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Topic: What do the People of the Testing want? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:56 pm Subject: What do the People of the Testing want? |
Granted; later editions tried to distance themselves from Tolkien, but the inspiration still remains...
Elves, whom hear the "calling", must resist the urge to pass through a Moonarch of Sehanine M ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:39 pm Subject: Celestial Northeast-Sunlea Coast Northwest |
Postcard: Kingdom of Sa'har
Refugees of the Ni'hanese Empire, whom fled into the Mountains, as the shaofeng, seized its heartland. Legends tell of a burning star, leading them into a hidden vale. R ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:34 pm Subject: Celestial Northeast-Sunlea Coast Northwest |
Postcard: Kingdom of Behow
Ni'hanese that refused to embrace Mephistopheles, established this remote mountainous kingdom. Tempted by the treasures of the Suloise Imperiun, an ashen track, still per ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:19 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Chomur of Ashram
Sunlea Coast, focus of suloise migration, before the Twin Cataclysms. Memoir of the Goddess of Fire; Reminiscence of Selinshan “Phoenix Style”, resides in Lhambo's Librar ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:07 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Huuncha League
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, permitted the Rakshasa to prey on colonial suloise rivalries. Eventually; Greater Rakshasa, coordinated a colonial coup, that overthrew th ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:57 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Raj of Uttarayara
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, provided the Rakshasa the opportunity to supplant the colonial suloise aristocrats, and advance their own interests. Eventually; Greate ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:54 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Raj of Mulwar
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, provided the Rakshasa the turmoil to scheme against the colonial suloise aristocrats to foment internecine conflict. Eventually; Greater Ra ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:48 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Raj of Jahind
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, permitted the Rakshasa to blackmail the colonial suloise aristocrats. From the shadows; they subverted coastal cooperation. Eventually; Gre ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:42 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Raj of Hardesh
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, enabled the Rakshasa to overwhelm the colonial suloise aristocrats, thereby ensuring a sense of hopelessness, that sealed its downfall. Ev ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:36 pm Subject: Sunlea Coast-Sunlea Sea |
Postcard: Raj of Changol
The chaos of the Twin Cataclysms, permitted the Rakshasa to subvert its colonial suloise aristocrats. From the shadows; these monsters orchestrated internecine conflict, th ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:13 pm Subject: Amedio Jungle-Pearl Sea |
Postcard: Isle of Dread
Ruja to the Olman, largest island within the Thanegioth Archipelago, extends throughout the western islands of the Pearl Sea. Olman, explored these scattered rocks, eventual ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:09 pm Subject: Amedio Jungle-Pearl Sea |
Postcard: Lands of Xamaclan
Xamaclan; the last surviving Olman city-state within the Amedio Jungle. Isolated, between the Talat River and the Ladhur Range, situated at the mouth of the Aneku River. ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:49 pm Subject: Baklunish Far West |
Postcard: Protectorate of Mur
Come visit Mur; a khedivate, court colony, at the mouth of the Wadi Adab. Emancipated; the colonists claimed the surrounding lands, colloquially known as the Verdured ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:21 pm Subject: Baklunish Far West |
Postcard: Matriarchy of Komal
In the aftermath of the twin cataclysms; Unogondur, an imperial pretender, persuaded his supporters to colonize the lands between the Kina River and the Wadi Adab. D ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:53 pm Subject: Baklunish Southwest |
Postcard: Sharifate of Risay
Come visit Risay, borne out of the historical frustrations of its peoples. Encompasses a port city, kasbah town, trade nexus, southeastern foothills and southwestern ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:14 pm Subject: Baklunish Basin |
Postcard: Sultanate of Arir
Cradled between the Oued Khoud and Taal River, this royal retreat, was targeted by the spiteful suloise, with the Invoked Devastation, transformed into a lonesome waste ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:03 pm Subject: Baklunish Basin |
Postcard: Bakhoury Coast
Pawns in mainland machinations, it lacks the resources to successfully resist. Huddled around Salakesh Cove; Emirates of the Bakhoury Shoals, encompass an impoverished coas ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:55 am Subject: Dramidj Ocean |
Postcard: Qayah-Bureis Islands
Largest of the island chains within the Dramidj Ocean, initially colonized by Zeif, but has since changed hands. Battle Beneath the Waves, shattered zeifan naval supr ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:52 am Subject: Dramidj Ocean |
Postcard: Janasib Islands
Small balmy islands, surround a large forested central isle, a dormant volcano looms above its thick canopy. Pacified by the Satraps of Ghayar Khan, unwilling to abide ben ... |
Topic: Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:37 am Subject: Dramidj Ocean |
Postcard: Ataphad Islands
Caliphate of Eternal Darkness; Kazurka, rivals the evil of Dorakaa. Emissaries of Gehenna, insolently stroll the cobblestone boulevards. Sadists sail beneath the broken b ... |
Topic: Duchy of Ulek |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:20 pm Subject: Duchy of Ulek |
Postcard: Duchy of Ulek
One of the Ulek States, former subjects of Keoland, ruled by an elven sovereign. Duchy, lies between the Kewl and Sheldomar Rivers. Possesses significant mineral wealth, trade ... |
Topic: Dullstrand |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:35 pm Subject: Dullstrand |
Postcard: Dullstrand
A narrow subtropical stretch of rocky shoreline, a cosmopolitan haven, situated between the Hestmark Highlands and the Aerdy Sea. Its salty soil is not suited to agriculture, thu ... |
Topic: Lordship of the Isles |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:34 pm Subject: Lordship of the Isles |
Postcard: Lordship of the Isles
A tropical archipelago, separates the Aerdy and Oljatt Seas. Buccaneers exacted tolls for passage through the Tilva Strait. However; the emergence of the Sea Barons, n ... |
Topic: Duchy of Urnst |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:31 pm Subject: Duchy of Urnst |
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Topic: County of Urnst |
Crag
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Forum: Touring the Flanaess Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:24 pm Subject: County of Urnst |
Postcard: County of Urnst
Claims rolling plains and an extensive road network, inherited from the Great Kingdom, leaves little wilderness to be explored. Following the Greyhawk Wars, it has become a ... |
Topic: Emirikol the Chaotic |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:37 pm Subject: Emirikol the Chaotic |
Anna's map even has a a suitable island Iko. Lies north of the Salakesh Cove within the Bakhoury Coast. Even appears to have a rugged landscape, ie. Point Harrow.
Seems to me; excellent location fo ... |
Topic: Oerth Journal #31 has released! |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:01 am Subject: Oerth Journal #31 has released! |
Congrats OJ; Looks great, can't wait to get into it. |
Topic: Breeds and Varieties of Animals |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:40 pm Subject: Breeds and Varieties of Animals |
Iuz the Evil: Great Oxen of Tenha; pull a plow, two days without rest, incredible stamina, also adapted to colder climes. Prized by the men of stonefist, and I assume the northern barbarians, most sei ... |
Topic: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:54 pm Subject: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
SirXaris; Hierarch Andrade Mirrius, however I like the moral murkiness of Nezmajen. Initially; the PC's could believe his raiders, are heroic freedom fighters. After all; they resist the occupation of ... |
Topic: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:19 pm Subject: So I heard there was something called the Horned Society... |
Iuz the Evil; Hierarch Nezmajen (13 lvl Priest of Nerull), Escaped Bloodmoon Massacre. Resides in the subterranean ruin of Darkpool. Retains the clandestine loyalty of Jhanser's Lands; Kindell and Ixw ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:54 am Subject: R.I.P. Carl Sargent (Sept 12, 2018) |
Condolences and Respects |
Topic: The Scarlet Brotherhood reprint |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:44 am Subject: The Scarlet Brotherhood reprint |
I bought one back in the day, absolutely love the lore of Greyhawk. Hence; I gobbled up the Gazetteers.
IIRC; it has a pretty detailed map of the Tilavot Peninsula, though not poster sized. Quality ... |
Topic: State-sponsored churches |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:59 am Subject: State-sponsored churches |
OTTOTH; other state-approved faiths...
Celene and Lendore Isles - Elven pantheon
Caliphate of Ekbir - Al'Akbar
Komal Matriarchy - Geshtai
Still thinking...damn you, Phantasm72. |
Topic: A New Greyhawk Campaign is coming! |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:05 am Subject: A New Greyhawk Campaign is coming! |
Look forward to following the campaign, thanks for sharing the adventure.
May the dice smile on you... |
Topic: Naval Strengths of the Realms of Greyhawk |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:08 am Subject: Naval Strengths of the Realms of Greyhawk |
Lest we forget the Baklunish West...
The Dramidj Ocean remains a commercial and maritime hotbed. However; its crowded sea lanes and numerous islands encourage countless corsairs. Whilst; mainland f ... |
Topic: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:43 am Subject: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Interesting Sutemi
Granted; I am no biologist but perhaps a middle path...
Perhaps; half-elves and half-orcs are sterile unless with their own kind, laughable idea
Just like to avoid t ... |
Topic: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:53 pm Subject: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Grateful for the interest, but rather surprised most responses involve canonical and fractional comments.
Frankly; I would have thought the motivational aspects are more tantalizing. For instances; ... |
Topic: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:30 pm Subject: Crossbreeding Produces Sterile Offspring? |
Found this on You Tube: Lindybeige
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KGFXcTsLJlg&list=PLzzh7AuEBkEnAr1Ic5LKbJbvBq2BzVTGr
Main Point: 2 min mark (Crossbreeds are ste ... |
Topic: Changing PC Alignment |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 1:45 pm Subject: Changing PC Alignment |
Alignment has always been subjective and something of a thorn for many gamers. Initially; conceived as a roleplaying guidepost for certain classes; i.e. Paladin. As the Oerth evolved, national and rel ... |
Topic: Chaotic Neutral alignment question |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:40 am Subject: Chaotic Neutral alignment question |
Libertarians are playable Chaotic Neutrals; instead of the madman whom charges a medusa in the text. Can achieve positions of importance within hierarchies...i.e.; Ron Paul For President! |
Topic: Chaotic Neutral alignment question |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:54 am Subject: Chaotic Neutral alignment question |
Its poor initial write-up; has skewed this alignment, more so than most...Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death.
Chaotic Neutral Argument
Social structures must benefit the individual; otherwise, why w ... |
Topic: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:06 am Subject: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
A workable solution for the Ryuujin/Rokugan Conundrum, resolved via the monarchical title...
Anointed Potentate of the Rokugan Clans; Ruler of Ryuujin and Overlord of Geitsakuru |
Topic: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 3:18 pm Subject: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
Fair enough; everyone has areas that fail to entice them. Nonetheless; the checkerboard nature provides several options. Everybody can find a corner to play.
I like the linguistic answer for Ryuuji ... |
Topic: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:14 pm Subject: Community project! Replacing real world-ish names |
As the original "sandbox", it evolved as a cultural checkerboard to experiment with various touchstones. Personally; I feel this is part of its overall charm.
Al'Akbar of Cup and Talisman fame is t ... |
Topic: Where is the Hobgoblin Nation? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:31 pm Subject: Where is the Hobgoblin Nation? |
Interesting Gman75;
Beyond the flanaess; the Huuncha League off the Sunlea Coast was seized by hobgoblins whom enslaved its suloise inhabitants. An island society that interacts both economically a ... |
Topic: Most Unloved GH Canon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:08 am Subject: Most Unloved GH Canon |
Simply put too many deus ex machina revisions. |
Topic: Most Unloved GH Canon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 4:27 pm Subject: Most Unloved GH Canon |
Lendore Islands: I like it, creates a showcase for elven mysticism and a forum for humanity as second class citizens. Racism and religious themes can be explored via this context.
Flight of the Fi ... |
Topic: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:39 am Subject: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
Thanks for the encouragement; everyone
- Remembered Ebon; tremendous aid as I was getting mentally exhausted over the endless names.
- jamesdglick: great ideas, appreciate it - very much what I ha ... |
Topic: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:59 am Subject: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
Forgot about the SB; thanks
The scraps of notes received for the regions; seemed to indicate a heretical mixture of suloise and baklunish beliefs. Driven from the Sunlea Coast, specifically Jahind ... |
Topic: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:22 pm Subject: Plz Help - Suloise Names Needed |
As the caretaker of the "Beyond the Flanaess" Project; I have struggled to create coherence of the scattered notes and drafts of the various authors.
Burned out on names: Finishing Zahind (Penisul ... |
Topic: Speciality Priests & Deity Spheres |
Crag
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:18 am Subject: Speciality Priests & Deity Spheres |
Since Al'Akbar is discussed; as you may or may not know, I am compiling gazetteers for the Beyond the Flanaess Project. One region is the Gulf of Ghayar and the Corsair Isles of the Dramidj Sea. As of ... |
Topic: Lost classes - what to do? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:42 am Subject: Lost classes - what to do? |
Of course, the easiest way is to make the brotherhood assassins - NPCs. Use the defunct classes as a house advantage so the later edition players get a nasty surprise.
Personally, I never liked the ... |
Topic: Psionics question.. |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:18 am Subject: Psionics question.. |
Ah...psionics, the ugly stepchild of D&D
IMO; most players are attracted to the game for the sword & sorcery aspects. Conan and JRR Tolkien... Psionics seems like its taken from a d ... |
Topic: Gygax Insight? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:48 am Subject: Gygax Insight? |
I found the article full of melancholia; it seems clear that gygax was first and foremost a gamer. I find it telling that he became excited only when he was asked to bring out the bag of dice. He was ... |
Topic: If you had been Carl Sargent... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:09 pm Subject: If you had been Carl Sargent... |
Interesting response rasgon.
Plenty of historical evidence exists for the conclusion that aggression fuels the aspirations of other nations especially if the object of those ambitions is perceived as ... |
Topic: Thanks for letting me join the forums. |
Crag
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:38 am Subject: Thanks for letting me join the forums. |
Thank-you cyderak; without new members the site would wither and die. This board is a good group though passionate about Greyhawk which is what keeps it active. Welcome abroad.
Grey Sages...Fresh M ... |
Topic: Cobb Darg, Man (?) of Mystery and Canon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:16 am Subject: Cobb Darg, Man (?) of Mystery and Canon |
It says: I have already voted
Contact Mortellan; check his site - resident irongate expert.
His site is an Irongate Gazetteer.
Like SirXaris: the explaination that caught my imagination ... |
Topic: Cobb Darg, Man (?) of Mystery and Canon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:51 am Subject: Cobb Darg, Man (?) of Mystery and Canon |
Piffle....dwarf...ridiculous
He is a dragon, a gold one...
Lord mayor; how nice of you to visit, I see...
He is a merely a merchant; knew his mom and dad, fine people
Enough said..
Perh ... |
Topic: Question #4 |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:36 pm Subject: Question #4 |
I guess I"m like most here; I have fudged to prevent (TPK). For me the story is paramount and to wipe out an entire party thus ending the storyline over an unlucky role seems unfair. However, a few fa ... |
Topic: Next Question |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:14 am Subject: Next Question |
More of a guideline; as the core rule is to have fun.
I tend to follow the rules but also have used my judgement on the fly to keep the flow of the game going. Nothing more depressing then to ger on ... |
Topic: Age old question? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:26 pm Subject: Age old question? |
The real question: who will admit to powergaming?
I have gamed with players that construct characters with mathematical precision few college courses achieve and grow irate with any interaction bes ... |
Topic: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:12 pm Subject: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
I know smillan_31; btw great spreadsheet - thanks so much.
At first blush it struck me as odd that the southern scourge and prominent villians of the GHW relied on so small a population base. Howev ... |
Topic: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:32 pm Subject: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Excel Chart
Bright Lands: thousands of centaurs estimated 7,500
norkers 2,000
Interesting; I find it odd that the SB population is merely 50 thousand. Its wartime accomplishme ... |
Topic: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:15 am Subject: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
DangerDwarf wrote:
populations of the kingdoms of the Flanaess listed in the LGG and you get 27,921,630.
1,391,833 are elves, roughly 4.9% of the total population.
680,934 are dwarves, roughly ... |
Topic: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:45 pm Subject: Tabulation Of The Flanaess Population... |
Curious, has anyone tabulated the actual population of the flanaess
Of course, the humanoids and demihumans contributions will have to be estimated...
Anyone, care to take a guess... |
Topic: Canonfire Domain Expired |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:53 am Subject: Canonfire Domain Expired |
This Domain Name Has Expired As 6/22/2012
Shocked to say the least; administrators should warn us next time. Another miscommunication could trigger mass suicides of the dedicated GH fans.
Think ... |
Topic: The D&D Cartoon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:26 pm Subject: The D&D Cartoon |
Exactly; eric was from a wealthy background. He constantly bragged about what he left behind and was the most eager to return. Even hinted that perhaps the other members did not really want to return ... |
Topic: The D&D Cartoon |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:16 am Subject: The D&D Cartoon |
Interesting; Eric was used as a point of discord and often he served as the "butt of the jokes". Some times his stubborness served to uncover some important aspect for the group - subtle subversion of ... |
Topic: My Perspective on the Paladin's Code of Conduct |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:15 am Subject: My Perspective on the Paladin's Code of Conduct |
Perhaps; my last post was misunderstood
I was not advocating "carte blanche" for paladins rather wanted the DM and Player to reach a meeting of the minds. Paladins and to a lesser extent priests beca ... |
Topic: My Perspective on the Paladin's Code of Conduct |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 8:36 am Subject: My Perspective on the Paladin's Code of Conduct |
Such a code is great in the abstract but one must be flexible for the sake of playability as well as harmony to maintain the fun factor. While atmosphere is important; remember the more complex the co ... |
Topic: Role-Playing CN |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:57 am Subject: Role-Playing CN |
Excellent Elliva
The most succinct definition yet:
live and let live as long as your living doesn't interfere with mine.
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Topic: Role-Playing CN |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:34 am Subject: Role-Playing CN |
Personally, the poorest alignment descriptions expressed have been chaotic neutral. Even within the available material the examples invariably alternate between enraged bezerkers and the unpredictable ... |
Topic: Empire of Lynn, Tharquish Empire, etc. |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:10 pm Subject: Empire of Lynn, Tharquish Empire, etc. |
I place the baklunish states:
Komal
Risay
Mur
To adhere to the zeifian gazetteer; and I include Istustan inspired by the wonderful fanfic of Galina, as an upstart nation/ trade bridge to the c ... |
Topic: Mapping Beyond the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:07 am Subject: Mapping Beyond the Flanaess |
Thulcondar; did you receive my pm
I really would like to discuss the map and ensure the various manuscript match. Several of us, including myself, have worked hard on the celestial imperium a ... |
Topic: Darak Urtag and the Chomur Conundrum |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:19 pm Subject: Darak Urtag and the Chomur Conundrum |
Thanks; rasgon for the solution, I have incorporated it into the latest version.
I like it but with a tweak, sorry I can't see the entire oeridian population just up and moving surely some old cr ... |
Topic: Darak Urtag and the Chomur Conundrum |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:27 am Subject: Darak Urtag and the Chomur Conundrum |
As part of the "beyond the flanaess" project; myself, cruelsummerlord and darkherald are working on the area - Darak Urtag aka Orcreich.
I find that constructing a coherent historical context is mo ... |
Topic: Mapping Beyond the Flanaess - Sea of the Dragon King |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:43 pm Subject: Mapping Beyond the Flanaess - Sea of the Dragon King |
Like it
One small quibble - Ryuujin rather then Nippon.
I hope you continue around the tail. I have access to the OJ continental map which I use to inspire the gazetteers. |
Topic: The Doors of Oerth |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:11 pm Subject: The Doors of Oerth |
Desert of Desolation Series (I3-5); has been placed within western oerik.
According to OJ continental map; the desert and the oasis of the white palm is located to the northwest of the Kingdom of Er ... |
Topic: Southern Amedio Jungle Map |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:41 am Subject: Southern Amedio Jungle Map |
Love it
I don't know; how west you intend to pursue....
DarkHerald is working on a cohesive continental map (OJ template). Using the western manuscripts for the beyond the flanaess pro ... |
Topic: Tarth Moorda |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:06 pm Subject: Tarth Moorda |
Good catch rasgon.
Personally; I would use the right hand location offered. As the possiblity of a avenue to urnst exists hence the castle. However, the left hand location seems merely buried withi ... |
Topic: Refocusing Greyhawk |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:18 pm Subject: Refocusing Greyhawk |
Great articles;
However, I can't see the Dyvers scenario; as a major trading center and caravan destination falling into such a deplorable condition. Or more precisely the surrounding nati ... |
Topic: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:10 am Subject: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
Wow, I mean just wow, anna.
I can not express how impressive the map is, I mean the time and effort involved. Really, I think I can speak for the entire board - thanks so much.
Now get back to wo ... |
Topic: Paynims and Al'Akbar - anyone care to explain this? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:11 pm Subject: Paynims and Al'Akbar - anyone care to explain this? |
It is important to remember that alignments are not straight jackets but behavior inclinations. Also, religions are rife with numerous theological interpretations which explains the various sects that ... |
Topic: Eric Anondson's Sheldomar Valley mapping project nearing end |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:11 am Subject: Eric Anondson's Sheldomar Valley mapping project nearing end |
Great Anondson, love maps.
I am involved with the baklunish and other regions further west as part of the "beyond the flanaess" project. As for the baklunish - Gulf of Ghayar - area. I have created r ... |
Topic: Monks |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:00 am Subject: Monks |
Appreciate it, Thanael. I use the 2nd ed. format as ducartharian wanted the "beyond the flanaess" regions to resemble the gazeteers of the sargent era. Which is good, as I am most comfortable with tho ... |
Topic: Greyhawk Adventures 576CY |
Crag
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:57 am Subject: Greyhawk Adventures 576CY |
Before we ignite the Great Generational Flame War
I await the updates to the blog, dark herald.
All this typing is exhausting, time for a nap. |
Topic: Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 2:18 pm Subject: Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year |
Thanks, for the mention Dark Herald.
I feel, I should thank so many, willing to help with various projects as well as share my passion for GH. Rather then an exhaustive list, let me say...this is a ... |
Topic: Dead gods of Oerth? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:40 am Subject: Dead gods of Oerth? |
Pardon this, but it is late.
IIRC; the ethereal or was it the astral plane that has an unspecified number of decaying corpses of ancient gods merely floating around. |
Topic: Oriental Dragons |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:55 am Subject: Oriental Dragons |
For the celstial imperium; I used the "cheat" of cultural interpretation to explain the various draconic translations and therefore the misinterpretation for those areas that have little contact with ... |
Topic: Map of Oerth |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:55 pm Subject: Map of Oerth |
Great idea; DarkHerald
It would be incredibly useful for the “beyond the flanaess”, project. The areas being developed are within the eastern continent. As the project uses the Oerth Journal, contine ... |
Topic: Oriental Dragons |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:27 pm Subject: Oriental Dragons |
My paltry translation skills hold no great weight but perhaps these translations would suffice:
Wade-Giles Name = Pinyin Name (Rough Meaning)
Li Lung = Lí Lóng (black dragon)*
Tun Mi Lung = Duàn ... |
Topic: Living Greyhawk-Zeif ? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:30 pm Subject: Living Greyhawk-Zeif ? |
IIRC: Quebec was the source of the living campaign. There was a website, not sure if its still active but the site was in french, the predominate language of the province of quebec. |
Topic: Monks |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:06 am Subject: Monks |
Glad to hear it Azzy1974
Curious as too which area you are working on?
Perhaps, we can discuss how to create hooks tie ins between them?
Argon; as you are interested in the class, I wou ... |
Topic: Monks |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:00 pm Subject: Monks |
Must disagree DMPrata
Working on the gazetteers for the "beyond the flanaess" project, the monk class has been an issue. Monks can provide cultural atmosphere as well as a rewarding char ... |
Topic: Monks of the Flanaess |
Crag
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:20 am Subject: Monks of the Flanaess |
scott; you are over looking the spiritual component.
Just because koreth zan is the highest level monk (14), does not mean there must be a single hierarchy. In fact, it points to separate hierarchi ... |
Topic: Overuse of Clone and Raise Dead? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:20 pm Subject: Overuse of Clone and Raise Dead? |
Consider the implications for monarchial succession, if nothing else. It would place tremendous power in the hands of the priests. Courtly, factions arise both resurrection and succession.
The mona ... |
Topic: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:22 pm Subject: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
Wow, really pleased I achieved such a spirited response
Well, the population theories are interesting in and of themselves. Perhaps we should move the discussion out of the abstract and look ... |
Topic: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:37 am Subject: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
No, nor undersea and the wild humanoid tribes. I am just trying to find some sort of broad concensus. So when released the community is comfortable with the areas beyond the flanaess.
Just throw ou ... |
Topic: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:29 pm Subject: Beyond The Flanaess Populations |
As you may or may not know....
I am spearheading several gazetteers for the "beyond the flanaess" project. I have some ideas as too realistic population figures but thought I would open it up for dis ... |
Topic: Overuse of Clone and Raise Dead? |
Crag
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:06 pm Subject: Overuse of Clone and Raise Dead? |
Glad, many took it so seriously...
I have run into a few games where the consitution score really did mean the number of times a character had been raised or near enough. FtA developments such as "al ... |
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