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Welcome back readers. Yeah, we all knew the Cultists of Tharizdun would get double-crossed by Markessa. She's the worst. Now firmly in the events of Slave Lords module A4, the damned duo finally gets to meet the head of the cult they have been hunting for since module A1. I hope it was worth all the trouble. Also, some of the dialogue below is torn directly from the adventure. Apologies to Lawrence Schick. Enjoy!
1. All stats are based on either the most recent published edition or the highest listed values in a published edition. I ignore DEX and STR but have chosen the other four stats as gauges of a wizard's reason, insight, durability and influence.
2. For scoring all values that are 20+ are given (3) points, 19-18 (2) points, 17-15 (1) point and any stat less than 15 or with no data (assumed to be less than 15) is given (0) points.
3. Authority is determined on whether the wizard belongs to a popular power group, works for a ruler, or is in fact a ruler of a nation or city themselves. This is worth (2) points.
4. Planar looks at whether the wizard in question has regular access to a demiplane or planar gates, amulet of the planes, etc. This is worth (2) points.
5. Artifacts is determined on whether the wizard possesses artifacts or near artifact level items such as a Robe of Staff of the Magi. This is worth (2) points.
6. This list only goes into the top 30 LIVING single class Wizards (aka Mage or Magic User). I omit liches, animuses, quasi-deities, etc.
7. I have drawn these names from published Greyhawk sources. I have avoided fanzines and Living Greyhawk Campaign sources (besides the LGG).
8. This list is likely not comprehensive, but I did dig deep for this list. It also has very little peer review so if tweaks are made I will make notes.
Enough chatter. What do you think of my results? Enjoy!
Welcome back Greyhawkians! When last we saw the Cultists of Tharizdun, Markessa was guiding them through the streets of the Slave Lords city, Suderham. The doomed duo has breezed through the Slave Pits of the Under City, the Secret of the Slavers Stoackade and so far are on their way to bypassing the Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords without a hitch. Let's check in, er, looks like we aren't the only ones following the Cultist's progress. What could go wrong? Enjoy!
