The Grand Duchy of Karameikos

GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos is a 77-page setting sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in April 1987.

Official synopsis[]

This is the first in a series—a completely new concept in gaming aids for the Dungeons & Dragons game system. Within these covers is a complete historical, economical, geographical, and sociological overview of the Grand Duchy of Karameikos. Entries on (and maps of) the major cities and towns, as well as biographical entries on the important figures in the Duchy, will aid the DM in preparing his own adventures as well as enrich the playing of published adventures.
In addition, there is a full-size, four-color map showing not only Karameikos itself, but also the capital city of Specularum, the city of Kelvin, and the town of Threshold. This map will be full compatible with those to follow in the series, so the DMs and players can put them side by side for comparison and/or play.
Beginning with the Grand Duchy of Karameikos, this series provides a rich tapestry of background material for player and DM alike, sure to benefit the gamer immeasurably.

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Development and release[]

Development[]

The book was written by Aaron Allston. Art was provided by Clyde Caldwell, Stephen Fabian, Dennis Kauth, Ron Kauth and David C. Sutherland III.

Release[]

The Grand Duchy of Karameikos was released by TSR in April 1987 for $^{[missing data]} US or $^{[missing data]} Canadian.

On January 07, 2014, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.

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Critical reception[]

As of 2023, The Grand Duchy of Karameikos reached the rank of Adamantine seller on DriveThruRPG.

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Basic Dungeons & Dragons
Core rules
Holmes: Basic Set Moldvay/Cook B/X: Basic Set • Expert Set BECMI: Basic Rules • Expert Rules • Companion Rules • Master Rules • Immortals Rules Rules Cyclopedia • The New Easy to Master Dungeons & Dragons Game The Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game
Supplements
Creature Crucible • Gazetteer Bestiary of Dragons and Giants • The Book of Marvelous Magic • The Book of Wondrous Inventions • Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark • Creature Catalogue • Creature Catalog • Poor Wizard's Almanac & Book of Facts • Poor Wizard's Almanac II & Book of Facts • Poor Wizard's Almanac III & Book of Facts • The Shady Dragon Inn • Thunder Rift • Wrath of the Immortals
Adventures
In Search of Adventure (In Search of the Unknown) • The Keep on the Borderlands • Palace of the Silver Princess • The Lost City • Horror on the Hill • The Veiled Society • Rahasia • Journey to The Rock • Castle Caldwell and Beyond) • Adventures in Blackmoor • Temple of the Frog • City of the Gods • The Duchy of Ten • Arena of Thyatis • Legions of Thyatis • Eye of Traldar • The Dymrak Dread • King's Festival • Queen's Harvest • Assault on Raven's Ruin • The Best of Intentions • Blade of Vengeance • Blizzard Pass • Castle Amber • Crown of Ancient Glory • Curse of Xanathon • Death's Ride • The Dragon's Den • Drums on Fire Mountain • Earthshaker! • The Endless Stair • Eye of the Wyvern • Five Coins For A Kingdom • The Gem and the Staff • Ghost of Lion Castle • The Goblin's Lair • The Immortal Storm • In the Phantom's Wake • Into the Maelstrom • The Isle of Dread • Maze of the Riddling Minotaur • The Knight of Newts • Lathan's Gold • Legacy of Blood • Master of the Desert Nomads • Mystery of the Snow Pearls • Night's Dark Terror • Quagmire! • Quest for the Heartstone • Quest for the Silver Sword • Rage of the Rakasta • Red Arrow, Black Shield • Sabre River • Saga of the Shadow Lord • The Savage Coast • Skarda's Mirror • Sword and Shield • Talons of Night • Temple of Death • Test of the Warlords • Thunderdelve Mountain • The Tree of Life • Twilight Calling • Vengeance of Alphaks • The War Rafts of Kron • Where Chaos Reigns • The Wrath of Olympus • Wrath of the Minotaur