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|title          = Patriarch of Rao<br>Leader of the Faithful
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|home          = [[Mitrik]]
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|formerhome    = [[Free City of Greyhawk]]
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|race          =Human  
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|occupation    = Retired
|class          =[[Cleric]] 20  
|class          = [[Cleric]] 20  
|alignment      = Lawful Good (NG)
|alignment      = Lawful good (NG)
|age            = 77
|age            = 92 (in [[596 CY]])
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|dob            = [[504 CY]], [[Goodmonth]] or after{{refn|name=dob|group=note|In ''Folks, Feuds, and Factions''{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}} (set post-summer of [[581 CY]]), Kazinskaia is 77 years old.  But, in ''The Adventure Begins''{{csb|TAB|63}} (set at the beginning of [[591 CY]]) he is only 86.  Therefore, his birthday must be later in the year.}}
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the Patriarch of [[Rao]]<nowiki/>in in the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] and Leader of the Faithful.<ref>''Greyhawk Ruins Sourcebook'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.12</ref>
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (also seen as '''Kasinskaia''') is the Patriarch of [[Rao]] in the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] and Leader of the Faithful.<ref>''Greyhawk Ruins Sourcebook'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.12</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Jerome is one of the highest-ranking priests of Rao in the entire [[Flanaess]], and it is known that he receives many visitors from foreign lands requesting his advice and counsel.<ref name=":0">''Greyhawk: Folk, Feuds, and Factions'' (1989)([[TSR, Inc.]]), p.29</ref>
Jerome is one of the highest-ranking priests of Rao in the entire [[Flanaess]].{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}}


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
Jerome is a 77-year-old patriarch whose use of longevity magic makes him appear around 45. Standing 6'0" tall and weighing 152 lbs., he is an imposing and handsome figure with flowing dark blond hair, a ready smile, perfect teeth, and striking brown-flecked green eyes.<ref name=":0" />
Jerome is an 90+ yearold patriarch (in [[591 CY]]) whose use of longevity magic makes him appear in his mid-50s.{{csb|TAB|63}}<ref name=oligarchy /> 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.{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}}


===Personality===
===Personality===
== Activites ==
Many visitors from foreign lands requesting his advice and counsel.{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}} He hosts dinners for representatives from [[Nyrond]], [[Furyondy]], [[Urnst States|Urnst]], and [[Ulek States|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.{{csb|FTA|8|Campaign Book}}
"He is consulted on the drafting of almost all diplomatic treaties."{{csb|FTA|8|Campaign Book}}


===Religion===
===Religion===
[[Rao]]
Kazinskaia worshps [[Rao]], and is a former Patriarch.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
Str 12, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 18, Cha 18<ref name=":0" />
Str 12, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 18, Cha 18{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}}{{csb|TAB|110}}


Spells: 11 1st, 11 2nd, 9 3rd, 9 4th, 6 5th, 4 6th, and 2 7th.
Amongst his other talents, Kazinskaia is an incredibly gifted diplomat and negotiator (skill: Diplomacy +45).<ref name=oligarchy />


==Home==
==Home==
Temple of Rao in [[Free City of Greyhawk]] until he retired as Patriach of Rao and moved to [[Mitrik]] in [[596 CY]].
Jerome lived in the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] until he retired and moved to [[Mitrik]] in [[596 CY]].<ref name=oligarchy />


==Equipment and possessions==
==Equipment and possessions==
* Cloak of displacement
Kazinsaia owns a variety of magic items, including a ''cloak of displacement'', ''Ring of protection'' +4, and ''crooked staff of Rao''{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}}{{csb|TAB|110}}
* Ring of protection +4
* Crooked staff of Rao


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
===Enemies===
"He has excellent contacts with the leadership and ambassadors from [[Veluna]] and knows [[Bigby]] of the [[Circle of Eight]]."{{csb|TAB|110}}
 
===Allies and minions===
 
===Other acquaintances===


==History==
==History==
Jerome Kazinskaia, Patriarch of Rao, is a prominent diplomatic figure known for hosting dinners for representatives from [[Nyrond]], [[Furyondy]], [[Urnst States|Urnst]], and [[Ulek States|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.<ref>''From the Ashes'' (1992)([[TSR, Inc.]]), p.8</ref>
Jerome Kasinkaia wanted to retire (abdicate) from the [[Directing Oligarchy|Oligarchy]] for years, though uncertainty of who would follow him was a prime reason he did not.{{csb|CoG|29|Folks, Feuds, and Factions}}  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]]."<ref name=oligarchy>{{cite web |author= |authorlink= |title= The Directing Oligarchs of Greyhawk|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgpg/20080418a |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031210109/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgpg/20080418a |archivedate=October 31, 2016 |format= |work=Wizards.com |publisher=[[WotC]] |date=April 18, 2008 |accessdate=30 December 2024}}</ref>
 
==Works==
 
==Creative origins==
 
==Publishing history==
 
==Gallery==


==See also==
In ''[[Night Watch]]'' (1990), [[Dak Kasinskaia]] takes the place as Patriarch of [[Rao]] after Jerome Kasinskaia.{{csb|Night Watch|103}}  Their relationship is not stated.


==External links==
==External links==
{{external link disclaimer}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161031210109/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/lgpg/20080418a"The Directing Oligarchs of Greyhawk"] at Archive.org (orig. ''Wizards.com''}


== References ==
== References ==
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=== Bibliography ===
=== Bibliography ===
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Latest revision as of 06:00, 28 April 2025

Greyhawk Character
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.

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References

Notes

  1. In Folks, Feuds, and Factions[1] (set post-summer of 581 CY), Kazinskaia is 77 years old. But, in The Adventure Begins[2] (set at the beginning of 591 CY) he is only 86. Therefore, his birthday must be later in the year.

Citations

  1. a b c d e f g The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.29, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
  2. a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.63.
  3. Greyhawk Ruins Sourcebook (2007)(RPGA), p.12
  4. 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.
  5. a b From the Ashes (1992), p.8, Campaign Book.
  6. a b c The Adventure Begins (1998), p.110.
  7. 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

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