Showing posts with label cultists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cultists. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #61

Welcome back intrepid adventurers! The exploration of the Tomb of Horrors by three teams of three cultists is underway. If you aren't familiar with this storyline, go back and check the links at the bottom of the page. Mind you this storyline will be heavy with SPOILERS but then again, the module is 50 years old now, so these evil cultists won't care. Last time, Team #3 (Wastri, Lolth and Reptile God) carefully maneuvered to the end of a long hall and found the Great Green Devil Face. Before that, the very intelligent Team #1 (Tharizdun, Iuz, Vecna) got trapped in a false entrance, now will the um, less intelligent Team #2 (Tharizdun, Kyuss, Nerull) fare any better? Let's find out! Enjoy!


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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #60

Welcome again loyal Greyhawkers! I'll be out the following week, so I decided to post two comics in the same week again. As you saw last time, the Cultists of Tharizdun have joined up with several other cults to quickly explore and loot the infamous Tomb of Horrors. What could go wrong? Those who have played this module before will feel a sense of nostalgia in this episode. For everyone else: SPOILERS. With that out of the way let's check in on another cultist team. Enjoy!



Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #59

Welcome in intrepid adventurers! As may have missed from the last couple Cultists of Tharizdun comics, they have assembled a party of the most experienced, deranged, treasure hungry cultists from across the World of Greyhawk setting to loot the infamous Tomb of Horrors. They have broken up into three teams of three to search the dungeon faster (Why not? It's science.) As they begin those familiar with the classic module will know there are three entrances to the tomb of Acererak. Let's check in on this devious strategy. Enjoy!


Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #58

Welcome back. As you saw previously, the Cultists of Tharizdun have invited some of their evil cult colleagues for some important business. What transpires from here will surely test their already fragile sanity. Can they really cooperate? Let's get to it. Enjoy!


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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #57

Welcome in, Greyhawk readers! On the heels of Cult of the Reptile God and the multi-part Slave Lords series, the Cultists of Tharizdun have not rested. Indeed, they are stepping up their game and calling out more of their evil peers. What could this be about? We shall see, in this rare two comic release. Enjoy!


Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #56

Well met Greyhawk enthusiasts! This comic marks the end of a long "adventure path" by the Cultists of Tharizdun. Interestingly, in 2e we got a timeline continuation of the series in Slavers (never mind the 1e remastered Scourge of the Slave Lords mega-module), then during 5e era we surprisingly got a 1e prequel to the A-series (A0 Danger at Darkshelf Quarry) and then during 4e era we got The Last Slave Lord in Dungeon #215 (a 2e/4e joint). Will the cultists cover any of this additional material? Hard to say. Markessa is certainly too fun to ignore. Or is she? Enjoy! 


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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #55

Well met Greyhawk adventuerers! With the "help" of Markessa the Cultists of Tharizdun are deep into A4: In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords. Now they must escape the hidden volcanic city because apparently the Earth Dragon has no tolerance for puns. Be on the look out for cameos in this one. Enjoy!


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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #54

Welcome back fanatics! Just to catch you up, the Cultists of Tharizdun were captured by Markessa, then dropped In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords to be sacrificed to the Earth Dragon (who may just be an ordinary active volcano). Let's see if the guys can fight their way out of another sticky situation. Enjoy!


Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #53

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!


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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #52

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!


Saturday, September 5, 2026

My Top 150 Greyhawk Deity List

 

Welcome Greyhawk aficionados! It's rare day when I have a post that isn't a comic or a quiz. A couple of my colleagues in the Greyhawk community were talking about an all-time athlete list, so it immediately made me wonder if I could reproduce my own Top 150 Greyhawk Gods List. It was a chore let me tell you. Here is my list's methodology before you tear it apart:

First, all Suel, Oerid, Flan and Baklunish deities are just named not labeled because many are considered "common."

Second, I did label the Olman and Touv gods because they are less well-known. For those new here, these are the cultures of the Amedio and Hepmonaland regions respectively.

Third, I did use a lot of demihuman and monstrous race deities which usually by default count for Greyhawk. Where these are named, I did label the creature type.

Fourth, for brevity's sake I only listed one portfolio item on each deity.

Fifth, I do give more weight to published human Greyhawk gods. That's why even the worst on the list still get mentioned over obscure elven or halfling gods.

Lastly, the ordering of the list is done purely by a combination of my mood and who I think got the most use in publication or fandom. Now let's get on with the list starting with the bottom 100. Enjoy!

150Tsolorandril (Wave Motions)100Earth Dragon (Earth)
149Al'Akbar (Duty)99Ilneval (Orc, War)
148Stratis (War)98Jascar (Mountains)
147Sehanine Moonbow (Elf, Moons)97Daern (Fortifications)
146Stern Alia (Law)96Deep Sashelas (Elf, Aquatic Elves)
145Roykyn (Gnome, Cruelty)95Labelas Enoreth (Elf, Time)
144Charmalaine (Halfling, Senses)94Skoraeus Stonebones (Stone Giants)
143Nazarn (Gladiators)93Berei (Family)
142Gendwar Argrim (Dwarf, Fatalism)92Cyndor (Time)
141Vergadain (Dwarf, Wealth)91Garl Glittergold (Gnome, Protection)
140Diinkarazan (Derro)90Yondolla (Halfling, Fertility)
139Dalt (Portals)89Atroa (Spring)
138Damaran (Touv, Vermin)88Sotillion (Summer)
137Katay (Touv, Decay)87Merikka (Agriculture)
136Kundo (Touv, Building)86Ye'cind (Elf, Music)
135Arvoreen (Halfling, Protection)85Bleredd (Mines)
134Nola (Touv, Sun)84Johydee (Spies)
133Xanag (Touv, Metals)83Velnius (Weather)
132Vara (Touv, Nightmares)82Lirr (Poetry)
131Hurakan (Olman, Floods)81Bralm (Insects)
130Vogan (Touv, Weather)80Allitur (Ethics)
129Ilsensine (Mind Flayers)79Myhriss (Love)
128Doresain (Ghouls)78Laogzed (Troglodytes)
127Eilistraee (Drow, Music)77Blibdoolpoolp (Kuo-Toa)
126Gadhelyn (Elf, Outlaws)76Vaprak (Trolls)
125Skerrit (Centaurs)75Vatun (Barbarians)
124Mictlantecuhtli (Olman, Death)74Telchur (Winter)
123Chitza-Atlan (Olman, Dead)73Camazotz (Olman, Bats)
122Eadro (Merfolk)72Abbathor (Dwarf, Greed)
121Solonor Thelandira (Elf, Hunting)71Maglubiyet (Goblins)
120Shargass (Orc, Stealth)70Joramy (Volcanoes)
119Yurtrus (Orc, Plagues)69Llerg (Beasts)
118Luthic (Orc, Fertility)68Zodal (Mercy)
117Kiaransalee (Drow, Slavery)67Bahamut (Good Dragons)
116Urdlen (Gnome, Greed)66Yeenoghu (Gnolls)
115Tlaloc (Olman, Rain)65Hruggek (Bugbears)
114Thrym (Frost Giants)64Kurtulmak (Kobolds)
113Surtr (Fire Giants)63Mouqol (Trade)
112Semuanya (Lizardfolk)62Kurell (Thieves)
111Meyanok (Touv, Serpents)61Heward (Bards)
110Sekolah (Sahuagin)60Keoghtom (Alchemy)
109Nomog-Geaya (Hobgoblins)59Phyton (Beauty)
108Laduguer (Dwarf, Duergar)58Rillifane Ralithil (Elf, Nature)
107Zinzerena (Drow, Assassins)57Clangeddin (Dwarf, Battle)
106Vathris (Anguish)56Wenta (Autumn)
105Brandobaris (Halfling, Stealth)55Geshtai (Rivers)
104Dumathoin (Dwarf, Mining)54Osprem (Voyages)
103Kuroth (Thieves)53Fortubo (Stone)
102Daoud (Humility)52Azor'alq (Purity)
101Grolantor (Hill Giants)51Phaulkon (Air)

(And now the Top 50)

50Zagyg (Humor)25Ralishaz (Misfortune)
49Beory (Oerth Mother)24Celestian (Stars)
48Beltar (Malice)23Fharlanghn (Travel)
47Lendor (Time)22Trithereon (Liberty)
46Lydia (Music)21Ehlonna (Forests)
45Syrul (Deceit)20Incabulos (Plagues)
44Xerbo (Sea)19Kelanen (Swords)
43Zilchus (Money)18Norebo (Luck)
42Kyuss (Undead)17Erythnul (Slaughter)
41Procan (Oceans)16Istus (Fate)
40Delleb (Reason)15Olidammara (Rogues)
39Ulaa (Hills)14Lolth (Drow, Spiders)
38Moradin (Dwarf, Smithing)13Boccob (Magic)
37Corellon (Elf, Magic)12Tiamat (Evil Dragons)
36Raxivort (Xvarts)11Kord (Athletics)
35Pyremius (Fire)10Vecna (Secrets)
34Zuoken (Monks)9Nerull (Death)
33Murlynd (Magitech)8Pholtus (Light)
32Rudd (Luck)7Iuz (Evil)
31Mayaheine (Protection)6St. Cuthbert (Wisdom)
30Wastri (Amphibians)5Wee Jas (Magic)
29Obad-hai (Nature)4Hextor (War)
28Gruumsh (Orc, War)3Heironeous (Chivalry)
27Xan Yae (Shadows)2Pelor (Sun)
26Rao (Peace)1Tharizdun (Eternal Darkness)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #51

Greetings Greyhawk pilgrims! The Cultists of Tharizdun continue their quest, alongside a certain woman named Markessa. As the classic story unfolds, they have progressed from A2 right into the A3 module. I have never run the original Slave Lords series but having meticulously parodied them, I now wonder how these even are enjoyable in convention play. There is no time to enjoy and explore this seedy world. What players need is a guide. to show them the interesting bits they'd miss otherwise. That's where the doomed duo is at today, let's follow along. Enjoy!


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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #50

Well folks we made it to issue #50 of Cultists of Tharizdun. This of course is not the first iteration of Cultists. I did a Greyhawk Comic from 2005 to 2010. Following that the Cultists have appeared in many issues of Oerth Journal here and there. They are insidious like that. What I've done here with the "Classic Remaster" is applied my 21 years of comic crafting knowledge to reworking my original cultist comic, an unassuming strip that appeared in 2007. What was siginificant about that issue was they were the first mortal characters I used in what was a comic strip devoted to Greyhawk deities (like Pelor, Kord, Vecna, etc). The subject of the comic is also obscure, it's the three-part Tharizdun artifact sought out in Gygax's Gord novels. Enough back story, have a look and then we'll be back to our usual Cultist quest next time. Enjoy!


Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #49

Welcome in, fellow Cultaholics! After many hard-fought weeks the dastardly duo finally met someone with answers, the infamous Markessa. Let's see what knowledge she can impart on the guys. Enjoy! 


Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #48

Well, here we at last dear readers! The Cultists of Tharizdun have been through the Slave Pits of the Undercity and most of the Slavers Stockade looking for a Slave Lord to give them answers about the rival evil cult. Their wandering antics have finally led them to none other than the infamous villain, Markessa! What could go right? Let's see. Enjoy!


Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #47

Hello fearless readers! The Cultists of Tharizdun have been speed running through the Slavers series of modules, currently A-2 Secret of Slavers Stockade. However, they still haven't found the secret they are looking for which is the identity of the rival cult behind the Slave Lords. In order to learn the secret, they must find a Slave Lord, right? The quest continues... Enjoy!


Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #46

Howdy Greyhawk enthusiasts, it's that time again! When last we saw the Cultists of Tharizdun they left the Slave Pits of the Undercity and went to the remote "Slavers Stockade". First, they tried to surrender to hobgoblins and kobolds but that went awry so now how will they infiltrate the stockade and learn about the cult behind the Slave Lords? Let's find out. Enjoy!

p.s. If the scene below seems absurd, I'll point out it's lifted right from the module!


Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #45

Welcome back to the next chapter in the ongoing classic "adventure path" of the Cultists of Tharizdun. If you follow the links below you will see so far, they have been through Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure in Maure Castle, the Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, fought against the Cult of the Reptile God in Orlane, then explored the Slave Pits of the Undercity below Highport. What's next for the dastardly duo? Check it out and enjoy!

p.s. For those new to the World of Greyhawk setting, map coordinates refer to the 1980-1983 Darlene hex map that had coordinate letters and numbers along the sides. Early Greyhawk modules would have these coordinates in the text so DMs could follow without the players knowing the location. That said, the Cultists are evil, so they do not care about SPOILERS!


Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #44

Well met Greyfellows! The ongoing adventures of the Cultists of Tharizdun have finally led us to the eponymous classic location they have sought out. Those of you who have also adventured beneath the city of Highport will likely recognize this part. It's been fun for me artistically, let's see if the doomed duo is having as much fun fighting through it. Enjoy!


Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #43

Welcome in dear Greyhawk readers. When last we saw the Cultists of Tharizdun, they were sneaking their way into the Undercity of Highport looking for a rival cult behind the Slave Lords. Those of you familiar with this classic story will not be surprised by what they find down there. I will admit this is one module I've never ran but played once at a convention. After seeing the Cultists run through it however, I'm not sure I want to ever run it! Speaking of which, let's see how the guys are doing. Enjoy!