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  Topic: Who are the Zahindi?
ephealy

Replies: 15
Views: 15256

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:55 pm   Subject: Who are the Zahindi?
I've mostly concerned myself with lore about the Baklunish peoples. Unless you're looking into NW Zahind, I doubt I'd be much help. Sorry. :(
  Topic: Kobold Quarterly Promotion
ephealy

Replies: 0
Views: 12074

PostForum: Collector's Corner   Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:55 pm   Subject: Kobold Quarterly Promotion
http://www.koboldquarterly.com/images/kq3c.jpgKobold QuarterlyArbeyach, Lord of the Locusts by Ari Marmell
Buzzzz! The master of famine, decay, and bureaucracy strikes down his foes like a plague. Or ...
  Topic: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 13330

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:17 pm   Subject: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
If you have an area / geographic feature in particular you want to know more about, just ask and I'll see what I can do.
  Topic: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 13330

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:39 am   Subject: Balmund
Along with Sarresh, Balmund is one of Reyhu's two traditional strongholds. After the wars, the village was strengthened and walled. It is an important outpost supporting the keep at Sheerwatch to the ...
  Topic: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 13330

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:33 am   Subject: Yellowflow River
The Yellowflow River originates in the heated geysers and burbling hot springs of White Plume Mountain. While most of the volcano's sulfurous water flows into the Great Swamp to the northwest, a porti ...
  Topic: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 13330

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:27 am   Subject: Ringland
OK, you asked for it....

I haven't tried to put my notes into your time-frame, so you'll have to adjust as you see fit. Let me know if you want any more.

- - - - -

Ringland (Village): Nonst ...
  Topic: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 13330

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:13 am   Subject: Looking for ideas for my Shield Lands Campaign
I wish I could help, but I don't know much about the Shield Lands, west of the Ritensa. Most of my stuff is to the east, in that box formed by the Ritensa and Artonsamay, the Nyr Dyv and the Rift/Tang ...
  Topic: Xamaclan?
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 12645

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:39 pm   Subject: We're not alone.
If only Mulder and Scully were on Oerth...

This could be a very interesting chapter in the expansion of Grey-lore. I'm anxious to see what you can do with it.
  Topic: Xamaclan?
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 12645

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:29 am   Subject: Xamaclan?
I think the idea is cool. Have you got any thoughts on what nazca do?
  Topic: OJ #22 Feedback
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 16411

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:45 am   Subject: OJ #22 Feedback
I haven't had a chance to read the whole thing yet, but had a couple notes on my article.

- If it's not too late, please remove the word "equestrian" from the quote at the beginning of the article ...
  Topic: I had an idea for an article...
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 7792

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:05 am   Subject: I had an idea for an article...
Lum the Mad [NPC]
DRG#82 - 58
DRG#167 - 13
DRG#294 - 96
DRG#299 - 101,103
Eldritch Wizardry - 46
Ivid the Undying
Living Onnwal Gazetteer - 5

Lum the Mad, Machine ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Zahind
ephealy

Replies: 17
Views: 31391

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:39 pm   Subject: [OWDP] Zahind
Not sure what Lo Nakar is. I didn't see a reference to it in this thread.

BTW, I have tentatively placed an ancient (ca 3000 years ago, perhaps) Oeridian nation in the same region. Consider the Ens ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Zahind
ephealy

Replies: 17
Views: 31391

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:12 am   Subject: [OWDP] Zahind
I don't have any other maps yet. I'd only been concerned with these areas, so I never went much farther south. Sorry.

Kushmur is ok, I guess. But you'll immediately get people comparing it to Cashm ...
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:40 pm   Subject: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
The next batch will be Chainmail references, unless you have them handy already, ephealy?

Some. Various articles on The Sundered Empire ran in Dragon Magazine. I'm not sure if the following list is ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Nippon
ephealy

Replies: 20
Views: 26632

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:18 am   Subject: [OWDP] Nippon
Since whatever is decided about the Sea of Nippon will directly effect at least two regions (Zahind and Nippon), it's important that those areas' managers come to a consensus about it before too much ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Zahind
ephealy

Replies: 17
Views: 31391

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:07 am   Subject: Milestones
There are two points in time when great upheavals shifted the various populations of eastern Oerik around.
- The struggle between Light and Darkness, which precipitated the Baklunish Hegira. I tie t ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Zahind
ephealy

Replies: 17
Views: 31391

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:06 pm   Subject: [OWDP] Zahind
MAP OF NORTHERN KUSHMUR

You'll note that I included the "red dot" from the map I posted above on this map as well. It should give an adequate point of reference.

http://www.ephealy.com/gh/northe ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Ancient Oeridians
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 13437

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:34 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Ancient Oeridians
I'd really be interested in seeing your 'High History', even if incomplete. Post what you have, even in snippets, and lets see if we can help you finish it.

That area north of the Celestial Imperiu ...
  Topic: Weekly chat online; QnA w/ James Jacobs!
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10156

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:16 am   Subject: Weekly chat online; QnA w/ James Jacobs!
Below is a summary of discussions that relate to Paizo's new product lines. I haven't had time to compile the other material.

- - - - -

Very early in the evening, there was a lengthy discussio ...
  Topic: Sfirta & Berhodt
ephealy

Replies: 12
Views: 10116

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:07 am   Subject: Sfirta & Berhodt
I've come to favor the Blackmoor Bay location for Sfirta and Berhodt, leaving the islands of Fireland relatively unknown (and ready for development).
  Topic: [OWDP] Zahind
ephealy

Replies: 17
Views: 31391

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:45 am   Subject: [OWDP] Zahind
I'm sure Wolfsire will be on point as far as the Zahindi are concerned, but I thought I'd start things off with some little snippets from my current projects.

http://www.ephealy.com/gh/southsahanar ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Nippon
ephealy

Replies: 20
Views: 26632

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:54 am   Subject: Eye of the Kraken
Using the legend underpinning your eye of the kraken sounds intriguing. In essence, then , you'd be tying the ruling class of the Nipponei to a malenti bloodline, one that can be traced back to a roya ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Nippon
ephealy

Replies: 20
Views: 26632

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:49 am   Subject: On Veliscous
VELISCOUS

c.1904-c.1991 BH

Nipponei historian, author of an important Histroica that describes the rise of the Suel Imperium.

Veliscous was born at the moment when the Suloise had defeated RI ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Ancient Oeridians
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 13437

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:38 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Ancient Oeridians
Note, this is for Old High Oeridian. It does not include variations based on the myriad Oeridian tribal tongues.

Sample Lexicon

azal’lan
Meaning: wizard ruler/king

Note:
- assumed that aza ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:59 am   Subject: New deity in the works.
NEW RISARI DEITY

http://www.ephealy.com/gh/shedu.jpg

No proper name, as of yet.

(Enforcer of the Law), LG intermediate god of the sun, law and justice.

Associated with shedim.

Domains: ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Ancient Baklunish
ephealy

Replies: 0
Views: 9695

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:43 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Ancient Baklunish
ANCIENT BAKLUNISH LANGUAGE

Sample Lexicon

da'shon
Meaning: falling hail
Note: related to a martial arts style

edel
Meaning: gift of fate
Note: psionics

orem
Meaning: one set apart

...
  Topic: [OWDP] Nippon
ephealy

Replies: 20
Views: 26632

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:02 am   Subject: [OWDP] Nippon
I haven't done much with Nippon, but since someone will likely be taking over that area soon, I figured I'd put what I do have here. My notes are scattered all over, so don't expect a very consolidate ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Baena
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 11249

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:04 am   Subject: Histroica VII
The following is an excerpt from Histroica, by the Nipponei historian Veliscous. It ties in with my blurb on Ensaed, above.

Histroica VII

21 Baena is the most notable principality in Yawak, both ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Baena
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 11249

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:55 am   Subject: Ensaed
Ensaed
Old Komali Ekasâda, ‘meeting place’

In the western Sulhauts, near the headwaters of the Rumikadath River, lie the ruins of an ancient citadel. Discovered in the late fourth century CY, they ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Baena
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 11249

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:25 am   Subject: [OWDP] Baena
I don't have much on this proposal, other than an adventure site and some ties to the surrounding regions. I place it here for discussion.
  Topic: [OWDP] Komal
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 10880

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:14 am   Subject: Unogonduri
UNOGONDURI

Unogonduri (Hungodisya): royal dynasty of ancient Komal, named after its legendary founder Unogondur (Hungodis).

* * * * *

Note: The term 'Unogonduri' will be appearing in the ar ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Komal
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 10880

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:08 am   Subject: Komali Language
OLD KOMALI SAMPLE LEXICON

Common: Ensaed (adventure location in Ancient Oerid kingdom of Baena)
Old Komali: Ekasâda
Meaning: meeting place

Old Komali: shada
Meaning: place (root)
Pronounciat ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Komal
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 10880

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:07 am   Subject: [OWDP] Komal
None of my Komali notes are in a presentable format, so I'll just going to add them here piece-meal. At some point I may/will give them a better treatment, but until then please feel free to comment o ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:33 am   Subject: Ancient Risari Language
ANCIENT RISARI LANGUAGE

Spoken in: Risari Empire (extinct)
Region: Risay
Language Extinction: SOME DATE (TBD)
Language Family: possible language isolate, but some suggest ties to Murian

Ancie ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Languages
ephealy

Replies: 2
Views: 10359

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:11 am   Subject: [OWDP] Languages
As some of you may know, I started a Greyhawk Dictionary Project http://www.ephealy.com/gh/languagetreetn.jpg
Language Tree
Created by Me
  Topic: [OWDP] Mur
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11458

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:54 am   Subject: [OWDP] Mur
I'll have to do some research about the Celestial Imperium, as well as the geography (political and otherwise) of western Oerik before the Twin Cats. To be honest, I am new to this section of the worl ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Mur
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11458

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:51 am   Subject: [OWDP] Mur
Woesinger writes: "If there were indigenous horsemen, how could the Bakhoury Coast have been originally settled by Baklunish refugees?"

Mur is not on the Bakhoury Coast. It is across the gulf to th ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Mur
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11458

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:49 am   Subject: [OWDP] Mur
Other than small references in the LGG, most of the information I can find on Mur is from the LG Player's Guide to Zeif. As far as I can tell:

The coastal Player's Guide to Zeif goes into a little ...
  Topic: [OWDP] Mur
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11458

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:48 am   Subject: [OWDP] Mur
There are two thread in the "World of Greyhawk Discussion" forum that pertain to any discussion of Mur:
- The one where I put most of my original thoughts REFERNCES
- Living Greyhawk Gazetteer; 20 ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:33 am   Subject: Risari Customs and Rituals
I thought I'd delve into Risari culture a little - something to get my mind off the map for a while and a chance to exercise the creative juices. Again, until I figure out just how much influence Bakl ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:31 am   Subject: Risari Government
Note: I haven't settled on a decent name for the capital of Risay. However, I've been toying with some elements of their government structure (below). When you see 'CAPITAL," pretend a cool name is th ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:24 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
I had assumed that perhaps the Celestial Imperium, while not actively populating ancient Risay, may have had political control. The rise of the Baklunish Empire would have stifted this control eastwar ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:21 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
SUMMARY

Risay is on the Gulf of Ghayar, south of Barakhat. I would place the Sharifate at the tip of the Gulf, perhaps hugging a river flowing north out of the Sulhaut Mountains. Risay has never be ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:20 am   Subject: Sharifate of Risay
THE SHARIFATE OF RISAY

What do we know about the Sharifate of Risay? To answer this question, I've looked at three areas.

I. Published Sources

There are two primary sources for information ab ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 16134

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:19 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Sharifate of Risay
Before I post information on Risay, I want to point out I have done so in the "World of Greyhawk Discussion" forum already. [[url=http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Bakhoury Coast
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11592

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:03 am   Subject: Oum al-Ghayar
OUM AL-GHAYAR
Bakhoury Coast

The old families of Beit Castan still have many ties to the other coastal settlements, and traders from Oum al-Ghayar and points south are frequent visitors to its por ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Bakhoury Coast
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11592

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:56 am   Subject: Beit Castan
BEIT CASTAN
Sultanate of Zeif

The seaside town of Beit Castan is the southernmost port within the borders of Zeif. Its low walls and narrow towers give little evidence of having faced any assai ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Bakhoury Coast
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11592

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:53 am   Subject: From OJ 22
In the upcoming issue of the Oerth Journal, there is an article on the Baklunish Army. I included some information in there that ties to the Baklhoury Coast, and so I'm posting that information here f ...
  Topic: [OWDP] The Bakhoury Coast
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 11592

PostForum: The Oerth Journal   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:38 am   Subject: [OWDP] The Bakhoury Coast
THE BAKHOURY COAST

This thin strip of coastal plains hugs the south-eastern corner of the Gulf of Ghayar, separating the Plains of the Paynims from the warm waters of the Dramidj Ocean. During the ...
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:09 am   Subject: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
Then you are all warned... all discussion of my Baklore stuff is now moving to the OJ forums.
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:56 am   Subject: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
You want to move this whole discussion over to the OJ writer's forum?

Up side: Centralized location and the OJ forum gets more traffic.

Down side: The OJ forum gets less traffic.

Perhaps we c ...
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:38 am   Subject: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
Very cool stuff.

You know, I've never read all of the old AOL stuff. I started, but much of it was "TSR sucks! I hate TSR!" and so I stopped.

A big part of the OW-DP will be figuring out what to ...
  Topic: On Fireland
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 6012

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:59 am   Subject: On Fireland
Very cool. Looking forward to it.
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:51 am   Subject: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
Sure, why not?

I say "Go for it!"
  Topic: On Fireland
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 6012

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:49 am   Subject: On Fireland
In another thread, Anced_Math posted the following:

I have some pre-existing work that was for a homebrew campaign that would be excellent for Fireland. I cannot find much in the way of canon. Is t ...
  Topic: Beyond the Flanaess: The Oerth World-Development Project
ephealy

Replies: 49
Views: 43956

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:38 am   Subject: On Fireland
RE Fireland: I'll start a new thread and respond to your question. I don't want to hijack this one if I don't have to.
  Topic: Wind Dukes of Aqaa
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 8412

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:20 am   Subject: Wind Dukes of Aqaa
There were a few threads on Paizo's message boards about the Wind Dukes. If you seach the Age of Worms archive, you should be able to find them under the titles: "Wind Dukes Of Aaqa," "Wind Dukes In T ...
  Topic: Baklore requests
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 3379

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:22 pm   Subject: Baklore requests
OJ 22 will have an article on the Baklunish Army. I'm ramping up to start work on another Baklore article, for OJ 23. If you have any requests, please let me know.
  Topic: Weekly chat online; QnA w/ James Jacobs!
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10156

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:18 pm   Subject: Summary
We're kindof "in the middle of it" here, so a summary might take a bit. I'll upload the log and post a link here...

...as soon as I can get my ftp client to work.
  Topic: Who are the Zahindi?
ephealy

Replies: 15
Views: 15256

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:46 am   Subject: Who are the Zahindi?
I'm having trouble reading the text on your map, but it looks very interesting.

My changes would be:

Make Kestrel obsw, a true melting pot where no one culture dominated at all.

If you wanted ...
  Topic: Collaborative Pantheon Project (01)
ephealy

Replies: 8
Views: 5050

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:06 pm   Subject: Collaborative Pantheon Project (01)
Sure, mtg.

Al-Akbar is post ID, so I ignored him. I'm dealing only with ancient (pre-ID) Baklunish deities. Azor'alq is a paladin (or at least devoted follower) of Pelor (Al-Asran to many on these ...
  Topic: Greytalk- How to join in, plus Q & A.
ephealy

Replies: 53
Views: 69544

PostForum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback   Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:41 am   Subject: Greytalk- How to join in, plus Q & A.
If you have the Chatzilla plug-in for Firefox, just type irc://chat.psionics.net:6667/greytalk into your browser and it takes you there.

No dice for me, though I think it's b/c I'm using a proxy.
...
  Topic: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
ephealy

Replies: 10
Views: 8261

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:13 pm   Subject: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
heh - nope
  Topic: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
ephealy

Replies: 10
Views: 8261

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:36 pm   Subject: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
I suppose I need to stress that I'd prefer a castle / keep / stronghold that was used at some time by a powerful magician of some sort. If this person had "questionable ethics," all the better. If FRC ...
  Topic: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
ephealy

Replies: 10
Views: 8261

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:34 am   Subject: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
Heh. I don't have a choice. I'm supposed to run a short arc in the FRCS and all I know is WOG.

I'd thought about using the area east of Waterdeep, specifically the area due north of Secomber, en ro ...
  Topic: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
ephealy

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:36 am   Subject: [Slightly OT] Placing GH in FR
Please forgive the FRCS question.. I've got some GH locations I'd like to place in the FRCS (long story). I'm hoping someone here can help me out:

- White Plume Mountain
- Lost Caverns of Tsocja ...
  Topic: Collaborative Pantheon Project (01)
ephealy

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Views: 5050

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:12 am   Subject: Collaborative Pantheon Project (01)
I've been toying with a wider Baklunish pantheon. I've got various ideas, which I hope to share over time. Right now I'm asking for help with some brainstorming, as I have an idea for a new addition t ...
  Topic: New Canonfire Postfest Thread
ephealy

Replies: 33
Views: 26630

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:55 am   Subject: New Canonfire Postfest Thread
I'm just wondering whether it will be mortellen or ephealy who jumps the gun and does those Baklunish imprisonment items that I annoyingly cannot recall the name of (though I’m sure they know of what ...
  Topic: Canonfire! Netbook
ephealy

Replies: 9
Views: 6923

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:51 pm   Subject: Canonfire! Netbook
Cebrion, the happens to be similar to the approach I've been taking with my Baklore and Western Reaches projects. For the Western Reaches, at least, I've taken Unapproachable East and used it as a tem ...
  Topic: War God of the Baklunish?
ephealy

Replies: 18
Views: 13588

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:54 am   Subject: War God of the Baklunish?
Heh, it's just something that irks me, Ceb. I realized that you weren't author, but thought I'd take the opportunity to sound off on the apostrophe subject anyway :)
  Topic: War God of the Baklunish?
ephealy

Replies: 18
Views: 13588

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:53 pm   Subject: War God of the Baklunish?
Cebrion, I agree. There should be more deities. I've been looking into expanding the pantheon for some time. I can't comment on your post just yet - it needs to rumble around in my empty skull for a w ...
  Topic: War God of the Baklunish?
ephealy

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Views: 13588

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:19 am   Subject: War God of the Baklunish?
I guess I need to do my homework before writing in the forums. There is no "War god" per se, but three of the Baklunish deities have the war domain: Azor'alq, Xan Yae, and Zuoken.
  Topic: War God of the Baklunish?
ephealy

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Views: 13588

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:03 pm   Subject: War God of the Baklunish?
It's true, there may be. I'm of the mind that there is no Baklunish war god, though. There was some #greytalk discussion of this the other night, and the most promising answers to me were:

(1) As d ...
  Topic: Fighting Skools of the Flaeness
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 5159

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:08 am   Subject: Fighting Skools of the Flaeness
cosmosemeritus, you could use the school/dojo model as found in the d20 L5R material to update these schools if you feel up to it. I haven't looked into the article to see if any of the organizations ...
  Topic: Flan Migrations
ephealy

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:05 am   Subject: Flan Migrations
I'd agree with those stating that the racial groups were not "unified." I have taken to narrowing my definitions for what "Baklunish," "Flan," "Oeridian," "Suloise," et al mean.

For instance, when ...
  Topic: Flan Migrations
ephealy

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Views: 10913

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:35 pm   Subject: Flan Migrations
I noted the "2600 years ago refererence" but didn't think it contradicted any canon. I'm assuming the author(s) meant the Flan came to the region around Exag some 2600 years ago.

I'm sure there wer ...
  Topic: Governance in the Suel_Imperium
ephealy

Replies: 21
Views: 14756

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:23 pm   Subject: Governance in the Suel_Imperium
Derfelca, there really isn't that much. While researching the Baklunish Empire, I came across some hints as to the structure of the Suel Imperium. However, they weren't my focus so I didn't... well, f ...
  Topic: Chat & AOL folder logs
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 9641

PostForum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback   Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:44 am   Subject: Chat & AOL folder logs
It doesn't like you, Cebrion.
  Topic: GDQ Hook
ephealy

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:55 pm   Subject: GDQ Hook
While reading through GDQ 1-7 Queen of the Spiders (TSR 9179) I noted the following quote from page 125-6; "Appendix 3: Further Adventures in the Depths":

An empty city with a huge wall that rings ...
  Topic: Chat & AOL folder logs
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 9641

PostForum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback   Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:41 pm   Subject: Chat & AOL folder logs
It works.
  Topic: GH AOL Archive
ephealy

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PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:41 pm   Subject: GH AOL Archive
I would very much like to get my hands on 1-30 when / if they are available.

... and any other archives one may have out there Wink
  Topic: GH AOL Archive
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 4602

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:03 pm   Subject: GH AOL Archive
Thanks. I've already got the "Best of"s. I was hoping for more :)
  Topic: GH AOL Archive
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 4602

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:45 pm   Subject: GH AOL Archive
Is there an archive of the old AOL material somewhere?
  Topic: I need a kind-hearted artist
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 5204

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:31 pm   Subject: I need a kind-hearted artist
Been checking some of that art out. Some of it is REALLY good!
  Topic: Suggestions for Thillonrian Peninsula Campaign?
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 5269

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:18 pm   Subject: Suggestions for Thillonrian Peninsula Campaign?
"Ill-Made Graves," Dungeon Magazine 133.
By Kevin Carter

The mighty dragon Oroshar lies dead, as does the barbarian king who slew him. Yet the dragon’s spirit does not rest quietly. His wrath ling ...
  Topic: Hosting
ephealy

Replies: 3
Views: 4545

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:41 pm   Subject: Hosting
I could mirror those files on my server, if you like.

As for web design... I've been known to dabble. If you want to see what I can do, drop me an email and I'll upload some tasty tidbits for you t ...
  Topic: I need a kind-hearted artist
ephealy

Replies: 4
Views: 5204

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:23 am   Subject: I need a kind-hearted artist
I've been pounding away at the western reaches (Komal, Mur and Risay) for a while now. With all the work I'm doing, the one thing I wish I had was some concept art that portayed the look and feel of t ...
  Topic: GH Dictionary
ephealy

Replies: 61
Views: 53645

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:53 am   Subject: Playing with Oeridian Etymology
I've been playing around with Oeridian etymology. Tell me what y'all think of this little bit.

Assumption 1: de; root meaning "he / man (person)"; appears at the beginning of the word

Assumption ...
  Topic: Google Oerth
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 7787

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:23 am   Subject: Google Oerth
Shame on you!
  Topic: Google Oerth
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 7787

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:00 am   Subject: Google Oerth
I was playing with the Google Earth program today. Man, did I have fun. Check out these images, and tell me we don't need a Google Oerth initiative. From what I can tell, you can add layers, overlays, ...
  Topic: Prince Thrommel
ephealy

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Views: 6628

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:47 am   Subject: Re: Prince Thrommel
According to the GreyChrondex, Thrommel disappeared in 573 CY.

It's also stated in "The Path of History," Living Greyhawk Gazetteer.
  Topic: Etymologist Needed
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:09 pm   Subject: Ancient Baklunish Scripting
I'm thinking of using a derivative of Aramaic for the Ancient Baklunish script, with some ideograms or logograms thrown in to represent words borrowed from other languages. Something like this:

htt ...
  Topic: Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 7609

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:05 pm   Subject: Initial Thoughts on Risari Language
Below is a diagram describing my initial thoughts on the Risari language, and how it has grown over time. Comments?

http://www.ephealy.com/stap/images/risarilangtree.jpg
  Topic: Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 7609

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:51 pm   Subject: Risari Customs and Rituals
I thought I'd delve into Risari culture a little - something to get my mind off the map for a while and a chance to exercise the creative juices. Again, until I figure out just how much influence Bakl ...
  Topic: Etymologist Needed
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:16 pm   Subject: Risari
This is a bit off-topic, but I thought I'd post it for comments anyway:

My Initial Thoughts on Risari

http://www.ephealy.com/stap/images/risarilangtree.jpg

Again, the above is my rough first ...
  Topic: Sharifate of Risay
ephealy

Replies: 7
Views: 7609

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:43 pm   Subject: Risay Government
Note: I haven't settled on a decent name for the capital of Risay. However, I've been toying with some elements of their government structure (below). When you see 'CAPITAL," pretend a cool name is th ...
  Topic: GH Dictionary
ephealy

Replies: 61
Views: 53645

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:28 am   Subject: Re: More words
thrideen - "third-eye" was presumably the nickname of the Emperor Ubrond of the house of Neheli.

Interestingly, TSB gives thri=three and deen=eye. I'm not a linguist, but it would seem odd that thr ...
  Topic: Etymologist Needed
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:47 pm   Subject: A Phonetic Alphabet
Right now, I'm starting to look at the linguistic characteristics of the English language; the phonetics (the possible sounds in English) and phonology (how sounds are actually used in English).

En ...
  Topic: Etymologist Needed
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:25 pm   Subject: Linguistic Considerations
I've been thinking about the linguistics of some of GH's languages. In trying to draw any conclusions from what we know about them, I've resorted to reading linguistics websites and such. Either way, ...
  Topic: Etymologist Needed
ephealy

Replies: 11
Views: 10518

PostForum: World of Greyhawk Discussion   Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:08 pm   Subject: Etymologist Needed
I've posted a recent list at [url=http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1741]this location.
 
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