The Rjurik Highlands is an accessory for the 2nd edition of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

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, published in 1996.

Contents

The Rjurik Highlands describes the wilds of northwestern Cerilia, where dwell the fearsome but honorable warriors, the Rjurik, and their unique druidic priests. This package is designe to give a complete picture of the lands and peoples it addresses and to lay out the realm to use by DMs and players who wish to rule its varied kingdoms. Holds some resemblance to Celts and Viking

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