Faerûn (pronounced: /feɪˈruːn/ fay-ROON[2] listen or: /ˌfeɪɛrˈuːn/ FAY-er-OON[3]) was a major continent on the planet of Toril.[4][5][note 1] The word "Faerûn" was a modified version of "Faerie", the name of the homeland of ancient elves. The term was coined by Durothil, prince of Tintageer, Faerie.[7] The continent included terrain that was as varied as any other. Besides the exterior coastline to the west and south, the most dominant feature on the continent was the Sea of Fallen Stars. This