Diamond Lake
| 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.
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 Lake's business is centered around the Vein and town square.[1]
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.
Politics
Religion
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
- 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 and 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 and 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:
Trade and Trade Routes
Notable Items
The following are items or substances found specifically (and sometimes exclusively) in Diamond Lake:
- Diamond Water Elixir
- Diamond Water Ale (illicit)
- Kalamanthis (illicit)
- Miner's Milk (illicit)
Travel Distances from Diamond Lake
- To Free City of Greyhawk (70 miles, High Trail)
Travel via Able Carter Coaching Inn
Travel durations by coach to destinations available from Diamond Lake:[2]
- Blackstone— 1 day west[Note 1]
- Blackwall Keep—2 days east, south
- Elmshire— 2 days north
- Free City of Greyhawk—3 days west[Note 1]
References
Notes
- ↑ a b Blackstone and the Free City of Greyhawk are almost due west of Diamond Lake in officially published material. The Domain of Greyhawk map insert from the Greyhawk Player's Guide (1998), shows the best depiction of this, though it is in other official material. Since this differs from the directions indicated in Backdrop: Diamond Lake (2005, Dragon Magazine #124, p.61), it is presumed an editorial mistake may have been made in the Dragon magazine text, which originally say "east".
Citations
Bibliography
- Bauer, Wolfgang. "A Gathering of Winds." Dungeon #129. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. Item code TSR9578.
- 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 |