Greyhawk – In the County of Ulek

I ran two campaigns in the County of Ulek between 2001 and 2007, using similar themes: the invasion of the county by the “Fhoi Myore”, deformed giants (read Fomorians) with mystical powers, drawing heavily on Celtic mythology and the works of Michael Moorcock. The County of Ulek was the homeland of my original AD&D character, Meliander Corthan, and material I developed for his background made … Continue reading Greyhawk – In the County of Ulek

What Player Type are you?

You Scored as Character Player The Character Player enjoys creating in-depth characters with distinct and rich personalities. He identifies closely with his characters, feeling detached from the game if he doesn’t. He takes creative pride in exploring different characters, often making each new one radically different than others he’s played. The Character Player bases his decisions on his character’s psychology first and foremost. He may … Continue reading What Player Type are you?

Greyhawk – Trithereon, Heironeous, Zilchus and Hextor

 More old articles that I wrote in 2001. Boy, that’s a long time ago now. I wasn’t 30 yet! In terms of dating, these are just before the Greyhawk Wars, circa 581 C.Y. My current campaigns are set in 596 C.Y. or thereabouts. TRITHEREON The Temple of Trithereon lies in the River Quarter of the City of Greyhawk, attended by only a very small clergy. … Continue reading Greyhawk – Trithereon, Heironeous, Zilchus and Hextor

Heroes and Amber

 Is it just me, or is the Petrelli family looking a lot like the family of Oberon of Amber? Inbred, manipulative (or manipulated) people with links to everyone else? Oh, and they’re effectively gods to normal people.   Just watched "I am Become Death" (Destroyer of Worlds), and I was really struck by the resemblance to the characters of Roger Zelazny’s Nine Princes in Amber… which … Continue reading Heroes and Amber