The book was written by aaron allston, and was published in 1987. Fortunately, they put enough information in this product that it stands alone well. This is the first installment and covers karameikos. Approximately 5,000 people live in or immediately around the city. The final page in this book is huge roughly 8 normal pages in size, which means that every pdf viewer ive. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic this is the first in a series a completely. It is annoying that it cannot be found under the bx label, and that there is. The grand duchy of karameikos 1987, by aaron allston, is the first book in the gaz series of gazetteers for the known world. The grand duchy of karameikos gaz1, softback mystara. The grand duchy of karameikos is an excellent book.
Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos now available in pdf. The action starts in threshold, but the pcs eventually travel all over the duchy. Dungeon masters guild gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos. This book started the long and very successful run for. 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.
This module is where most of the source material for the grand duchy of karameikos gazetteer comes from. The grand duchy of karameikos is the first of the known world gazeteers, each detailing a single nation in the world of mystara. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1. Pdf viewers, by and large, use the single largest pages size to calibrate their zoom levels. The large poster map accompanying the print product is included as a single page scan. Ac series continued 9156 ac7 master player screen 9145 ac8 the revenge of rusak dragon tiles ii 9173 ac9 creature catalogue 9211 ac10 the bestiary of dragons and giants 9220 ac11 the book of wondrous inventions. 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. For the current versions of these maps please visit the following pages. 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.
Is that there was apparently an official guide to the grand duchy that i never knew existed and that wotc has just released it. Please feel free to mail corrections, comments, and additions to. Gaz1 grand duchy of karameikos en5k3yrpmeno idocpub. The indigenous people called traladaran originally settled this area long ago, and their past is shrouded with mystery. These items make up the basic dungeons and dragons source material. Replica map of karameikos, 8 miles per hex from gaz1. This book started the long and very successful run for the known worldmystara line, of which i. Gaz1, aaron allstons grand duchy of karameikos was published in 1987 as a sixtyfour page book with a cover wrap and large separate map. Though i was a bit late to catch on, my love was rejuvinated with the release of black francis first solo record blue finger and then the debut of grand duchy, his new recording projectband with wife violet clark. 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. Unlike the components of some of the other supermodules, none of these scenarios were originally designed to work together. Quick note gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos available. The gazetteers are mini campaign sets detailing specific cultures, including new spells, npcs, locations, etc. After entering the city, the characters become embroiled in the political intrigue and criminal underbelly of the city.
The first thing that struck me about reading through gaz1 after all these years was the sheer amount of text. Within these covers is a complete historical, economical, geographical, and sociological overview of the grand duchy of karameikos. It was designed to be used with gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos, which detailed the campaign area. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 aaron allston on free shipping on qualifying offers. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic wizards of. The duke maintains a standing force of 500 troops and may raise an army of 5,000 from the surrounding countryside in times of war. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos wmap inside dungeons and dragons. Atlas rules resources adventures stories faq search links karameikos, 8 miles per hex by thorfinn tait. Karameikos is officially a grand duchy for political reasons, but is effectively a monarchy. Thyatis and alphatia box set 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos 9194. Nine pages then present the players background, aimed at those hoping to run a character from there.
Well, lets hope that the suits at wotc do the right thing and reintroduce their electronic pdf program for vintage games. Where gaz1 offered an overview of the important locations of karameikos and the key npcs of the nation, the emirates of ylaruam takes another approach. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos basic wizards of the. Beginning with the grand duchy of karameikos, this series provides a rich tapestry of background material for player. Instead, over fifteen pages, it provides a rich and detailed location for dms, the village of kirkuk. The gaz series set the bar so high i am not sure it has ever even been seen again by any of the competition. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos 1987 pdf at drivethrurpg. The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons. Human lands specularum originally a trading port founded when this area was first explored, the major city of the grand duchy of karameikos. Grand duchy petits fours is an amazing 9song album. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab in part 2, the party is ordered to assist in the retrieval of the obelisk and, as they are forced to deal with the harsh conditions within the jungle, they also have to contend with the natives which are becoming a problem. Drivethru rpg doesnt do full poster maps to my knowledge and if you want to print them off youll want to get the pdf.
The grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 allston, aaron on. I wont go over too much of whats covered in the gaz. The advenuture itself isnt that long, but interesting. Map updated 7th february 2016 updated map of the grand duchy of karameikos, 8 miles per hex sources. Karameikos is a deep, dark land blanketed with thick forests. A map derived from the 1 hex 6 miles scale map of the grand duchy from the 2 nd edition expert rulebook is included on the inner cover, being at scale 1 hex 3 miles. There were several disconnected villages, but much of. 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. Cover art is by clyde caldwell, with interior illustrations by stephen fabian. This is pretty useful if you are to make any further products based in. Classic advanced dungeons and dragons dmg phb mm axcwg4i6s1uk free shipping. Does this first gazetteer hold up to the modern eye.
Gaz1 grand duchy of karameikos free download as pdf file. Direct link tsr 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos. In search of adventure collected the first nine of the bseries basic modules into a single paperback volume, after most of them went out of print. The nation also has several semiautonomous baronies.
Today, i am taking a look back at gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos, a book i absolutely loved when it was released. Thyatis and alphatia tsr 9193 gaz1 the grand duchy of karameikos tsr 9194 gaz2 emirates of ylaruam tsr 9208 gaz3 the principalities of glantri tsr 9215 gaz4 the kingdom of ierendi tsr 9223 gaz5 elves of alfheim tsr 9227 gaz6 dwarves of rockhome tsr 9230 gaz7 the northern reaches tsr 9232 gaz8 the five shires tsr 9236. 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. B6 the veiled society this is a cool introduction to the city of specularum in the grand duchy of karameikos. This trade crossroads showcases an important caravan stopping point. Click to read more about the grand duchy of karameikos dungeons and dragons gazetteer gaz1 by aaron allston. I well know we are free towns, we are not part of the dominions of threshold or. 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 1987 pdf at drivethrurpg tm1 the western countries 1989 karameikos. It is now available on the dnd classics site, where it is listed as their hottest item. 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.
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