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Despite the high taxes, many troops and sailors were unpaid or owed pay by Spring 585 CY and on the verge of mutiny or desertion.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.63</ref> | Despite the high taxes, many troops and sailors were unpaid or owed pay by Spring 585 CY and on the verge of mutiny or desertion.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.63</ref> | ||
Archbold also attracted criticism for continuing to maintain food exports to the Pale after the Wars, when Nyrond had reduced food production, to maintain the alliance with the Pale.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.62</ref> He allowed the Baron of [[Woodwych]] to ignore the previous autonomy of the [[Celadon Forest]] and log timber and extract taxes, leading to virtual rebellion there and anger from the [[Duchy of Urnst]]. | Archbold also attracted criticism for continuing to maintain food exports to the Pale after the Wars, when Nyrond had reduced food production, to maintain the alliance with the Pale.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.62</ref> He allowed the Baron of [[Woodwych]] to ignore the previous autonomy of the [[Celadon Forest]] and log timber and extract taxes, leading to virtual rebellion there and anger from the [[Duchy of Urnst]]. He realised his error too late, and was unable to reverse his blunder.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.62</ref> | ||
Due to the problems facing Nyrond, by Spring CY many were hoping or seeking for Lynwerd to take over from his father. However, Lynwerd resisted this out of loyalty and love for his father despite seeing his failings.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.68</ref> | Due to the problems facing Nyrond, by Spring 585 CY many were hoping or seeking for Lynwerd to take over from his father. However, Lynwerd resisted this out of loyalty and love for his father despite seeing his failings.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.68</ref> | ||
In the Fall of 585 CY, Archbold was almost assassinated by his younger son, Sewarndt. Fighting erupted in the capital, but Archbold's eldest son, Lynwerd, won the day, taking the throne in Fireseek 586.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.16</ref> | In the Fall of 585 CY, Archbold was almost assassinated by his younger son, Sewarndt. Fighting erupted in the capital, but Archbold's eldest son, Lynwerd, won the day, taking the throne in Fireseek 586.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.16</ref> | ||
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| Archbold III | |
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 Archbold III of Nyrond, c. 591 CY, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). Art by Vince Locke. | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | (when king) His August Supremacy, King Archbold II of Nyrond; Duke of FlintHill; Altmeister of All the Aerdi, etc. |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Former King |
| Home: | Nyrond |
| Alignment: | Lawful Good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Ethnicity: | Oeridian |
| Class: | Fighter 17 (585 CY) |
| 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.
While king his title was His August Supremacy, King Archbold III of Nyrond; Duke of Flinthill; Altmeister of All the Aerdi, etc.[1]
History
Archbold was born circa 527 CY (he was 58 years old in the Spring of 585 CY).[2]
During the Greyhawk Wars Nyrond lost some 60,000 dead in battle against the Great Kingdom, as well as the financial cost on the kingdom which resulted in heavy taxes. Some 120,000 also fled the realm seeking work or safety. King Archbold by the time of the Wars was older, and for too long left command of the armies either to old cronies or assumed it himself, leaving him with too much to do. He also pulled too many men away from farming at crucial times to fight, ruining the kingdom’s wartime crops.[3]
Archbold continued to maintain high taxes after the Wars, both to maintain the armies and pay back the loans from Urnst and Greyhawk that funded the Wars[4]. However, the need was also caused by the loss of income from the loss of territory in the Flinty Hills during the Wars, being to half in silver and gems of what it had been.[5] The high taxes caused some nobles and bailiffs to refuse to levy them due to their harshness and effects.[6]
Despite the high taxes, many troops and sailors were unpaid or owed pay by Spring 585 CY and on the verge of mutiny or desertion.[7]
Archbold also attracted criticism for continuing to maintain food exports to the Pale after the Wars, when Nyrond had reduced food production, to maintain the alliance with the Pale.[8] He allowed the Baron of Woodwych to ignore the previous autonomy of the Celadon Forest and log timber and extract taxes, leading to virtual rebellion there and anger from the Duchy of Urnst. He realised his error too late, and was unable to reverse his blunder.[9]
Due to the problems facing Nyrond, by Spring 585 CY many were hoping or seeking for Lynwerd to take over from his father. However, Lynwerd resisted this out of loyalty and love for his father despite seeing his failings.[10]
In the Fall of 585 CY, Archbold was almost assassinated by his younger son, Sewarndt. Fighting erupted in the capital, but Archbold's eldest son, Lynwerd, won the day, taking the throne in Fireseek 586.[11]
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.
See also Rulers of Nyrond.
Description
Archbold III was described in Spring 585 CY as 5', 11" tall, of heavy-medium build, with typical Oeridian heritage with reddish brown hair, lightly tanned skin and brown eyes.[12] By 591 CY he had withered with age. His hair had turned white with age and was worn long accompanied by a flowing beard.[13]
Personality
Archbold was described as a valiant and decent man.[14]
By Spring 585 CY he had become a weak, ageing king, broken by the war.[15] Archbold was a good, decent, and kingly man who had suffered a great shock in Nyrond's failure to win any decisive victories in the Greyhawk Wars. He had become dogmatic, stubborn, and unwilling to hear dissension. Nyrond was a land of the good and great and had to be defended and protected even if it meant hardship. He was most worried about the border with Almor, but saw external enemies everywhere. Right could only triumph through might, and he was desperately afraid Nyrond would fall under his rule. He had grown tired and increasingly ineffectual as his tunnel vision caused more and more of his distant land holders and nobles to forsake or challenge him.[16]
Abilities
In Spring 585 CY Archbold had the following attributes (2nd edition) Str 18/35, Con 16, Int 15, Wis 15, Cha 17. [17]
In 576 CY Archbold was a 16th level fighter (1st edition).[18] In Spring 585 CY he was a 17th level fighter (2nd edition).[19]
Possessions
In Spring 585 CY Archbold always wore a ring of free action, a ring of mind shielding, and an amulet of proof against detection and location. In combat he wore plate mail +5 and shield +5. He also had access to various magical items as required given his position as King of Nyrond.[20]
Relationships
Archbold had two sons, King Lynwerd I and Prince Sewarndt.
Living Greyhawk Campaign
In the Living Greyhawk campaign Archbold was killed by his son Sewarndt in 595 CY when he staged a coup against King Lynwerd.
References
Citations
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting, p.29
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
- ↑ The Marklands, p.58
- ↑ The Marklands, p.63
- ↑ The Marklands, p.62
- ↑ The Marklands, p.59
- ↑ The Marklands, p.63
- ↑ The Marklands, p.62
- ↑ The Marklands, p.62
- ↑ The Marklands, p.68
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p.16
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p.76
- ↑ The Marklands, p.60
- ↑ The Marklands, p.60
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting Glossography, p.17
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
- ↑ The Marklands, p.90
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- -----. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- -----. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |