Captain Tolub & The Iron Dagger: Bringing River Piracy to Life in Your Temple of Elemental Evil Campaign

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  By 3orcs, for DMs who want their Greyhawk to bleed, breathe, and brawl When the River Runs Red… In my Temple of Elemental Evil campaign, I wanted Nulb to feel alive —a chaotic frontier village of danger, opportunity, and shadowed power struggles. Captain Tolub, pirate lord of The Iron Dagger , was born from that need. He’s not just a stat block; he’s a force on the Velverdyva River, a cunning manipulator who drinks with his enemies before feeding them to the current. This article is part of my Verbobonc Campaign Guide 576 CY , a growing collection of content designed to flesh out the world around T1: The Village of Hommlet . If you’re a Dungeon Master looking to ground your Greyhawk campaign in realism and factional drama, Tolub is the perfect hook for smuggling, slavery, political alliances, and treachery by moonlight. Why Tolub Matters Tolub isn’t just a pirate—he’s a linchpin . In my game, he: Extorts merchant barges traveling the Velverdyva River. Acts as a broker ...
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