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== In ''Legends of Greyhawk'' == | == In ''Legends of Greyhawk'' == | ||
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In the ''Legends of Greyhawk'' campaign, Nulb and the "historical" events surrounding it were used in the LoG preview adventures prior to GenCon 2025 (July 31—August 3, 2025). | In the ''Legends of Greyhawk'' campaign, Nulb and the "historical" events surrounding it were used in the LoG preview adventures prior to GenCon 2025 (July 31—August 3, 2025). The adventures take place in the [[autumn]] of [[576 CY]], when Nulb is a gathering place for bandits and pirates <ref name=shawn>{{cite AV media |last1=Merwin |first1=Shawn|author-link1=Shawn Mervins |date=August 15, 2025 |title=What IS the Legends of Greyhawk from Baldman Games (A GenCon Special) |type=Interview |interviewer=Crit Hit the Giant |publisher=Crit Hit the Giant |publication-date=August 15, 2025 |minutes= 05:32 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ehAhAEnAs}}</ref>, with some manner of order imposed by an individual called the Pirate-Queen and a group of enforcers.<ref name=nulb>''Darkness in Nulb'' (BMG, 2025)</ref> | ||
=== People === | === People === | ||
==== Notable individuals ==== | ==== Notable individuals ==== | ||
The following NPCs appear in the LoG [[Legends_of_Greyhawk#Preview_events|preview adventures]] taking place in the [[autumn]] of [[ 576 CY]]: | The following NPCs appear in the LoG [[Legends_of_Greyhawk#Preview_events|preview adventures]] taking place in the [[autumn]] of [[ 576 CY]]: | ||
* The [[Pirate-Queen]] (female [[elf]])—leader of bandits and in control of Nulb.<ref name=nulb | * The [[Pirate-Queen]] (female [[elf]])—leader of bandits and in control of Nulb.<ref name=nulb /> | ||
* "Auntie" (female [[dwarf]])—enforcer working with the Pirate-Queen to keep order in Nulb. <ref name=nulb /> | * "Auntie" (female [[dwarf]])—enforcer working with the Pirate-Queen to keep order in Nulb. <ref name=nulb /> | ||
=== Notable organizations === | === Notable organizations === | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 24 August 2025
| Nulb | |
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 The Village of Nulb | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Verbobonc, Gnarley Forest, Flanaess |
| Size: | Village |
The village of Nulb is an abandoned village near the Temple of Elemental Evil.
Geography
Situated on the edge of the Gnarley Forest, on the High Road between Hommlet and Sobanwych, Nulb is just inside the borders of the Viscounty of Verbobonc. The only ford of Imeryds Run is at Nulb.[1]
History
Nulb developed as a village with the building of the Temple in the mid to late 560s CY.
The village was filthy, ramshackle, and still fairly active between 569 CY and 579 CY despite the (essential) destruction of the Temple in 569 CY. The buildings were of turf, mud brick, crudely hewn logs, and old timbers from boats. One or two had stone foundations and proper boards, but even these needed repairs. The inhabitants of the village were boatmen, fishers, herdsmen, farmers, and the like. It was apparent that no one managed to make much of a living in Nulb (at least an honest one), and as it was such a poor place, lords and bandits alike generally ignored it.
A small amount of commerce moved along the High or Old Road from Hommlet, as well as into Nulb from the Velverdyva, as Imeryds Run is wide and deep enough for small river vessels to use for offloading cargo and likewise embarking it from Nulb, north of the ford there. Most travelers preferred to take the longer, and safer route, along the New or Low Road from Hommlet.
In 579 CY the village was supporting two river pirate vessels, and the Temple was being rebuilt. Agents from Hommlet were monitoring the Temple from Nulb, masquerading as inhabitants.
Following the destruction of the Temple properly in 579 CY, the village was abandoned and by 589 CY (with the events of Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil), the village was only inhabited by a scarred Lareth.
Notable Locations
In 579 CY:
Taverns & Inns:
- Boatman’s Tavern and Nulb Market
- The Waterside Hostel
Shops
- Mother Screng’s Herb Shop
- Smithy and Stable
In Legends of Greyhawk
| Error creating thumbnail: File missing | This section contains content from the "Legends of Greyhawk" organized-play campaign. While it is officially published, and is approved by WotC, this content is based on the DMG 2024, and may differ from earlier publications. |
In the Legends of Greyhawk campaign, Nulb and the "historical" events surrounding it were used in the LoG preview adventures prior to GenCon 2025 (July 31—August 3, 2025). The adventures take place in the autumn of 576 CY, when Nulb is a gathering place for bandits and pirates [2], with some manner of order imposed by an individual called the Pirate-Queen and a group of enforcers.[3]
People
Notable individuals
The following NPCs appear in the LoG preview adventures taking place in the autumn of 576 CY:
- The Pirate-Queen (female elf)—leader of bandits and in control of Nulb.[3]
- "Auntie" (female dwarf)—enforcer working with the Pirate-Queen to keep order in Nulb. [3]
Notable organizations
There are also two groups prominent in Nulb:
- Rat Pack-a prominent gang[3]
- Scourge of Doom—a gang of "welcomers" lead by the two bugbear sisters Bleb & Bleg with their mastiffs and a group of hang around goblins.[3]
Gallery
![by Dave Sutherland.[4]](/greyhawkwiki/File:Nulb02.png)
![by Jason Engle[5]](/greyhawkwiki/File:Nulb03.jpg)
References
Citations
- ↑ T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985), p.28.
- ↑ Merwin, Shawn (August 15, 2025). What IS the Legends of Greyhawk from Baldman Games (A GenCon Special) (Interview). Interviewed by Crit Hit the Giant. Crit Hit the Giant. 05:32 minutes in.
- ↑ a b c d e Darkness in Nulb (BMG, 2025)
- ↑ T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil (1985), p.7, Map Booklet.
- ↑ "Battle of Emridy Meadows". Dungeon #221 (Dec 2013), p.57 , Cartography by Jason Engle
Bibliography
- Cain, Tim. The Temple of Elemental Evil. New York: Atari, 2003.
- Cook, Monte. Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
- Reid, Thomas M. The Temple of Elemental Evil. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
- Gygax, Gary E., and Frank Mentzer. The Temple of Elemental Evil. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
- Leitheusser, Jon, and Chris Perkins. "The Battle of Emridy Meadows". Dungeon #221. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2013.
- Merwin, Shawn. Darkness in Nulb. Akron, OH. Baldman Games (licensed by WotC), 2025.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boatsmens Tavern (Nulb) | Building | Tavern, | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 31, 34, 35 |
| Waterside Hostel (Nulb) | Building | Tavern, | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 31, 32, 34 |