The World of Greyhawk The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Gather 'round, adventurers, for a tale of a world on the cusp of a great and terrible change. The year is 579 CY. The scars of past wars are still visible on the land and in the souls of its people

A fragile peace has settled over the Flanaess, a peace of exhaustion, not of victory. It is a time for ambition and opportunity, as the great powers of the world are preoccupied with their own conflicts and schemes.

In the north, the terrible demigod Iuz, the "Old One", plots ceaselessly. Freed from his imprisonment years ago, he now rules over his blighted domain of bone and blasphemy from the capital city of Dorakaa. He consolidates his power by sowing chaos and rebellion in neighboring lands and commanding armies of fiends and the undead.

His actions have left the northern kingdoms in a perpetual state of fear, uncertainty, and conflict. To the east, the Great Kingdom is engaged in a war with the newly formed Golden League of Nyrond, Almor, and the Iron League, draining the resources and attention of these powerful nations. This conflict leaves smaller realms vulnerable and creates a power vacuum ripe for the taking. Even in the civilized heart of the Flanaess, darkness festers just below the surface. In the Free City of Greyhawk, the Council of Eight's influence is at its peak, yet the powerful wizards are far from united.

Their political rivalries and the mysterious disappearance of one of their members threaten to destabilize the region. Meanwhile, nobles, merchants, and guild masters vie for influence and profit, their schemes and counter-plots involving powerful artifacts and forgotten gods creating a complex tapestry of intrigue. Beneath it all lies the sprawling, labyrinthine ruins of Castle Greyhawk, the source of both the city's prosperity and its unending peril.

But even deeper, below the surface lands and the known dungeons, lies the boundless expanse of the Underoerth, DeepOerth or as it is commonly called "the Underdark". This realm of permanent night, lit by strange fungi and luminous rock, is a vast network of interconnected tunnels and caverns that stretches beneath entire continents. It is an alien landscape populated by ancient and hostile races, such as the duergar, mind flayers, and the legendary drow, who make their dark capital in the Vault of the Drow. It is also a land of incredible danger and potential reward, holding the lost cities of forgotten races, and strange geographical features like the Sunless Sea and the great fissures of the Hellfurnaces. The surface world is but a thin veneer over this sprawling, dangerous underworld, a constant source of unseen threats and unimaginable treasures for those brave enough to plumb its depths. This is a time of great peril, where old alliances are frayed and new ones are desperately needed.

In the south, the expansion of the Scarlet Brotherhood, a secretive and powerful force of Suloise supremacists, threatens the stability of the coastal nations. Whether you are driven by a thirst for gold, a need to protect the innocent, or a desire for power, your choices will echo across the lands and could well determine the future of the Flanaess. The world is changing, and your time has come to make your mark.

Riverbend Stables The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Riverbend Stables occupies a large tract of land near the northern edge of Westbridge, where the village roads begin to spread out toward the Stone Bridge and the surrounding farms. Built from sturdy oak timbers and topped with a weathered shingle roof, the stable complex consists of a main barn, several fenced paddocks, feed sheds, and a small bunkhouse for workers.

The scent of fresh hay, leather, and horses fills the air, while the sounds of nickering mounts and clattering hooves can be heard throughout the day. Travelers entering Westbridge often find the stables among the first businesses they encounter, making it an important stop for merchants, adventurers, and farmers alike. The stables are owned and operated by Garrick Stonefield, a middle-aged human whose broad shoulders, weathered face, and permanently sunburned complexion reflect a lifetime spent working outdoors. Garrick is a practical, hardworking man who speaks plainly and values honesty above nearly everything else.

While not particularly talkative, he possesses a quiet sense of humor and an exceptional understanding of animals. Few people in Westbridge know horses better than Garrick, and many locals claim he can calm even the most stubborn or frightened mount with little more than a few whispered words and a gentle touch.

Riverbend Stables provides boarding, feed, horseshoe replacement, wagon-team rentals, and basic veterinary care. Farmers regularly bring injured draft animals to Garrick for treatment, while merchants traveling the Stone Trail often leave exhausted horses in his care for a few days before continuing their journeys. The stable maintains a modest selection of riding horses, workhorses, and sturdy pack animals available for purchase or lease. Garrick employs several young stablehands from local families who assist with feeding, grooming, and cleaning, though he personally oversees every animal housed within the facility.

In recent months, the stable has become an unexpected source of rumors and concern. Several horses returning from routes near the Dim Forest have displayed unusual behavior, becoming agitated and refusing to approach certain wooded areas. Garrick himself has noticed strange tracks near some of the northern grazing fields and has lost a small number of livestock to predators larger than any wolves known to inhabit the region. Though he dismisses most wild stories told by travelers, he has quietly become convinced that something unnatural has been moving through the forests surrounding Westbridge. As a result, the stable now locks its gates earlier than it once did, and Garrick has begun keeping a loaded crossbow hanging beside his office door.

Stitchcloak's Spectacular Supplies The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Stitchcloak's Spectacular Supplies is among the strangest sights in all of Westbridge, and perhaps in any settlement fortunate—or unfortunate—enough to host it. The building appears to have been assembled over centuries from mismatched materials gathered from countless places and times. Weathered timber walls connect to sections of stonework that clearly originated elsewhere, while uneven shingles sparkle faintly as though dusted with starlight. The windows are crowded with impossible displays: a cracked crystal orb hovering without support, an hourglass that leaks sand which vanishes before reaching the floor, and a porcelain teapot that occasionally taps against the glass and waves at passersby.

Even the tattered cloak draped over a mannequin beside the entrance seems determined to perform for an audience, fluttering dramatically despite the absence of any breeze. The proprietor, Sylvester Stitchcloak, is every bit as unusual as his establishment. A cheerful and absent-minded human, Sylvester dresses in a flowing patchwork cloak stitched together from countless fabrics, colors, and textures. He greets every visitor with boundless enthusiasm and theatrical flair, often producing completely unrelated objects from the depths of his cloak while carrying on a conversation.

One moment he may be discussing healing potions while pulling out a singing spoon, and the next he might accidentally produce a brass telescope, a rubber duck, or a bouquet of flowers. Despite his bumbling nature, there is a keen intelligence hidden behind his eccentric behavior, and many who underestimate him quickly discover that Sylvester knows far more than he initially lets on.

Inside, the shop is a bewildering maze of magical curiosities, enchanted trinkets, and bizarre artifacts collected from who-knows-where. Shelves overflow with items both wondrous and unsettling, many labeled in Sylvester's nearly illegible handwriting and many more left completely unexplained. Floating lights drift lazily through the air while enchanted brooms clean floors that never seem to stay dirty. Quills scribble notes without assistance, books occasionally rearrange themselves, and objects sometimes move when no one is looking. The scent of lavender, burnt parchment, old magic, and metallic ozone permeates the air. A winding spiral staircase disappears into unseen upper levels, while a rope-blocked trapdoor behind the counter bears a sign that simply reads, "Absolutely Do Not Open!"—which naturally attracts far more attention than it discourages.

Perhaps the most mysterious aspect of Stitchcloak's Spectacular Supplies is that nobody seems entirely certain where it truly belongs. Travelers swear they visited the same shop in distant cities hundreds of miles away, while locals occasionally insist the building stood on a different street only a day earlier. Some claim the shop appears only when needed, finding those who seek help rather than waiting to be found. Adventurers searching for rare magical items, desperate souls seeking impossible solutions, and wanderers lost both physically and spiritually all seem capable of stumbling across its door. Whether Sylvester travels with the shop, the shop travels without Sylvester, or both exist according to rules entirely their own remains a mystery. Most residents of Westbridge have long since stopped trying to understand it and simply accept that Stitchcloak's Spectacular Supplies appears precisely where it intends to be.

COMMON MAGICAL CURIOSITIES
Everburning Candle: 5gp
Self-Stirring Teacup: 3gp
Whispering Quill: 8gp
Endless Ink Bottle: 15gp
Animated Feather Duster: 12gp
Pocket Lantern Stone: 10gp
Clockwork Mouse: 7gp
Floating Reading Orb: 20gp
Wand of Sparkles: 25gp
Mending Needle: 15gp

ADVENTURER'S SUPPLIES
Rope of Untangling (50 ft.): 30gp
Bottomless Chalk Stick: 5gp
Compass of Approximate Direction: 12gp
Weather-Proof Bedroll: 20gp
Potion Satchel of Preservation: 35gp
Enchanted Waterskin: 25gp
Traveler's Luck Token: 15gp
Glowstone: 8gp
Self-Warming Blanket: 40gp
Monster Repellent Sachet: 18gp

ODDITIES & BRIC-A-BRAC
Rock that Occasionally Hums: 2gp
Invisible Teaspoon: 6gp
Pocket-Sized Thundercloud: 18gp
Coin that Always Lands on Edge: 12gp
Box of Unidentified Keys: 10gp
Laughing Skull: 25gp
Map to Somewhere Interesting: 15gp
Jar of Captured Moonlight: 30gp
Bottled Echo: 20gp
Hat of Dramatic Entrances: 40gp

Goldleaf Exchange The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Goldleaf Exchange occupies a sturdy stone-and-timber building overlooking the central market square of Westbridge. Though smaller than the moneychanging houses found in larger cities, the establishment serves an important role within the growing settlement. Its thick oak doors, reinforced shutters, and iron-bound windows speak to the value of the coin stored within.

Inside, polished wooden counters divide customers from secured work areas where scales, ledgers, and lockboxes are neatly arranged. The faint scent of beeswax, parchment, and old coinage fills the air. Farmers, merchants, travelers, and adventurers frequently visit the exchange to convert foreign currencies, secure valuables, or verify the authenticity of precious metals and gemstones. The business is owned and operated by Osric Goldleaf, a meticulous gnome whose reputation for honesty has made him one of the most trusted individuals in Westbridge.

Standing barely over three feet tall, Osric possesses neatly combed silver hair, sharp blue eyes, and an impeccably groomed mustache that curls upward at the ends. He dresses in finely tailored waistcoats adorned with brass buttons and always seems to have a pocket watch or magnifying lens close at hand. Though polite and professional, Osric speaks with remarkable speed whenever discussions turn toward economics, trade routes, or rare currencies. His enthusiasm for coinage borders on obsession.

Goldleaf Exchange offers a variety of financial services uncommon for a settlement the size of Westbridge. In addition to exchanging currencies, Osric maintains secure lockboxes for wealthy merchants and traveling adventurers. He appraises gemstones, precious metals, jewelry, and unusual treasures brought back from the wilderness. Several mercantile families that recently settled in Westbridge regularly conduct business through the exchange, and Osric has quietly helped facilitate investments that have contributed to the settlement's growing prosperity. Many locals suspect he knows more about the financial affairs of Westbridge than anyone else, though his discretion has never been questioned.

Despite his cheerful demeanor, Osric keeps a close eye on events beyond the village. Increased raids along the Stone Trail and reports of missing caravans have caused noticeable concern among local traders. Recently, several unusual coins have appeared in circulation—ancient pieces bearing unfamiliar markings that do not match any known kingdom in the region. Osric has begun collecting these strange coins for study, believing they may be connected to the ancient ruins hidden within the Dim Forest. Though he publicly dismisses wild rumors about dragons and dark powers, he has quietly started documenting every unusual artifact that passes through his hands, convinced that a larger mystery may be unfolding around Westbridge.