Forgotten Realms: Transitions books in order

The Transitions trilogy takes Drizzt through a period of major change as the Forgotten Realms setting itself undergoes a magical catastrophe known as the Spellplague.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Orc King 2007 Legend of Drizzt Buy
2 The Pirate King 2008 Legend of Drizzt Buy
3 The Ghost King 2009 Legend of Drizzt Buy

The Transitions trilogy marks a turning point in both the Drizzt saga and the Forgotten Realms setting. The Orc King continues the storyline with King Obould and the question of whether orcs and dwarves can coexist. The Pirate King shifts the action to the Sword Coast city of Luskan, where a power struggle among pirate captains draws Drizzt into a political conflict.

The Ghost King brings the Spellplague, a world-altering magical catastrophe, crashing into Drizzt’s life with devastating personal consequences. The trilogy is named for the transitions it forces on the characters, and its final book is one of the most emotionally wrenching entries in the entire series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Forgotten Realms: Transitions series?

There are three books in the Forgotten Realms: Transitions series, published between 2007 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Forgotten Realms: Transitions series?

The first book in the Forgotten Realms: Transitions series is The Orc King, published in 2007.

What is the Transitions trilogy about?

The Transitions trilogy covers a period of massive upheaval in the Forgotten Realms, including the Spellplague that reshapes the world’s magic. Drizzt faces orcs, pirates, and a devastating magical event that changes the landscape of his world.

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