Welcome to Greyhawk, a bustling and diverse city at the heart of the Central Flanaess. Known as the Free City, it owes allegiance to no kingdom or empire, a rarity in this fractured land. The Flanaess, once united under a long-reigning monarchy, now finds itself splintered, with every city, town, and village charting its own course. This patchwork of independence brings with it a shattered mosaic of cultures, laws, and dangers.
In one town, magic may be celebrated, a vibrant display of arcane artistry. In the next, it could be punishable by death, shunned as heretical. You’ll find places where the mundane and supernatural blur, where shadowy rituals are whispered about in darkened alleys, and where the unexplainable is simply a part of life. Be cautious—what is permissible in one place may mark you as a criminal or an outcast in another.
Greyhawk itself stands as a symbol of opportunity and peril, drawing adventurers, merchants, and rogues from all corners of the Flanaess. Its labyrinthine streets teem with peculiar people, exotic goods, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. It’s a place where ambition and desperation collide, where you can carve your own path—if you’re clever enough to survive.
Beyond the city, the world beckons with strange and wondrous places. Supernatural phenomena, forgotten ruins, and rabbit holes that plunge deep into realms beyond your wildest dreams await the bold and curious. But beware: the Flanaess is not a kind land. Danger lurks in both the familiar and the unknown, and the choices you make will shape the legacy of your journey.
As adventurers, you stand at the threshold of this chaotic and unpredictable world. How you navigate its challenges—whether with steel, spell, or cunning—is up to you. So, gather your wits, tread carefully, and prepare to leave your mark on Greyhawk and the Flanaess beyond. Welcome to a world of boundless potential, where your imagination is the only limit.