The Principalities of Glantri

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GAZ3 The Principalities of Glantri is a 116-page sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in September 1987.

Official synopsis[]

"It is early, and low over the mountains the sun set the sky ablaze. The little red creature yawns, stretches its small bat wings, and scratches its horny head. Suddenly, a gong echoes in the room below, making the creature jump. Almost falling, it grabs hold of the large statue on which it was sleeping.
"Down below, the students are preparing for their daily barrage of courses in geography, economics, history, royal lineages, and magical instruction (including new spell research and casting). It is rumored that each of the school's instructors is a member (or leader) of one of the Seven Secret Crafts—with strange new abilities."
All who live or come to live in Glantri are searching for a secret: the Radiance, a mythical force covering the whole of the Principalities. Now your characters can join the adventure, with this Gazetteer. Here are complete maps of the Principalities, a street map of the capital, and all the information you'll need to interact with the citizens—people ruled by wizard-princes, not all of them satisfied with that situation.

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Development[]

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

Release[]

The Principalities of Glantri was released by TSR in September 1987 for $9.95 US.

On January 21, 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 Principalities of Glantri reached the rank of Mithral seller on DriveThruRPG.

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Basic Dungeons & Dragons
Core rules
Basic Set (1977) Basic Set (1979) • Expert Set 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 • 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 • 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

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