Jerome Kazinskaia
| Jerome Kazinskaia | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Alt. Spelling: | Kasinskaia |
| Title(s): | Patriarch of Rao, Leader of the Faithful |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Home: | Mitrik |
| Former home: | Free City of Greyhawk |
| Alignment: | Lawful good (NG) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric 20 |
| Patron deity: | Rao |
| Family | |
| Children: | possibly Dak Kasinskaia |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 92 (in 596 CY) |
| Birthdate: | 504 CY, Goodmonth or after[note 1] |
Jerome Kazinskaia (also seen as Kasinskaia) is the Patriarch of Rao in the Free City of Greyhawk and Leader of the Faithful.[3]
Description
Jerome is one of the highest-ranking priests of Rao in the entire Flanaess.[1]
Appearance
Jerome is an 90+ yearold patriarch (in 591 CY) whose use of longevity magic makes him appear in his mid-50s.[2][4] Standing 6'0" tall and weighing 152 lbs., he is an imposing and breathtakingly handsome figure with flowing dark blond hair, a ready smile, perfect teeth, and striking brown-flecked green eyes.[1]
Personality
Activites
Many visitors from foreign lands requesting his advice and counsel.[1] He hosts dinners for representatives from Nyrond, Furyondy, Urnst, and Ulek. Despite strained tolerance, he also engages with the Scarlet Brotherhood and Aerdi representatives. Jerome's word may not be trusted by all, he is widely respected and he is frequently consulted in the drafting of diplomatic treaties.[5]
"He is consulted on the drafting of almost all diplomatic treaties."[5]
Religion
Kazinskaia worshps Rao, and is a former Patriarch.
Abilities
Str 12, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 18, Cha 18[1][6]
Amongst his other talents, Kazinskaia is an incredibly gifted diplomat and negotiator (skill: Diplomacy +45).[4]
Home
Jerome lived in the Free City of Greyhawk until he retired and moved to Mitrik in 596 CY.[4]
Equipment and possessions
Kazinsaia owns a variety of magic items, including a cloak of displacement, Ring of protection +4, and crooked staff of Rao[1][6]
Relationships
"He has excellent contacts with the leadership and ambassadors from Veluna and knows Bigby of the Circle of Eight."[6]
History
Jerome Kasinkaia wanted to retire (abdicate) from the Oligarchy for years, though uncertainty of who would follow him was a prime reason he did not.[1] He finally retired in 596 CY. He was "over 90 at the time, and worn out by the politics of the Oligarchy... [and he] retired to Mitrik."[4]
In Night Watch (1990), Dak Kasinskaia takes the place as Patriarch of Rao after Jerome Kasinskaia.[7] Their relationship is not stated.
External links
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- "The Directing Oligarchs of Greyhawk" at Archive.org (orig. Wizards.com}
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e f g The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.29, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.63.
- ↑ Greyhawk Ruins Sourcebook (2007)(RPGA), p.12
- ↑ a b c d The Directing Oligarchs of Greyhawk. Wizards.com. WotC , April 18, 2008. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved on 30 December 2024.
- ↑ a b From the Ashes (1992), p.8, Campaign Book.
- ↑ a b c The Adventure Begins (1998), p.110.
- ↑ Night Watch (1990), p.103.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 8, 62 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | From the Ashes: References Card | #13 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C20], | The Adventure Begins | 63, 71, 110 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 26 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 6, 29 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 82 |
| Jerome Kasinskaia {Kazinskaia} | Non-player character | [C19], | Dungeon magazine #041 | 48 |