Oh man, words aren't enough to explain how awesome it would be to see this mod come to light.
I'm a big FR fan and got loads of sourcebooks (2nd edition ones and 3rd edition), I'd love to help out with lore stuff, if you guys have any need of it.
Some ideas for factions:
Dwarves:
- Kingdom of Adbar (Shield Dwarves)
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Citadel_adbar
Elves:
Elves of the High Forest
Capital: Rheitheillaethor
Government: Chiefdom
Ruler: Siluele Taemelsin
Population: 29,088 in the High Forest
Races High Forest :
Elves 52%,
Gnolls 12 %,
Centaurs 10 %,
Orcs 10 %,
Humans 6%,
Half-Elves 4%,
Half-Orcs 3%,
Halflings 2%,
Other 1%.
The High Forest is a remnant of the days of old, when all of Faerūn was covered in green and elves, giants and dragons ruled the world. The forest is a vast region of old forest growth bounded by the Nether Mountains in the north and the High Moor to the south. To the west is found the Evermoors and to the east the vast desert of Anauroch. The eastern border of the High Forest butts up against Delimbiyr Vale through which flows the Delimbiyr River.
In 1344 DR, the Elven Retreat had begun, flocks of elves sought to finally leave Faerun for the Emerald Isle of Evermeet. One of those groups of elves that did not leave however, were the elves of the High Forest. These elves were keen of defending the massive forestland from the forces of evil that invade it.
They also wish to expand their hold within the forestlands, in hopes they can manage to re-establish the ancient kingdom of Eaerlann, that had fell during a demonic invasion some hundred years ago.
Strengths:
Powerful archers, good skirmishers
Weaknesses:
Few cavalry units
Cities
- Rheitheillaethor
- Stronghold of the Nine
Examples of Possible Units
Regional
- Justice of Weald and Woe (Medium Archer)
Idea for units:
Gold Dwarves of the Great Rift
- Gold Rift Deep Defender (Elite Heavy Infantry)
This is based on a PrC from the Shining South book (3rd edition). These would essentially be some of the best shock infantry units the Great Rift dwarves would have to offer.