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'''Grenell''', or '''Grenell I''' | '''Grenell''' (also seen as '''Varz Grenell''',{{csb|DMG2024|165}} or '''Grenell I'''){{csb|LGG|72}} was previously the [[Herzog]] of [[Aerdiaak]] (the [[North Province]] of the [[Great Kingdom]]) and became the [[Overking]] of the [[North Kingdom]] in [[586 CY]]. | ||
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| Grenell | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | His Righteous and Transcendent Majesty, the Overking of Northern Aerdy, Grenell I, Grand Prince of House Naelax |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Monarch |
| Home: | Eastfair |
| Alignment: | LE |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Ethnicity: | Oeridian |
| Class: | Cleric 19 |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 73 (598 CY) |
| Birthdate: | 523 CY |
Grenell (also seen as Varz Grenell,[1] or Grenell I)[2] was previously the Herzog of Aerdiaak (the North Province of the Great Kingdom) and became the Overking of the North Kingdom in 586 CY.
Description
Appearance
Grenell was already a grizzled old man by spring 585 CY, with severely cropped iron-gray hair, a hooked nose, strong chin and jawline, and piercing blue eyes. He gave the impression of being more a brawler than a priest.[3]
Personality
Grenell is a cousin of Overking Ivid V, being as evil but nowhere near as demented.[4]
He is a survivor, wise and crafty, as well as a good warrior. He is odious, overbearing, and callous. He treats most of his retinue like idiots. Although lawful, he will use almost any resource available — humanoids, poisons, assassins, or worse.[3]
Religion
Grenell is a priest of Hextor[2] and head of the church in the North Kingdom[5].
Abilities
Str 15, Con 16, Wis 18.[3]
Grenell was a 15th level assassin in 576 CY.[6]
Grenell was an 18th level cleric in 585 CY[3] and by 591 CY had progressed to 19th level.[2]
Home
Grenell rules from his palace in the capital of North Kingdom, Eastfair.[7][2]
Equipment and possessions
He has possessed 'scale mail +5, cloak of protection +3, bracers of archery, helm of comprehending languages and reading magic. He wields a scimitar +4 which can detect good alignment within 60 feet (the scimitar wails and glows red) and cast repulsion three times a week.[8]
Relationships
Enemies
Allies and minions
Other acquaintances
History
Combined Nyrondel-Almorian forces moved into the lower Bone March and captured Knurl in about 575 CY. This, along with incursions by humanoids across the Teesar Torrent into the North Province, led to a punitive force of mercenaries being dispatched in retaliation. However, the force was defeated in the hills above Belport, leading to then Herzog Grenell of the North Province to seek Imperial funding of a large army to recapture the southern Bone March.[4]
In 576 CY the boundaries of the North Province extended from the Blemu Hills to the Solnor Ocean coast, and south to the Adri Forest and well below the Trask River. The provincial capital was in Eastfair. At that time Grenell held the title "His Radiant Grace Grenell, the Herzog of the North Province".[4]
After Ivid V was assassinated then reanimated, the massacres that ensued in the Great Kingdom caused Nyrond to launch counterattacks against the Army of the North between Womtham and Innspa which lacked support due to the political chaos. Grenell rebelled against the Overking to try to stop Nyrond. Grenell and the orcs of the Bone March halted the Nyrondese armies in the Flinty Hills, callously sacrificing human and orcish troops to grind Nyrond's advance to a halt. Although he could advance no further against the combined armies, tantalized by the prospect of ultimate victory Archbold refused to break off his assault. Meanwhile, the South Province also seceded, and the Great Kingdom fragmented.[9]
Works
In Living Greyhawk
Creative origins
Publishing history
In the first edition World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting Glossography Grenell was detailed as a 15th level assassin.[6]
However, assassins were no longer a class in second edition, and so in the Ivid the Undying book Grenell became an 18th level cleric.[3]
In the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer under third edition rules, although assassins had returned as an available class, Grenell remained a cleric (now 19th level).[2]
Gallery
See also
See also: Rulers of the Great Kingdom
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
References
Citations
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.165.
- ↑ a b c d e Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.72.
- ↑ a b c d e Ivid the Undying (1995), p.58.
- ↑ a b c World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.29.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.45.
- ↑ a b World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting Glossography, p.17.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.47.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.57.
- ↑ Wars (1991), p.21-22.
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. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- ———. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, published online 1995: [1]
- 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Dragon magazine #063 | 15, 16 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Dragon magazine #291 | 93, 95 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Dragon magazine #293 | 90 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Dungeon magazine #148 | 43 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 24, 27 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 21 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Ivid the Undying | 10, 38, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 83, 86, 119, 159, 160, 163 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 16, 24, 36, 72, 73, 74, 89, 91, 158 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 20, 25 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 28 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 12, 24 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Polyhedron magazine #163 | 110 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | Saga of Old City | 259 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | The Adventure Begins | 23, 24, 26-28 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 29 |
| Grenell I {Grennel} (His Radiant Grace) | Non-player character | Male, Human, [3e C19], | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 17 |