Thank you so much for answering. This is great to know. Can I ask if Volo knows that his parents were murdered and for what reason? No. He SUSPECTS, but only recently, because they died at different times and the fatal accidents were so well-crafted. You see, it's only recently that he learned of his mother's sideline business (which was FAR more profitable than the everyday work his parents did).#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

Thank you again. I have too many questions. Thank you for answering these ones. My girlfriend is freaking out from appreciation and because she really likes Volo. Volo has become a big part of our current game so it’s extra exciting. You're very welcome!
BTW, Volo's father was Narandor Geddarm, his mother was Regaele Geddarm, and they ran a weaving and carpet import (from Chessenta, and beyond) and resale business, but dabbled in many things, from glassblowing to selling bulk herbs.#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

And don't be shy about asking Realms questions. I may take some time to answer, because of the heavy volume and the vicissitudes of life, but I'm always happy to talk Realmslore. :}

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

Hello and thank you again. I did think of a few follow up questions. What age was Volo when his parents were murdered? Are the people behind it trying to off him too? Volo was four when his mother died, and eight when his father died (having just apprenticed him to a wizard, after Volo showed evidence he could wield the Art). No one's after Volo, because the slayers and their hirers thought he was just another 'client child.'#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

So, Volo is (half-)Calishite? Who was the father, btw? By place of birth only. Volo's true father was a (still secret! NDA!!) Waterdhavian noble, who needed a blood heir but had a barren wife he loved and didn't want to set aside. He traveled to that city for the er, breeding.#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

How recently?
Are we talking soon enough that the killers, and the people who sent them, are likely still alive?
Or 5e “recently”, and the killers children, and possibly their grandchildren, have probably died of old age? The latter. As extant Realmslore records, Volo was one of those who survived the Spellplague and Sundering via magical means.#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019

So very interesting! Where was Volo’s mother from originally? Born Regaele Nornilstar, she's from Riatavin in eastern Tethyr. As a child, she was an accomplished mimic, actor, cancer, singer, and painter. Her parents were curio importers and dealers, so she did a lot of backroom cleaning and touch-up work as a child.#Realmslore

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) December 6, 2019