Welcome to the 3orcs Blog—a dedicated space for Dungeons & Dragons fans and Dungeon Masters delving into the classic World of Greyhawk. Here, you’ll find campaign guides, NPC profiles, DM tips, and resources centered around Greyhawk’s rich lore, including in-depth insights for the Temple of Elemental Evil. Join me for articles, maps, and exclusive content to enhance your D&D adventures!
As Dungeon Masters building immersive worlds in Greyhawk, we often focus on the sprawling dungeons and cursed temples—but what makes a setting breathe are the living villages, the secret roads, and the nameless lieutenants that oil the gears of evil. With this latest update to the Verbobonc Campaign Guide 576 CY , the Hunting Cottage south of Nulb becomes more than just a footnote on a wilderness map—it becomes the nerve center of the Temple of Elemental Evil’s underground war effort. A Cabin Cloaked in Secrecy Located deep in the Kron Hills, buried beneath the dark canopy of the Gnarley Forest, this "innocent hunting lodge" masks the Temple’s most critical logistical node. Thanks to expanded lore and character development from recent articles, the cottage now connects the surface world to the Greater Temple’s lower levels through two secret tunnel entrances—one canon (a vertical shaft through a water well) and one newly developed (a limestone cave reinforced for priso...
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Welcome to the 3orcs YouTube Channel, where Greyhawk gets deadly deep! In this lore-heavy episode, David is joined by special guest Kostadis for an in-depth discussion on one of the most mysterious and dangerous aspects of the Temple of Elemental Evil campaign:
How do the cults—and their shadowy leader Loreth—respond when adventurers threaten their plans?
🧠 Dive into the inner workings of the Temple's leadership structure, the power struggles between the elemental factions, and what Loreth really wants. This episode explores how a clever DM can make the Temple feel alive, reactive, and lethal. Your players kick the hornet's nest? Here's how the hornets fight back.
🔍 In This Episode:
🧝♀️ Who is Loreth? Myth, mage, or master manipulator?
💀 The four elemental cults: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—how they compete and plot in the shadows
🧙♂️ The chain of command within the Temple and how it affects your campaign
🗡️ Real-time strategies for Temple retaliation, faction-based responses, and escalating consequences
🎭 How to use Temple leadership as living villains—dynamic, dangerous, and unforgettable
🎥 Watch this if you're running T1–4 Temple of Elemental Evil, expanding Nulb in your Greyhawk campaign, or looking for villain factions that adapt to your players' actions.
🧙♂️ Lore, roleplay, and death cults—just another day on the 3orcs Channel.
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Hello, adventurers and Dungeon Masters! It’s 3orcs here, bringing you a deep dive into the latest storm surrounding Dungeons & Dragons , sparked by none other than Elon Musk and Rob Kuntz. As someone who grew up with Gary Gygax’s brilliant World of Greyhawk and who runs traditional D&D campaigns, I felt compelled to address this controversy and what it means for fans of classic D&D. Musk’s fiery comments defending Gary Gygax and criticizing Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Hasbro—calling out their perceived disrespect for D&D’s origins—have resonated with many fans. Rob Kuntz, a close collaborator of Gygax, has also voiced his frustration, accusing WotC of historical revisionism and sidelining the game’s creators. Let’s break this down and explore how these sentiments impact us as Dungeon Masters and fans of classic D&D. Elon Musk’s Defense of Gary Gygax When Elon Musk tweeted, “ Nobody, I mean nobody, gets to trash E. Gary Gygax and the genius who created Dungeons ...
Mounted Borderer Fort in the Gnarley Deep in the Gnarley Forest , standing as the last line of defense between civilization and chaos , Falls Keep is a key outpost of the Mounted Borderers . Strategically positioned near the village of Twilight Falls , this motte-and-bailey stronghold watches over the Forest Road , a vital trade route that connects Dyvers, the Wild Coast, and the Viscounty of Verbobonc . For Dungeon Masters running the Temple of Elemental Evil , Falls Keep is an essential location that brings in political intrigue, frontier law enforcement, and rising tensions between factions . Whether your players seek military aid, uncover dark plots, or test their combat prowess against roving bandits and orc raiders, this fortress serves as a gateway to adventure. 🏰 The History & Purpose of Falls Keep Built in the early 570s CY , Falls Keep was one of several military outposts constructed following the Battle of Emridy Meadows (569 CY) . Its mission? To pacify the law...
Greetings, Dungeon Masters! It’s 3orcs here, and today, we’re diving into a cornerstone of the World of Greyhawk —the rich diversity of its human populations. One of the most striking aspects of this campaign setting is the fact that “human” isn’t just a singular race but a tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions woven together across the Flanaess . If you’re preparing to run the legendary T1 Village of Hommlet or the sprawling Temple of Elemental Evil , understanding the distinctiveness of Greyhawk’s human races will add depth and immersion to your campaign. Let’s explore what makes the humans of Greyhawk a vibrant and essential part of this world! The Races of Humans in Greyhawk Unlike other settings that lump humans together, Greyhawk celebrates the distinctiveness of its six major human groups: Baklunish Appearance: Golden to olive skin, dark hair, and almond-shaped eyes. Cultural Vibe: Exotic mysticism and a deep spiritual connection to their pantheon. Regio...
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