October 17, 2000
Living Greyhawk Journal #1: The first issue of LGJ (aside from issue #0, included in a recent Dragon Magazine) is appearing in the mailboxes of RPGA members. Two fine folks have written to divulge the magazine's contents. (thanks to Erifnogard and Elric for the scoop)
Here's the Table of Contents:
Features
Places of Mystery by Erik Mona
Oerth stands on the axis of a multitude of worlds. These two sites provide gateways to the adventurous realms on the periphery of reality.
The Kingdom of Keoland by Gary Holian
One of the oldest kingdoms of the Flanaess has remained a mystery for years. Journey to the most influential provinces of the Kingdom of Keoland, where politics & superstition make dangerous allies.
Playing Pieces: The Despotix of Hardby by Fred Weining
The matriarchal leaders of Hardby have long played a subordinate role to the mayors of Greyhawk. The city's current ruler, however, has some interesting plans about how the tables might be turned.
Departments
Campaign News
Character creation, campaign updates, and our first contest!
Enchiridion of the Fiend-Sage by Sean K. Reynolds
The first in a series of articles revisiting some old monstrous friends in the new edition of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS(R) game. Plus, meet the Nauskiree, scourge of the northern forests. The Enchiridion includes stats for the following monsters: Greyhawk Dragon, Nauskiree, Son of Kyuss, Xvarts.
Dispatches
Coat of Arms for 24 of the various kingdoms of the Flanaess.
Stat Block for Son of Kyuss:
Medium-Size Undead
Hit Dice: 4d12+3 (27 hp)
Initiative: -1 (Dex) (typo in article says +1)
Speed: 30 ft.
AC: 11 (-1 Dex, +2 natural)
Attacks: Slam +2 (base) +4 (Str); melee
Damage: Slam 1d6+4 (Str)
Face/Reach: 5 ft. by 5ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Kyuss' Gift, create spawn
Special Qualities: Undead, regeneration 5, turn resistance +2
Saves: Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +4
Abilities: Str 18, Dex 9, Con -, Int 6, Wis 11, Cha 14
Skills: Hide +4 (-1 Dex), Jump +4 (+4 Str), Move Silently +4 (-1 Dex), Spot +6
Feats: Toughness
Climate/Terrain: Any land and underground
Orginization: Shamble (1-3) or horde (1-3 plus 1-6 huge or larger zombies)
Challenge Rating: 5
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always chaotic evil
Advancement Rangs: Small 5-6 HD (Small); Medium-size 5-8 HD (Medium-size); Large 5-10 HD (Large)
Stat Block for a mature adult Greyhawk Dragon:
Greyhawk Dragon (air)
Hit Dice: 22d12 + 88 (231)
Speed: 60ft., fly 200 ft.(poor), swim 30 ft.
AC: 29 (-2 size, +21 natural)
Attack Bonus: +28
Saves: Fort +16, Ref +12, Will +16
Breath Weapon (DC): 7d6(25)
Fear DC: 21
SR: 28
Abilities: Str 23, Dex 10, Con 19, Int 20, Wis 19, Cha 18
Special Abilities: Polymorph Self, Poison Resistance, Minor arcane shield (+10 SR vs 1st and 2nd level spells), Moderate arcane shield (+10 SR vs 3rd and 4th level spells), Enthrall, Charm Person, Damage reduction 10/+1
Caster Level: 13th
Breath Weapons: A cone of corrosive gas and a cone of poisonous gas (one at a time).
Climate/Terrain: Any city
CR: 11
Alignment: Usually Lawful Neutral, often Lawful Good
