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Topic: The Orb of Golden Death: Temple of Elemental Evil prophecy |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:24 pm Subject: The Orb of Golden Death: Temple of Elemental Evil prophecy |
Awesome work!!! Love both the song and the video.
At first, I thought the rhythm guitar was a tad too bluesy for my taste, but everything comes together really well with that Led Zep middle eastern ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 4268
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:35 pm Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
I've noticed that a couple of the Dungeon adventures listed don't have specific locations mentioned so I was wondering how their locations on the map were reached?
For example, Evil Unearthed i ... |
Topic: What age are Greyhawk Fans? |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 1012
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:11 pm Subject: What age are Greyhawk Fans? |
I'm 47 and have been GMing games set in Greyhawk on and off since 1987 or so (the first campaign setting I ran a few years prior to that was the Known World/Mystara, since I first played through all o ... |
Topic: High Elves |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:58 pm Subject: High Elves |
I recall that Thiondar's Legacy, from Dungeon Magazine #30, included a history of the Grey Elves and their founding, which was a separating from the High Elves. Though it wasn't set in Greyhawk, spec ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 4268
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:48 pm Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
Thanks for the shout-out to my blog Twiceborn. I would point out that the TSR Blackmoor adventure Temple of the Frog is already on the map.
My pleasure! I only "discovered" your blog ye ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:28 am Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
In the 3.5 module Red Hand of Doom, James Jacobs writes:
"For those of you who play in the Greyhawk campaign setting, we recommend placing Elsir Vale in the borderlands between Sterich, Geoff, and ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 4268
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:38 pm Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
That's great!
Any chance that you'll also be adding Axe of the Dwarvish Lords and Return of the Pick-Axe in the near future (see my previous post)?
Thanks again for all your work, Rich! |
Topic: Map of Seaton? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:20 am Subject: Map of Seaton? |
Ive a local copy for the map from Canonfire (originally linked from http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=512), im sending it to you by PM.
Sergio :-)
Woul ... |
Topic: How to make Greyhawk more "medievalsy"? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:57 am Subject: How to make Greyhawk more "medievalsy"? |
I agree with the removal of universal literacy, and would add that not all would be fluent or even proficient with the "Common" tongue used by merchants, the well-traveled, scholars/priests, and the u ... |
Topic: VIDEO: Ballad Battle of Emridy Meadows - World of Greyhawk |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:03 pm Subject: VIDEO: Ballad Battle of Emridy Meadows - World of Greyhawk |
Great job!!!
Now it's got me questioning whether I should be prepping a ToEE campaign instead of Saltmarsh (which I'm currently working on) for post-COVID times! |
Topic: Seeing what interest in a Greyhawk music album |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 1324
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:48 pm Subject: Seeing what interest in a Greyhawk music album |
Cool.
Then yeah, if you're aiming to do your own music and melody, then that would be of interest... in the longer term for me, anyway. I've been out of work for a long time and have no D&D/Gre ... |
Topic: Seeing what interest in a Greyhawk music album |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:55 am Subject: Seeing what interest in a Greyhawk music album |
Stylin LP38:
The lyrics to the Battle of Emridy Meadows ballad are great, as is the execution by the guitarist/singer.
That said, I would be concerned about the blatant copyright violation of Go ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 39
Views: 4268
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:21 am Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
I've got one more, Longetalos: Axe of the Dwarvish Lords https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17283/Axe-of-the-Dwarvish-Lords-2e
According to the module:
"Within the Flanaess, the area near the ... |
Topic: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 4268
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:29 pm Subject: Adventures and Module location in the Flanaess map |
What a great resource! Thank you so much, Longetalos!
Off the top of my head, here are a few scenarios I noticed were missing from the map, in case you are able/willing to add them:
. L3 - Deep ... |
Topic: Square mileage of each country of the Flanaess is done |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:11 pm Subject: Square mileage of each country of the Flanaess is done |
Thanks for your hard work and for sharing, Longetalos, I find this very useful.
The most surprising finding is that... most countries in the Flanaess have a lower population density than Canada (wh ... |
Topic: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:58 pm Subject: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
Flint, Rasgon,
Thanks for the tips/info. |
Topic: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:03 pm Subject: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
That's a good start!
Thanks for your help, smilan_31! |
Topic: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:55 pm Subject: Indexes for post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags? |
Does anyone know of a comprehensive index to Greyhawk-related articles in post-Paizo Dungeon and Dragon mags?
Thanks in advance for your time and assistance. |
Topic: Pantheon and Gods of Greyhawk |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:27 pm Subject: Re: Pantheon and Gods of Greyhawk |
While it's not canon, it's worth noting that some sources have indicated that even some of the "common" deities are known by culture-specific alternate names in certain regions.
For example, acco ... |
Topic: Expanding "Deep Freeze" from Dungeon #83 |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:45 pm Subject: Expanding "Deep Freeze" from Dungeon #83 |
How about this?
http://www.ritepublishing.com/breakingofforstornagar.html |
Topic: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Published Material Reviews & Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:42 pm Subject: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
According to Amazon, the books should be released May 21, 2013: http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=advanced+dungeons+and+dragons+2nd+edition&spref ... |
Topic: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Published Material Reviews & Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:59 pm Subject: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
It is worth noting that the slave lords compilation will also include A0 "Danger at Darkshelf Quarry." |
Topic: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Published Material Reviews & Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:53 pm Subject: WotC reprinting 2e core books and classic Greyhawk mods |
Reposted from [url=http://www.canonfire.com/cf//modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5254] this thread.
This news doesn't seem to have gotten much attention from the community, so I tho ... |
Topic: The reading of Quag Keep |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 39
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:23 pm Subject: The reading of Quag Keep |
With a nick like Twiceborn, I figured you would have read the second book by now.
Oh and like Cebrion said. DO IT... DO IT... Come on Twiceborn, you can DO IT...
Later
Argon
I'm w ... |
Topic: The reading of Quag Keep |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 39
Views: 17951
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:18 pm Subject: The reading of Quag Keep |
I hope he doesn't end up needing this sort of set-up...
http://media.weirdworm.com/img/misc/7-weird-movie-scenes/clockwork-orange.jpg
...but somebody start up Beethoven's Ninth Symphony just in ... |
Topic: The reading of Quag Keep |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 39
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:32 pm Subject: The reading of Quag Keep |
I read it for the first time last year. I found it a very painful read, one of the worst books I've ever read, but somehow I made it to the end. That's all a matter of taste, of course...
I have th ... |
Topic: Question #3 |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:55 pm Subject: Question #3 |
No option for Pathfinder?
I was happy to advance through the editions until 4e stopped me cold. I really liked every earlier edition, though, especially 3.5. However, once I began playin ... |
Topic: Most and Least Favourite Greyhawk Modules |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:53 pm Subject: Most and Least Favourite Greyhawk Modules |
The Apocalypse Stone isn't that old. I think it was 2nd Ed., though it may have been late AD&D.
The premiss of the adventure was that the DM and the players were all ready to retire their ... |
Topic: Evil Characters In Your Party? Can It Work? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:21 am Subject: Evil Characters In Your Party? Can It Work? |
[url=http://paizo.com/products/btpy8q8e?Way-of-the-Wicked-Book-One-Knot-of-Thorns]This adventure path might provide a good model for parties of cooperative evil PCs. I must admit that I do not own it ... |
Topic: Favorite background music |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:07 pm Subject: Favorite background music |
Sample these two CDs by Dronolan Tower (orchestral music composed specifically as soundtracks for tabletop RPGs by a gamer... and recorded with a real orchestra!):
http://www.myspace.com/dronolan
... |
Topic: Polearm quiz |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 26
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:00 pm Subject: Polearm quiz |
12 out of 22... not great, but decent... |
Topic: greyhawk olympics |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:57 pm Subject: greyhawk olympics |
Heh... instead of performance enhancing drugs, the authorities may need to police illegal performance enhancing magic. I can imagine there would be fairly strict rules with regards to the type of mag ... |
Topic: List of Book Titles |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:05 am Subject: List of Book Titles |
There are several books mentioned in Dragon #253, and various other issues list books from time to time, but the best list I've seen is in the article "Spells Between the Covers" in Dragon #82. I seem ... |
Topic: Obsidian Citadel |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:00 pm Subject: Re: Obsidian Citadel |
Lastly, who is Felnorith? Gord's Greyhawk states that he is an elf but I am sure that I read somewhere that he was a human warrior with a noted collection of magical blades. Also, wasn't there a nas ... |
Topic: Town of Greatrock |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:13 pm Subject: Re: Much love and research |
"Dude, you can't have my Bud Light."
You drink that swill???!!! Sorry, no manly love reflected back at you...  |
Topic: Sea Barons Campaign |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:10 am Subject: Sea Barons Campaign |
There is also a tiny bit of information in the Alderweg series (UK2 & UK3) two of my personal favorites. I've run both of them numerous times and well probably be running them again soon actually ... |
Topic: Who are you? |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 62
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:57 am Subject: Who are you? |
Currently playing Andolphas Hecker of Diamond Lake, 2nd level cleric of Wee Jas, in a Whispering Cairn play by post. Hopefully that gets me somewhat back in the good books on this site, after mentioni ... |
Topic: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 19812
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:04 pm Subject: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
My sincere apologies for the unintentional derailment. Didn't think it would go as far as it did. Now back to our regular program, on maps... |
Topic: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 19812
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:22 am Subject: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
The greater heresy may be that, for the time being, I have made FFG's Midnight my primary campaign setting, over Greyhawk... [Raises shield and prepares to deflect barrage of missiles]... |
Topic: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 19812
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:17 pm Subject: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
Awesome stuff there, Twiceborn -- thanks for the link!
My pleasure! And lest anyone think that I made the moathouse maps on danielrivera.org, let us be clear -- neither the maps nor the web ... |
Topic: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
TwiceBorn
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Views: 19812
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:47 pm Subject: Help - Greyhawk map archive |
Aw man, that really sucks.
I'm not sure what your maps of T 1-4 looked like, but here are some pretty awesome maps of the Moathouse made with Dundjinni:
http://danielrivera.org/index.php?option= ... |
Topic: Verbobonc:"canon" and "fanon"-what do yo |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:42 pm Subject: Verbobonc:"canon" and "fanon"-what do yo |
personally
Granted, the actual paper I wrote on river traffic is much, much longer than this and I wrote several other articles about the actions of the thieves guild and river pirates that were als ... |
Topic: Exag |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:17 pm Subject: Exag |
This issue of Dungeon should have what you are looking for (a backdrop article on Exag):
http://paizo.com/dungeon/products/issues/2007/145&source=search
The issue also featured an adventure ... |
Topic: City of the Summer Stars |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:50 pm Subject: City of the Summer Stars |
Excellent article, Rasgon... you may want to provide a link for it on the message boards at www.fraternityofshadows.com for those fine Ravenloft fans who don't frequent Canonfire on a regular basis. I ... |
Topic: Locathah |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:51 pm Subject: Locathah |
I'm inclined to say loe-KA-thuh... (KA as in CAmel). |
Topic: B-B-B-Bissel! |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:19 pm Subject: B-B-B-Bissel! |
The intro to The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth actually takes place in Bissel (if you accept the railroaded intro, where the players are gathered before the Margrave of Bissel and are instantly assumed to ... |
Topic: Endless Quests |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:00 am Subject: Endless Quests |
I used to have the complete series. Although I wouldn't consider the books high quality by any means, they certainly bring back a certain nostalgia... I now regret having sold that collection to a sec ... |
Topic: Bandit Kindgoms info |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:02 pm Subject: Bandit Kindgoms info |
You might find the second edition AD&D product "Iuz the Evil" helpful for fleshing out the Bandit Kingdoms (the BK were, for the most part, swallowed up by the empire of Iuz during the Greyhawk Wa ... |
Topic: B series, where would you put it |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:01 pm Subject: B series, where would you put it |
I don't have the original Keep of the Borderlands, but I do have the Return to the Keep of the Borderlands. No specific hex is listed but you can narrow the search down to either N5-133 or O5-133 ... |
Topic: Why couldn't the Gods kill Tharizdun...? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:35 pm Subject: Why couldn't the Gods kill Tharizdun...? |
I don't recall stats for Tharizdun in Dragon or any other source. If there are stats, can we be directed as to where they would be. I'm not interested in using the stats but I do want to know why my ... |
Topic: A list of holidays/celebrations in Greyhawk? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:30 am Subject: A list of holidays/celebrations in Greyhawk? |
"The Adventure Begins" and Dragon Annual #4, if you can get your hands on them, have excellent info on the festivals and holidays of Greyhawk. |
Topic: Merikka and the Cult of the Reptile God |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:40 pm Subject: Merikka and the Cult of the Reptile God |
I would also add that I don't believe that deities should be aware of the actions/transgressions of every last one of their servants, especially those lower than "name" level (by first edition standar ... |
Topic: Merikka and the Cult of the Reptile God |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:31 pm Subject: Re: Merikka and the Cult of the Reptile God |
This all sounds pretty good to me, but I'm left with one more question. Who exactly was granting the spells cast by the corrupted clerics of Merikka in the module? Surely not Merikka; even if she' ... |
Topic: Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde in Greyhawk |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:40 pm Subject: Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde in Greyhawk |
I must admit that I wasn't impressed by the generic campaign setting that came with the module, and even less with the story tying the three sites together.
For my own campaign, I've decided to tie ... |
Topic: Oerth's Creation Myths |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:26 pm Subject: Oerth's Creation Myths |
Hey, I stumbled across that Swedish site that Twiceborn mentioned above while I was looking for some stuff for Derfelca's Dwarven thread. Here's the url -
Thanks for posting that link, Smillan. I ... |
Topic: Oerth's Creation Myths |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:59 pm Subject: Oerth's Creation Myths |
There used to be a bunch of WoG creation myths on the web, but the websites seem to be defunct.
Eric Filson once had a creation myth for the Flan pantheon on the now defunct Greyhawk Codex website. ... |
Topic: A 3E/3.5E Guide to the World of Greyhawk: Bibliography |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:39 am Subject: Re: A 3E/3.5E Guide to the World of Greyhawk: Bibliography |
Thanks! Of course, I'm sure I missed a few things, as I don't own every 3x product out there. Also, it doesn't include Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk, nor MMV, which has the God-blooded templa ... |
Topic: Knights of the March Discussion |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:09 am Subject: Knights of the March Discussion |
Thanks, Cebrion.
Does the only official canon reference to the Malgari appear in LGJ #1, or are there others?
I, for one, really look forward to your article being posted! |
Topic: Knights of the March Discussion |
TwiceBorn
Replies: 19
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:51 pm Subject: Knights of the March Discussion |
Just wondering... does the name "Malgari" itself have any significance? Is it also the name of a (Suloise) house or family (it doesn't seem to be)? If not, then what might it mean (is it just a Sulois ... |
Topic: A 3E/3.5E Guide to the World of Greyhawk: Bibliography |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:28 am Subject: A 3E/3.5E Guide to the World of Greyhawk: Bibliography |
http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=863&mode=&order=0&thold=0
Rob, fantastic work. I thought your overview of both D&D and the World of Greyha ... |
Topic: Almor Gazetteer |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:16 am Subject: Almor Gazetteer |
As it ended up, we were captured and sown inside the bodies of our evicerated horses, to die a slow death by starvation inside their rotting corpses. Overall, they were very friendly chaps, just hav ... |
Topic: The Witch Hunters of Greyhawk |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:35 am Subject: The Witch Hunters of Greyhawk |
Interesting find, Cebrion. I just checked the Wintershiven map in Fate of Istus, and no temples to Wee Jas are indicated thereon. |
Topic: The Witch Hunters of Greyhawk |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:59 pm Subject: The Witch Hunters of Greyhawk |
The AD&D 2nd ed Guide to Hell includes the description of a Furyondy-based organization called L'Ordre de la Croix Rose Veritas (the Order of the Rosy Cross of Truth), a Cuthbertine order dedicate ... |
Topic: Kor Bloodaxe and Otis Benbough: Agents of Hextor in the Gran |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:59 pm Subject: Kor Bloodaxe and Otis Benbough: Agents of Hextor in the Gran |
Points well taken, gentlemen, thanks for the feedback. I always feel the need to come up with a background for NPCs, especially villains, even if they may not play a major role in a longer term campai ... |
Topic: Oerth Journal to recieve new Maure Castle material |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:38 pm Subject: Oerth Journal to recieve new Maure Castle material |
That's awesome news! Thanks, Rick, the Canonfire crew, and Mr. Kuntz! Looking forward to it... |
Topic: I'm a hardcore Greyhawk fan mostly because... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:30 pm Subject: I'm a hardcore Greyhawk fan mostly because... |
I also voted "other" (for all of the above) in the poll, but I have another reason for loving Greyhawk. While Greyhawk's canon inconsistencies used to be one of my pet peeves, I now find that the pseu ... |
Topic: The Little Oerid Migrations |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:23 pm Subject: The Little Oerid Migrations |
Very nicely written Twiceborn. I like how you used the "disappearance" of eastward migrating Oeridians to explain why the rest of that people stayed where they were in Ull. A novel explanation.
My on ... |
Topic: The Little Oerid Migrations |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:03 pm Subject: Re: The Little Oerid Migrations |
The Little Oerid Migrations, http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=827&mode=thread&order=2&thold=0.
Gripping intro and well thought out connection t ... |
Topic: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:14 am Subject: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
Really well done, Twiceborn! Very nice adaptation of these generic modules into Greyhawk as well as your original historical material. Nicely cited and footnoted too.
Thanks, Smillan! |
Topic: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:08 am Subject: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
For those who care about such things, I had sent a revised version to the administrators , but the original (uncorrected) version of the article is the one that appeared on the website.
Here is a l ... |
Topic: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:41 am Subject: Re: Hmm... |
>You, judicious reader, must decide… but remember that many lives have been lost gathering, transcribing, and diffusing this lore over the ages, as certain parties would prefer to see all reference ... |
Topic: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:00 pm Subject: Re: The Forgotten History of the Southern Lorridges ... |
My questions are, how well to the ones you have cited fit in to the Southern Lorridges overall? Are there consistent maps, etc.? How do the other modules in the AP fit with the use of the ones you ... |
Topic: Who was Pelor ? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:11 pm Subject: Who was Pelor ? |
According to the 3e Deities and Demigods, the deities of the D&D/Greyhawk pantheon (with the exception of Vecna, St. Cuthbert, and demigods) "were born with their divine power" (p. 12). So accordi ... |
Topic: Ravenloft Crossovers |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:07 pm Subject: Re: Ravenloft Crossovers |
I was thumbing through the Ravenloft background on "The Rex" and noticed he's originally from Oerth (Knurl to be precise). I'm wondering, are there any other Ravenloft/Greyhawk crossovers? (And I'm to ... |
Topic: Ravenloft Crossovers |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:00 pm Subject: Ravenloft Crossovers |
I know that Vecna and Kas were supposed to have been "guests" of Ravenloft at one point in the module "Vecna Reborn".
The module "Die Vecna Die!" takes the characters from the Flanaess, to Vecna's ... |
Topic: Mur |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:24 pm Subject: Re: Mur |
Q#1: Can anyone point me to a source I've missed?
Q#2: Anyone care to conjecture what the character of the land of Mur might be?
Dungeon #136, "The Coming Storm" by Greg Vaughan includes some ge ... |
Topic: Editing article submission prior to publication |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:46 pm Subject: Editing article submission prior to publication |
TB,
Just submit the revised document via email (editors@canonfire.com) and we'll make sure the changes get applied before your submission is published to the main page.
Sorry for the delayed respo ... |
Topic: Editing article submission prior to publication |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:25 pm Subject: Editing article submission prior to publication |
Dear Canonfire site administrators/article editors,
I apologize for posting this in the "WoG Discussion" forum, but since questions I posted nearly 6 weeks ago in the "Canonfire Help" forum have go ... |
Topic: Zombies and skeletons, no big deal? |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:48 pm Subject: Zombies and skeletons, no big deal? |
I think most villagers would crap themselves... I know I would, if something I knew to be dead was walking toward me! But then again, that's because IMC the average priest is a non-spell-casting commo ... |
Topic: Peasant knowledge of monsters |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:23 pm Subject: Peasant knowledge of monsters |
I agree with CSL, and with much of what Anced Math added. I DM a relatively low magic campaign set in GM in 575 CY, and IMC only those peasants who live near the Dim Forest or the Rushmoors have had ... |
Topic: Twin expeditions |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:41 pm Subject: Twin expeditions |
Generic Drow info i imagine..they've yet to do an underdark book for 3.5 yet to my knowledge, so probable some of that too.
And here's your link to the upcoming generic 3.5 Drow sourcebook... :smi ... |
Topic: Twin expeditions |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:41 pm Subject: Twin expeditions |
Wolgang Baur has the answer to your question in this thread:
http://paizo.com/dungeon/messageboards/generalDiscussion/expeditionToTheDemonwebPits
Aside from the title, it looks like the Greyhawk ... |
Topic: Scope and Flavor |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Gran March Gazetteer Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:34 pm Subject: Scope and Flavor |
Hi Anced Math,
Thanks for taking the time to read the first draft of my articles. As far as I'm concerned, they belong as much in "the heretic's nest" on this site as they do under "history"--I su ... |
Topic: Editing article submission prior to publication |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Help and Feedback Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:20 am Subject: Editing article submission prior to publication |
Hello,
About a month ago, I submitted an article titled "The Forgotten History of the Lorridges" to Canonfire! I have since realized that I would like to make a few relatively minor adjustments/co ... |
Topic: Core Beliefs: Wee Jas |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:08 pm Subject: Core Beliefs: Wee Jas |
So, there really aren’t more than two versions of this relationship- Len Lakofka’s and SKR’s. This change in relationship directly applies to the whole raising undead issue with regards to what is ... |
Topic: Creation Myths & Afterlife |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:20 pm Subject: Creation Myths & Afterlife |
Skech,
Paul Stromberg wrote some interesting creation myths for the Flan, Baklunish, Oeridian, and Suloise pantheons, which you can still download from this site...
http://www.geocities.com/Time ... |
Topic: Core Beliefs: Wee Jas |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:51 pm Subject: Core Beliefs: Wee Jas |
In any event, each different interpretation might serve as a great way of describing sects of Wee Jas' religion, where different aspects take precedence over the more common doctrinal canon among th ... |
Topic: Scope and Flavor |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Gran March Gazetteer Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:45 pm Subject: Scope and Flavor |
COOL! I look forward to this article. I really like the idea of working in the Wotc Adventure Path stuff! This is something I think is long overdue. I haven't read the article and I alre ... |
Topic: Scope and Flavor |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Gran March Gazetteer Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:32 am Subject: Scope and Flavor |
For my part, I am going to write a history of the GM. I am happy to work with any interested persons in crafting that history and as I don't figure to start writing in earnest unti ... |
Topic: Greyhwk Logos |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:09 pm Subject: Greyhwk Logos |
I cut and paste the one that's found on Wizard's Greyhawk forums. I'm not sure if that'll fit your needs, but anyhow... |
Topic: Submissions in the Que = 11 |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Help and Feedback Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:26 pm Subject: Re: Submissions in the Que = 11 |
I just uploaded a CF article submission. Of note, there are a total of 11 submissions in the que as of this date. FYI. Don't be bashful! Submit!
I uploaded one last night (my very first submiss ... |
Topic: Logger's Fest |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:28 pm Subject: Logger's Fest |
I just checked Dragon Annual #4, which includes holidays of the Flanaess, and it isn't in there. It isn't listed in the Zavodex, either... |
Topic: Question about "Keoland" |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:32 pm Subject: Question about "Keoland" |
Wow Kirt, thanks for sharing! I'm impressed, and looking forward to seeing the full publication in the OJ!
You're welcome, and hope it helped. You can look at the first installment about two OJ's ... |
Topic: Question about "Keoland" |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:43 pm Subject: Question about "Keoland" |
Here's an excerpt of the relevant part from my Keoland writings. This will eventually make its way into the OJ.
Wow Kirt, thanks for sharing! I'm impressed, and looking forward to seeing the f ... |
Topic: Question about "Keoland" |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:30 pm Subject: Re: Question about "Keoland" |
If no explanation exists, whether in canon or fan-created articles... what do you think would be a logical explanation for the name? Simple appeasement of the Keogh population/nobles seems a bit weak. ... |
Topic: Question about "Keoland" |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:02 pm Subject: Question about "Keoland" |
Hi all,
Just wondering if one of you might be able to point me to a reference explaining how "Keoland" got its name (I've searched the forums, skimmed through many of Samwise's excellent articles, ... |
Topic: The Savage Tide premieres at Paizo |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:29 am Subject: Re: The Savage Tide premieres at Paizo |
A Player's Guide to Sasserine, eh? Dammit! I swore not to use my credit card again!
Could who ever gets this first post a review here?
I wish I could make such an oath, and I would seco ... |
Topic: Fringe Cultures of the Flanaess Step Forward... |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:42 pm Subject: Re: Fringe Cultures of the Flanaess Step Forward... |
Marshmen of the Rushmoors - are these a distinct group of just Gran Marcher reed farmers perhaps?
Wow, cool idea! And great list!
Where the marshmen of the Rushmoors are concerned, I view ... |
Topic: Advertising power vs. Staying power |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:03 am Subject: Re: Advertising power vs. Staying power |
Wow! Who would have thought that Calgary (my hometown) would make the top 10, and that it would have so few Eberron Googlers???!!! I'm kind of proud, actually...
TwiceBorn... you've gotta sto ... |
Topic: Advertising power vs. Staying power |
TwiceBorn
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:40 pm Subject: Re: Advertising power vs. Staying power |
This is a link that has been posted here before, but the graph continues to be updated, and continues to fascinate me.
A fully supported world with massive advertising power thrown behind it, vs. a ... |
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