Diamond Lake

Greyhawk Settlement

Diamond Lake
General information
Realm:	Domain of Greyhawk
Size:	Small town
Government
Authority:	Lanod Neff (Governor-Mayor), Tolliver Trask (Captain, Diamond Lake Garrison), Sherriff Cubbin
Government:	Governor-Mayor appointed by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy
Alignment:	N
Demographics
Population:	2,200 (595CY)
Races:	human 79%, half- elf 8%, dwarf 6%, gnome 3%, elf 2%, halfling 1%, half-orc 1%
Languages:	Common
Groups
Religions:	Saint Cuthbert, Heironeous, Wee Jas

Diamond Lake is a mining town in the Cairn Hills. Situated on the north shore of a lake of the same name, Diamond Lake lies three days ride east of the Free City of Greyhawk.

Description

Most residents in Diamond Lake are either people who have nowhere else to turn or are people who exploit such miserable souls. It's a dark, gritty, and violent town centered on mining and the entertainment of the mine workers.

Age of Worms

In the Age of Worms adventure path, Diamond Lake is the starting point for the adventure and the recommended hometown of the main characters whose adventures take them into Greyhawk City and then beyond.

Just outside of the town is a cave known as the Whispering Cairn, a location with important ties to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa.

Government

Diamond Lake is ruled by a governor-mayor appointed by the Directing Oligarchy of Greyhawk. The governor-mayor in 595 CY is Lanod Neff, who has held the office since at least 591 CY.

History

Diamond Lake was officially founded sometime in the 4th century CY, at the direction of the "mad" archmage Zagig Yragerne, during his stint as Lord Mayor of Greyhawk City.

Religion in Diamond Lake

Layout

The town is nestled into the rocky crags of the Cairn Hills on the shore of Diamond Lake. The oldest buildings are gathered near the lakeshore. Regardless of their social class, the town square is a gathering place for all. The main road is called the Vein and bisects the town. Most of Diamond Lakes' business is centered around the Vein and town square.

Notable Items

• Diamond Water Elixir
• Diamond Water Ale (illicit)
• Kalamanthis (illicit)
• Miner's Milk (illicit)

Notable Inhabitants

• Governor-Mayor Lanod Neff
• Sheriff Cubbin
• Allustan Neff
• Mine manager Balabar Smenk
• Mine manager Ragnolin Dourstone
• Mine manager Chaum Gansworth
• Mine manager Ellival Moonmeadow
• Mine manager Gelch Tilgast
• Mine manager Luzane Parrin
• Commander Tolliver Trask

Locations

• Deepspike Mine
• Dourstone Mine

• Sheriff's Office
• Garrison
• Venelle's
• Old Piers
• Boneyard
• Old Observatory

Shops

• Taggin's General Store
• Tidwoad's
• Lakeside Stables
• Captain's Blade
• Osgood Smithy

Business

• Greysmere Covenant
• Osgood Smithy
• Smelting House

Temples & Religious Sites

• Chapel of Heironeous
• Church of Saint Cuthbert
• Diamond Lake Menhirs

Residences

• Dourstone Residence
• Gansworth Residence
• Moonmeadow Residence
• Neff Manor
• Parrin Residence
• Smenk Residence
• Tilgast Residence

Taverns & Inns

• Able Carter Coaching Inn
• The Emporium
• Feral Dog
• Hungry Gar
• Jalek's Flophouse
• Lazare´s House
• Midnight Salute
• Rusty Bucket
• Spinning Giant

Other Notable Sites

Also nearby:

• Bronzewood Lodge
• Twilight Monastery

Trade & Trade Routes

Travel Distances from Diamond Lake

• To Free City of Greyhawk (70 miles, High Trail)

Travel via Able Carter Coaching Inn

• Blackstone— 1 day west
• Blackwall Keep—2 days east, south
• Elmshire— 2 days north
• Free City of Greyhawk—3 days west

References

Bibliography

• Bauer, Wolfgang. "A Gathering of Winds." Dungeon #129. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
• Mearls, Mike. "The Three Faces of Evil." Dungeon #125. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
• Miller, Steve. The Doomgrinder. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
• Mona, Erik. Age of Worms Overload. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005. Available online: [1]
• -----. "Backdrop: Diamond Lake." Dungeon #124. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
• -----. "The Whispering Cairn." Dungeon #124. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
• Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
• Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.

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
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess	22
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	From the Ashes: Campaign Book	15, 24
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	Player's Guide to Greyhawk	33
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	The Adventure Begins	59
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps	3, 9
Diamond Lake	Geographical feature	Lake,	LT3 The Doomgrinder	IBC, 7, 17, 19, 20
Diamond Lake Mines	Settlement	Mine,	The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps	3, 9
Diamond Lake, Village of	Settlement	Settlement,	The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess	22, 23
Diamond Lake, Village of	Settlement	Settlement,	From the Ashes: Campaign Book	27
Diamond Lake, Village of	Settlement	Settlement,	The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps	9
Diamond Lake, Village of	Settlement	Settlement,	LT3 The Doomgrinder	15, 21, 22