Icewind Dale. The novels are set in the world of Faerûn, better known as the Forgotten Realms, which was first created as a campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons RPG, and as such the books are closely tied-in to the game’s concepts, monsters, magic and locations. Written by award-winning fantasy author R.A Salvatore, The Legend of Drizzt currently consists of 39 novels that follow the adventures of Drizzt Do’Urden, a dark elf (also known as a “drow”) who turns his back on his evil, subterranean race, eventually making his way to the surface world where he becomes a noble ranger. The Drizzt Books in Order of Publication DateĪdvice for new readers What is the Legend of Drizzt Series about? So hold onto your scimitars as we slice into the ultimate readers guide to R.A Salvatore’s The Legend of Drizzt books. We break out all the novels by chronological order and publication date, dig into some of the tie-ins and supplemental materials, and offer a few tips for new readers interested in meeting the famed drow warrior for the first time. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help new and returning fans explore the Legend of Drizzt books in order.

Many new readers, however, can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed given the extensive number of books. Today, the series encompasses almost 40 novels and a slew of tie-in books, with the popular dark elf ranger and his companions also appearing in toys, comic books, video games and memorabilia.

Salvatore’s Legend of Drizzt has since become one of the most popular fantasy book series of all time, selling over 35 million copies worldwide and earning numerous top spots on The New York Times bestsellers list.

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