Murlynd, Hero-Deity Warlock Patron
Murlynd, Hero-Deity Warlock Patron Art by Michael Dubisch Originally published on the Greyhawk Companion blog, by William Dvorak.
Thoughts on Lowdown at Highport
Thoughts on Lowdown at Highport Thoughts on Lowdown at Highport “Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were.” ― Marcel Proust Needless to say, spoilers ahead! What did the world need during Wotc’s 4th edition era? More AD&D. More Greyhawk and instalments of the epic Slavers ... read more!
A Fifth of Greyhawk Part 6 – Dungeon Master’s Notes on “Housecleaning.”
A Fifth of Greyhawk Part 6 - Dungeon Master's Notes on "Housecleaning." As you read this, Oerth Journal #33 is out, and along with it, my Fifth Edition Greyhawk Adventure, “Housecleaning.” If you plan to play it, please stop reading. SPOILERS BELOW. If you plan to run the adventure, here are ... read more!
grodog’s Greyhawk Campaigns Updates
Life in the real world has been full of strife, chaos, madness, and the bat plague of late (to quote Gabor Lux!), so our escapism has been into the World of Greyhawk. Castle Greyhawk - The Boys over 4th of July WeekendFathers Day AD&D gaming coupons redeemed from the boys meant ... read more!
Keoghtom, Hero-Deity Warlock Patron
Keoghtom, Hero-Deity Warlock Patron 3rd in my conversion of the Hero-Gods of Greyhawk into warlock patrons is Keoghtom. I thought that the key area to focus on was Keoghtom’s thirst for knowledge, which would be essential in any person deemed worthy enough to be a warlock for the hero-god. Looking at ... read more!
Theocracy of Dimre, A Brief History, Part 2
Theocracy of Dimre, A Brief History, Part 2 Again I'd like to thank Tom Harrison, Erik Mona, and many authors of the Living Greyhawk community for the inspiration for my articles on Dimre. Now a full-fledged theocracy, Dimre under the direction of Canon Sagmered went about strengthening itself internally and externally. ... read more!
Johydee Hero-deity Warlock Patron
Johydee Hero-deity Warlock Patron Johydee, the 2nd in my series of turning the Hero-deities into warlock patrons for 5th edition. One thing I feel that is equally important for a warlock of Johydee’s ability to change shape is their ability to gather information. Being a patron of espionage information is critical. So, ... read more!
On the Age Before Ages, Part 1
On the Age Before Ages, Part 1 “The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” ― Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Where did Greyhawk come from? Gary Gygax ... read more!
Theocracy of Dimre, A Brief History, Part 1
Theocracy of Dimre, A Brief History, Part 1 As I dive into one of my favorite places in the Bandit Kingdoms, and the Flanaess, I have to say that the history I put forth is one of my own devise. Much of what I have written here was influenced by the ... read more!
Kelanen, Hero-deity Warlock Patron
Kelanen, Hero-deity Warlock Patron So, Leachim the Learned shot an idea past me that I liked so much that I took it and ran with it. What if the Hero-deities of Greyhawk were Patrons for Warlocks in 5th edition D&D. Leachim was speaking of Kelanen, which would have been my first ... read more!
A Gnome Origin Myth
A Gnome Origin Myth Gnomes in D&D have always lived in the shadows of the other races, yes, even in the shadow of halflings. Where Halflings can draw their evolution from one of the most beloved series of books in the fantasy genre, Gnomes's development in role-playing isn't as clear. In early ... read more!
The Druids of the Bone March
The Druids of the Bone March The Bone March has a much longer history than most realize. The March's highlands were home to dwarves and gnomes before humans first explored the region and home to tribes of Flan dating back over 1,800 years ago. Unlike the Flan further to the south that ... read more!
On Otto
On Otto “My liege, and madam, to expostulate What majesty should be, what duty is, Why day is day, night night, and time is time. Were nothing but to waste night, day, and time. Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes, I will be ... read more!
The Cursed Invasion of the Bone March, The Humanoids Part 3
The Cursed Invasion of the Bone March, The Humanoids Part 3 Bone March by the end of 563 CY. By the end of 563 CY, the whole of the Bone March had settled into a new normal, one of humanoid dominance. All the human settlements had been conquered except for the ... read more!
Virtual Greyhawk Con: 2-4 October 2020
In case folks haven't heard about this virtual convention for Greyhawk fans yet, here's some info/details: I hope everyone is staying safe during these times! It is good to see things starting to open up once again! To continue with the online gaming momentum, I am organizing a brand new convention: Virtual ... read more!
