The Shops of Greyhawk

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The Shops of Greyhawk

Contents

The Iron Monger - Aria 13

The Dragon Circle Joe GKWhite Moira Nellisir

Ye Olde Magik Shoppe NiteScreed

Houses of the Arcane NiteScreedTickTocks Clockshop Qsamantha

Gaesril Tornin's Shop Ashtar X

Tilbergyrd EsilvNel's Phantasmagorie Compancho

Cryllor University LoupRouge

The Chendl School of Magic Keldreth

Merlaw's Cane Shop RLaRue

The Ironmongerby Aria13

He rode out of the dusty west, a huge cowled figure in deepest purple, so deep as to

seem black under all but the strongest light. He stayed for awhile among the nomads

who witnessed his arrival on Oerth from Tovag Baragu, seeming to recover hisstrength. He spoke little and gave no name. Soon, he moved on. In Lopolla, in Ket,

he was accosted by bandits, seeing in this lone figure, richly robed if dusty, a sure

mark. The bandits had no more than accosted the stranger than into his handssprang twin sixguns, rumored to be useable only by the renowned Murylynd.

Perhaps, it was Murylynd, for the bandits were gunned down with preternaturalfury. His weapons holstered, the gunman moved on.

So it went, through Ket and into the Flanaess proper, through Veluna, Verboboncand on unto Greyhawk. The stranger rode alone. He bothered no one but when

challenged gave answer with his blazing guns.

In Greyhawk, the stranger first took lodging and then purchased an old smithy with

an adjacent dwelling. He paid in gold, foreign, but seemingly similar to thefalconcrested coins of the City. Over a span of weeks, he set about refurbishing the

business. Though not much fanfare heralded the opening of the smithy, word soon

spread of the goods for sale. The stranger was selling guns! Not six shooters like hisown but simpler matchlocks, wheelocks and flintlocks. When it was discovered that

the pistols, and fewer rifles, actually worked, there was no want of customers. But

the extraordinary prices charged deterred the casual buyer. Still, money pouredinto the shop, first for the guns themselves and later for shot and powder.

That was six months ago. The stranger, commonly referred to as simply The

Ironmonger, continues to due a brisk if sporadic business. Where his money goes


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remains mysterious, alluringly so to the city's thieves. He has taken no apprentices

and frequents but a single tavern situated near Odd Alley.

The news that the weapons the Ironmonger sells will function on Oerth hasattracted much attention. The clerics of the city are in almost universal accord that

the Ironmonger is somehow unwholesome, perhaps some sort of fiend. Yet, thepossibility that he is an avatar of Murylynd keeps them in check, at least so far. Themages guild of Greyhawk is no less sanguine. They see firearms as a direct threat to

their heretofore exclusive control of the means of doing great amounts of harm from

a distance. The mercenaries guild, however, could not be more pleased. Theywholeheartedly support the Ironmonger for the edge he can give Greyhawk

mercenaries and have made it clear to the mages that they would not look kindly on

any magical mishaps.

So, it goes. The furor surrounding the Ironmonger grows, like the winds around theeye of a storm. Is he a force of good or of ill? What does he want? Why is he here?

Who is he? Certainly, the Ironmonger does not mass produce weapons. Each is ahandcrafted work of art. In six months, he has perhaps sold four dozen weapons,the majority of which are the less expensive pistols. Yet, the mere notion of

workable firearms seems to have caught the popular imagination. Mysteriously, his

would be rivals, even working from copies, are unable to duplicate his efforts. While

they can produce somewhat serviceable arms, they have been unable to duplicatethe Ironmonger's powder recipe, even working from samples. Some ingredient

eludes them. None are daring, or foolish, enough to attempt to pry the information

from the Ironmonger's grip by force.

The building situation has not gone unnoticed. Word of the fantastic weapons to be

had in Greyhawk has caused a stirring in the north. Iuz has turned his baleful eyetoward Greyhawk. Could he but equip his armies with such weapons, how much

more powerful might they be then? Already, his agents are moving in thesouthlands. So too, agents of the Scarlet Brotherhood have alerted their superiors in

Kro Terlep.

The Ironmonger seems oblivious to the attention his activities have garnered. But

surely, he cannot be unaware that he has caused a stir. Some speculate that such isjust his intent, though for what reason and to what end he would attract such

attention remains unknown. For the time being, however, he is content to sell his

weapons, shot and powder to any who can pay the price. While the storm gathersaround him.

The Dragon Circleby Joe G K

The Dragon Circle takes it's name in tribute from the Circle of Eight, althoughsome of their members have been around longer than the Circle itself. For the most


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part, the DC is composed of half dragons of Greyhawk origin who are looking for

others of their kind, and looking to protect others of their kind. The GM can use theDC as a patron for any half dragons within his Oerth Campaign. The DC is based

out of Greyhawk City itself, but have agents and allies in various other cities. The

Circle of Eight has little to do with the DC due to the DC being more lawful and

good than the Circle would like to be. The leader of the DC, unknown to almost allsave perhaps some Mordenkainen and Philidor, is a full blooded Greyhawk Dragon,

who has fathered two half-greyhawk dragons of his own who are in the DC.

The DC is very secretive in some ways. Their base in Greyhawk city is a large towerwith a guildhall next to it. Most of the people of the city believe that it is a mage

quarters. This secrecy comes mostly from Bandroth, the full blooded dragon's

desire to remain hidden, as most of the people of Greyhawk know that many of the

members are half dragons. After the wars, the half dragons have found thatGreyhawk city is still a place where even such as they may live without too much

strife.

In the DC, they have the following types of half dragons. One half gold (a mage of12th level who is said to be jealous of the the Greyhawk enchanters), one silver (a

7th half-elf ranger who originaly hails from the Gnarley Forest), six Greyhawk (3

enchanters of various levels, one mage of 8th level, and two thieves, who are twins

which is almost unheard of), and one iron ( a 14th level fighter who battled againstIuz's minions in the various parts of the war. His face, and indeed, his whole body

suffers various battle scars). Rumours persist of a half steel from Faern, and a half

drow from the Underdark, but no one has seen these individuals. In addition, theyhave a score of humans and demi-human agents which help them find others of

their kind, or get into areas they feel would be unsafe for their own kind.

Unofficial Bits: In addition to trying to help half-dragons, Bandroth also tries to

keep out the strange and foreign dragon pantheons that's he's discovered with hisfield of dragon study. This includes an individual known as Alurax (from

Spherewalker), the Primordial Dragons (From Pawns of the Primal Order LIne),

and the Cult of Dragonwright (From Gods and Dragons for Palladium.) He feelsthat any such foreign dragons and deity-like dragons would only be bad for

dragons, and indeed, for the whole of Oerth. He has a few friends that travel the

lanes of Greyspace, and tries to make sure that no foreign spelljammers from thePalladium Space enter their own. Alurax however, is too powerful for even an old

dragon to stop, so if he ever does discover that fiendish dragon, he will have to rely

on the Oerthian gods. The Primordial Dragons all have their own little spheres of

influence, and he knows that for the most part, they too rely on servants andminions.

Bandroth assumes the form of an old half dragon in Greyhawk city, but when he is

out looking for other half dragons, he assumes the form of a middle aged mercenary

name Karid who tells a tale of being almost slain by a hook horror, only to be savedby a half-dragon who left before he could thank him. Most people give him the wink


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on this as if saying, "Sure..." but he pays well so people give him accurate directions

when they can.

White Moiraby Nellisir

White Moira is not a true shopkeeper, but rather, an herbwitch of some power. She

serves noble and peasant both, and usually works in trade with those who cannotpay in coin. The common folk often visit her for potions, simples, foretellings, and

other basic needs. The nobles seek her out for much the same reasons -- but they

prefer to send servants when possible, and make their errands sound as glamorousas possible. White Moira is assisted by her daughter, Bridie, a charming, witty, and

unmarried young woman of startling good looks.

White Moira lives on the northern bank of the Selintan, approximately 10 miles

north of the Greyhawk City crossing. Skiffs and other small craft often stop here,but the sloping shore is too shallow for larger boats or ships. A path leads from the

beach to White Moira's little hamlet, passing through a grove of trees on its way

(which incidentally shields her home from the river).

Since White Moira arrived here thirty years ago, several other buildings have beenerected alongside her own fieldstone cottage. Three other cottages cluster near the

grove. The first, the largest cottage, is home to Feild the Crow, a wild-haired Flan,

and his wife and their brood of children. Feild tends the hamlet itself, and hischildren act as shepherds, goosegirls, and pigkeepers. The second cottage is home to

Vinal and his wife, Huroma. Vinal is over 60 now, but still hale and hearty, and

often accompanies White Moira or Bridie into the hills on their searches for herbs

and other components for their brews. The third cottage is unoccupied at themoment, and has the look of a home completed some time ago, yet never lived in. A

barn and bunkhouse complete the scene. Many people walk here from Greyhawk

one day, stay the night in the bunkhouse or barn (no charge for either), and walkback the next day. A well-trod path leads from the hamlet to just opposite the city,

linking several other farming villages along the way.

White Moira is chaotic good, and is a 8th level mystic (from Faiths & Avatars). Both

she and Bridie (also CG, and a 2nd level mystic), are followers of Obad-Hai and hisdruidic faith. White Moira could be an invaluable resource for nature-oriented

characters adventuring in the north-western Cairn Hills, as she and Vinal have beenwalking those hills for well over a quarter-century. She does not support cairn-robbing, and will not give directions to unopened cairns unless convinced of the

person's good intentions (she, Vinal, and Bridie all know quite a few closed cairns --

many herbs can be found nowhere else...). She is concerned by Vinal's age, andhopes that they (she and Vinal) can find a forthright, experienced, hillsman

(preferably a ranger) to settle with them. Neither Vinal nor White Moira is young

enough anymore to make the trek to the deepest sites in the Cairn Hills or on the


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shores of the Nyr Dyv, and Bridie has made the walk only a few times, accompanied

by hillgnomes from Grossetgrottell.

Ye Olde Magik Shoppeby NiteScreed

Magic is not so lightly regarded nor so common on Oerth so as to permit many

merchants to devote themselves to the sale of magic items or spells. Guilds ofdweomercrafters and wizards also take a dim view of such mercantile efforts,

generally acting forcefully to discourage any such would be entrepreneurs. Still, that

doesn't stop some folk from trying, though few can be called successful and fewerstill stay in business long. Ye Olde Magik Shoppe is the exception to the rule.

Overseen by The Confabuluos Yrot Culerm, Master of Prodigious Prestidigitation,

Ye Olde Majik Shoppe sells magic items of all varieties. Any magic item can be had

for a price. Want a portable hole? Need a +4 Defender? Got a Paladin buddy whohas a birthday coming up and hasn't had any luck getting his hands on a Holy

Avenger? How about thatStaff of the Magiyou've had your eye on? Maybe an

artifact? You know you want one. The Confabulous One can help. For a price.

Ye Olde Majik Shoppe only accepts magic items in exchange for its wares. You wantmagic? You have to part with magic. No exceptions. Yrot explains it this way. "I am

a dealer in the imponderably arcane, which can prove most difficult. You have no

idea how hazardous it can be trying to unload a true quality magic item. Why thereare unscrupulous folk who will not hesitate to stoop to the most base chicanery to

obtain such wondrous wares. To protect myself then, I try as best I might to deal

only in the more mundane sorts of magic items that offer fewer such risks. To that

end, when into my possession comes such rare and wondrous magic as that of whichwe now speak, I carefully choose to whom to sell it and in return for which I ask

only more mundane magic items which I can more easily and safely dispose of. Of

course, I cannot ask in exchange what such rarities are truly worth as few couldpay. So, I accept a loss to obtain more readily salable goods, though in fact the

magic of which we speak came into my hands without undue expenditure. Thus, we

shall both profit by the exchange." So saying, Yrot begins most every transaction.Those seeking magic items obtain a bargain - a more powerful item for items of

lesser power, which Yrot can then more easily resell. However, Yrot is no fool and

drives a hard bargain once haggling begins in earnest. In truth, Yrot is a conman.

Nothing he sells is magical in the least. At least nothing he sells to the public. Theonly magic items Yrot deals in are those he cons from his gullible customers, looking

to buy magic items. The items Ye Olde Majik Shoppe provides are carefully

disguised fakes. They will appear to function and will test as magical. Only the mostcareful inspection will reveal their true nature. Over the years, Yrot has acquired a

sizeable collection of true magic items and will present a real item, only to switch it

for a fake once a sale is complete, if a customer appears too suspicious.


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Of course, Ye Olde Magik Shoppe must deal with irate customers on a regular basis.

Yrot has a potent arsenal of cozened items that he can use in his own defense. Heparticularly enjoys using a party's own "exchanged" items against them. But to

avoid the need for such pyrotechnics that could draw the attention of the authorities

to his establishment, Yrot finds it wise to frequently relocate. He makes of habit of

doing so after every major transaction. Ye Olde Magik Shoppe may relocate intoanother quarter of the city. It may move operations to a nearby town. Or it may

vanish altogether as Yrot lays low till the commotion dies down.

Yrot is a 14th level split class Wizard/Thief. Through long experience, he is capableof using all magic items. He has three assistants; one 6th level wizard, one 9th level

thief and a 7th level cleric. He also employees a company of six 4th level fighters

lead by a 10th level captain. When customers present themselves, Yrot will appear

to have but a single assistant and two guards. If violence erupts, the remainingguards will appear the next round. The other assistants will appear two rounds

later. Yrot is a major underworld figure with many high level connections to various

thieves guilds to which he belongs and to which he provides "exchanged" magicitems. When not fleecing the public, Yrot acts in support of guild activities on a

contract basis. In return, he can count on guild support in times of exceptional need.

Ye Olde Magik Shoppe can be used in a campaign in a variety of ways. At its base

level, Yrot provides players with an object lesson - there are no real magic shops onOerth. At this level of abstraction, the Shoppe can be played for laughs, at the PCs

expense of course. Yrot can also be a recurring villain, one who always has escape

plans in mind and who has caused the PCs major embarrassment. In this guise, hemay continue as a comic foil or can become a far more sinister figure if his

underworld connections are brought into play. Either way, the PCs will not soon

forget the "bargain" they got at Ye Olde Magik Shoppe.

Houses of the Arcaneby NiteScreed

Magic shops aren't magical. They strip the items they sell of their wonder, reducing

them to just another commodity to be commonly bought and sold. Yet, at the sametime, it seems unreasonable to presume that on worlds where magic works, someone

would not hit upon the idea of trying to sell it. The Houses of the Arcane are an

attempt to find a middle ground between full fledged magic shops and nothing at all.

They are places where magical odds and ends, perhaps not magical in and ofthemselves, are sold.

A House of the Arcane is part pawnshop, secondhand store and used book store.

Each is dingy, dark and cluttered with oddments. The shelves overflow withmaterials, most not immediately identifiable. In better Houses of the Arcane, the

proprietor will be the only personal capable of making sense of the shop's contents

and finding anything in under an hour. In most, even the proprietor isn't sure


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anymore what precisely the shop has and where it can be found, though he or she

will always have an idea.

Assume that in Houses of the Arcane located in frequented areas, it will take theproprietor 1d4 turns to locate any specific item. In more out of the way places, such

searches will take 1d12 turns. Player characters who may be tempted to break into aHouse of the Arcane will require 1d12 hours to search it thoroughly to find aparticular item. To thoroughly search such a shop would take 1d4 days. Clutter is

one of the best defenses against thieves a House of the Arcane can mount. Due to the

magical residue that tends to surround such places, Locate Object and similar spellshave a 50% chance of not working and a cumulative 25% chance of leading the

caster on a wild goose chase.

The stock in trade of a House of the Arcane is the arcane, not magic items. Arcane

objects are associated with magic, or are otherwise mysterious, but are notthemselves magical. Below is a list of common arcane items:

1. Wizards Journals

2. Adventure Journals

3. Old Books So Water Damaged or Burned as to be Unsalable by a Bookseller4. Strange Objects of Art Including Paintings, Sculpture and Jewelry that does not

contain Precious Stones

5. Sheet Music or Musical Instruments (Old or Odd)6. Out of Date or Unreliable Navigational Charts, Astronomical Charts and Maps

7. Old or Incomplete Alchemical Apparatus

8. Holy Symbols or Religious Paraphernalia (Icons, Thuribles, Censors, Prayer

Beads, etc.), Damaged or from Obscure Faiths

9. Religious Tracts - Cultic, Out of Favor, Crank or Heretical10. Vanity Presses of All Sorts.

11. Old or Incomplete Magical Laboratory Equipment12. Items From Faraway Lands (Hookahs, Samovars, Kimonos etc.)

13. Unusual Weapons Not Common to the Area

14. Unusual Feathers, Rocks, Hides, Tusks or Trophies15. Strange Ointments, Perfumes or Incense

16. Fortune Telling Paraphernalia (Cards, Crystals, Tiles, Sticks etc.)

17. Primitive Masks, Fetishes or Idols18. Exotic Spices, Herbs or Plants

19. Old Unusual Clothing (Flan Buckskins, Rhennee Attire, Aerdi Caps of

Maintenance, Frutzi Snowshoes etc.)

20. Exotic Birds or Reptiles (Nothing bigger than house cat)

You may choose a House's items or roll 10X1d20. In addition to such arcane items,

Houses of the Arcane will also carry 1d20 items that a wizard would find useful as

spell components. These will generally be items of the more unusual sort - miniature

brass horns etc. - but will not be otherwise particularly valuable.


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Some of the arcane items carried will be more than just curiosities. Some will have

meaning or power under highly specialized circumstances. An odd flute may be buta flute unless winded on the night of the new moon in a ceremony to summon Sea

Devils from the Deep. An old map may make no sense, unless held up to moonlight,

when hidden markings appear. A strangely symmetrical rock may fit into a cave

wall to open a secret passage. A rusting mace may be the long lost Scepter ofRightful Rulership held by the ArchBarons of Blackmoor and a nonmagical symbol

of the right to rule. You get the idea. Choose or roll 1d10 for such items.

Related to such special arcane items, are quasi-magical items. These are items thatperform magic but only under set conditions. A ring of protection +1 which only has

a magical plus and only detects as magic at night. A sword dedicated to slaying a

single, individual creature which only has magical abilities when facing that unique

individual being. A magical helm that only functions for someone related by bloodto the Keosh Royal House of Rhoola. A magical figurine which will activate only by

someone with an Charisma greater than 15 who commands the figurine in the

Ancient Suel language. Again, you get the idea. Choose or roll 1d10 for such items.

Of course, Houses of the Arcane gain their reputations from the few true magic

items that find their way there. The following table should be determined to the

frequency with which true magic items appear.

Potions - 1d4-1 (Maximum 3, 75% Chance of Any)Rings - 1d4-2 (Maximum 2, 50% Chance of Any)

Scrolls (Includes any book containing a useable spell) - 1d6-2 (Maximum 4, 66%

Chance of Any)

Rods, Wands, Staves - 1d20-19 (Maximum 1, 5% Chance of Any)

Weapons - 1d6-4 (Maximum 2, 33% Chance of Any)Armor - 1d10-9 (Maximum 1, 10% Chance of Any)

Other - 1d20-17 (Maximum 3, 15% Chance of Any)

All such occurrences of magic items should be low powered. Any pluses should not

exceed +1, unless the DM has a specific reason for placing such an item in the game.

For other items, the XP value of the item should not exceed 5,000, unless the DM has

a specific reason for placing such an item in the game. The DM should carefullyconsider even random magic generated using the above table with an eye to its effect

on the campaign.

With this in mind, only 1d10 Houses of the Arcane will have any true magic items.

Only cities with populations greater than 5,000 will have a chance of having a Houseof the Arcane, unless the DM has a specific reason for placing one elsewhere. The

chance for a House of the Arcane, with or without magic items in its inventory, to

occur in a city of 5,000 or more is a 1 on a d10, plus 1 for every additional 10,000inhabitants. At most, a city can have no more than one House of the Arcane of any

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In my campaign, Rel Astra (pop. 50,000 plus) has five Houses of the Arcane, none of

which are called House of the Arcane, that being merely a descriptive term. TheCity of Greyhawk, always an exception, has 10, but not all have true magic items for

sale. Gyrax, like Rel Astra, has five. All other cities have less than five, with most

having no more than one.

The proprietor(ess) of a House of the Arcane will usually be a wizard, less often acleric or a thief and rarely a warrior. Spells such as detect magic and identify may

be purchased but few, if any, others. Running a House of the Arcane is not a high

status profession as seen by any wizard's guild or temple. Such a proprietor(ess) isseen as little more than a magical junk dealer. If the proprietor(ess) is of any noted

ability, they will undoubtedly be foreign to the area and likely ostracized to a

significant degree except among any other foreigners from their native land. They

will usually be fonts of strange stories and wild rumors.

Twenty-five (25%) percent of all Houses of the Arcane will be haunted by ghosts or

other disembodied entities. A cumulative 25% will be inhabited or infested by small,unusual monsters which the proprietor(ess) considers merely a nuisance, but othersmay find dangerous. A cumulative 50% of Houses will have some sort of exotic pet,

which serves as a guardian as well. Ghosts, monsters and pets will all serve as de

facto deterrents to theft or investigation by the authorities. Houses of the Arcane

usually acquire an unwholesome reputation quickly, for good reason and in shortorder, further deterring theft or investigation. Young neighbourhood children may

on a dare sneak into such a shop and young bravos may do the same on a bet. If the

proprietor(ess) is of an evil bent, they may not make back out without help. SomeHouses of the Arcane are fronts for cults, slavers, thieves or worse.

Placing a House of the Arcane in a game should never be a purely random act. Toutilize its full potential, a DM should carefully consider who and what goes into such

a business. Similarly, the player characters' encounter with such a business shouldbe memorably odd. They should be given the creeps and reason to be suspicious and

wary. They should also have to work to find it as well, piecing together stories and

rumors. Such establishments don't advertise, especially the more sinister ones.Perhaps, a magical penumbra causes the streets around the shop to twist mazelike,

foiling easy location, even after the initial visit.

It occurs to me some of you may be wondering about prices charged in a House of

the Arcane - What the market will bear and what the proprietor(ess) thinks theycan cozen out of the PCs. Sock it too 'em.

TickTock's Clockshopby QSamantha

Fustible Conaire, known as Tick Tock because of the constant ticking of the clocksin his shop, is a rarity on Oerth. He is a clockwork engineer, specializing in


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timepieces. He describes them as "portable sundials" to those too hardheaded to

comprehend true clockwork mechanisms. Originally from Dyvers, Tick Tock nowresides in Oldred in the Kingdom of Nyrond, where he is the only clockwork

engineer. His clockworks are universally expensive, the cheapest selling for 150gp,

and have become something of a fashion accessory for Nyrondese nobility. Foreign

sea captains are also regular customers, spending some of their profits on such localextravagances to show off to the folks back home. Some of the brighter seamen have

even found their newly purchased "trinkets" useful in navigation.

Fustible makes a comfortable living but is not wealthy. Married to the wizardessShowanna Operal and the father of six children, Fustible has large expenses to

cover. He must also send to Dyvers for certain precision parts unavailable locally,

which is a not inexpensive undertaking. Perhaps once every two months, Fustible

will contract with a party to undertake the trip. Without such resupplies, the ClockShop would go out of business. Dyvers is the only city in the Flanaess with a large

enough number of clockwork engineers to be able to support the dependable

manufacture of precision parts. Without such parts, and the replacements neededover time for repairs, clockworks will cease to function. These same considerations

prevent the Clock Shop from offering more exotic clockwork mechanisms. However,

Fustible will create such to amuse his children or for his own use.

Upon reaching their fifth birthday, each of Fustible's children has been presentedwith a clockwork marionette. These marionettes caper and entertain the children

but also serve another function. Upon command, they will act to protect the child,

utilizing the ability to jump and grasp a hold of a would be attacker so that anincapacitating toxin can be injected via retractable needles in their fingers. The

marionettes are created by Fustible with the assistance of his wife. Showanna also

helped create the two mechanical soldiers that guard Fustible's shop. Theseguardians entertain and attract potential customers with their hourly "changing of

the guard" outside the shop. Like the marionettes, the guardians respond to simple

verbal commands. Each is armored and armed with a sabre, possessing strength

beyond the human norm (19).

The Clock Shop is still a frequent target of thieves. The Oldred Guild recognizes in

Fustible's clockworks a valuable commodity. The Guildmaster is also convinced that

creations like the marionettes could be put to more lucrative, even sinister, uses.However, when approached with the idea, Fustible physically ejected the

Guildmaster from his shop, earning the latter's enmity. The Guildmaster is now

resolved to forcing Fustible to work for him, either by ruining his business and

buying up his debt or through more personal means of persuasion. Fustible is notunaware of these possibilities and has been considering the need to hire additional

protection for himself, his family and business.

TickTock's Clockshop is designed to demonstrate that removed from the relatively

ready supply of percision parts available in Dyvers, you can't just set up anadvanced clockwork shop anywhere in the Flanaess. The need for percision parts


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and those parts dependency on a fairly significant infrastructure limit the spread of

clockworks beyond Dyvers. As does the fragility of the clockworks and their needfor repair. There are other factors I hope to discuss in OJ7, if OJ6 manages to be

released before the snow flies.

Still, you can, with more or less difficulty, have clockworks beyond Dyvers, thoughthey will tend to be simpler and more expensive the further from Dyvers you go.TickTock's Clockshop has several story hooks to get PCs involved with clockworks

and then get them to Dyvers if that is desired. It is a good way to introduce the idea

of clockworks I hope.

Gaesril Tornin's Shop(written as per CY 576)

by Ashtar X

Gaesril (pronounced jess-rill) Tornin is a sylvan elf, born and raised in the wildGnarley Forest. He is particularly known for selling elven-made goods (though

never special elven armor or magical items), chiefly in and around the Free City of

Greyhawk. Tornin's prices are higher than may be expected, but the route out of theGnarley is not exactly the safest for the small caravan he uses. The elf is very

perceptive, quick, and strong for his small size, so many potential thieves may be

caught before they realize it.

Gaesril Tornin's shop does not actually have a fixed location in the Free City, ratherit is simply held wherever his men decide to put the cart. It may take several days to

be found.

Tornin's most lucrative trade is in swords (long or short) of Exceptional quality (+1

to hit, +1 to damage). These sell for upwards of 50 GP, and depending on the daymay reach 75 or 80 GP. His spears, also Exceptional quality, sell for 10-20 GP. The

elf also sells most types of clothing, but at an inflated price (it should be noted that

they are elven, and very nice clothes). Objects of art are also high on his selling list.

Finally, two special items must be noted. The first is elven wine, sold by the bottle.This is among the most potent stuff in the Flanaess, selling for about 7 gp per bottle.

Nonelves drinking it become hopelessly intoxicated after 1d2 drinks. The second is a

sleeping powder. It acts as the spellSleep and is sold in pouches containing 5

handfuls, at 25 GP a pouch. It requires a spell to awaken the victim. This must bespecifically asked for.

The prices given here are simple estimates, Gaesril changes the actual price

frequently. DMs should feel free to charge whatever they feel appropriate for agiven item.


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Tilbergyrdby ESilv

The Forts of Sterich

Lacking the manpower to maintain a large standing army, Sterich has instead relied

for defense upon a system of small forts. These forts have been the bulwark of

Sterich's defenses for many years. These forts are not designed to stop an invadingarmy. Rather, they serve as a base of operations for patrols. In an ideal situation, a

patrol from one of these outposts will detect an enemy before the foe has ventured

deeply into Sterich territory. The patrol would then send riders to warn nearby

forts and settlements. Warriors from these areas would form together to interceptand destroy the enemy, who has been shadowed and possibly harried by members of

the patrol which originally detected the penetration.

Indeed, that is how these forts have worked for many years. This system has

performed remarkably well, repelling assaults by humanoids, giants, and theoccasional monstrous invader. Sterich does not possess the size and resources to

maintain a large standing army. This system of semi-independent forts allows the

Earl to maintain nominal control of all lands claimed by Sterich, to keep the citizenssafe from marauders, and to allow the armed forces of Sterich to respond rapidly

and effectively to all but the most severe of threats. Indeed, the end result of this

strategy is a formidable military force. Small in number, the armed forces of Sterichare active, well trained, highly motivated and well disciplined.

Tilbergyrd - Small fort located northwest of Tilberecht.

Tilbergyrd is one of these small forts. It is fairly typical, although there is no

standard design. Like most of these forts, Tilbergyrd is of almost entirely wooden

construction. Even with the assistance of the Dwarves of the Crystalmist Holds,constructing a significant number of these outposts was deemed too time consuming

and too expensive. There are perhaps only a half dozen such installations

constructed of stone and these are almost universally placed to guard the valuablemines of the Crystalmist Mountains.

The defenses of Tilbergyrd begin with a wooden palisade with exterior ditches. The

palisade walls about 10' high, sharpened at the top, with an additional two feet

gained from the earthworks. The palisade features four corner towers. These towersare the same height as the walls and are open to the interior of the fort. Running

along the interior of the palisade and towers, approximately 4' below the top of thewall, is a guard catwalk accessible from the open towers. This catwalk is covered bya partial roof at the towers. During quiet times, a ladder reaches from the central

point of each catwalk to the ground.

Double gates of wood provide the only entrance into the fort. These have a double

storied barbican to protect them. The banner of the Earl of Sterich customarily fliesfrom the right hand tower. There is no portcullis and ne mechanism is required to


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open the gates. The lower floors hold a small amount of emergency foodstuffs,

weapons, and ammunitions. A stout ladder connects the upper and lower levels.Entrance to each lower level is through an oaken door which can be locked and

barred from the inside.

The upper floor of the barbican houses the gate detail, comprising twelve soldierscommanded by two corporals and one sergeant. These men and women work inthree shifts, guarding the gates and challenging any who would enter the fort. The

upper level does contain a small number of arrow loops and access the roof by

means of a ladder. Generally, one member of the gate watch is stationed on the roofto keep an eye out. The other four members of that watch stand guard beside the

gates. The gates are opened at sunrise and closed at sunset.

The exterior ditches surrounding the palisade are dug about 5' from the walls and

are nearly 5' deep. The outward face, furthest from the walls, is a sheer drop. Fromtheir deepest point, the ditches slope up towards the walls to provide minimal cover

for enemies withing the ditch. The ditches are regularly cleared of brush, as is thearea between the ditches and the walls. It is customary to keep an area of 20 yardsbeyond the ditches clear as well.

A single wooden bridge crosses over the ditches to reach the gates. The bridge is

wide enough for one wagon to safely cross. The bridge is not easily destroyed and

would likely be the main target of any attempt to breach the fort. As such, thebridge is well covered by the arrow loops of the barbican.

The interior compound of Tilbergyrd consists of several wooden buildings, which

are described later. These are arranged around a large central commons area or

drilling ground. The corner of the commons nearest the barracks and kitchens holdsthe covered well. The well is usually guarded.

There are several fruit bearing trees within the fort. These have been added by

various commanders. The trees are well tended and most only barely shade the

edges of the commons. Veterans of the fort have quickly learned that their currentcommander prizes plums above the other fruits grown here. Considering their

limited quantity, these men tend to keep the younger soldiers away from the plum

tree. And while these trees hardly yield enough fruit for the entire garrison, there isan odd sense of pride regarding them.

1. Stables - The large two story building can hold up to 20 horses of any type,complete with storage space for fodder, tack, and other supplies. There are small

rooms for the chief groom and guards. The upper level can be reached by laddersinside the stables and provides storage for hay, feed, and other related items. Stable

hands sleep here. There are no fireplaces and the roof is of slate.

2. Barracks - These large single story buildings consist of one long common room

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sleep up to 40 per barracks. Each soldier has his own bunk and foot locker as well

as an open closet-like area. These rooms are heated with large braziers in thewinter. These are stored away for the warmer months. There are small fireplaces in

the NCO quarters. Entrances into to the barracks may be barred. NCO quarters

may be barred and locked.

3. Mess & Storage - The long, low building can comfortably seat up to 40 men atlong trestle tables with benches. As comfort has rarely ever been a watchword in the

military, meal times usually find upwards of 80 men eating here. A large kitchen

serves as the cooking area, complete with large hearth, baking ovens, and such.There are small rooms of the kitchen for dry food storage, perishable storage, cooks

quarters, scullery boys quarters, and extra cleaning supplies and dry goods.

4. Signal Tower - Built in the center of the commons area, this 30' wooden tower has

a ready to burn signal fire waiting at all times, in all weather. A removable tarp isusually kept in place to keep the wood dry. The wood burns in a metal basin, whose

exterior is lined with thick clay. After use, it is necessary to replace this clay lining.The fire is only to be lit to alert the surrounding area of great danger. The towerserves no other function, although as punishment, a soldier may find himself

required to stand guard here.

5. Main Hold - This fortified wooden building also features a slate roof. Within

dwell the officers of Tilbergyrd: the commander and three lieutenants, a priest withacolyte, and sometimes a mage. There is a small kitchen and dining room as well as

an underground jail. The commander also maintains his office here, receiving

orders from Istvin and dispatching riders and patrols. He also has at his service a

scribe to record official actions and communique. This is perhaps the strongest

building of the fort. In the event that the walls are breached, it is likely that thegarrison would make there final stand here. The building can house many more

people. In all but the most dire of circumstances, only the officers and the attendantservants reside here.

Outside the walls are small areas that are kept clear of brush and equipped with

temporary sheds. These are used by the mining concerns as stopovers for new

miners and supplies heading for the mines and ore trains heading for Tilberecht andthen Istvin. These are commonly called "Dwarf Downs" since dwarves invariably

accompany these groups. This is not a term of derision by the garrison and is not

taken as such by the dwarves. Near the closest Downs, near to the gates of the fort, isa single story inn/tavern. The quality of the food and drink are fair. The inn is not

built to last, as it is burned every few years by marauding humanoids. Still, they do

serve a good local brew and occasionally offer Dwarfen Stout.

It is worth noting that no village has grown up outside of the fort. It may be becausesettlers tend to view such forts as a magnet for trouble and raiders. Or it may be

because most citizens prefer to have the agents of the Earl close enough to render

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courses of life. The Sterish are a hardworking, private people who value their

(relative) independence.

The patrols of Tilbergyrd are expected to cover an area of nearly a thousand squaremiles. They are expected to maintain the lines of supply and communication with

the mines of the area, as well as protecting the villages nearby. Punitive expeditionsare also mounted when necessary and practical. And of course, their primarymission is to detect and warn of any incursion by the enemies of Sterich.

Most patrols which venture towards the interior of Sterich are not mounted. They

consist of a single sergeant (chain or brigandine+shield, short sword, halberd), one

corporal (brigandine or studded leather, weapons as above), and four to sixtroopers(studded leather, weapons as above). The sergeant and corporal as well as

one or two soldiers may be armed with light crossbows. Often, these patrols forgo

the sergeant, including one extra trooper and a corporal in his stead.

Patrols along the mining roads are always mounted and heavily armed. They willalways include a lieutenant (Chain+shield, long sword, lance, light xbow), one sgt

( as above replace halberd with lance), one corporal ( as above, replace halberd with

lance) and 5- 8 troopers (as above, replace halberds with lances). These patrols aremounted on medium warhorses. These patrols will challenge any group that they

encounter on or near the mines or mining roads. When facing bands of humanoids

or giants too strong to be attacked, the lieutenant will dispatch two riders (inseparate routes) to the nearest settlement or the fort, whichever is closer. The patrol

will then harry the invaders if practical or shadow them otherwise.

Wilderness patrols are the strongest patrols and are assigned to actively search out

and engage humanoids in the hills and mountains. These are called Bounty Huntsby the troops as they are allowed to collect bounty on any humanoids that they kill.

These patrols are exceptionally well armed and alert. They are led by a lieutenant

(chain+shld, long sword, lance, hvy xbow), 2 sgts (as above add hvy xbow), 2corporals (as above add hvy xbow) and 10- 12 troopers (studded leather, shld, lance,

long sword, light xbow). All troops are mounted on medium warhorses with padded

barding.

Garrison spell casters often accompany Mining Patrols and Bounty Hunts. Thecommander will ride road patrols only. He will lead punitive expeditions to hunt

and destroy raiders.

Personal Notes:

I tend to think of these forts in terms of those we see in movies such as Braveheart,

Fort Apache, and any number of westerns. These forts are the isolated expressionsof the might and policies of those who built them. Constantly beset by troubles,

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to the enemies of Sterich, only to be rebuilt when those enemies have been

destroyed.

I purposely downsized patrol sizes from those listed in the 1983 boxed campaign. Ijust couldn't see Sterich, or Geoff, fielding of 21+ members on a consistent basis.

In terms of actual garrisons, I have left number vague. I think that between 60 and

100 is appropriate. In an emergency, perhaps twice that. Remember that these forts

are the nucleus for a polymorphous strategy of defense. In my campaign, Tilbergyrdis located in hex S5/125. Tilberecht, the nearest village, is located in the same hex,

about a mile away. I can post details on some of the garrison members from

Tilbergyrd in my own campaign if people want to see them... So there we go.... Iactually made it to this one! ;)

Nel's Phantasmagorieby Compancho

Tucked away in a squat and narrow building (really only two rooms) sits thephantasmagoric studio of Neldorarien. Her customers include many of the ruling

oligarchy, mages, and nobles from nearly everywhere in the Flanaess.

Neldorarien is a phantasmographer, she captures reality on canvas. In her split level

studio she sets a scene with aid from her assistant, Leoff, and various illusionarymagic. With a specially prepared canvas she captures the scene. Her process is a

guarded secret, even her assistant knows precious little about preparing a canvas

for receiving an image.

Upstairs is a sitting room with various settings and props, it's a rather plush looking

room with various bric-a-brac on mantles tables and shelves. They are just baubles

that serve as a backdrop for her work. The other room displays some of her prized

"phantasms". Exquisite frames of various sizes are leaning or hanging on the walls.Vases, cameos, even shields are adorned with visages. At first glance they appear to

be beautiful paintings. But upon closer inspection their true nature is revealed-they

are images magically captured on surfaces. No brush or paint is used. One framedpiece is lord and lady Brundisbahn. If one gazes at it long enough she turns to look

into his eyes and smiles. Another is of a near profile of a woman standing in a

midnight black velvet dress with no moonlight her gold and red armlet barely

discernable in the dark, magical energies swirl up and around her as she turnsslowly to face the observer face on, it's Jalarzi. One of her prized pieces is Rary's

visage captured upon a leather shield from Ket that some claim to portend his

traitorous future.

Downstairs is her laboratory, study, and living space. She doesn't allow Leoff a

living space in the studio so she can continue her research and to nip any gossip that

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and regards her work as art and will vehemently deny the contrary. She has

researched several spells and potions that are the trademark of her craft.

Liquid Light

This potion prepares a surface to take an image. Any surface can be coated with thisoily fluid. It sticks to a surface and coats quickly. A prepared surface has a faint

glow and will radiate magic if detected. This glowing fluid can be stored in vials for

up to 2 months. It is a mild poison (Save vs poison +2 or lose 1/2 HP otherwise 1/4HP and nausea). Liquid Light is only affected by direct sunlight which gradually

turns it black and is "ruined". Once a surface has been exposed to sunlight it can no

longer accept an image. Magical light has no effect upon a surface except after it hasbeen "ruined" (see below)

Spells

Neldorarien's Phantasmagoria (Illusion) (reversible)4th levelRange: 10

Components: S, V

Duration: Permanent until dispelled see below

Casting Time: 4Saving Throw: None

Casting this spell upon a surface that has not been prepared with Liquid Light will

transfer the scene directly in front onto the surface for (1d4+casters level) rounds.Images will be blurry and not defined.

Casting this spell on a surface properly prepared with Liquid Light will result in a

clear representation of the scene. Simple motion may be captured. About 90 seconds

(less than 2 rounds) of motion may be recorded. Illusions may be captured (indeedas illusions are the staple of Nel's scenery). No spells or magical energy may be cast

through this image (a recording of a spell will not discharge the spell's energy

through the image) but a recording of the spells discharge and effects may be

recorded (damage applies if necessary to the surface and caster at the time ofcasting and motion capture) The image is permanent (unless dispelled or the spell's

reverse is cast) and motion (if any) begins when someone gazes at the image.

The reverse of this spell erases the surface. She developed this spell since it takesmany attempts to achieve the scene she wishes. A surface can be erased and re-

exposed countless times up to the 2 month expiration date of the Liquid Light on the

surface. However, the image becomes permanent the longer it remains on the

surface.

Neldorarien is an accomplished illusionist and her portfolio reflects this. She knows

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she finds useful for creating a scene or mood. Leoff, too, is quite an illusionist and

very adept at striking and interesting lighting and visuals.

Neldorarien discovered "ruined" surfaces could be used. Quite by accident shecaptured one of her apprentices. A vase that had been prepared for a merchant's

daughter was left out and became black. Since the merchant was very interested instrange and bizarre objects Neldorarien chose to reapply the Liquid Light and hadher apprentice, Anwen, prepare a scene for the sitting. Anwen cast a continual light

spell (the various stones Neldorarien used for lighting weren't enough). As soon as

the spell was finished all the light and Anwen were sucked onto the surface of thevase. Nothing Neldorarien did returned Anwen to her original self. She remains

trapped on the vase. (Neldorarien explained to the merchant that her apprentice

broke the vase and bought a replacement.) Presently Neldorarien has been

researching how to free Anwen. She has replicated the process to capture objectsand beings onto surfaces. A "ruined" surface will capture all the light cast by a

magical light source and all the objects the light falls upon. Neldorarien has various

canvases with cats, birds and still lifes that are really objects captured. She doesn'tallow Leoff into her study out of extreme caution in light of what happened to her

apprentice Anwen. And for fear of being found out and perhaps brought to trial.

She does feel a bit guilty and is certainly concerned about Anwen's predicament.

Leoff feels he's long overdue to learn something about the Liquid Light potion andhas been sneaking into Nel's study. As yet he only knows some of the ingredients

required to make Liquid Light, but not the process. He knows nothing of the

"captured" objects.

Both Leoff and Nel are at odds with the local artisans guild. The guild feels the

phantasmagorie is infringing upon the guild's activity. The guild had convincedAnwen to spy for them to gather information regarding the process. Hoping to

become a member of the guild, Anwen agreed, but didn't realize the guild alsosought to put them out of business. Nel wasn't aware of this fact but certainly

suspects Leoff of espionage. Leoff has been approached by the guild, but has

rejected their offers so far.

Cryllor Universityby LoupRouge

Ever wonder why the little town of Cryllor made it on the Greyhawk maps butnever seems to get mentioned anywhere? Here's a possible answer.

Cryllor University is the crowning achievement of education in Keoland and thecenter of sagecraft in the western Flanaess. Originally a simple monestary of Rao

that offered tutoring to the sons of Keoish noblemen, it eventually grew into a

university through successive endowments, and heavy encouragement from the


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Keoish crown. Cryllor's generous benefactors created a series of colleges, which

together set up the common institutions that constitute the University.

The aim of the University is different from that of most education institutionsencountered in AD&D -- Cryllor offers no "vocational" courses, such as courses in

magic, and looks down on the "professions" (magic, dentistry, medicine, the law,engineering, etc.) and those who teach them. Instead, Cryllor's aim is simply toexpand the love of knowledge -- philosophy, they call it, though others might it call it

sagecraft or the liberal arts. Among the dons, or professors, at Cryllor there are few

mages, but there are many sages, monks, and clerics. Those who come to Cryllorlooking to hire a sage will likely be disappointed, as few will willingly leave the

cloister halls of the university town, but those looking for arcane knowledge may

well find what they seek.

The University

The University exists to provide common facilities to the colleges. The two mainfacilities are the examination halls and the library.

Because of the long tradition of rivalry between the colleges, the faculty of the

different colleges decided to set up a common examination process to prove which

college produces the best students. The University therefore administers finalexaminations to the students of all the member colleges. The two week final

examination process entirely decides a student's grades for all three years. After

three years of study, the exams in most fields are fairly easy for most students whomeet Cryllor's tough standards, and there is always the possibility of gaining a mere

"gentleman's pass", which is to be branded for life as a wastrel, dullard, or both in

Keoish high society.

The Royal Library

The Royal Library at Cryllor is famous throughout Keoland. It is the largest library

in that country (and most others), through the expedient decision of King Tavish I

to put a special tax on the copying of books. Any book or other writing of over five

pages in length that is copied five or more times must have a copy of it sent to theKing for his perusal. Thus, almost all books that are of interest to more than a

handful of readers eventually end up in the King's possession, or more specificially,

in the possession of his library at Cryllor. Only fellows of the University, or

accredited visiting scholars, are allowed to enter the cavernous (much of it is belowground) stacks of the library, and great magical wards are said to keep out

unwanted visitors. It is likely not idle rumor that the statues lining the GreatEntrance Hallway have been known to spring to life and slay those who attempt to

remove texts from the library. Not even fellows have this right, as no book may ever

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Those who would harm the library should also beware that kindling fire within the

building is said to be impossible without magic of the power of a Wish. Obviously,magics ward the library, but it is said that there are no spell books there and

rumored that the library is in fact a "dead magic" area, since the fellows of Cryllor

believe such matters to be "infra dignatum" -- beneath their dignity. However, some

undergraduates tell a different story -- that there is a secret collection of magicbooks from the Suel Imperium, rescued from the Forgotten City by those who fled

to Keoland long ago. Which of these tales are true is left to the intrepid reader to

discover.

The Colleges

The eight colleges of Cryllor University are mostly similar in physical setup. Each

takes a block or so of the city, and consists of a walled compound, behind which are

normally a small temple, a main hall, a dormitory, professor's apartments, and oneor more well-tended gardens. Some of the universities have their own library

buildings, but most have libraries that consist of a single room in the main hall, forhand-copied books are an expensive rarity indeed. Some colleges also haveadditional facilities, such a museum, theatre, or observatory.

The main hall of all colleges houses the dining hall -- usually a grand feasting room,

with kitchens behind it and the Junior and Senior Common Rooms, where the

undergraduates and fellows, respectively, spend much of their free time quietlytalking or smoking the pipeweed of the halflings. Several colleges boast full-fledged

public houses underneath their dining halls, but these are open only to fellows of the

university.

Stout porters guard the entranceways to each college, and the heavy wooden gatesclosed at each night well the bells of Cryllor Cathedral ring out the end of the

matins services.

The colleges average about 100 students each.

King's College (known colloquially as Blackfriars) is the oldest of the nine colleges,

founded by monks of Rao in the 5293 of the Suloise Calender, 1928 of the Flannae (-223 Common Year). Students at Cryllor have therefore been known to brag to

visiting scholars from the Great Kingdom that their school is older than the Great

Kingdom itself, with the usual retort being that the true measure of Cryllor's

greatness is that it taught the rough barbarians of Keoland to speak properCommon. Both statements are true, for since the early second century of the

Common Years, Cryllor has taught all courses in Common, rather than Keoish, andscholars (most of them from Cryllor, naturally) insist that it was the university's

influence over the leading classes in Keoland that eventually led to Common

replacing Keoish as the country's main language. Blackfriars is considered the mostprestigious college at Cryllor, and boasts a full-fledged Cathedral to Rao. The sons


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of the King of Keoland have attended it for centuries. Blackfriars admits only male

students.

Lydia College is the sister college of Blackfriars. It was established to provideuniversity educations for women and is considered just as good as Blackfriars,

except by Blackfriars graduates, of course. The musical conservatory within itswalls also teach male students, and many are the tales of young men who took upsinging or the lute just to be able to enter the hallow grounds of Lydia. The

daughters of the King of Keoland attend it as faithfully as their brothers attend

Blackfriars.

Celestian College attracts much interest from visitors to the city, as its observatoryis taller than most of the city's church spires, thus offering as good a view of the

University as it does of the sky. The clerics who run the place charge visitors 1 sp for

a visit to the top of the observatory's dome.

Sterich College, abiding by the motto "Mens Sana, Corpora Sana" (a sound mindand a healthy body), puts more emphasis on physical activities than its proudly

bookish neighbors. Sterich's rugby team and rowing crew are often among the best

in the intramural competitions each spring, and the jousts it hosts entertain theentire university. The study of history, and especially military history, is emphasized

here also, and not surprisingly Many of Keoland's leading generals had their start

here. If Sterich College is known for its martial outlook, Gradsul College is knownfor its mercantile interests. Founded by merchants from Keoland's great port of

Gradsul whose sons were denied admission among the ranks of young noblemen at

the other colleges of Cryllor, Gradsul has long suffered from a bit of a class

inferiority complex. One of Gradsul's early benefactors endowed a Geographic

Museum, which has grown greatly in recent centuries, with items from all aroundthe Azure Sea and beyond filling its collections.

Only the museum at Lirr College is more famous than Gradsul's museum. Lirr hascollected great paintings and sculptures from around the Flanaess, and of course

several of its students rank among the most accomplished artists, poets, and authors

in Keoland's history.

Allitur College is one of the smaller colleges, and emphasizes the study of what itcalls the social sciences -- politics, philosophy, economics, and geography. Many of

Keoland's diplomats train here.

Xan Yae College is the newest of the colleges, opened in 565. Some say that money

from the great mage Rary and his friends helped build the place, but whoever itsbenefactors are, they have stayed silent. The Baklunish monks who run the place

certain have stirred up discussion among the faculty of the other colleges, but with

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Student Life

Admission to Cryllor is based upon written application, supported by the personal

recommendation of at least three "persons of learning". Cryllor or other universitygraduates, especially with noble titles, carry the most weight, but village priests,

knights, and merchants will do for those applying for scholarships. Scholarships areawarded strictly on merit rather than need, but in practice, those who can afford thetuition pay it, since being on scholarship is considered "de classe" (below one's

class). Upon arrival at Cryllor, new "freshers" are treated to a "Know Alignment"

scan at the University Examination Halls, give a quick writing test, and, assumingboth are passed, are sent off to their colleges. Those with evil alignments will be

immediately dismissed, but all other alignments are acceptable to the powers that be

at Cryllor.

Students at Cryllor are subjected to several rules of conduct, which may or may notbe enforced. Most obviously to a visitor to the city, students are required to wear

black academic gowns at any time that they are in the city of Cryllor and outsidetheir own college, except while participating in sporting events. Most important tothe students themselves is the rule that all students are required to be in their own

rooms in bed by the chiming of the matins bell at the Cathedral, when the gates of

each college are locked by the porters. This rule has led to much hijinks over the

years as drunken students have tried to climb the college walls, or tried to hide fromthe porters in their lover's rooms.

The students rooms themselves are old but comfortable for the most part. Most

students either have a small room that connects with their roommate's room, or

share a room with a roommate. Rooms are doled out on the basis of seniority. While

most students are at Cryllor to study, many of them, especially among the nobility,see their years at University as a time for fun, with the usual student diversions of

sport and drink. While most students take their exams at the end of their third year,some have been known to stay considerably longer . . .

Most students at Cryllor are Keoish, but students from many distant countries --

even as far away and barbaric as the Frost Barbarians -- attend Cryllor each year.

Similarly, most students are human, but elves, half-elves, gnomes, dwarves,halflings, half-orcs, and others of more obscure races have often donned the

student's robes.

The Chendl School of Magicby Keldreth Scaramanthelon, Professor of Magical Instillings, 624 C.Y.

Mission Statement

The functions of this institution are threefold. First and foremost it is our mission to

train mages in the use of magic and the responsibility associated with it, train them


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to become leaders and pioneers in the art. Our second mission is to further expand

the collective understanding of magic. Not only through teaching, but by researchand learning. Our third mission, is to provide for the defense of Chendl. Half of our

graduating students, those whose training was paid for by the state, are required to

spend two years in the mage corps of the army of Furyondy.

Entrance Requirements

The student must be sponsored by an alumnus, member of the faculty, or renownmage of the realm ( >8th level). Furthermore, the student must already be literate in

common and elven or gnomish, as many of the great works on magic are written in

those tongues. The student sponsored must show great promise as a mage as theentrance requirements are the only selection process we have. As such, we interview

them and divine whether they are qualified for admission. It is counterproductive,

in our eyes, to select out students after they are admitted.

Students, human, elven, or half-elven enter the Chendl School of Magic in theHarvester following their 16th birthday (or elven equivalent), unless mitigating

circumstances warrant earlier admission. The Chancelor of our School was

admitted at the age of 14 years and 6 months, but his father, the great SamborSemalor was training him for magehood since his childhood. The youngest, and

perhaps one of the most brilliant, mages of our era, Chispa, the spellspinner of

Chendl, entered in that same class at 13 and 9 months. She was selected out bySambor as well for her curiosity, intelligence, adventuresome spirit. While some

argue she was dangerous and reckless, our understanding of magic would not be the

same without her discovery of Conjugation magic during the great wars of the

Flanness. Thirty-two students are accepted per year.

We also have fellowship programs in the departments of Phantasmagoria,

Evocation, Magical Instillings, Divination and Rhabdomancy, Necromancy,

Transmutation, Conjuration, Protections and Metamagic/Conjugation Magic forstudents who wish specialize in one specific school of magic. With the Faerunian

migrations of 605, CY, we have been able to recruit Wild Mages who have been able

to teach their own brand of magic. While they do not have a formal program, the

Wild Mages on Faculty offer up their skills to those willing to take the risks.

To be qualified for admission to a fellowship program, the student must be a

graduate of the Chendl School of Magic or have equivalent ability and promise, and

meet the criteria for that department (MU 2, with racial and ability scores qualifing

for that school). It must be mentioned here, that the School of Phantasmagoriaoffers admission to gnomes as well as humans. We also have schooling for non-

mages in the realm of sagecraft, alchemy, and thautamurgy. A separate treatise will

describe the fellowship programs in greater detail.

Curriculum


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The Chendl School of Magic trains its mages over the courses of a four year

program. The first year introduces the student to magic and the basics of reading,writing and manipulating the forces of magic. In addition, the student learns a

modern and an ancient tongue in order to read the magical literature of those

languages. The summer following the first year, the student mage has the

opportunity to work one on one with a member of the faculty or a local guild in theart of magecraft. The second and third years introduce the students to each of the

schools of magic. The fourth year allows for the student mage to explore magic on

his own, yet in a controlled environment. The mage refines his skills and preparesfor a future career as a mage. Those in the martial track spend some time training

in with compatriots from the militia in preparation for their time as city and

national guards. Other students prepare for a fellowship in some specialization. Andothers spend their time exploring all aspects of magic. Nevertheless the fourth year

climaxes with what has become known as "the test." The test is simply a

demonstration of the skills developed during four years of training. It is after thistest that final class rankings, awards, and fellowships are granted.

Training Schedule

First Year

First Term - Harvester through Sunsebb

The Language of Magic INonmagical Languages - One Modern, One Ancient

Modern-

Elven

GnomishHuman Common

Brass Dragon (Spoken Only)

Ancient-Old Oeridian

Ancient Suel

Ancient BaklunishMiddle and Late Flan

Introduction to Spellcraft

Magical Metaphysics IEthics of Magecraft

Second Term - Fireseek through Planting

The Language of Magic II

Nonmagical Languages II

Magical Metaphysics IIAdvanced Spellcraft

The Art of Casting, a cantrip laboratory


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Summer Term - Flocktime through Goodmonth

Magical Research Program I

Second Year

First Term - Harvester through Sunsebb

Phantasmagoria ITransmutation I

Evocation I

Abjuration I

Enchantments

Second Term - Fireseek through Planting

Phantasmagoria IITransmutation II

Evocation IIAbjuration II

Charms

Summer Term - Flocktime through Goodmonth

Magical Research Program II

Third Year

First Term

Necromancy I

Divination IConjuration

Metamagic I

Second Term

Necromancy II

Divination IISummoning

Metamagic II - Conjugation Magic

Fourth Year - Flocktime through Planting

Eight - One month requirements, Four - One month Electives


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Requirements -

Phantasmagoria IIIConjurations and Summonings II

Divination III

Enchantments and Charms II

Necromancy IIIAbjuration III

Evocation III

Transmutations III

Electives -

Wildmagic I + II

Honors Evocation IV

Honors Phantasmagoria IVHonors Conjurations and Summonings III

Honors Necromancy IV

Honors Abjuration IVHonors Enchantments and Charms III

Honors Transmutation IV

Honors Divination IVAdvanced Metamagic III

Honors Metamagic IV

Alchemy I + IIThautamurgy I + II

Warcraft I

Military Magecraft I

Advanced Magical Research II + III

Astrology I + II

Resources

Faculty - Eight members in each department including 3 senior and 5 junior faculty,

8 Specialty Fellows per department as well (2 per year).

MRB I & II- Magical Research Buildings I + II house the faculty researchlaboratories. Each member of the faculty have their own laboratory in these large

and powerfully secured buildings.

The Gardens - Virtually every herb and flower which can be grown in this altitude

and environment which has magical properties exists.

The Courtyard- Military Track Students have space enough to train here, also it is

open and spacious.

The Foundry - All magical grade glass, gem and metal goods are crafted for the

School in these 'shops.'


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Coldfire Hall- This is the school building proper. It boasts living, dining, and

recently donated by Chispa Alicante, recreation facilities for the students.Furthermore there are four lecture halls and student laboratories. Furthermore and

observatory is on the rooftop for stargazing and astrological purposes.

Eskonius Library - The most heavily guarded and well stocked library in theFlanness. Over 25,000 volumes dedicated to magecraft, one third of which arespellbooks proper. Virtually every known spell in the Flanness can be found there.

This library has withstood the invasions of Chendl during the wars, and have since

been upgraded by Mirago Semalor making access near impossible without theproper permissions.

Tuition - 30,000 GP per Year, Deferred if Part of the Milita Track.

Selected Faculty -

Mirago Semalor (Ill 18th, 65 yo) Chancellor of the SchoolKeldreth Scaramanthelon (G. Elf Ench./Th. 16/20, 284 yo) Prof. of MagicalInstillings

Agrosenthoth - (Brass Dragon) Prof. of Phantasmagoria

Rhiannon Lorenthade - (Half Elven Necromancer 14th, 200 yo) Prof. of

NecromancyNolkar the Magnificent (Evoker 11th, 42yo) Prof. of Evocation

Kimvaar the Younger (Diviner 14th, 53yo) Prof.of Divination

Turgel Arthvanos (Abjurer 12th, 55 yo) Prof. of AbjurationMalakhi Markov (Transmuter 16th 62yo) Prof. of Transmutation

Enalapri Zucifast (Conjurer 12, 42yo) Prof. of Conjuration

Nifedipine Cicaprost (Wild Mage 18 32yo) Prof. of WildmagicGaius Bellus (Alchemist 14th) Prof. of Alchemy

Chispa Alicante - Guest Lecturer (Human 24th "Metamage" MU, 64yo)

-MetamagicNi'ko-laz "Falseshadow" (Ftr./Illusionist 9/10) Visiting Professor of Phantasmagoria

Merlaw's Cane Shopby RLaRue

Most shops attempt to announce their presence with signs or colorful banners. Even

shops best known by reputation try to provide a convenient location and regularhours to accommodate their patrons. Merlaw's Cane Shop does none of these. If you

didn't know any better, you would think Merlaw Pobben didn't want people to find

his eccentric establishment, but of course that isn't true. Most people find the shopfor the first time by accident, and many who do are unsure of what to make of it

once they have.


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The small one-story building that houses Merlaw's shop hides on a small side-street

in the old section of the city. The nondescript old building is easily missed, as no signheralds the shop's presence to the passerby. A narrow alley runs along the left side,

past the back door to the shop, winding its way through a maze of back alleys before

opening onto another side-street some distance away. Faded green trim outlines the

front entrance and large, shuttered window. The window occupies the right two-thirds of the building's face from just below waist level up to well above eye-level. A

pair of heavy wooden shutters cover the window. Once painted green to match the

trim they are now faded by years of neglect and sunlight. The hinged shutters arelocked from the inside, and never opened. The narrow wooden door sits on the face

of the shop, between the alley and the window. A small glass window pierces the

sturdy door at eye level. The ground directly in front of the shop still bears traces ofthe old cobble stone path found throughout the old quarter. Worn flat over the

years, the stones can be slick when wet. Two subtle signs mark the shop as open for

business. A worn wooden cane rests to one side and a small lantern hangs from arusted metal hook that protrudes from the wall just above the door. Day or night,

the lantern gently swings in the breeze, illuminating a flickering path to the shop'sentrance.

The shop's door opens into a dimly lit room to the sound of chimes tinkling softlyfrom inside. The smells of antiques, dry wood and burnt lamp oil tinge the air

inside. Several oil lamps scattered about the room, give off a pale, yellow light and

cast deep shadows in the corners. A small counter sits opposite the door, butcrossing the creaking, hardwood floor to reach it requires some skill. The way is

blocked by many cane and staff filled racks which compete for their share of the

limited floor space. The low ceiling causes tall visitors to stoop and often makes

others feel the need in spite of themselves. As a patron's eyes adjust to the feeble

light, numerous canes, staves and walking sticks can be seen. All manner ofexamples can be found, from short, unmarked canes to intricately carved staves of

great size.

The back wall holds two doors. One, directly behind the counter, hides a storagecloset beyond its locked door. The second doorway, located to the right of the first, is

covered by a thick, forest green curtain and leads to Merlaw's apartment. The

apartment is cramped and austere. A small sleeping pallet, chest, wardrobe, tableand a few soft chairs make up the furnishings. One corner holds a few shelves upon

which are stored basic food stuffs and eating utensils. A small hearth sits along the

back wall, with piles of firewood to each side. A locked door along the back of theleft wall leads to the alley.

In the far right corner of the front room, next to the curtain covered door, is a large

table. It has been pushed close to the wall beneath several wall-mounted shelves.

Both the shelves and the table are piled high with folded, rolled and open maps andmap cases. A thick layer of dust covers the mounds of parchment, undisturbed for

what seems a great while.


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Merlaw Pobben is the shop's owner and proprietor. A thin man, of average height,

Merlaw appears to be in his late fifties. His dark hair has receded well past the topof his head and has begun to turn gray at the temples. Small, dark eyes sit beneath

bushy eyebrows, giving his eyes a sunken appearance. A sharp, hawk-like nose rests

in the center of his narrow face above thin pale lips and a clean shaven chin. His

posture is a bit stooped, but he seems remarkably agile in spite of his age. Dressed atall times in a gentleman's attire, his clothes are somewhat thread-bare and faded,

but clean and neat. He wears no visible weapons, but carries a fine cane topped by a

walnut-sized, finished jade ball. Soft-spoken and calm, Merlaw seems more ascholar then merchant, but sells his goods with dignity and skill. He is happy to

answer questions and will gladly help patrons find what they seek. Merlaw seems to

know his inventory by heart, and can always find a match for a customer's desires.Sometimes the match is disturbingly accurate. When questioned about such

matters, he smiles kindly and assures the customer it is only a pleasant coincidence.

His prices range from only a few coppers to as high as fifteen to twenty gold coins.

If asked about the stack of maps, he will tell of a former partner who shared theshop. He claims to know little about maps himself, and invites patrons to look

through the piles as they will. The collection of maps contains a vast selection of

different scale maps. There are maps from all across the Flaness and beyond,ranging in scale from several inches to the mile to hundreds of miles to the inch. The

most striking detail about the collection, are the dates some of the maps were made.

Several date back to well before the Rain of Colorless Fire and the InvokedDevastation, but appear no older than the ones dated only a few years ago, and all

are seemingly drawn by the same hand. Merlaw refuses to sell any of the maps at

any price, but will allow patrons to study them as time allows.

Merlaw is generally accommodating to his customers, but he will sometimesabruptly ask patrons to leave at very odd times. When asked what the problem is,

he will politely say they have come at a bad time and ask if they could please return

later. Merlaw refuses to supply a schedule of when the shop will be open, telling

patrons that they will just have to try back when it is convenient for them. Duringthese times, Merlaw will escort the customers to the door, holding it for them as they

exit. He will then take in the cane resting outside and the lantern hanging above,

close and lock the door. He does indeed keep strange hours, rarely seeming to openthe shop at the same time twice. It is not uncommon for the shop to be closed all

day, only to open well past midnight for as long as several hours or as little as a few

minutes. Under no circumstances will Merlaw open the shop at a prearranged time.

All is not as it seems in Merlaw's Cane shop. The shop itself is quite normal, as is,for the most part, Merlaw. It is the circumstances that surround the shop that are

odd. Merlaw is not the modest shop keeper he claims to be. He is actually the

assistant of Queron, a chronomancer. Queron is at the moment lost in time. Formany years, Queron traveled through time, visiting various periods in Oerth's past.

Aside from chronomancy, he is obsessed with cartography and has traveled through

time drawing detailed maps of various parts of Oerth. During one trip about five


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years ago, Queron disappeared. Scheduled to return within a few hours, he failed to

return at all. In the event he was ever overdue, Queron instructed Merlaw to openthe small chest he kept in the storage closet. Inside he found a message and a small,

lit lantern. The message instructed Merlaw to hang the lantern at the entrance to

the shop (at the time, only a residence) whenever it began to glow and remove it

when the glow faded. The note explained that the lantern was a temporal beaconQueron could use to find his way home if he ever became lost. Oddly, each time the

lantern's glow faded, some type of cane or staff would appear somewhere in the

Merlaw's home. Merlaw assumed that Queron must be attempting to return, butafter five years he is beginning to lose hope. He believes the appearances are linked

to Queron because the mage has a crippled leg and requires some type of aid to walk

and the first cane to appear (and the one he carries to this day) was Queron's own.

Merlaw keeps an eye on the lantern through the window in the door and rushes hiscustomers out as its glow fades, hoping to avoid anyone seeing the next cane or staff

appear. Merlaw does not know why only staves, canes and other walking aids

appear, but he is glad to have some sign that his friend may still live. The odd hourshe is forced to keep are because the lantern's glow comes and goes randomly. At

first, Merlaw hung the lantern above the door as instructed, but soon began to draw

the attention of the neighbors while the number of canes and staves continued toincrease. To avoid the attention and get rid of the canes and staves, he opened the

cane shop. Although the hours his shop kept (and still keeps) were odd, the

neighbors eventually lost interest and assumed Merlaw was a fence for the Thieves'Guild, which of course is far from the truth, but is an acceptable ruse.

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