# Icewind Dale: The D&D region that launched a thousand Drizzts

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Podcast: [Lore Watch Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lore-watch-podcast-4788)
Published: 2025-12-31T16:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/lore-watch/episodes/lwp-399
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This week by special listener request, Matt and Joe are delving into Icewind Dale -- perhaps literally, because it involves the iconic character Drizzt Do'Urden, the Drow Ranger. Icewind Dale began simply as a region in  Dungeons and Dragons , and then became the title of a series of three novels penned by R. A. Salvatore, with the first published in 1988 and the last in 1990, and then a video game in 2000 set in the region. As such, there is a ton of lore to discuss, including its roots, which begin -- like almost every work in modern fantasy fiction -- back with Tolkien, and its use as a setting in  D&D . Join us as we discuss one of the most beloved series in the  D&D  oeuvre. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon , where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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