The Spindrift Isles campaign is set within the world of Greyhawk, the Dungeons and Dragons campaign world originally created by Gary Gygax. I am primarily basing this game’s information contained in The World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting boxed set published by TSR in 1983.

Greyhawk is a storied setting that has existed for decades. The amount of information about it can be somewhat overwhelming to those new to the world. Here are some resources for those new to Greyhawk, though much of the information will be of interest to veterans of the Flanaess as well.

- Mike Bridges’ Greyhawkery is an outstanding resource for those new to the setting. The blog offers a number of excellent introductory articles about the world.

- The Great Library of Greyhawk is a great place to visit if you have specific questions about the setting.

- Canonfire! hosts a lot of interesting articles on Greyhawk as well as an active community for discussion about the setting. It gets very deep into specifics, so it can be a bit intimidating for newcomers.

- Lastly, if you want to go straight to the source, a digital copy of the World of Greyhawk boxed set can be had at DriveThruRPG.

If you are new to Greyhawk, and are having difficulty finding establishing a background for your character within it, please let me know. I’ll be happy to discuss your character with you and help you locate a point of origin that lines up with your ideas.

For those seeking to follow a patron deity, here is a list of the gods and goddesses of Oerth.

Greater Gods

Beory - Goddess of Nature and Rain. The Earth Mother. (True Neutral)
Boccob - God of Magic and Knowledge (True Neutral)
Cyndor - God of Time, Continuity, and Infinity (Lawful Neutral)
Incabulos - God of Evil, Plagues, and Nightmares (Neutral Evil)
Istus - Goddess of Fate and Destiny (True Neutral)
Kord - God of Athletics, Sports, and Brawling (Chaotic Good)
Lendor - God of Time (True Neutral)
Nerull - God of Death, Darkness, and the Underworld (Neutral Evil)
Pelor - God of the Sun, Strength, Light, and Healing (Neutral Good)
Procan - God of the Oceans, Seas, and Salt (True Neutral/Chaotic Neutral)
Rao - God of Peace, Reason, and Serenity (Lawful Good)
Tharizdun - God of Eternal Darkness and Decay (Evil)
Ulaa - Goddess of Hills, Mountains, and Gemstones (Lawful Good)
Wee Jas - Goddess of Magic and Death (Lawful Neutral)
Zilchus - God of Money, Prestige, Power and Influence (Lawful Neutral)

Lesser Gods

Allitur - God of Ethics and Propriety (Lawful Good/Lawful Neutral)
Atroa - Goddess of Spring, the East, and the Wind (Neutral Good)
Beltar - Goddess of Malice, Pits, and Deep Caves (Chaotic Evil)
Berei - Goddess of Home, Family, and Agriculture (Neutral Good)
Bleredd - God of Metal, Mines, and Smiths (True Neutral)
Bralm - Goddess of Insects and Industriousness (True Neutral/Lawful Neutral)
Celestian - God of Stars, Space, and Wanderers (True Neutral/Neutral Good)
Delleb - God of Reason and Intellect (Lawful Good)
Ehlonna - Goddess of Forests, Flowers, and Meadows (Neutral Good)
Erythnul - God of Hate, Envy, Malice, and Panic (Chaotic Evil)
Fharlanghn - God of Horizons, Distance, and Travel (True Neutral/Neutral Good)
Fortubo - God of Stone, Metals, and Mountains (Lawful Good/Lawful Neutral)
Geshtai - Goddess of Lakes, Rivers, and Wells (True Neutral)
Heironeous - God of Chivalry, Honor, Justice, and Valor (Lawful Good)
Hextor - God of War, Discord, and Massacres (Lawful Evil)
Joramy - Goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, Anger, and Quarrels (True Neutral/Neutral Good)
Kurell - God of Jealousy, Revenge, and Thievery (Chaotic Neutral)
Lirr - Goddess of Prose, Poetry, and Art (Chaotic Good)
Llerg - God of Beasts and Strength (Chaotic Neutral)
Lydia - Goddess of Music, Knowledge, and Daylight (Neutral Good)
Myhriss - Goddess of Love and Beauty (Neutral Good)
Norebo - God of Luck, Gambling, and Risk (Chaotic Neutral)
Obad-hai - God of Nature, Wildlands, Freedom, and Hunting (True Neutral)
Olidammara - God of Music, Revelry, Roguery, and Wine (True Neutral/Chaotic Neutral)
Phaulkon - God of Air, Winds, and Clouds (True Neutral/Chaotic Neutral)
Pholtus - God of Light, Resolution, and Law (Lawful Good/Lawful Neutral)
Phyton - God of Beauty and Nature (Chaotic Good)
Pyremius - God of Fire, Poison, and Murder (Neutral Evil)
Ralishaz - God of Chance, Ill-Luck, and Misfortune (Chaotic Neutral/Chaotic Evil)
Raxivort - God of Rats (Chaotic Evil)
St. Cuthbert - God of Wisdom, Dedication, and Zeal (Lawful Good/Lawful Neutral)
Sotillion - Goddess of Summer, the South Wind, Ease, and Comfort (Chaotic Good/Chaotic Neutral)
Syrul - Goddess of Deceit, False Promises, and Lies (Neutral Evil)
Telchur - God of Winter, the North Wind, and Cold (Chaotic Neutral)
Trithereon - God of Individuality, Liberty, and Retribution (Chaotic Good)
Velnius  - God of the Sky and Weather (True Neutral/Neutral Good)
Wenta - Goddess of Autumn, the West Wind, and Harvest (Chaotic Good)
Xan Yae - Goddess of Twilight, Shadows, and Stealth (True Neutral)
Xerbo - God of Sea, Water Travel, Money and Business (True Neutral)
Zodal - God of Mercy, Hope, and Benevolence (Neutral Good)

Demigods

Iuz - Demigod of Oppression, Deceit, and Pain (Chaotic Evil)
Rudd - Demigoddess of Chance, Good Luck, and Skill (Chaotic Neutral/Chaotic Good)
Wastri - Demigod of Amphibians (Lawful Neutral/Lawful Evil)
Zagyg - Demigod of Humor, Occult Studies, and Eccentricity (Chaotic Neutral/Chaotic Good)
Zuoken - Demigod of Physical and Mental Mastery (True Neutral)