Zakhara, also known as the Land of Fate, is a massive peninsula – really a subcontinent – far south of Faerûn in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. It initially appeared in the early-1990s Al-Qadim setting for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition, and had an intentionally short publication lifespan. Since that time, however, the setting’s popularity has led to its appearance on world maps of Toril and in various online fan communities.

Unlike TTRPG settings based on European tales, folklore, and customs, Zakhara draws its inspiration from stories in the Arabian Nights, as well as different Hollywood movies based on those stories. Zakhara is a land of dashing corsairs, stalwart desert nomads, sly viziers, and cunning sorcerers, where gleaming metropoles and ruined kingdoms await the adventurous in deep deserts and impenetrable jungles alike.

This page compiles articles, discussions, and ideas for exploring this classic setting and its unique characters in 5th Edition games. You can find our 5th Edition Zakhara products on DMSGuild.com by clicking on the icon below. If you are unfamiliar with the setting, we recommend starting with our free Adventurer’s Guide to Zakhara, which will walk you through the basics of the setting and creating a Zakharan Character.