In September 1990, Salvatore's novel "Homeland" was released. This was the first novel in the prequel series and was followed by "Exile", in December 1990, and then "Sojurn", in May 1991. "Homeland" shows the life and society of Menzoberranzan as Drizzt Do'Urden grows up there. It explores the complex Drow house system in Menzoberranzan along with education system, called the Academy. Cindy Speer, for the "SF Site", wrote "the city is beautifully rendered, a place of danger, as beautiful as a poisonous snake, and the rules of this society are chilling".