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'''Reynard Yargrove''', also known as '''Reynardia''', is the Great Druidess of the [[Sheldomar Valley]]. She was among the adventuring party including [[Agath of Thrunch]], [[Franz, Lord Torkeep]], [[Rowena of the Silverbrow]], [[Warnes Starcoat]], and [[Rakehell Chert]] who rescued the ''[[Crook of Rao]]'' from the [[Isle of the Ape (plane)|Isle of the Ape]].
'''Reynard Yargrove''', also known as '''Reynardia''', is the [[Great Druidess]] of the [[Sheldomar Valley]]. She was among the adventuring party including [[Agath of Thrunch]], [[Franz, Lord Torkeep]], [[Rowena of the Silverbrow]], [[Warnes Starcoat]], and [[Rakehell Chert]] who rescued the ''[[Crook of Rao]]'' from the [[Isle of the Ape (plane)|Isle of the Ape]].
 
==Description==
===Religion===
Reynardia is a worshipper of [[Obad-hai]] and is the highest ranking among the druids of the [[Old Faith]] in the [[Sheldomar Valley]].{{csb|WG6|21}}
 
==Abilities==
'''Str''':18, '''Int''':15, '''Wis''':18, '''Dex''':18, '''Con''':18, '''Cha''':18{{csb|WG6|21}}
 
She has normal druidic abilities like ''wildshape'', ''woodland stride'', ''trackless step'', and ''resist nature's lure'' (though in earlier editions, these were differently named).
 
Reynardia speaks [[elven language|elvish]], [[languages#Gnomish|gnomish]], [[Languages#giant|giant]], and [[draconic]].  She also speaks the languages of many woodland beings (in later editions, these are dialects of [[sylvan]]), such as [[centaur]], [[dryad]], [[faun]], [[nixie]], [[pixie]], and [[treant]].
 
==Home==
A "grove deep within the rolling hills of the northern [[Dreadwood|Dreadwood Forest]]" in [[Keoland]] is her home, and it is her "favorite place".{{csb|WG6|22}}
 
==Equipment and possessions==
While Reynardia has many magical items, she does not always carry them all; these include: various spell scrolls, and potions of ''dimnution (reduce)'', ''plant control'', ''water breathing'', and ''treasure finding''.  Her magical arms and armor include: a +2 hardened leather breastplate, +4 staff-spear, +3 scimitar, +2 flail, +2 dagger, and a +2 ''sling of seeking''.  Miscellaneous magic items Reynardia owns include a ''cloak of protection'' + 5 and ''broom of flying''.{{csb|WG6|21, 22}}


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Reynard is a worshiper of [[Obad-hai]], and supreme among the druids of the [[Old Faith]] in the Sheldomar. She thinks Agath is sanctimonious, but is strangely attracted to Rowena (who, in turn, doesn't want her anywhere near her).
===Allies===
Reynardia is on good terms with King [[Kimbertos Skotti]], with whom she shared a friendship in their youth. She makes no formal allegiance to the crown, but the king generally follows her advice regarding the settlement and exploration of the [[Dreadwood]].{{cite lgj|1|18|The Kingdom of Keoland}}
 
She is also "an ally to the cause of the [[elf|elves]]" of the Dreadwood.{{csb|LGG|140}}
 
In her opinion, [[Agath of Thrunch]] is sanctimonious, and she is strangely attracted to [[Rowena]] (who does not return the interest).{{csb|WG6|27}}


==Trivia==
==History==
Reynard was originally written as a male druid, but was changed at the last minute, possibly by one Penny Petticord. A male druid is illustrated throughout the book except in Reynard's character description.
Reynardia was contacted by agents of the [[Circle of Eight]] to help recover the [[Crook of Rao]] from the [[Isle of the Ape (realm)|Isle of the Ape]].{{csb|WG6|22}}


==Bibliography==
{{bginfo|According to the author, Reynard was originally written as male, but this was changed in the editorial process.  Based on "special thanks" in the credits, it is likely Penny Petticord was the editor who made the change.{{csb|Oerth Journal ''#12 (2001)'' |7|note="Thus Spake Gary Gygax:
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Isle of the Ape (module)|Isle of the Ape]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
Ye Secrets of Oerth Revealed"}} A male druid is illustrated throughout the book except in Reynard's character description.}}


== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Isle of the Ape (adventure)|Isle of the Ape]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]]. "The Kingdom of [[Keoland]]." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #1. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*Stromberg, Paul J. "Thus Spake Gary Gygax: Ye Secrets of Oerth Revealed." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #12. [http://greyhawkonline.com/oerthjournal/ Available online]
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*Stromberg, Paul J. "Thus Spake Gary Gygax: Ye Secrets of Oerth Revealed." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #12. [http://www.oerthjournal.com/oj12.html Available online]
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Latest revision as of 09:54, 5 September 2024

Greyhawk Character
Reynard Yargrove
Reynard Yargrove, illustrated in Isle of the Ape (1985). Art by Larry Elmore
Names and titles
Alt. Spelling:Reynardia
Title(s):Great Druid of the Sheldomar Valley
General info
Home:Dreadwood
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:Female
Species:Human
Class:Druid 14
Patron deity:Obad-hai

Reynard Yargrove, also known as Reynardia, is the Great Druidess of the Sheldomar Valley. She was among the adventuring party including Agath of Thrunch, Franz, Lord Torkeep, Rowena of the Silverbrow, Warnes Starcoat, and Rakehell Chert who rescued the Crook of Rao from the Isle of the Ape.

Description

Religion

Reynardia is a worshipper of Obad-hai and is the highest ranking among the druids of the Old Faith in the Sheldomar Valley.[1]

Abilities

Str:18, Int:15, Wis:18, Dex:18, Con:18, Cha:18[1]

She has normal druidic abilities like wildshape, woodland stride, trackless step, and resist nature's lure (though in earlier editions, these were differently named).

Reynardia speaks elvish, gnomish, giant, and draconic. She also speaks the languages of many woodland beings (in later editions, these are dialects of sylvan), such as centaur, dryad, faun, nixie, pixie, and treant.

Home

A "grove deep within the rolling hills of the northern Dreadwood Forest" in Keoland is her home, and it is her "favorite place".[2]

Equipment and possessions

While Reynardia has many magical items, she does not always carry them all; these include: various spell scrolls, and potions of dimnution (reduce), plant control, water breathing, and treasure finding. Her magical arms and armor include: a +2 hardened leather breastplate, +4 staff-spear, +3 scimitar, +2 flail, +2 dagger, and a +2 sling of seeking. Miscellaneous magic items Reynardia owns include a cloak of protection + 5 and broom of flying.[3]

Relationships

Allies

Reynardia is on good terms with King Kimbertos Skotti, with whom she shared a friendship in their youth. She makes no formal allegiance to the crown, but the king generally follows her advice regarding the settlement and exploration of the Dreadwood.[4]

She is also "an ally to the cause of the elves" of the Dreadwood.[5]

In her opinion, Agath of Thrunch is sanctimonious, and she is strangely attracted to Rowena (who does not return the interest).[6]

History

Reynardia was contacted by agents of the Circle of Eight to help recover the Crook of Rao from the Isle of the Ape.[2]

According to the author, Reynard was originally written as male, but this was changed in the editorial process. Based on "special thanks" in the credits, it is likely Penny Petticord was the editor who made the change.[7] A male druid is illustrated throughout the book except in Reynard's character description.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.21.
  2. ↑ a b WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.22.
  3. ↑ WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.21, 22.
  4. ↑ "The Kingdom of Keoland".  Living Greyhawk Journal #1 (Sep 2000), p.18.  
  5. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.140.
  6. ↑ WG6 Isle of the Ape (1985), p.27.
  7. ↑ Oerth Journal #12 (2001) , p.7, "Thus Spake Gary Gygax: Ye Secrets of Oerth Revealed".

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

Reynard Yargrove Non-player character [D14][3e D14], Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 140
Reynard Yargrove Non-player character [D14][3e D14], Living Greyhawk Journal #1 18
Reynard Yargrove Non-player character [D14][3e D14], WG6 Isle of the Ape 21, 22, 27
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