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{{Greyhawk Character
{{Greyhawk Character
|image=[[Image:Archbold III01.jpg]]
|image         = [[Image:Archbold III01.jpg]]
|caption=Archbold III of [[Nyrond]], c. [[591 CY]], as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000). Art by Vince Locke.
|caption       = Archbold III of [[Nyrond]], c. [[591 CY]], as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000). Art by Vince Locke.
|name=Archbold III
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|alt_spelling=
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|title=
|title         =  
|nickname=
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|home=[[Nyrond]]
|home           = [[Nyrond]]
|gender=Male
|gender         = Male
|race=[[Human]]
|race           = [[Human]]
|ethnicity= [[Oeridian]]
|ethnicity     = [[Oeridian]]
|occupation=
|occupation     = Former King
|class=Fighter 17
|class         = Fighter 17
|alignment=Lawful Good
|alignment     = Lawful Good
|age= c. 68 (at death)
|age           = c. 68 (at death)
|dob=c. [[527 CY]]
|dob           = 527
|death=[[595 CY]]
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'''Archbold III''' was the a king of [[Nyrond]] in the late 6th century CY.
'''Archbold III''' was a king of [[Nyrond]] in the late 6th century CY.


==Description==
==Description==
Archbold III was described in spring [[585 CY]] as 5', 11" tall, of heavy-medium build<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.90</ref>, although by [[591 CY]] he had withered with age<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.76</ref>. He was of [[Oeridian]] heritage, with lightly tanned skin and brown eyes. His reddish-brown hair had turned white with age, and was worn long accompanied by a flowing beard.
Archbold III was described in spring [[585 CY]] as 5', 11" tall, of heavy-medium build<ref name=MKLAND>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.90</ref>, although by [[591 CY]] he had withered with age<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.76</ref>. He was of [[Oeridian]] heritage, with lightly tanned skin and brown eyes. His reddish-brown hair had turned white with age and was worn long accompanied by a flowing beard.


==Personality==
==Personality==
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==History==
==History==
Archbold was born circa [[527 CY]] (he was 58 years old in the Spring of 585 CY<ref>''[[The Marklands]], p.90</ref>).
Archbold was born circa [[527 CY]] (he was 58 years old in the Spring of 585 CY<ref name=MKLAND />).


After suffering a stroke in [[585 CY]], he abdicated the throne in Fireseek of [[586 CY]] in favor of his eldest son, Crown Prince Lynwerd.
After suffering a stroke in [[585 CY]], he abdicated the throne in Fireseek of [[586 CY]] in favor of his eldest son, Crown Prince Lynwerd.
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==References==
==References==
===Citations===
'''Citations'''
<references />
<references />
===Bibliography===
'''Bibliography'''
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
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*[[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.
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Revision as of 11:24, 31 March 2021

Greyhawk Character
Archbold III
Archbold III of Nyrond, c. 591 CY, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). Art by Vince Locke.
General info
Occupation:Former King
Home:Nyrond
Alignment:Lawful Good
Gender:Male
Species:Human
Ethnicity:Oeridian
Class:Fighter 17
Dates
Age:c. 68 (at death)
Birthdate:527 CY
Death:595 CY

Archbold III was a king of Nyrond in the late 6th century CY.

Description

Archbold III was described in spring 585 CY as 5', 11" tall, of heavy-medium build[1], although by 591 CY he had withered with age[2]. He was of Oeridian heritage, with lightly tanned skin and brown eyes. His reddish-brown hair had turned white with age and was worn long accompanied by a flowing beard.

Personality

Abilities

Possessions

Activities

Relationships

Archbold had two sons, King Lynwerd I and Prince Sewarndt.

History

Archbold was born circa 527 CY (he was 58 years old in the Spring of 585 CY[1]).

After suffering a stroke in 585 CY, he abdicated the throne in Fireseek of 586 CY in favor of his eldest son, Crown Prince Lynwerd.

Rumors & Legends

Appendix

See Also

Appearances

References

Citations

  1. ↑ a b The Marklands, p.90
  2. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p.76

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

Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 10, 11, 14, 21, 26
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Ivid the Undying 147, 149, 152
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 12, 105
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 16, 76, 78
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Night Arrant 113, 118, 150, 157, 160-165, 169, 202, 224, 225, 227, 228, 236, 237, 241, 258, 259, 280, 282
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Player's Guide to Greyhawk 25
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], Return of the Eight 59
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], The Adventure Begins 30
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], WG8 Fate of Istus 14, 17
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], WGR4 The Marklands 58-69, 72, 74-80, 82, 84, 85, 87-95
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 29
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 17
Archbold III (King) Non-player character [F17], From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 31, 32, 79
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