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{{ | {{Plane | ||
|image= | |image=[[Image:Limbo01.jpg]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=A map of Limbo, as depicted in ''Manual of the Planes'' (2001). | ||
|name=Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo | |name=Ever-Changing <br>Chaos of Limbo | ||
|type=Outer plane | |type=Outer plane | ||
|layers=5 | |layers=5 | ||
|alignment=Chaotic neutral | |alignment=Chaotic neutral | ||
| | |inhabitants=Slaad, neraph, githzerai, Limbo stalker, chaos imp, chaos beast | ||
|greyhawk powers=[[Procan]], [[Kurell]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Ygorl]], [[Chourst]], [[Rennbuu]], [[Ssendam]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]] | |greyhawk powers=[[Procan]], [[Kurell]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Ygorl]], [[Chourst]], [[Rennbuu]], [[Ssendam]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]] | ||
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'''Limbo''' or, more fully, the '''Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo''', is a chaotic neutral-aligned plane of existence. | '''Limbo''' or, more fully, the '''Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo''', is a chaotic neutral-aligned plane of existence. | ||
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
Limbo is sometimes said to have five layers, though if this is true every layer looks more or less the same (or equally different), and the same sites and realms drift from layer to layer freely. Limbo borders [[Ysgard]], the [[Outlands]], and [[Pandemonium]]; travel may be possible between these planes at certain locations. Portals in Limbo may be wells, doors, pools, bottomless openings in chaos, archways, etc.—they are usually more stable than the surrounding plane. ''The Immeasurable'' is an unusually chaotic region that contains the portal to the town of Xaos in the [[Outlands]]. | Limbo is sometimes said to have five layers, though if this is true every layer looks more or less the same (or equally different), and the same sites and realms drift from layer to layer freely. Limbo borders [[Ysgard]], the [[Outlands]], and [[Pandemonium]]; travel may be possible between these planes at certain locations. Portals in Limbo may be wells, doors, pools, bottomless openings in chaos, archways, etc.—they are usually more stable than the surrounding plane. One such portal leads to [[Olidammara]]'s den in [[Ysgard]]. ''The Immeasurable'' is an unusually chaotic region that contains the portal to the town of Xaos in the [[Outlands]]. | ||
==Realms== | ==Realms== | ||
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==Fauna== | ==Fauna== | ||
* | *Chaos dragon | ||
==Creative origins== | |||
Limbo is named after the Limbo of Catholic mythology although, apart from being between Heaven and Hell, there is little similarity of philosophy between the two realms. In appearance, it is based on the Abyss in John Milton's ''Paradise Lost''. | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[:Category:Characters of Limbo]] | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Monte Cook|Cook, Monte]]. ''The Planewalker's Handbook''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | *[[Monte Cook|Cook, Monte]]. ''The Planewalker's Handbook''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | ||
:———. ''Tales From the Infinite Staircase''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. | |||
*[[Grubb, Jeff]]. ''Manual of the Planes''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987. | *[[Grubb, Jeff]]. ''Manual of the Planes''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987. | ||
*[[Grubb, Jeff]], [[David Noonan]], and [[Bruce Cordell]]. | *[[Grubb, Jeff]], [[David Noonan]], and [[Bruce Cordell]]. '[Manual of the Planes''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | ||
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | *McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | ||
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*McComb, Colin, and [[Monte Cook]]. ''The Great Modron March''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1997. | *McComb, Colin, and [[Monte Cook]]. ''The Great Modron March''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1997. | ||
*[[Noonan, David]]. ''[[ | *[[Noonan, David]]. ''Complete Divine''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004. | ||
*[[Chris Pramas|Pramas, Chris]]. ''The Vortex of Madness''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | |||
*Smith, Lester W., and [[Wolfgang Baur]]. ''Planes of Chaos''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994. | |||
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Limbo or, more fully, the Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo, is a chaotic neutral-aligned plane of existence.
Description
Limbo is a place of pure chaos where everything is in constant motion and change, especially the landscape, which can shift unpredictably and randomly rolls over upon itself like liquid. Very few places in Limbo are stable enough for normal travel.
Inhabitants
Limbo is home to the slaadi and their lords (most notably Ygorl and Ssendam), and to the githzerai. Very few gods call Limbo home, as the plane is not well-suited to any sort of permanent structures. The shared realm of Tempus and the Red Knight can be found on Limbo, as can Shaundakul's realm. The elven god Fenmarel Mestarine calls this chaotic plane home as well.
Lum the Mad is said to have been trapped on the plane of Limbo since his ancient battle with his rebellious general Leuk-o.
Structure
Limbo is sometimes said to have five layers, though if this is true every layer looks more or less the same (or equally different), and the same sites and realms drift from layer to layer freely. Limbo borders Ysgard, the Outlands, and Pandemonium; travel may be possible between these planes at certain locations. Portals in Limbo may be wells, doors, pools, bottomless openings in chaos, archways, etc.—they are usually more stable than the surrounding plane. One such portal leads to Olidammara's den in Ysgard. The Immeasurable is an unusually chaotic region that contains the portal to the town of Xaos in the Outlands.
Realms
The plane of Limbo is the location of a number of godly realms:
- The elven god Fenmarel Mestarine's realm, Fennimar.
- Indra, Vayu, and Agni's realm, Swarga.
- Kurell's realm, the House of Locks.
- Llerg's realm, Beasthaven.
- Procan's realm, Seasedge.
- Ralishaz's realm, the Kiss of Luck.
- Shaundakul's realm, Shaunadaur.
- Shina-Tsu-Hiko's realm, Windshome.
- Sirrion's realm, the Flame Void.
- Tempus and the Red Knight's shared realm Knight's Rest.
- The Spawning Stone is the focus of the slaadi race, created by Ygorl and guarded by Ssendam.
- Shra'kt'lor and the Floating City are the twin capitals of the githzerai people; Shra'kt'lor is the military capital and the Floating City is their center of learning and mysticism.
- Susanoo's realm , the Globe of Raging Chaos.
Fauna
- Chaos dragon
Creative origins
Limbo is named after the Limbo of Catholic mythology although, apart from being between Heaven and Hell, there is little similarity of philosophy between the two realms. In appearance, it is based on the Abyss in John Milton's Paradise Lost.
See also
Bibliography
- Cook, Monte. The Planewalker's Handbook. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- ———. Tales From the Infinite Staircase. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Grubb, Jeff. Manual of the Planes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
- Grubb, Jeff, David Noonan, and Bruce Cordell. '[Manual of the Planes. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- McComb, Colin, and Monte Cook. The Great Modron March. Renton, WA: TSR, 1997.
- Noonan, David. Complete Divine. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.
- Pramas, Chris. The Vortex of Madness. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Smith, Lester W., and Wolfgang Baur. Planes of Chaos. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel of Gith {Floating City} (Limbo) | Settlement | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 99 | |
| Citadel of Gith {Floating City} (Limbo) | Settlement | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 99 | |
| Coran Calimbore (Sea Eagle) | Non-player character | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 35, 111 | |
| Floating City {Citadel of Gith} (Limbo) | Settlement | Reference | SEE Citadel of Gith {Floating City} (Limbo) | |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Deities & Demigods (1st & 2nd printing), AD&D 1e | 129, 131, 133 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Deities & Demigods (3rd+ printing), AD&D 1e | 114, 116, 118 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Deities & Demigods, D&D 3.0e | 57 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Dungeon Masters Guide (Revised), AD&D 2e (Premium Edition) | 179 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Dragon magazine #089 | 22 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Legends & Lore, AD&D 1e | 114, 116, 118 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 62, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 95, 97-99, 100, 101 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Oerth Journal #22 | 7,22 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Oerth Journal #28 | 13 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | OP1 Tales of the Outer Planes, AD&D 1e | 49, 54, 87, 88, 89 |
| Limbo | Planar | Plane/Dimension, | Player's Handbook, AD&D 1e | 120, 121 |
| Limbo Lockjaw | Kingdom | Disease, | Dragon magazine #AN3 | 40 |