The grand duchy of karameikos product code gaz1 is an accessory for the basic set edition. Common knowledge series dungeons and dragons gazetteers of the known world. The gazetteer includes maps and descriptions of several cities and villages, and a. Their goal is to promot e magic and mak i th leading powe r in the world. The grand duchy of karameikos 1987, by aaron allston, is the first book in the gaz series of gazetteers for the known world. I wont go over too much of whats covered in the gaz. The lands of fiction and fairy tale arent usually created all at oncethey accumulate. Gaz1 grand duchy of karameikos free download as pdf file. The grand duchy of karameikos gaz1, softback mystara. Stefan karameikos, the ruler, chose to be only grand duke as a political signal to other nations that his nation has retained its ties to the thyatian empire, and that to invade karameikos would therefore be to invade thyatis.
Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos now available in pdf. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos troll lord games. The gazetteer series showcased the best of the mystara materials, and remains one of my favorite tsr series. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer. Jan 21, 2014 in case you havent heard it, gaz3 the principalities of glantri is now available for sale through the dndclassics store. Jul 15, 2019 karameikos, in essence, traded ancestral lands for traladaraan of autonomy. This book started the long and very successful run for the known worldmystara line, of which i am quite a fan. In addition, there is a fullsize, fourcolor map showing not only karameikos itself, but also. Thyatis and alphatia box set 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos 9194 gaz2 the emirates of ylaruam 9208 gaz3 the principalities of glantri 9215 gaz4 the kingdom of ierendi 9223 gaz5 the elves of alfheim 9227 gaz6 the dwarves of rockhome 9230 gaz7 the northern reaches 9232. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic wizards of the. Thyatis and alphatia dungeons and dragons gazetteer official game accessory by aaron allston. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 aaron allston on free shipping on qualifying offers. Mystara, a really interesting fantasy setting, had already begun to drop off the map during the tsr era. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1.
The gaz series set the bar so high i am not sure it has ever even been seen again by any of the competition. Im going to have to clear a place of honor in my computers memory. Karameikos is a heavily forested land bounded by mountains to the north which form its natural border. The gazetteers are mini campaign sets detailing specific cultures, including new spells, npcs, locations, etc. The grand duchy of karameikos opens with a statement describing the origin of the known world setting, in particular the modules where karameikos has figured previously. The grand duchy of karameikos is the first of the known world gazeteers, each detailing a single nation in the world of mystara. Dungeons and dragons gazetteers of the known world. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 allston, aaron on. Thyatis and alphatia dungeons and dragons gazetteer official. In case you havent heard it, gaz3 the principalities of glantri is now available for sale through the dndclassics store. Entries on and maps of the major cities and towns, as well and biographical entries on the important figures in the duchy, will aid the dm. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site.
Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos post by dracyian mon sep 21, 2015 12. The first book, published in 1987 for karameikos, slipped in a couple of recognisable characters. Karameikos is officially a grand duchy for political reasons, but is effectively a monarchy. Click to read more about the grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 by aaron allston. There are extensive sections without any illustrations, charts, maps, or anything of the sort. Entries on and maps of the major cities and towns, as well and biographical entries on the important figures in the duchy, will aid the dm in. All about the grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 by aaron allston. A shortlived rebellion in ac 971 by the traladaran power faction the radu, torenescu and marilenev clans rose against the new.
Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos post by dracyian. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Well, lets hope that the suits at wotc do the right thing and reintroduce their electronic pdf program for vintage games. Theyre all on a single continent of mystara called brun, which is only 14 of the planets total land area and put together they only cover like 110 of brun anyway. The grand duchy of karameikos features an extensive collection of detailed npcs. The entries are taken from the newbies guide to mystara, available as a free download from the vaults of pandius. The nation also has several semiautonomous baronies. After the introduction, the book is divided into two sections. Troll lord games view topic gaz1 the grand duchy of. The principalities of glantri 1987 are fairly universally recognized as the best books in the gaz series, but the shadow elves may have gotten the most positive attention of the later books. The grand duchy of karameikos rpgnet d20 rpg game index. Thyatis and alphatia box set 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos 9194. At hub of thei powe stands th e grea school of magic wher mos glantrian mage s and countles number of.
This is a list of nations that were described in the gazetteer series. But several remain unaccounted for including birthright, alqadim, and planescape. Direct link tsr 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos. Some of the notable nations of mystara include the thyatian empire, the grand duchy of karameikos, the principalities of glantri, the merchantrun republic of darokin, the emirates of ylaruam, the dwarven nation of rockhome, the elven kingdom of alfheim, halfling lands of the five shires and the chaotic alphatian empire. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic this is the first in a series a. Jan 05, 2012 the grand duchy of karameikos opens with a statement describing the origin of the known world setting, in particular the modules where karameikos has figured previously. It is annoying that it cannot be found under the bx label, and that there is. Nine pages then present the players background, aimed at those hoping to run a character from there. Grand duchy of karameikos pdf garycon 2014 dont forget to drop us an.
And then there is the rest of the country, about 60% of total land area which is wilderness less than 1. Gaz1 grand duchy of karameikos en5k3yrpmeno idocpub. The first thing that struck me about reading through gaz1 after all these years was the sheer amount of text. There are broad patches of rich soil, especially beside the broad highreach river where farming is good.
A setting wiu be i n d u c e d in one novel, and earh subsequent novel in the series wiu add more to until. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos wmap inside dungeons and dragons. Grand ior up, and spend their treasure anyway, a taxsoldiers of the nobleman, by insist the noble duchy of karameikos, glory in all deeds man will eventually notice that the characters man embark on building projects within his and one royal. Karameikos, in essence, traded ancestral lands for traladaraan of autonomy. Less serious most other settings, it focused on fun and creativity. Pdf download the kingdom of ierendi dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz4 pdf full ebook. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos fri jan 30, 2015 3. It is now available on the dnd classics site, where it is listed as their hottest item. The gazetteer includes maps and descriptions of several cities and villages, and a number of adventure scenario suggestions. The grand duchy is arguably best described as medieval fantasy plus in addition to the usual feudal tropes, it has an interesting mix of cultures between the quasiroman feudalist upperclass and the clannish slavic commonfolk.
Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos gazetteer dungeons and dragons dandd tsr. Beginning with the grand duchy of karameikos, this series provides a rich tapestry of. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons. Mystara remains perhaps my secondfavorite campaign setting, after the wilderlands of high fantasy. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic wizards of. These modules usually include a dungeon masters booklet, a players booklet, a twosided map of the nationregion and a cardboard, trifold cover with art by clyde caldwell. One of the largest portions of the book details karameikan society.
Jul 04, 2019 the grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 aaron allston on free shipping on qualifying offers. Karameikos is formally a grand duchy for political reasons, but is effectively a kingdom. I i s a federatio n of te principalitie ruled by a council of wizards. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 aaron allston on.
The grand duchy of karameikos in ac 970, having traded his family lands to emperor thincol in exchange for independent leadership of traladara, stefan karameikos iii arrived in specularum with his followers. The grand duchy of karameikos is an excellent book. Gaz1, aaron allstons grand duchy of karameikos was published in 1987 as a sixtyfour page book with a cover wrap and large separate map. The grand duchy of karameikos is a campaign setting thats been around in published form at least as long as ive been in the hobby. Within these covers is a complete historical, economical, geographical, and sociological overview of the grand duchy of karameikos. The grand duchy of karameikos, the first gaz i ever picked up, gave details about the world that were only hinted at in the netnir set and other adventures. Dungeons and dragons gazetteers of the known world series. Pdf download the grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 read online. The norther reaches is a unique complement to your gazetteer collection, providing detailed background on these three nations, their people, and many adventures, including separate players and dms booklets96 pages in. Often, getting a good hook was the hardest part of making a new adventure. The lands of fiction and fairy tale arent usu subsequent gazetteers. Stefan karameikos, the ruler and effectively king, chose to be only grand duke instead of king as a political signal to other nations that his nation had retained its ties to the thyatian empire, and that to invade karameikos would therefore be to invade thyatis. Beginning with the grand duchy of karameikos, this series provides a rich tapestry of background material for player and dm alike, sure to benefit the gamer immeasurably.
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