Below, you’ll find all the issues of the Oerth Journal from OJ#1 to the current issue!
The OJ is a completely FREE resource and can be downloaded from the links/list below.

About the Oerth Journal

The Oerth Journal is a magazine dedicated to the World of Greyhawk, and is written by and for fans. It has been published since 1995. Originally produced by the “Council of Greyhawk”, there have been several Editors and a plethora of different authors and artists who’ve contributed to it. There’s an abundance of great content here, just waiting to be placed in your campaign! There’s many new NPCs, side treks, gods, equipment, and things you may’ve never thought of like the constellations of Greyhawk.

Take a look at each issue and download and read them all!!!

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Contribute to the OJ

If you’re interested in offering something you’ve created with other fans of the World of Greyhawk setting, send an email to oj@greyhawkonline.com to let us know what you article is about!  The OJ is always looking for new artists and authors to make the magazine even better!  

Almost everyone has created something for their home game; NPCs, magic items, an “alternate” version of GH history, an interesting location … share your creation with others and contribute to the collective resources fans have available to make their games more enjoyable!

Unless special arrangements are made prior to publication, materials submitted for publication in the Oerth Journal are accepted on the condition that the material may be edited and published in the Oerth Journal and on GreyhawkOnline.com. Greyhawk Online (GHO) shall make no other use of materials unless Greyhawk Online and the author or artist enter into a written agreement regarding use. GHO grants authors a non-exclusive right to use the copyrighted material of GHO in submissions to the Oerth Journal.  An author, however, shall have no right to publish or permit someone other than GHO to publish a submission that includes any copyrighted materials of GHO without first obtaining permission to do so.


 

Oerth Journal ongoing columns

Some (but not all) issues of the OJ have a “theme”, especially more contemporary issues.  Typically, only half of an issue or so features theme articles.  Each issue contains a wide variety of topics.  Each article is put into categories to help readers know what to expect in them.

There are some ongoing columns which are kind of like categories for distinct types of content. Below is a list of the major article features presented in The Oerth Journal. These are what one can expect from articles with these titles:

Alternate Oerths

This section deals with divergent campaign ideas, alternate story lines, or dramatic changes in canon/continuity. Authors in this section often explore the “what-if’s” of the World of Greyhawk campaign setting and the implications therein.

Denizens of the Flanaess

Articles in this section include detailed examinations of a single monstrous creature. Articles include a physical description, behavior, interests, history, lair, secret plans or agendas, possible interactions with Player Characters, and a probable future. Additional material, such as unique magic spells or items, weapons, or lore, are sometimes included.

Gateway to Adventure

Spotlighting adventures set in the World of Greyhawk, Gateway to Adventure submissions should be short to medium-length modules suitable for insertion into an ongoing campaign.

Gazetteer of the Flanaess

This section is devoted to adding detail to undeveloped areas within the Flanaess. These articles cover any area that is sparsely detailed in existing Greyhawk lore. Individuals, establishments, guilds, events, locations, and adventure hooks are just a few of the articles.

Of Oerth and Altar

Myriad deities and holy orders of Greyhawk are the cornucopia of this section. Each article details a single deity, information about their followers, or location relevant to a deity.

Rogue’s Gallery

Mysterious and cunning movers and shakers are all about the Flanaess. This section details the many NPC’s and organizations in the World of Greyhawk providing backgrounds, motives, histories, and developments.

Tales from the Green Dragon Inn

This section is dedicated to all Greyhawk fiction writers and their works.

The Good Oerth

Articles in this department explore an area outside of the Flanaess, including such locales as Hepmonaland, the Land of Black Ice, the Sea of Dust, or regions even further afield. Articles may detail an area as small as a city or unusual feature, to one as large as a kingdom or broad region.

With Boccob’s Blessing

This section presents an in-depth view of a single unique spell, magic item, artifact, or relic. They are examined and detailed in each installment of this department. Articles include things like: a physical description; history; goals and aims of the item, if intelligent; powers; curses, repercussions, or malign effects of using the item; the location or possible locations of the item in Greyhawk; and adventure hooks.


All issues of the Oerth Journal are published individually as a whole under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License and may not be distributed in part.   No portion of this magazine may be reproduced, distributed, or displayed (except for review purposes) without prior written consent of the publisher or by license.   Intended for personal Use only.  No other use is implied or granted by this posting. For any other use, please contact the publisher.  

The Oerth Journal is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards.  Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
The Oerth Journal is published by Greyhawk Online, Cape May Courthouse, NJ , USA.  Online/PDF ISSN 2834-6289, Print ISSN 2834-6270