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The '''Isle of the Ape''' is a demiplane created by the mad archmage [[Zagig Yragerne]]. '''''[[Isle of the Ape (module)|Isle of the Ape]]''''' is also the name of a 1985 module detailing the demiplane.
The '''Isle of the Ape''' is a demiplane{{csb|WG6|3}} created by the mad archmage [[Zagig Yragerne]]. '''''[[Isle of the Ape (adventure)|Isle of the Ape]]''''' is also the name of a 1985 adventure detailing the demiplane.


==Geography and inhabitants==
==Description ==
=== Geography and inhabitants ===
The Isle of the Ape consists of several tropical islands filled with dinosaurs, giant apes, and savage humans. The largest of the apes, [[Oonga]], is king of the Isle of the Ape. The main island is 73 miles long in its longest dimension and features several smoking volcanoes that light the sky with a hellish glow.
The Isle of the Ape consists of several tropical islands filled with dinosaurs, giant apes, and savage humans. The largest of the apes, [[Oonga]], is king of the Isle of the Ape. The main island is 73 miles long in its longest dimension and features several smoking volcanoes that light the sky with a hellish glow.


An [[Olman]] tribe, originally from the ''[[Isle of Dread]]'', also inhabits the Isle.
An [[Olman]] tribe, originally from the ''[[Isle of Dread]]'', also inhabits the Isle.
=== Inhibited magic ===
Some forms of [[magic]] related to planar travel, and others, do not function as they normally do on the [[Material Plane]].  These include (but are not limited to) various types of ''summoning'' spells; ''teleportaion'' or ''gate''; many ''divinations''; spells which contact or interact with planes, like ''commune'', ''legend lore'', ''word of recall'', and ''Drawmij's instant summons'';  as well as  ''limited wish'', ''wish'', and ''alter reality''.{{csb|WG6|3}}


==History==
==History==
The Isle of the Ape was discovered in the 560s [[Common Year|CY]] by [[Murlynd]], [[Robilar]], [[Tenser]], and [[Terik]], who found a portal to it beneath [[Castle Greyhawk]]. A decade later, Tenser lent a magical boat to an adventuring party including [[Agath of Thrunch]], [[Reynard Yargrove]], [[Franz, Lord Torkeep]], [[Rowena of the Silverbrow]], [[Warnes Starcoat]], and [[Rakehell Chert]]. The magic boat transported them to the demiplane, where they recovered the [[Crook of Rao]].
The Isle of the Ape was discovered in the [[560s CY]] by [[Murlynd]], [[Robilar]], [[Tenser]], and [[Terik]], who found a portal to it beneath [[Castle Greyhawk]]. A decade later, Tenser lent a magical boat to an adventuring party including [[Agath of Thrunch]], [[Reynard Yargrove]], [[Franz, Lord Torkeep]], [[Rowena of the Silverbrow]], [[Warnes Starcoat]], and [[Rakehell Chert]]. The magic boat transported them to the demiplane, where they recovered the [[Crook of Rao]].
 
==Bibliography==
*[[Jason Bulmahn|Bulmahn, Jason]], [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2007.
 
*[[Greer, Stephen S.]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Tides of Dread." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #143. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.


*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''Isle of the Ape''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
* [[Jason Bulmahn|Bulmahn, Jason]], [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2007.
* [[Stephen S. Greer|Greer, Stephen S.]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Tides of Dread." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #143. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
* [[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''Isle of the Ape''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
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[[Category:Greyhawk planes]]
[[Category:Planes]]

Latest revision as of 11:59, 5 May 2025

Greyhawk Plane
Isle of the Ape (plane)
A scene on the Isle of the Ape, as depicted in Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk (2007).
Type: Demiplane
Layers: One
Alignment: No alignment trait
Native Inhabitants: Dinosaurs, giant apes, humans
Greyhawk Powers: Zagyg (creator)

The Isle of the Ape is a demiplane[1] created by the mad archmage Zagig Yragerne. Isle of the Ape is also the name of a 1985 adventure detailing the demiplane.

Description

Geography and inhabitants

The Isle of the Ape consists of several tropical islands filled with dinosaurs, giant apes, and savage humans. The largest of the apes, Oonga, is king of the Isle of the Ape. The main island is 73 miles long in its longest dimension and features several smoking volcanoes that light the sky with a hellish glow.

An Olman tribe, originally from the Isle of Dread, also inhabits the Isle.

Inhibited magic

Some forms of magic related to planar travel, and others, do not function as they normally do on the Material Plane. These include (but are not limited to) various types of summoning spells; teleportaion or gate; many divinations; spells which contact or interact with planes, like commune, legend lore, word of recall, and Drawmij's instant summons; as well as limited wish, wish, and alter reality.[1]

History

The Isle of the Ape was discovered in the 560s CY by Murlynd, Robilar, Tenser, and Terik, who found a portal to it beneath Castle Greyhawk. A decade later, Tenser lent a magical boat to an adventuring party including Agath of Thrunch, Reynard Yargrove, Franz, Lord Torkeep, Rowena of the Silverbrow, Warnes Starcoat, and Rakehell Chert. The magic boat transported them to the demiplane, where they recovered the Crook of Rao.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.3.

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

Isle of the Ape Planar Island, Plane/Dimension, Dragon magazine #294 95
Isle of the Ape Planar Island, Plane/Dimension, The Adventure Begins 2, 20
Isle of the Ape Planar Island, Plane/Dimension, WG6 Isle of the Ape All
WG6 Isle of the Ape Adventure Adventure - Dragon magazine #225 49
WG6 Isle of the Ape Adventure Adventure - Dungeon magazine #041 57
WG6 Isle of the Ape Adventure Adventure - From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 73
WG6 Isle of the Ape Adventure Adventure - Return of the Eight 42, 56, 59
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