Wow! I assume that is Graz'zt and Iggwilv on the cover. I guess I never imagined Iggwilv as that, well, hot. Maybe it's her name, but Iggwilv sound more crone-like. Well, I guess if she had a demon-prince's attention, she must have been fairly attractive.
Regardless, great cover, I can't wait to get this one!
I sense a demon theme....
I'd really love more of the cover art to relate to the low level adventures, at least once in a while... Maybe I'm just projecting from the last two issues, I'll have to flip through my last years worth of magazines to check.
- Ashavan
I sense a demon theme....
I'd really love more of the cover art to relate to the low level adventures, at least once in a while... Maybe I'm just projecting from the last two issues, I'll have to flip through my last years worth of magazines to check.
- Ashavan
Fiend’s Embrace is for 4th-level characters.
Fiend’s Embrace is for 4th-level characters.
-- Asha runs off to check the contents for 121, since he only looked at the cover --
You're right Amaril! Now I feel a bit silly. I guess this shows I have some preconceived notions about adventures with fiendish content.
Okay, cool for including cover art on the low level adventures! It was beginning to bug me that I hadn't seen one for a while, but clearly it was being remedied without me needing to say anything.
- Ashavan
Iggwilv is a consummate shapeshifter. She can appear young, old or anywhere in between. I suspect that in truth, she's "naturally" more haglike as she is the mother of Iuz, who is himself known as "the Old" and has ruled his land for many human generations.
I wonder if people will be complaining about this cover like they complained about Dragon 329's cover. :smirk:
Her daughter was pretty hot, even when dead. ;)
I wonder if people will be complaining about this cover like they complained about Dragon 329's cover. :smirk:
What, like "demons! DEMONS! Aaagh!"?
Well, whatever. *I* think it's an awesome cover (better than Dragon 329's, even). Kudos to everyone involved with this one.
It's good, I agree. These two have often been linked, but unless I'm mistaken they've never been depicted together in art.
You know, I always forget the appearance-shifting abilities of magic-users. Makes sense though.
I didn't know Iggwilv was the mother of Iuz. Good to know. I am a recent convert to Greyhawk (no little thanks to Erik and the efforts made in Dungeon lately). I love all the history of Greyhawk I am picking up in these adventures.
As far as controversy over the cover itself, I hope not. This is the type of cover I love to see. It gives us a glimpse into the events precluding an adventure. Good work WAR and Dungeon staff.
Yup. The proud parents together at last on the cover of Dungeon. :)
You know, I whined a little bit last month because the awesome cover art featured Demogorgon, and the awesome adventure did not. This month, we see an awesome rendition of Graz'zt and Iggwilv on the cover, and a 4th level adventure about a cloak.
But I have seen the light and changed my tune. I'll take incredible cover art featuring fearsome demons over the alternative - presumably a few low level adventurers and a cape - any day of the week. Err ... month of the year, I mean.
Demons rock.
Nice cover. Much like the last two. I certainly like the way the Dungeon cover art is going lately.
I must say, I would like to see the "big guns" make cameos somehow. I thought Throne of Iuz was a little disappointing in this regard. When I ran it, I had a magically-projected manifestation of Iuz appear after the climax to let the PCs know they'd made a new enemy that day...
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She can appear young, old or anywhere in between.
Definitely, Yamo. I mentioned this at the WotC's GH Board - in Gary Gygax's Artifact of Evil, Iggwilv and Zuggtmoy change their appearance when they arrive at Iuz's palace. The Old One was so appalled at their natural forms, that they changed into a look that was more seductive, as suggested by Dungeon 121's cover.
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Nice cover. Much like the last two. I certainly like the way the Dungeon cover art is going lately.
Strictly my opinion here, but I have to say that overall, Paizo has had a much more reliable collection of impressive art in its monthly mags than WotC has had overall in its much more costly supplements. How do you do it? More importantly, keep it up!
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Strictly my opinion here, but I have to say that overall, Paizo has had a much more reliable collection of impressive art in its monthly mags than WotC has had overall in its much more costly supplements. How do you do it? More importantly, keep it up!
Now this, I definitely agree with. I love the fantasy artwork that I've always associated with Dungeons & Dragons. Although I still play the game, I've been really disappointed with the interior art of the WotC supplements. There are a few areas of interior art improvement I'd like for Dungeon (and Dragon), though by and large, the art from these magazines is all I have to fill my head with vivid imaginings.
The cover art really is impressive on this one. I can't wait to see what Dungeon has done with the artwork for the rest of the module. A little teaser... look for the Fingers of Iuz in Cold Stones Keep. If the cover art is any indication of what to expect, this group should have some pretty cool artwork dedicated to them. But who knows?
It is indeed Graz'zt and Iggwilv on the cover. And Iggwilv's got some high level spells at her disposal; she can pretty much look however she wants. ;-)
Talk about a Critical Threat, Iggwilv probably has a higher CR than Graz'zt. Any change of the Arch-Mage appearing with stats in all her glory?
That WOULD be a nifty critical threat, wouldn't it? Not sure how we'd fit an epic NPC stat block on two pages of text though.
Good point James. How does the publication work with respect to personages from Greyhawk? Can Dungeon Magazine publish stats for characters owned by WoTC? Thanks for your input, btw, I think your magazine has really taken off, congrats!
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"Sarbanes-Oxley, unique devil" has to be the funniest screen name I've seen in some time. This unique devil has certainly caused me plenty of pain at work lately!
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We can use personages from Greyhawk as critical threats (or personages from Forgotten Realms, or Eberron, or Maztica, or any other WotC setting). Already done: Evard, Warduke, the Lord of Blades, Lassiverin, and some other thugs.
So Iggwilv is certainly a contender for a critical threat. And there's certainly something Iggwilv-related happening in the magazine later this year. And that's certainly all I'll say about it, for now...
We can use personages from Greyhawk as critical threats (or personages from Forgotten Realms, or Eberron, or Maztica, or any other WotC setting). Already done: Evard, Warduke, the Lord of Blades, Lassiverin, and some other thugs.
So Iggwilv is certainly a contender for a critical threat. And there's certainly something Iggwilv-related happening in the magazine later this year. And that's certainly all I'll say about it, for now...
Thanks again James! Sounds cool! I look for the issue! And a shout-out to Zherog, I feel & relish your pain! lol
"There's only one thing a devil fears worse than me... an audit for SOX compliance!" - Asmodeus, ruler of the Nine Hells of Baator
Critical threats I'd like to see: Emirikol the Chaotic, Kyuss, Rary.
I'll think of more soon enough, I'm sure. :)
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We've already done Rary, not as a critical threat, but as part of an article in Polyhedron #162 (which lives inside the pages of Dungeon #103). In fact, that was one of the first things Overlord Mona made me do.
Erik: "You're the new guy, huh? Here. Edit this epic-level wizard's stat bock."
As for Emirikol the Chaotic and Kyuss... we're aware of their work. I have no further comment at this time on these individuals.
So Iggwilv is certainly a contender for a critical threat. And there's certainly something Iggwilv-related happening in the magazine later this year. And that's certainly all I'll say about it, for now...
Great news! Who says Greyhawk doesn't get support? The Paizo staff is doing a fantastic job. So many things to look forward to.
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Yeah, at the risk of being sycophantic about it, I think that the art direction has been absolutely wonderful and it continues to improve! Although, I have to say the Githyanki love-fest from Dungeon #100 and the sister issue of Dragon may be just about my favorite of all time!
I have really been pretty blamed happy with the whole magazine for the last several issues! I think Paizo is doing an exceedingly good job.
Yeah, at the risk of being sycophantic about it, I think that the art direction has been absolutely wonderful and it continues to improve! Although, I have to say the Githyanki love-fest from Dungeon #100 and the sister issue of Dragon may be just about my favorite of all time!
I have really been pretty blamed happy with the whole magazine for the last several issues! I think Paizo is doing an exceedingly good job.
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Yeah, at the risk of being sycophantic about it, I think that the art direction has been absolutely wonderful and it continues to improve! Although, I have to say the Githyanki love-fest from Dungeon #100 and the sister issue of Dragon may be just about my favorite of all time!
I have really been pretty blamed happy with the whole magazine for the last several issues! I think Paizo is doing an exceedingly good job.
Why thank you. My swelled head is having trouble fitting in to my cubicle now, but I suppose that's the price you pay for fame.
Sean Glenn
Art Director Dragon and Dungeon magazines
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So Iggwilv is certainly a contender for a critical threat. And there's certainly something Iggwilv-related happening in the magazine later this year. And that's certainly all I'll say about it, for now...
Oh, please please please tell me this is coming soon. I SO need an all powerful consort of demons/mother of demi-gods sexy hag for my homebrew.