The Drizzt Do'Urden books have occupied a special place in the Dungeons & Dragons franchise since 1988 and one October 2024 release suggests how this could continue. The Legend of Drizzt is the name of the book series by R.A. Salvatore spanning over 40 novels, graphic novels, and short stories, telling the story of D&d's favorite Dark Elf. The drow, as a species, was invented by D&d creator Gary Gygax, but Salvatore popularized them as playable characters through his legendary books. As Salvatore proved in 2024, he is still full of surprising material.

Salvatore introduced Drizzt and his scimitars in 1988's The Crystal Shard, the first book Salvatore ever published for D&d or anyone else and the first book in The Icewind Dale Trilogy. The series was originally meant to focus on Wulfgar the barbarian, but Salvatore realized Drizzt's unique potential and made his next move a prequel series focusing on Drizzt.