Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series?"

"There are three books in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series, published between 1990 and 1991."

Q: "What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series?"

"The first book in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series is Homeland, published in 1990."

Q: "Should I read The Dark Elf Trilogy before the Icewind Dale Trilogy?"

"The Dark Elf Trilogy was published after the Icewind Dale Trilogy but takes place first chronologically. Most readers recommend starting with The Dark Elf Trilogy for Drizzt's full backstory, though starting with The Crystal Shard (Icewind Dale) also works well."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Homeland	1990	Legend of Drizzt	Buy
2	Exile	1990	Legend of Drizzt	Buy
3	Sojourn	1991	Legend of Drizzt	Buy

The Dark Elf Trilogy tells the origin story of Drizzt Do’Urden, beginning with his birth in the underground dark elf city of Menzoberranzan. Homeland (1990) shows how Drizzt grows up in a society built on cruelty and treachery, slowly realizing he does not belong there.

Exile follows Drizzt’s flight into the dangerous tunnels of the Underdark, where he survives alone for years. Sojourn completes his journey to the surface world, where he must earn the trust of surface dwellers who fear his dark elf heritage. The trilogy is the emotional foundation of the entire Legend of Drizzt saga and is where most readers choose to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series?

There are three books in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series, published between 1990 and 1991.

What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series?

The first book in the Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy series is Homeland, published in 1990.

Should I read The Dark Elf Trilogy before the Icewind Dale Trilogy?

The Dark Elf Trilogy was published after the Icewind Dale Trilogy but takes place first chronologically. Most readers recommend starting with The Dark Elf Trilogy for Drizzt’s full backstory, though starting with The Crystal Shard (Icewind Dale) also works well.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order