Everyone has to live somewhere, and PCs are no exception. Given free rein, characters adopt nomadic lifestyles, staying in inns and carrying their possessions on their backs. This is a rootless, expensive lifestyle that real people would adopt only in dire necessity. If only to give PCs one more headache, GMs should encourage them to establish households, somewhere to hang their sword and helm after a long hard bout of adventuring, a place to call their own. The Real Estate arcticle reminds us that In a feudal society, all land belongs to the monarch. Landholders do not own their land, they hold it. This right of holding can be inherited, delegated, sometimes even bought and sold (usually with restrictions), but the land remains the property of the crown, which retains mineral, taxation, expropriation, and other rights. Despite its relative abundance, land is the ultimate measure of wealth. In the countryside most land is held in fee taile, limited by class to a privileged few. Fee-simple land that can be held by common folk is rare outside of the cities.  Real Estate values for renting and buying are given by square-foot, modified by the quality of the neighborhood. Along with property come taxes and maintenance, both challenges for the PC landlord.

This article describes influential and interesting books and other written works that may be found in a Hârnic campaign. Different versions of a written work arise when they are translated into a new language/script, or are heavily edited to ensure greater appeal to a specific group. Some versions may omit original material; some add new material. Original and later versions of a book are detailed with the following data. Author Year Medium (Pages/Cover material)Pages (or equivalents).Language/ScriptStreet Value: Reflects perceived value more than its content or scarcity. Copies: The estimated number of copies that exist Location: The location of rare or unique books is sometimes given.

This article introduces detailed rules for stalking and killing prey and trapping animals for their fur. It also contains simple rules to determine the outcome of other types of hunting, such as hunting for sport. This article expands on hunting articles in HârnLore 4 and HârnMaster Barbarians.

Lorkin commands the head of the Anoth Delta in the southeast corner of the Kingdom of Orbaal. It is the largest settlement in the region and an important center of maritime trade. The Ivinian overlords treat the Jarin peasantry with a callous cruelty. Lorkin was the only castle to fall during a Jarin rebellion less than 20 years ago and is a likely flashpoint for another revolt.  The Lorkin Castle article describes the settlement's history, government, religion, economics, and military forces, and gives an overview of the Anoth Delta wilderness. It includes a full description and color floor plans for the castle, along with color GM and player maps of the settlement. Brief descriptions are given for many local craftsmen and other locations in the town. An expanded treatment is given to Faenghease Rock, the stone mausoleum of the priest whose martyrdom sparked a rebellion, with detailed descriptions, color floor plans, and adventure hooks.

Tournaments is a Military article. The tournament is a martial sport that demonstrates the strength and skill of a knight in battle. In its present form, it comprises the Melee, in which groups of mounted knights engage in battle on a field, and the Joust, which is a contest between two mounted knights, armed with lance and shield.   Tournaments have been held for as long as feudalism has existed. Originally, they were simply mock battles between two groups of knights during peacetime. Such battles involved weapons of war and lacked any specific rules of conduct; hence, they were often difficult to distinguish from a real melee. With the growing influence of Laranianism and popularity of the concept of chivalry, tournaments became more refined. Rules were introduced and enforced by Marshals and Judges, and blunted lances and swords replaced weapons of war. Tournaments began to focus more on pageantry and individual skill and the Joust developed to overtake the Melee in popularity.

The Telen Castle article describes the settlement's history, government, religion, and economics, and provides details for some of its craftsmen and other locations. Includes GM and player local maps as well as interior plans for the fortified villa of the powerful Nordaka clan, all in full color. This is a Hârn Classics release. Portions of this article were originally published in 1987 as part of the Thardic Republic Module. The article has been upgraded with new color artwork and redrawn maps, as well as expanded descriptions of the town.

Coselin is the seat of King Haakis Turensyn, ruler of the Kingdom of Rogna in the Elkyri Islands off the west coast of Ivinia. Coselin's impressive castle and town wall were financed through piracy are among the finest fortifications in Ivinia. From this stronghold, the kingdom's fierce and rapacious "sea-wolves" terrorize trading ships in the Sea of Ivae and mount viking raids on settlements along Ivinia's western coast. The Coselin Castle article describes the settlement's history, government, religion, economics, and military forces. Includes a full description and color floor plans for the castle, along with color GM and player maps of the settlement. Brief descriptions are given for many local craftsmen and other locations in the town. The town's massive temple to Sarajin, the Ivinian god of battle and honor, is given an expanded treatment, with detailed descriptions, color floor plans, and adventure hooks

Edan of Peskil is an experienced and highly skilled woodturner. He is known throughout Lenedshire in Melderyn for his functional and highly decorative products, from bowls to chairs. Although Edan's designs are utilitarian, they are finely finished and blemish free. This article is a location expansion intended for use with "Clord Manor" article in the HârnManor module (COL #4751). It describes the master woodcrafter and his establishment. Full color plans of the building are included, along with several adventure hooks the GM can use to bring the location into play.

The Silver Way sets a new standard for trade route articles. The history and economic importance of the Silver Way are covered with detailed sections about each day's march and nightly campsite. The Silver Way is the only road into the ancient and wealthy Kingdom of Azadmere. It is one of four major trade routes that converge on Tashal, and one of the most important trade routes on Hârn. It is also one of the most dangerous.  Altitude and other mountain perils make the Silver Way uniquely treacherous. Heavy snowfall makes the trail impassable from mid-autumn to late-spring, but the trail is a challenge even in summer. Sudden torrential rains can cause flash flooding. The ancient Khuzan construction is not completely impervious to the ravages of weather and age; every year reconstruction is required for some sections. For most of its length the trail is wide enough for two laden mules to walk side by side, but it is steep and twisting for long stretches, and a slip for one mule can easily cause the loss of two or more.  As if physical dangers were not enough, the route traverses brigand and gargun territory. The lower reaches of the Silver Way are haunted by bands of brigands who prey on small groups before they can join the great caravans that depart from Naniom Bridge. Close to Zerhun, the former Khuzan mines of Fana are now home to an aggressive and dangerous colony of Gargu-Viasal. The Foulspawn attack caravans that appear weak or disorganized. Experienced travellers never travel the Silver Way alone. Includes Ruins of Traketh expansion.  The ruins of Traketh Manor lie in the Thicesund Forest three leagues southwest of the Silver Way's Three Valley Gap campsite. Traketh is just one of many now-forgotten settlements of the Kingdom of Serelind that were lost in the upheavals of the Migration Wars. The manor has been abandoned for around five centuries and the encroaching forest has erased most traces of the settlement. What remains of the manorhouse undercroft is occasionally used as temporary shelter by bandits, hunters, trappers, timberwrights, and runaway serfs. Most who spend the night here find the experience unsettling, some describing a profound sense of unease or even ghostly manifestations.

Gardiren is the principal settlement of Nephshire on the northern frontier of Kaldor. It lies on the eastern bank of the fast-moving River Shem, twenty leagues north of Tashal. Vast forests claimed by the Taelda barbarians extend north and east to the Sorkin Mountains. These rich forests and centuries of trade with Azadmere have been sources of great wealth for Clan Curo, a wealthy and ancient clan led by the proud Earls of Neph. Caer Gardiren's excellent river port and its control of Medrik Bridge, the only crossing of the Shem north of Heru, ensure control of northern traffic using Noron's Way. Gardiren is also the western terminus of the Silver Way, the rugged trail leading to the mysterious and fabulously wealthy Kingdom of Azadmere. Includes The Jug Inn expansion. The Jug Inn sits in a prime location just south of Gardiren's wharf and offers a magnificent view over the Shem River. Trivin of Jasath, the proprietor, caters mainly to wealthy guildsmen and nobles. He discourages riffraff by keeping the room rates high and by serving only fine food and expensive wines and brandies. Trivin is an important man in town and has a very inquisitive nature; he is always seeking to uncover any secrets his guests may have.  The Jug Inn is a location expansion intended for use with the Gardiren Castle article (COL #5623). It describes the establishment, its services, staff, and clientele. Full-color plans of the inn are included, along with several adventure hooks the GM can use to bring the location into play.

Tesien is an Earthmaster site on Ternu Heath with a sinister reputation far beyond that of its sister constructions located across Hârn.  The original Earthmaster structures have sunk beneath the marsh; the visible ruins are of recent origin. As with all similar sites, the builders seem to have abandoned Tesien 15,000 years ago; its purpose remains an enigma.

Rethem is a feudal kingdom in western Hârn where feudalism rules by force. The political situation is still far from settled and the threat of civil war looms over the kingdom. Rethem is bounded by the Kingdom of Kanday to the south, the Kuboran tribal lands to the north, and the Thardic Republic to the east. With its long history of violence, a rulership built on cunning and strength, and its shaky political structure, Rethem is viewed warily by its neighbors. The Peran wilderness to Rethem's north is home to the Kubora, one of the fiercest and most numerous tribal peoples on Hârn. The Kingdom of Rethem was created by the conquests of a Kuboran chieftain, something that neither the tribesmen nor the Rethemi are likely to forget. The Kuboran influence is still significant in Rethem and most Rethemi nobility are of Kuboran descent, although it is not currently fashionable to admit to it. Rethem's northern forests are rich in timber and furs and the abundant minerals of the lowlands have been extensively mined since Corani times. The fertile Thard Valley has long been one of the most densely populated regions of Hârn and boasts the strongest economy in the west. Rethem's eighth and current ruler, King Chafin III, is not the product of a long and respected dynasty, his clan having seized the throne a mere 40 years ago. Chafin III has constructed a network of allegiances that relies upon the careful placement of kin and the manipulation of competing loyalties that he himself may not fully command. Chafin often uses the threat of invasion from the kingdom's neighbors to keep his rivals off guard.

69 detailed vector maps: World Map of Kethira Regional Map of Hârn Atlas Map of Kanday Shire and Hundred Maps Local Maps of all cities, castles, and keeps in Kanday (including many never-before mappped at the local scale).

Kiban is the second largest settlement in the Kingdom of Kaldor and the principal seat of Clan Dariune, the Earls of Balim. Kiban was a small agricultural castle town not many years ago but is now an emerging center of trade, especially in weapons and jewelry from the dwarven Kingdom of Azadmere. Earl Troda Dariune is Kaldor's Chancellor of the Exchequer and a cousin of the king. He has powerful allies, including key clerics, as well as many enemies.  The Kiban Castle article describes the settlement's history, government, religion, and economics, and provides details for some of the craftsmen and other locations. Includes full-color GM and player maps as well as complete floor plans for Caer Kiban, the earl's castle.  This is a Hârn Classics release. Portions of this article were originally published in 1984 as part of the Kaldor Kingdom Module. The article has been upgraded with new color artwork and redrawn maps, as well as expanded descriptions of the town and castle.

Orbaal, a fractious kingdom in Hârn's wild north, is a land of mountains and fjords. A land where the rebellious Jarin, beaten but not broken, chafe under the rule of Ivinian viking conquerors. Around 8,000 Ivinian conquerors hold almost all of the kingdom's fortresses and rule over 65,000 Jarin. A major rebellion erupted less than 20 years ago and considerable tension still smolders between the two cultures, encouraged by an active but disorganized Jarin resistance.  Orbaal is an exciting kingdom for your Hârn campaign. The unstable political and cultural environment provides a variety of adventure opportunities for your PCs.  The Kingdom of Orbaal module is the perfect companion to other Columbia Games publications, including keeps, castles, and adventure sites.

Noron's Keep is an isolated stronghold near the source of the Kald River in the Sorkin Mountains. The keep is held by Noron, one of the semi-divine creatures known as Pradeyalkri. Noron is held in awe by the Taeldan tribesmen who live in the surrounding wilderness, and an implacable foe of the Gargun (Hârnic orcs) whose colonies are found in the mountains nearby. Noron and his sons are known to extract exorbitant tolls from travelers on the trail between Tonot in Kaldor and Shese in Orbaal. The Noron's Keep article describes Noron, his keep, and his sons. It provides information about some of the village's residents and two other Pradeyalkri. It includes full-color GM and player maps as well as floor plans for the keep. This is a Hârn Classic article and was originally published in 1985 as part of Encyclopedia Hârnica 14and in 1987 as part of the Orbaal Kingdom Module.

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The Arcanists' Guild is a loose association of scholars whose study and practice involve esoteric knowledge. Some study magical phenomena, while others practice magic; many are only students in obscure but mundane fields. The differences are sometimes unclear.  The article details the origins and development of the guild, its organization and ranks, and includes a list of Lythian Chantries.

Heraldry, also known as armory, is an art in perfect harmony with this flourishing age of chivalry. Among civilized folk, heraldry is strongly supported by the noble classes. This is partly due to the exclusive right of gentle folk to bear arms and partly due to the color and pageantry involved. On the practical side, military helmets tend to obscure the face, while armour and shields disguise gait and build. There is an urgent need to quickly identify friend or foe on the battlefield and heraldry does this well. The proper name for a complete heraldic bearing is an achievement; it is a coat of arms only when the arms are depicted on a coat, usually a surcoat. An achievement has a number of possible elements, most of which must be registered with the College of Heralds to be legal.  Illustrations of all common heraldic symbols and devices are included, greatly expanded from the original article.

Harden is the principal northern fortress of the mainland holdings of the Kingdom of Melderyn. The castle is strategically placed along the Genin Trail and holds a commanding position on the Horka River. Once the economic center of the region, Harden had declined since the founding of the city of Thay two centuries ago. Harden was once the capital of the Kingdom of Elorinar and is now the seat of the Earl of Elorin. Several ancient burial mounds in the vicinity are believed to be cursed. The Harden article contains an overview of the castle and the surrounding settlement, including its history, economics, government, and religion. In addition to full-page color GM and player maps and descriptions of the settlement, detailed plans are provided for the castle and the adjacent Hjuruth Manor. The majority of this article was originally published in 1987 as part of the Melderyn Kingdom Module. This version includes greatly expanded floor plans of the castle and descriptions of many additional settlement residents.  Includes Harden #23: Charcoaler expansion    Noran of Faloran's charcoaling camp is in Bujdel Forest, a league or so across the Horka River from Harden Castle in Melderyn. Noran is a shrewd businessman and an expert in woodlore and timbercraft. He has had a license to harvest timber for charcoal in Bujdel Forest for many years. He is a skilled forager and keen waterfowler on Elierna Bog, and some suspect him of being a poacher.  This article is a location expansion intended for use with the Harden Castle article (COL #5718). It describes the charcoaler and his camp. Full-color plans of the camp are included, along with several adventure hooks the GM can use to bring the location into play.

Dyrisa is the second largest settlement in the Kingdom of Kanday and the principal seat of King Andasin IV and the royal House of Kand. The town prospers from its position on the road between Aleath and Coranan, two of Hârn's largest towns. The area around Dyrisa was sacred to the Ariathe tribe and is the site of many barrow graves.  The Dyrisa article describes the town's history, government, religion, and economics, and provides details for some of the settlement's craftsmen and other locations, including the mysterious barrow grave of Asagran the Ghoul, a depraved former ruler of Dyrisa. Includes full-color GM and player maps as well as complete floor plans for Caer Dyrisa, the king's castle. This is a Hârn Classic article and was originally published in 1986 as part of the Kanday Kingdom Module. Includes two expansions: Temple of Larani and Xerle Chapterhouse.  Dyrisa's Laranian temple is dedicated to the goddess' holy silver sword and is commonly referred to as the "Temple of Avarkiel." It is run by the Order of Hyvrik and stands in the center of Dyrisa in honor of Larani's role in the victory of King Andasin I over the town's Morgathian overlord in 620. Nobles and commoners come from leagues away for Soratir services.  This article is a location expansion intended for use with the Dyrisa Castle article (COL #5662). It describes the temple and its residents. Full-color plans of the building are included, along with several adventure hooks the GM can use to bring the location into play.  Xerle is a chapterhouse of the Order of the Checkered Shield, a fighting order dedicated to Larani, goddess of chivalry and battle. The order holds the manor from the Laranian archbishop of Kanday. Xerle is home to a commandery, or half-chapter, of five knights and 10 common men-at-arms. The Xerle chapter is charged with patrolling the King's Way, the trail between Dyrisa (seat of the King of Kanday) and isolated Ibonost Keep on the kingdom's eastern border, where King Andasin IV spends his summers. Detachments from the chapter occasionally travel the Elos Trail through Ternu Heath as escorts for messengers to Dunir or Selvos on Kanday's west coast.  This article is a location expansion intended for use with the Dyrisa Castle article (COL #5662). Full-color plans and details of the chapterhouse are included, along with several adventure hooks the GM can use to bring the location into play

Benevolence, compassion, and industriousness are the hallmarks of the Order of the Balm of Joy, the female clerical order of the Peonian Church. Serving as both complement and counterpoint to the all-male Irreproachable Order, the sisters of the Balm of Joy contribute to the root mission of the Peonian Church in ways that are more secular and temporal than spiritual and dogmatic. The chief aim of the Order of the Balm of Joy is to alleviate physical human suffering by providing direct aid to the sick, the hungry, the poor, and the dying. Priestesses of the order can be found in enterprises ranging from the running of hospitals to missionary work to hard agricultural labor. It is often said that members must be equally comfortable "elbow deep in blood or knee deep in mud."  In addition to covering the order's history, present situation, scriptures, and lore, the article details how one joins and lives in the order. Also included are descriptions of three specialist subgroups in the order: the midwives in the Daughters of St. Eaclid, the missionaries of the Shepherdesses of Valon, and the Sisters of Deliverance, also known as the Merciful Sisters, who are dedicated to the care of the dead and dying.

Olokand is the family holding of Clan Elendsa, the royal clan of Kaldor. It is one of two principal seats held by the king, the other being the city of Tashal. Located on the western bank of the Kald River, Olokand castle guards the Elendsa Bridge and controls the Fur Road, the kingdom's principal trade route with the north. With a year round population over 800, Olokand is one of Kaldor's larger settlements. The population swells in the spring when the Fur Road caravan arrives from Orbaal, and again in summer for the Royal Chelebin Tournament of Chivalry. The king spends four months a year in Olokand, arriving in late Peonu, and returning to Tashal by the end of summer.