The Grand Duchy of Karameikos (product code GAZ1) is an accessory for the Basic Set

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. The book was written by Aaron Allston

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, and was published in 1987. Cover art is by Clyde Caldwell

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, with interior illustrations by Stephen Fabian

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Contents

This book describes the feudal nation of Karameikos, designed to be a good starting place for player character

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s. The book covers the history, politics, society, economy, and geography of Karameikos, plus rules for generating local characters and their knowledge of the land. The Grand Duchy of Karameikos features an extensive collection of detailed NPCs. The gazetteer includes maps and descriptions of several cities and villages, and a number of adventure scenario suggestions.

This 64-page booklet describes the realm of Karameikos

Karameikos

The Kingdom of Karameikos is a fictional nation located within the Mystara campaign setting, in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game....

 within the D&D world. After the introduction, the book is divided into two sections, the Gazetteer section, and the Adventure section. The Gazetteer describes some background information for the players, and details the history, politics, society, economy, and communities of Karameikos, as well as some characters and monsters that may be encountered there. The Adventure section features adventures characters appropriate to the Basic

Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set

The original Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set boxed set was first published by TSR, Inc. in 1977, and comprised a separate edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, distinct from the first edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game, which was initially published in the same...

, Expert

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Publication history

GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos was written by Aaron Allston

Aaron Allston

Aaron Allston is an American game designer and novelist of many science fiction books, notably Star Wars novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for several role-playing games, several of which served to establish the basis for products and subsequent development of TSR's...

, with a cover by Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell is an American artist. Self described as a fantasy illustrator, he is best known for his portrayals of strong, sexy female characters.-Early life:...

 and interior illustrations by Stephen Fabian

Stephen Fabian

-Career:Fabian specializes in science fiction and fantasy illustration and cover art for books and magazines. Fabian also produced artwork for TSR's Dungeons & Dragons game from 1986 to 1995, particularly on the Ravenloft line. He was self-taught, two of his primary influences being Virgil Finlay...

, and was published by TSR in 1987 as a 64-page booklet with a large color map and an outer folder.