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!

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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!

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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!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #40

Well met heroes of the Flanaess! If you saw previously, after a few setbacks against the charmed citizens of Orlane, the Cultists of Tharizdun finally came face-to-face with the "Reptile God". It seems after several well-placed puns they have come to an understanding. Let's see how things turned out. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #39

Welcome back to the ongoing adventures of the Cultists of Tharizdun. The dismal duo has been locked in a struggle to root out a rival cult in the town of Orlane, only to be drugged, captured, moved to a lair in the Rushmoors, escaped, and captured again. What else could go wrong? Oh right, they could meet the "Reptile God". Let's see how this plays out. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #38

Welcome Greyhawk enthusiasts! If you haven't figured out what classic mod the Cultists of Tharizdun are mired in, then you'll know now. The fun in writing and producing these last few comics is that I was not familiar with the adventure except in reputation; in fact, I never owned the module until recent years. My critique having read through the story is that I need to run this someday for my friends (non-cultists). In the meantime, I'll have to settle with watching the deranged duo tear through more Greyhawk canon. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #38

Thank you readers! I wasn't going to end my short story Under without one more look at the other denizens (the jermlaine, the myconid and the kuo-toa, plus a villain). If you have not seen the story yet follow the links below to catch up on the entire Underdark tale. I will leave it at that. From here on I will be publishing Cultists of Tharizdun comics until the next short story hits me. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #37

Welcome back to the conclusion of my short story, Under. It's been quite the ride; the ideas and art flowed with this comic. If time was no object I would love to go into more detail on the character's various secrets and subplots but in order to finish the project in a timely manner, I kept it brief and fast paced. Would I revisit these characters again in some manner? Absolutely. For now, this page and the epilogue is the end of the tale. When last we saw, the deep gnome barely held off the shadow dragon Malythrak giving the elf Vaelindra enough time to plunge her sword (with a well placed continual light spell) into the dragon's eye, thus sending him away fleeing in pain. This gives the adventurers time to heal, loot, and perhaps complete some other unspoken quest? Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #36

Welcome in Greyfriends! Last time on Under (two more pages to go), the shadow dragon Malythrak was using his shadow stealth to lay out the heroes, however the deep gnome could see through those tricks with his Gem of Seeing. He managed to save Vaelindra but now who will save him? Check it out and enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #35

Welcome back to another installment of my short story Under. There are only a few pages left in the tale so let's get into it. The deep gnome and Vaelindra's crew got the drop on the shadow dragon Malythrak at first, until he dropped a mean shadow breath weapon on the lair. A dragon is typically at its strongest in his lair, a shadow dragon even more so because in this cloud of clinging darkness he can hide stealthily and take enemies by surprise with little effort (even pesky dwarves and elves). The svirfneblin however, has a trinket that's a callback to near the beginning of the tale. Let's see how this plays out. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #34

Welcome in readers! This week is the start of a five-week binge of Under leading to the conclusion of the story. After that I will be doing nothing but Cultists comics for the foreseeable future (until I think of a new story to draw). Meanwhile, last issue the deep gnome confronted his old boss and then Vaelindra's party teleported into the cave to back him up. Combat has now started against the sly shadow dragon Malythrak. Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #33

Welcome back to a new installment of my short story, Under. If you are new to this comic, please follow the links below to catch up on the story thus far. When last we saw, the deep gnome returned (at the urging of Vaelindra the elf) to his employer Malythrak the Shadow Dragon who has a certain chest that belongs to Vaelindra's adventuring party. The plucky svirfneblin's long journey from a certain tomb in the Kron Hills to Underhall in the Underdark had netted his crew two full bags of gems. Unfortunately, no thanks to the evil scheme of the drow Sallara, the deep gnome lost all his gems in a chasm. Now all he has to show Malythrak for his effort is a gem hair-tie given to him by Vaelindra. What could go wrong? Enjoy!

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #32

Beware readers, and don't despair! You have made it this far in my short story, Under, there is only six more pages to go. When last we saw Vaelindra the elf, her deep gnome rescuer, and her associates, they were looking for something of theirs that was stolen and given to Malythrak. Meet Malythrak. Enjoy.

p.s. This is the last week of two comics in a row. Check out the latest Cultists after this one.

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #32

Welcome back avid readers! Gary Con 2026 is upon us, and by the time you are reading this I'll be in the frozen hinterlands of Blackmoor (aka Wisconsin) with many other fans sharing some Greyhawk adventures. Meanwhile, the Cultists are still stuck in the middle of the Steading of the Hill Giant Chief. If you've played this module then you know where they're at currently. This classic module has been adapted to near every edition of D&D, and even the most recent 5E version in my opinion was fun to run. Speaking which, let's see if the Cultists are having fun or not. Enjoy!

p.s. This is the last week I will be post two comics in a row. Be sure to also check out the thrilling tale of Under.

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #31

Welcome again adventurers! Last time on my short story, Under, the minions of Sallara the drow were beaten by the heroic allies of Vaelindra the elf and the deep gnome's friends. The deep gnome sent his friends away, seemingly back to Underhold while he stayed behind to help Vaelindra and her party answer some questions concerning their quest. Things move fast from here; there is only 7 issues left. Enjoy! 

p.s. Check out the latest Cultists comic as I continue to post two a week until after my trip next week to Gary Con. 

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #31

Welcome again to a new installment of the Cultists of Tharizdun as they make their way into the famous Steading of the Hill Giant Chief. One of my absolute favorite things in this classic module and probably in all of D&D lore, is the random chart for giant bag contents. This is something the 5E accessory, ahem, Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants does well in adding to the flavor and unique contents of giant bags. At any rate, how did the Cultists get inside the steading? Looks like stealth of course! Enjoy!

p.s. Be sure to check my short story Under as I am still posting two comics a week until after Gary Con next week. 

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #30

Please enter, readers! Today's episode is a somber one. When last we saw the denizens of Under, they were ambushed outside of town and then subsequently rescued by a band of heroes from "Above" that are friends of the wayward elf. Well, you know how adventurers are, maybe they rescued them...let's find out. Enjoy!

p.s. Also please check out the latest Cultists, I am still doing two comics a week for a few more weeks. 

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #29

And we're back with ongoing action in my short story Under! When last we saw the deep gnome and his buddies surrendered to the dark elf, Sallara and the injured elf they were aiding, Vaelindra, was captured yet again. That is until seconds later when her adventuring party found her. Now all Nine Hells have broken loose. Roll for initiative because this fight is going to be fast. After this comic, there is only 9 issues of Under remaining, so buckle up! Bonus points to whoever can explain what Underdark race explodes in a flash of light when they die. Enjoy!

p.s. I am posting two comics a week through Gary Con 2026 so be sure to check the newest Cultists. 

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Greyhawkery Comics: Under #28

Vendui, fellow Underdark explorers! When last we saw the denizens they were ambushed while escorting an elf out of Underhold. Is the dark elf and her minions merely bandits? Or is there more to this meeting? It seems there is some unwritten history between the ladies. You'll see what I mean. Enjoy!

p.s. be sure to check out my other comic, Cultists for more Greyhawk craziness as I post two strips a week until after Gary Con 2026. 

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Greyhawkery Comics: Cultists #28

Howdy Greyhawkers! It's time for another Cultists comic and in this one the guys are finishing up with their speed run of Maure Castle. Check the links below to catch up on their explorations. By now the Cultists are quite familiar with the guardian demon Kerzit and everything involving him. Have they finally had enough? Did they get what they came for? Let's see. Enjoy!

p.s. be sure to check out my other comic Under this week. I am running two strips a week until after Gary Con 2026.

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