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Thanks, that’s helpful. I’ll rummage about in the attic to see if I still have a copy of BotR. Allan.

Any sense of how this compares to WotC’s pre-MtG series, The Primal Order? They’re the gold standard in my mind for pantheon and RPG religion design: DriveThruRPG Allan.

Definitely something I’ve been exploring more in our current campaign—the gods of Oerth are active and engaged in the world, and we’ve had more than a few instances of Divine Intervention at the table thus far: Nerull responding to his name as the PCs were looting a hidden temple in Castle...

I have toyed with him a bit too, in particular in opposition to Daern and Johydee as part of an artifact of his I created, The Cloak of Frogs: Canonfire! - Postfest III: Marisuda and The Cloak of Frogs Allan.

Mine include (in no particular order): the demon princes Wee Jas Daern Celestian Lydia Phaulkon Zagyg Keoghtom Pholtus Kord Olidammara Allan.

Same for me: Why Greyhawk in 2023? - grodog's Thoughts I find Wee Jas one of the most-compelling of Greyhawk gods, and highlighted her and her clergy as an example of how to design factions in general, and in GH in particular, in Oerth Journal #31. Allan.

I wouldn’t agree with that: the Tekumel Foundation has done an admirable job of bringing EPT rules sets, novels, maps, and supplements back into print in new editions that correct errors, expand content, and introduce the setting to new fans. They’ve also done a great job navigating Barker’s...

EPT was always owned by Barker, so WotC owns no rights to it. And I’m not sure why you wouldn’t count it in your reckoning, since Lin Carter and other folks were LARPing in Tekumel in the 1950, making it the oldest established RPG setting by far. Can you please clarify your broad point? Allan.

The comments I bolded above are incorrect: Greyhawk, Blackmoor, and Barker’s Tekumel/Empire of the Petal Throne settings all predated OD&D’s initial playtesting, development, and publication, like the FR. Allan.

A few quick notes: the 1983 boxed set listing omitted the Suloise goddess Osprem from the roster of deities Lenard Lakofka did create the Suel pantheon, with Gary’s blessings, beginning as far back as 1977, but most-visibly through his Dragon articles and L1-5 series of Lendore Isle adventure...

Rob Kuntz mentioned Lynn in Dungeon#124’s “Chambers of Antiquities” level of _Maure Castle: “the legendary land of Lynn” being, “somewhere across the eastern ocean and many thousands of miles away” (page 85). My understanding is that Rob’s nod was an allusion not to Aquaria (which is tied...

I maintain a list of useful Greyhawk Resources on my Greyhawk Links page at grodog's Favorite Greyhawk Links although it’s likely in need of an update again to highlight new resources. I catalogue my favorite adventures in my blog at These are a few of my favorite things... and many (but not...

Excellent, and thank you for sharing again your Trampier history, @Rabulias ! Relatedly, I thought that this might also catch your collective Wormy interest: da’Worm & Co. Allan.

With the OSR flagship zine Fight On! back from the dead with July 2024’s issue #15 dedicated to J. Eric Holmes, issue #16 will be dedicated to Trampier and his works. If you’re interested in contributing, see the ODD74 FO! board at Fight On! | Original D&D Discussion More to come! Allan.

Thanks! If you’re considering Hell, you should also check out Anthony Huso’s 3 new planar campaign sourcebooks at Anthony Huso - Books and Publications Spotlight | Lulu too! Allan.

For your infernal and planar gaming needs: New Planar Magic Items - Hellsguard, Mephrytis, Ring of Planar Vision, and Four New Potions Enjoy! Allan.

We’re coming up on a decade of no new updates. Perhaps we should let Sep enjoy his retirement and stop the bumps? Allan.

As previously mentioned at https://reddit.com/r/osr/comments/16bjlpx/comment/jzf3o1i/ (among various places/sites), new changes are afoot for OSRIC! Read-up, get current, and provide feedback on the Knights & Knaves Alehouse discussion thread started by Matt Finch at...

My final F&L and GaryCon convention report—Part 3, Thank Yous and Swag—is now live, at grodog's Founders & Legends and GaryCon XVI Convention Reports - 14-25 March 2024 - Part 3 :) Allan.

In-between my GaryCon convention reports (the last of which I should complete this week), I created a new Greyhawk magic item, inspired by John Popson’s GaryCon XVI commemorative ring: Maw of the Beholder - A New Magical Ring for the World of Greyhawk I called the ring “The Maw of the...