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  Topic: Greetings
SirXaris

Replies: 2
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PostForum: Welcome to Greyhawk!   Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 7:24 pm   Subject: Greetings
Sounds good, Sequilia. We're glad you've joined us. Smile

SirXaris
  Topic: The Draconic Imperium of Lynn
SirXaris

Replies: 8
Views: 2430

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:33 pm   Subject: The Draconic Imperium of Lynn
I am always interested in reading someone else's take on anything related to Greyhawk. I usually find at least a few ideas I consider worth adding to my own version of the WoG. Smile

SirXaris
  Topic: Greyhawk Magic Item Compendium
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 1623

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 7:08 am   Subject: Greyhawk Magic Item Compendium
Dude! This is awesome! Thank you for making this available to everyone. You are The Man! Happy Cool

SirXaris
  Topic: The Coming of the Flan and Oerth Journal 2
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 1727

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 12:24 pm   Subject: The Coming of the Flan and Oerth Journal 2
In my WoG campaigns, humanity itself predates the demi-humans, humanoids, and most of the 'monsters'. The Flan were in the Flanaess loooong before the Twin Cataclysms drove the Oeridians, Baklunish, a ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

Replies: 543
Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 11:26 am   Subject: Re: Post 373: Trapped like wererat masters
...The original module had most of the illithid treasure in an iron chest. This didn't seem very practical for carrying around the underdark, so the single-use extradimensional puzzle boxes were my o ...
  Topic: The Dragons "Great Game," in Greyhawk
SirXaris

Replies: 9
Views: 3093

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 7:11 pm   Subject: The Dragons "Great Game," in Greyhawk
If you click on the Deadly Denizens box/link on the left side of this page, you'll see many dragons listed. You could then Google each name to find out more about them.

There used to be a link over ...
  Topic: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
SirXaris

Replies: 12
Views: 4439

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 5:49 am   Subject: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
... (the Sea of Dust description in Greyhawk Adventures kind of sounds like the Hellfurnaces contribute to the dust in the Sea).

And the extent of that depends on which way you decide the prevailin ...
  Topic: Pass without Trace spell inquiry
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 3154

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 3:31 pm   Subject: Pass without Trace spell inquiry
I like your reasoned interpretation. It very well may be that neither the creator of the spell, nor the editors were expert trackers in real life, so they missed a few issues involved in tracking whil ...
  Topic: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
SirXaris

Replies: 12
Views: 4439

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:49 pm   Subject: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
Edmundscott, I really like those ideas. They make sense in a manner combining magic and science, and they fit with the Greyhawk canon.

SirXaris
  Topic: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
SirXaris

Replies: 12
Views: 4439

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:04 am   Subject: Re: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
SirXaris, would the Amedio Jungle be actually a Savanna type terrain if we apply Earth Science? I know Gary had only a working knowledge of Ecology. If you are correct, then the Amedio Jungle would ...
  Topic: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
SirXaris

Replies: 12
Views: 4439

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:14 am   Subject: Re: Ruins in the Hellfurnaces / Rain
Was the Hellfurnaces range an actual political border of the Suel Empire pre-Twin Cataclysms, so it would make sense to have a border outpost there?

Were the Hellfurnaces always volcanic, or is tha ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

Replies: 543
Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:33 pm   Subject: It started in Saltmarsh...
This is an absolutely fantastic read, Kirt! Thank you for continuing to share it with us. Smile

I must admit, though, that I am disappointed that the party did not stay to finish off Snurre, ta ...
  Topic: PHP Nuke
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 2847

PostForum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback   Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:49 pm   Subject: PHP Nuke
I get PHP Nuke an average of two times before I get the Canonfire! page I'm attempting to access loaded. Don't know why it has been so bad these last two days.

SirXaris
  Topic: If the Drow didn't have magic resistance...
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4737

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:39 pm   Subject: If the Drow didn't have magic resistance...
I personally think the matriarchal society came first. Though from the Oerth standpoint, did the drow worship Lolth before they were driven underground or did they discover her afterwards?

I don't ...
  Topic: The Keep on the Borderlands in Nyrond
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 4382

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:13 pm   Subject: The Keep on the Borderlands in Nyrond
I read through Return to the Keep on the Borderlands and used some of the material. I liked the original scenario better, so kept my campaign in line with the original, but I appreciated the expansion ...
  Topic: The Keep on the Borderlands in Nyrond
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 4382

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 12:27 pm   Subject: The Keep on the Borderlands in Nyrond
If you weren't already aware of it, The Keep on the Borderlands is my favorite beginning module. Here is a link to the blog I wrote about one party of adventurers and their antics at the Keep and its ...
  Topic: Size of Nyrond
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 4389

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:57 am   Subject: Size of Nyrond
The original Darlene maps of The World of Greyhawk indicated that the hexes were ten leagues across. That equals about 30 miles.

SirXaris
  Topic: If the Drow didn't have magic resistance...
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4737

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2025 5:11 pm   Subject: If the Drow didn't have magic resistance...
That is a very good example of rationalizing something 'on the books' in a way that makes sense in the game world. I do it all the time for my own campaign because having a reasonable explanation for ...
  Topic: Hello, fellow Greyhawk enthusiasts
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 5122

PostForum: Welcome to Greyhawk!   Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:04 pm   Subject: Hello, fellow Greyhawk enthusiasts
Welcome to Canonfire!, nerdyprofessor!

I think people are happy to discuss Living Greyhawk. The lack of answers to LG questions may be due to a low number of Canonfire! posters actually having part ...
  Topic: First Article on the Founding of the Great Kingdom
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 11341

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:33 pm   Subject: First Article on the Founding of the Great Kingdom
I agree with O-D: everyone's version of the World of Greyhawk has something of value to offer every other DM and player. I love reading other people's ideas from their own campaigns. I take what I lik ...
  Topic: Breath Weapon of Brown Dragons
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 5405

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 10:40 pm   Subject: Re: Breath Weapon of Brown Dragons


"Breath weapon/special abilities: When brown dragons grab their prey, they hold it in their jaws, taking in a 5-foot wide spray that extends in a straight line from the dragon's head up to 60 feet ...
  Topic: Yuan-ti in the Hools
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 6166

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:27 pm   Subject: Yuan-ti in the Hools
Forgive my ignorance, but I looked through my copy of the World of Greyhawk campaign setting (1st book, not the Glossography); and I fail to see where the Hools are located.

Which country are they ...
  Topic: Aurorae in the Flanaess
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 3882

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2025 9:08 pm   Subject: Aurorae in the Flanaess
Not exactly, but Sir Xaris' gold dragon friend is named Aurus Boreas (Golden Wind of the North).

He's mentioned here: Postfest XV: Sanctigaard and the Demesne of Sir Xaris ab Yustin
http://www.can ...
  Topic: Lendore Isles after the Takeover
SirXaris

Replies: 28
Views: 28332

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 9:50 pm   Subject: Re: The Lanthorn

Here you go:

Awesome! Thanks, fellas! Happy

SirXaris
  Topic: Lendore Isles after the Takeover
SirXaris

Replies: 28
Views: 28332

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:58 pm   Subject: Re: The Lanthorn
Here is the link from Anna's website:

The link above only gets me to the Lakofka module, L4: The Gift (Threat from Nowhere).

SirXaris
  Topic: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4688

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 11:00 am   Subject: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
Note that the Living Greyhawk Gazateer describes the Lordship of the Isles after the Greyhawk Wars. At that time, the Scarlet Brotherhood had taken them over. Before the Greyhawk Wars, they were a fre ...
  Topic: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4688

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:55 pm   Subject: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
I can't give you a page number, but they are a chain of islands located between the Tivanot Peninsula and Hepmonaland. They were taken over by the Scarlet Brotherhood during the Greyhawk Wars.

SirX ...
  Topic: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4688

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:27 pm   Subject: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
As anthropomorphic dinosaurs, saurials are different from lizardfolk or dragonborn. They may fit well on the Isle of Dread, since canon already places dinosaurs there.

SirXaris

I have that modul ...
  Topic: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 4688

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 2:44 pm   Subject: Saurials in Greyhawk, oh my!
As anthropomorphic dinosaurs, saurials are different from lizardfolk or dragonborn. They may fit well on the Isle of Dread, since canon already places dinosaurs there.

SirXaris
  Topic: Dimension Door inquiry
SirXaris

Replies: 2
Views: 4129

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:30 am   Subject: Dimension Door inquiry
I'm going to be careful here and answer only the portion of the question I think I am correct about. Since I no longer own the 2nd Edition rulebooks, so can't look it up, I must assume you have provid ...
  Topic: N1 and I1
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 4883

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:27 pm   Subject: N1 and I1
Well...

The party could get blown off course and become shipwrecked on the Isle of Dread. It is specifically designed for levels 3-7. You could have them adventure there until they have gained the ...
  Topic: "The Magicians" series - Great Example of Wizardry
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 16462

PostForum: The Backalley   Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 7:50 pm   Subject: "The Magicians" series - Great Example of Wizardry
I just saw this post and checked out the show.

I looks like I'll have to get a subscription to Hulu to watch it, but the bits I was able to see on YouTube were excellent. It looks like my kind of s ...
  Topic: Archery in Greyhawk
SirXaris

Replies: 3
Views: 4882

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:36 pm   Subject: Archery in Greyhawk
very cool.

Yes, I do believe that the higher level an archer becomes, the more of these skills they would be able to master. I do not believe every archer in a nation's army would have all those sk ...
  Topic: NPC Search
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 4452

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:07 pm   Subject: NPC Search
Helmen Fannen, Commander of Ironstead's militia.

Ironstead is a Furyondian town established as a base within the southern Vesve Forest to thwart the threat of the Iuzian goblinoid troops invading f ...
  Topic: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 5185

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:13 am   Subject: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
My answer is 'Yes'.

However, I'll direct you back to my explanation of the myriad ritual spells I described above as existing in a magical world. As the DM, I would give every target a saving throw ...
  Topic: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 5185

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 2:44 pm   Subject: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
I see potential abuse in the future if the answer to all those questions is 'yes'. But, it shouldn't be a flat-out 'no', either.

Consider your answer to the following question:

Could the spell e ...
  Topic: Review of Complete Arcane
SirXaris

Replies: 1
Views: 5356

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:50 pm   Subject: Review of Complete Arcane
Even if a review of Complete Arcane already exists, there is nothing wrong with having more than one point of view.

SirXaris
  Topic: Ideas on the Economy of Celene?
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 5132

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:45 pm   Subject: Ideas on the Economy of Celene?

This would surely engender some rancorousness among non-elves for the particulars and terms of exchange wouldn't be obvious to others, so to, say, human eyes it would appear (to paraphrase the old E ...
  Topic: Ideas on the Economy of Celene?
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 5132

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:16 pm   Subject: Ideas on the Economy of Celene?
The typical medieval economy would definitely exist, for the reasons you mentioned and because it becomes necessary as a population grows too large for a system based on barter to work. But, since elv ...
  Topic: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 5185

PostForum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition   Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:49 pm   Subject: Enlarge/Reduce spell input
I think your question raises the constant issue of "Do the rules answer every question?"

Unfortunately, we all know they do not. Perhaps that is a good thing. The result is that you and your playe ...
  Topic: Ruins of Castle Greyhawk
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 6004

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2025 1:22 am   Subject: Ruins of Castle Greyhawk
I agree with Skech's assessment, but will add a little.

Greyhawk Ruins really is a fantastic mega-dungeon, but takes a bit of work by the DM to make it believable. IIRC, one level has about 30 mino ...
  Topic: Rolling Back the Greyhawk Timeline
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 5907

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:37 pm   Subject: Rolling Back the Greyhawk Timeline
I think this is a very important insight for anyone wanting more reality in their campaign. I admit that my own campaigns have tended to allow the PCs to travel across the Flanaess and back once they' ...
  Topic: Mecha in Greyhawk?
SirXaris

Replies: 13
Views: 6518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:16 pm   Subject: Re: Mighty...
When was the Mighty Servant of Leuk-O published? I haven't heard of it before.

I first read about it in the magic items section of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons DM's Guide.

SirXaris
  Topic: Mecha in Greyhawk?
SirXaris

Replies: 13
Views: 6518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:01 pm   Subject: Mecha in Greyhawk?
Is the Mighty Servant of Leuk-O is too small to be a "mecha"?

Also consider the Machine of Lum the Mad, Heward's Mystical Organ, Robilar's mechanical steed, Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale, and a v ...
  Topic: Best beginning modules?
SirXaris

Replies: 8
Views: 5617

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:37 pm   Subject: Best beginning modules?
Well, if you haven't already, you can read my campaign blog, The Keep on the Borderlands in the Campaign Journals and General Online Gaming forum here on Canonfire! I placed the module near Furyondy, ...
  Topic: Lundora?
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 5717

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:27 pm   Subject: Lundora?
Thanks, Kwint! I don't know why that blurb didn't show up in my Google search, but I'm glad you provided it here. Smile

SirXaris
  Topic: Lundora?
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 5717

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 3:48 pm   Subject: Lundora?
Thanks, Allan!

I found only two references to "Lunadore" when I just Googled it and the second reference was a link to this thread on Canonfire! Laughing

The first link, however, gives a short de ...
  Topic: Lundora?
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 5717

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:59 am   Subject: Lundora?
Lunadora is listed on Anna B. Meyers' World of Greyhawk Map as a city controlling a small territory around it. It is located adjacent to Gildenhand on the east side of the Sepia Uplands next to the Ve ...
  Topic: Baklunish hordes and migrations
SirXaris

Replies: 3
Views: 6328

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:45 am   Subject: Baklunish hordes and migrations
All this is from my own campaign, so take from it what you will.

First, there are many different 'Flan' nations. The Rovers of the Barrens are a different people than the Flan of Perrenland. The pe ...
  Topic: Orogs and Orgillions
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 6973

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:02 am   Subject: Orogs and Orgillions
Initially, I was with DM Prata. But I always found the reason for the distinction unsatisfying.

My first (and, really only) experience with orogs and ogrillons was in the Greyhawk Ruins mega-dungeo ...
  Topic: Q: History of Greyhawk
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 7409

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:17 pm   Subject: Q: History of Greyhawk
It wasn't Zagig's slow apotheosis to divinity that made him mad, it was his accelerated growth that did it. Had he gone through the usual path to godhood (i.e. quasi-deity to hero deity to demigod), ...
  Topic: N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God (Pathfinder/Greyhawk)
SirXaris

Replies: 2
Views: 9323

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:20 pm   Subject: N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God (Pathfinder/Greyhawk)
My personal opinion is that it is easier to read if you have summarized it. (See Kirt's style.) There are other threads that simply post the email conversations back and forth between the players and ...
  Topic: Q: History of Greyhawk
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 7409

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 6:16 pm   Subject: Re: Q: History of Greyhawk
Q1: The StoneRing, the megalithic stone circle outside of Greyhawk. Do you think it was built in the Stone Age? If it was, who built it? The stone circle may have either been built by elves or the ...
  Topic: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 6898

PostForum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder   Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 3:30 pm   Subject: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
I did the same thing recently, hoping to allow my players to do what they thought would be the most fun for them. They wanted to fight pirates on the high seas, so one built an Aasimar (wings, etc.), ...
  Topic: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 6898

PostForum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder   Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:13 pm   Subject: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
You're right, Sir Xaris. The Archer class would work well. Perhaps the class can be simulated by taking Fighter and the appropriate feats?

Yeah, you can make a decent Archer out of a fighter, or ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

Replies: 543
Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:47 pm   Subject: It started in Saltmarsh...
This is exciting stuff, Kirt. Happy

I have some questions, comments, and suggestions.

1) Tina could smell the hellhounds, but you didn't mention rolling to see if the hellhounds could smell T ...
  Topic: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
SirXaris

Replies: 6
Views: 6898

PostForum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder   Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:53 pm   Subject: The Adventures of Robin Hood -- Greyhawk Edition
I notice a conspicuous absence of the Archer (NPC) class from Dragon Magazine #45. If anyone deserves to be an Archer, it is Robin Hood. Cool

SirXaris
  Topic: Iuz's Shadowclaw
SirXaris

Replies: 3
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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:00 pm   Subject: Iuz's Shadowclaw
Since Furyondy is ruled by a paladin, I suspect that, historically, not much stock was put on spying, in general. However, since the disappearance (and suspected abduction) of his son, Thrommel, I wo ...
  Topic: Grebford and Venice?
SirXaris

Replies: 3
Views: 7322

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 6:35 pm   Subject: Grebford and Venice?
FYI, I believe it is spelled 'Grabford'.

Chendl is already a city of canals (cf. Fate of Istus), so it seems quite appropriate that Furyondy would have other cities designed in that fashion. I thin ...
  Topic: How to reconcile Iggwilv, Tasha and Zylbina
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 7130

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:42 pm   Subject: How to reconcile Iggwilv, Tasha and Zylbina

Also, if Iggwilv is not a child of the Shadowfell, what is the explanation for her longevity?

It is my theory that Iggwilv and her lover, Lerrek, had a falling out over this very issue.

Lerrek ...
  Topic: How to reconcile Iggwilv, Tasha and Zylbina
SirXaris

Replies: 4
Views: 7130

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 5:55 pm   Subject: How to reconcile Iggwilv, Tasha and Zylbina
Interesting thought exercise, Doc.

Are you assuming Iggwilv's father was a good prince of the Feywild, or that the beauty of the realm converted her to goodness after all the evil she has done?

...
  Topic: S1 White Plume Mountain
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 9435

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:50 am   Subject: S1 White Plume Mountain
The last time I ran White Plume Mountain, I read through Return but preferred the original. I did incorporate a few of the changes from Return into my version of the original, but that was all I got ...
  Topic: Full-sized Oerik map
SirXaris

Replies: 8
Views: 8535

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:19 am   Subject: Full-sized Oerik map
Well done, Grognard! Thank you for posting it.

SirXaris
  Topic: Campaign in Furyondy
SirXaris

Replies: 10
Views: 8664

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:40 pm   Subject: Campaign in Furyondy
What year do you plan to begin this Furyondy campaign?

If it is after the Greyhawk Wars, you are correct to check with any Living Greyhawk websites you can find.

If you intend to begin before th ...
  Topic: The Twins motif in Oeridian Mythology
SirXaris

Replies: 18
Views: 12155

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2024 3:53 pm   Subject: The Twins motif in Oeridian Mythology
Heironeouns would regard Sacred Banding among Hextorians as evil (sinful)

You only described the Hieroneouns side, though.

I suspect the quote above was typed in error and was intended to refe ...
  Topic: Ivid the Undying
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2024 7:09 pm   Subject: Ivid the Undying
I'm always interested in other fans' takes on anything Greyhawk-related. Happy

SirXaris
  Topic: Campaign Idea: Defeat of Iuz
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 6:24 pm   Subject: Campaign Idea: Defeat of Iuz
Well, if you haven't seen it already, I'll point you to my own The Keep on the Borderlands campaign blog here: http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5218

I di ...
  Topic: Where can I find these modules?
SirXaris

Replies: 13
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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 8:51 pm   Subject: Re: more missing modules
Since we are on the subject of missing modules...

I have downloaded the module QMG The quest of the Mist Golem, but do not know whether or not QMG2 or QMG3 were ever posted. Does anyone have links ...
  Topic: Where can I find these modules?
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:50 pm   Subject: Where can I find these modules?
These two links worked fine for me.

https://www.geocities.ws/midnighttower/haturadv.zip

https://www.geocities.ws/midnighttower/haturamap.zip

SirXaris
  Topic: Where can I find these modules?
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:39 pm   Subject: Where can I find these modules?
I only see PC4, PC6, PC7, PC9. Where would the rest be located?

PC01 - Looks like you may have to purchase this one:
https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/208954/a-little-local-difficulty

PC02 - No luck. ...
  Topic: Where can I find these modules?
SirXaris

Replies: 13
Views: 8697

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2024 5:47 pm   Subject: Where can I find these modules?
At Canonfire! Downloads, here:

http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=5&min=10&orderby=titleA&show

SirXaris
  Topic: location on new Occluded Empire of Vecna map
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:59 pm   Subject: location on new Occluded Empire of Vecna map
When I google it I get a canonfire link, but when I try to click it my antivirus stops the download.

Try this. It worked for me.

http://www.canonfire.com/vecna/VecnaGenesisofaLegend.pdf

SirX ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

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PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:45 pm   Subject: It started in Saltmarsh...
"...Doro and Willa..." I read that as "Dora and Willow". Laughing

"Vin Weasel" I just got that. rolleyes

SirXaris
  Topic: Supermodules
SirXaris

Replies: 51
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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:35 pm   Subject: Re: cool
My son had one of his drawings accepted for publication in the super-module, SotS.


That is very cool! You are talking about the hardback reprinting of A1-4 with A0 included, correct? Against th ...
  Topic: NPC Search
SirXaris

Replies: 5
Views: 8684

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:25 pm   Subject: NPC Search
Thank you for that, Grodog.

SirXaris
  Topic: Supermodules
SirXaris

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Views: 20583

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:36 pm   Subject: Supermodules
By the way, is this review of SotS going to include A0, Danger at Darkshelf Quarry?

My son had one of his drawings accepted for publication in the super-module, SotS. Cool

SirXaris

Edi ...
  Topic: NPC Search
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:33 pm   Subject: NPC Search
Thank you, fellas!

Naughtical, I appreciate the insight regarding 'Nonuz'. You have nailed down the ephemeral concerns my mind couldn't quite grasp. Happy

I also appreciate the link, DMPrat ...
  Topic: Campaign Plans
SirXaris

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Views: 8161

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:29 pm   Subject: Campaign Plans
IIRC, there were several suggested adventure locales in and around the Wild Coast mentioned in the City of Greyhawk boxed set, before the Greyhawk Wars.

SirXaris
  Topic: Supermodules
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2024 2:12 pm   Subject: Supermodules
I enjoyed SotS very much, but I'll wait until you have finished your review before I make my specific comments.

SirXaris
  Topic: NPC Search
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2024 10:41 am   Subject: NPC Search
I have come across very brief references to two particular characters from the Gord series that I am considering adding as NPC antagonists to my next The Keep on the Borderlands campaign. I have been ...
  Topic: Inspiration for Fey adventures
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2024 10:12 am   Subject: Inspiration for Fey adventures
I second the Spellsinger series. I enjoyed reading them very much while in high school. They are more awakened animal than fey, but there are a few actual faeries involved.

Also, Redwall is more ...
  Topic: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 9:31 pm   Subject: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?
I don't recall the source, but it was mentioned that the derro are likely the result of an ancient Suel thrall-breeding program.

SirXaris
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

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PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:54 pm   Subject: Re: Post 329: Salvage the Bones
“Tina, the Fey Spirit”

Tina Fey. Laughing

SirXaris
  Topic: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:09 pm   Subject: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?

I dislike the idea of genetic superiority with respect to one race/culture of humanity over any other, even in a fantasy setting...

-Jedi?

Yeah, though I love Star Wars, I was particularly ann ...
  Topic: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?
SirXaris

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Views: 10187

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:32 am   Subject: Suel Arcane Mastery - A Matter of Breeding?
I dislike the idea of genetic superiority with respect to one race/culture of humanity over any other, even in a fantasy setting.

In the real world, we can see that advances in knowledge are not ju ...
  Topic: Spellbooks in Canon sources as well as Dragon/Dungeon
SirXaris

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PostForum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder   Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 9:17 pm   Subject: Re: Spellbooks in Canon sources as well as Dragon/Dungeon

"Demonomicon of Iggwilv" "Demonomicon of Iggwilv, The" Stephens & Holian 336(76) D&D3

I don't have much to add, except for a potentially helpful reference to the Demonomican of I ...
  Topic: City of Verbobonc Map 2nd Draft preview
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:53 pm   Subject: City of Verbobonc Map 2nd Draft preview
These village guides are incredibly well done! Thank you for posting them for others to make use of, Stylin.

SirXaris
  Topic: Advertising for a Greyhawk game?
SirXaris

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Views: 7652

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:26 pm   Subject: Advertising for a Greyhawk game?
I'm interested. Here are some questions, besides, "What adventure will we begin with and where do you see it heading?"

1) Which edition? D&D? Pathfinder? Another game system?

2) Starti ...
  Topic: The truth about Iuz's imprisonment and Apotheosis.
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:05 pm   Subject: The truth about Iuz's imprisonment and Apotheosis.
One thing that I recall particularly liking from the original treatment of deific power levels, and its evolution, was the limitation on clerical spell casting, with only greater gods being able to gr ...
  Topic: Starting a New Campaign
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 11:47 pm   Subject: Starting a New Campaign
Soulcleave wants to play an undead. I asked him about this a couple of times, and he's set on playing an undead being.

I am unsure if it is still in print, but TPK Games published a product introd ...
  Topic: Supermodules
SirXaris

Replies: 51
Views: 20583

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:54 pm   Subject: Supermodules
T1-4 does have its flaws.

The lower level and elemental nodes seem very thrown together and played out as a pretty dull, brutal slog after the brutal slog of the third level. And then of course the ...
  Topic: Starting a New Campaign
SirXaris

Replies: 19
Views: 10506

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:47 pm   Subject: Starting a New Campaign
Soulcleave wants to play an undead. I asked him about this a couple of times, and he's set on playing an undead being.

I am unsure if it is still in print, but TPK Games published a product introd ...
  Topic: Supermodules
SirXaris

Replies: 51
Views: 20583

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:24 pm   Subject: Supermodules
Regarding ToEE cons:

I played through it first as a kid in high school, then later ran it as the DM. My main problem with the adventure itself was that I just didn't understand many of the sub-plo ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

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Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Tue May 28, 2024 10:25 pm   Subject: Re: Post 325: The Jarl is dead, Long Live the Jarl!
“Nevertheless, I would take my late husband’s henchman, honor-bound to defend him and his household, as well.”

I smell a coup attempt in the next installment of this blog. Wink

SirXaris
  Topic: Starting a New Campaign
SirXaris

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Views: 10506

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue May 28, 2024 9:57 pm   Subject: Starting a New Campaign
Be sure you check out the links to the left side of the page here on Canonfire! Specifically, check Postcards from the Flanaess and Adventures in Greyhawk. Both will provide some published adventure ...
  Topic: Back, for now!
SirXaris

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 11:12 pm   Subject: Re: Back, for now!
Welcome back, EltonJ. We're happy you can rejoin us on Canonfire!

I tried to find a Discord group for Greyhawk, but none exists. Imagine that!

Look to the left side of the page, down toward t ...
  Topic: Dwarven Realms/Kingdoms...
SirXaris

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Views: 9539

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:26 pm   Subject: Re: Kordan Badaxe
I remember reading about a dwarven king in the Jotens named Bad Ax(e), but I can't find any reference with a Google search.

Google can't help you? Challenge accepted!

I believe that the referenc ...
  Topic: Dwarven Realms/Kingdoms...
SirXaris

Replies: 11
Views: 9539

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 8:42 pm   Subject: Dwarven Realms/Kingdoms...
Here is an article on Canonfire! written by CruelSummerLord that lists some non-canon dwarven kingdoms.

http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=325

I remember ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

Replies: 543
Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 10:36 pm   Subject: It started in Saltmarsh...
Bonus points if you take the time to figure out the meanings of the names of Lyn and the three Carls in Norse.

My paternal grandmother was full-blooded Norwegian, so I have a smattering of knowledg ...
  Topic: It started in Saltmarsh...
SirXaris

Replies: 543
Views: 332064

PostForum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play   Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 7:51 pm   Subject: It started in Saltmarsh...
I appreciate the addition of the magical chains binding the storm giantess and enjoyed your take on the different plans for the three carls of differing ethics.

SirXaris
 
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