5600-Kingdom of Chybisa

*Kingdom of Chybisa*
	Front cover
Writers	N. Robin Crossby, Edwin King, Joe Adams, Edward Barach
Contributors	Brent Bailey, Konnel Damiano, James Revell
Artist	Richard Luschek
Cover artist	Richard Luschek
Heraldry	C.I. Roegner, Matt Roegner
Maps	Tom Dalgliesh, Eric Hotz, Brent Bailey
Editors	Brent Bailey, Daniel Bell, Tom Dalgliesh
Layout	Brent Bailey
Language	English
Series	HârnWorld
Genre	Fantasy RPG
Publisher	Columbia Games Inc.
Publication date	1984 1st edition; 1987 2nd edition; 2019 3rd edition
Pages	60 pages 1st edition; 28 pages 2nd edition; 34 pages 3rd edition

Real-World

Chybisa is Hârn’s smallest realm but is rich in both history and natural resources. The kingdom sits in the fertile valley of the Ulmerien River, where a succession of cultures across two millennia have woven a complex cultural tapestry. The kingdom’s story is one of ebbs and flows, with intrepid settlers, lands lost to barbarians, invasion and assimilation, secession and intrigue. Surrounding the kingdom are the ranges of three barbarian nations. While the Bujoc to the east are wary and few in number, the Hodiri in the south and Pagaelin in the north are among the most populous and aggressive tribal nations on Hârn.

Relations with the kingdoms of Kaldor and Melderyn are peaceful if somewhat strained, for both have claims to Chybisa. Although neither seems inclined to press their case, the situation worries King Verlid VII. Oaths sworn and broken by Verlid’s father lie at the root of these claims and are also a matter of contention with elements in the Church of Larani.

The internal and external pressures on Chybisa provide opportunities for those brave enough to grasp them. The only bridge across the Ulmerien is at the royal seat of Burzyn, giving Chybisa control over trade along the Genin Trail between Melderyn and Kaldor. The rich mines in the Anadel Highlands are threatened by man and beast. Wars and plagues have left a number of abandoned and ruined manors ripe for resettlement. Ancient mines and fortresses of the Elder Folk lie waiting to be discovered.

Publication[edit | edit source]

Initially published in 1984 under the 5007 part number and using the content from 3 previously-published Encyclopedia Hârnica articles, from Encyclopedia Hârnica numbers (2) and (10), collected into a single product. From the publisher:

Chybisa A tiny feudal kingdom in eastern Hârn, ruled by Verlid VII. Chybisa maintains a fragile independence from Kaldor and Melderyn, both of whose kings have claims on her crown. Included is a full-color Atlas Map, plus details on the history, politics, economy, and clans of this surprisingly wealthy kingdom.

Burzyn The largest town and the royal seat of Chybisa. Burzyn is strategically located on the south bank of the Ulmerien, guarding the only bridge to cross this river. It is a rich trading center, dominated by perhaps the most impressive castle on Hârn.

Hârnic Law A general review of Hârnic codes, crimes, and punishments. No civilized society can function without a legal system and, even on Hârn, the administration of justice is surprisingly complex. Includes clan and feudal law, royal justice, forest law, trials and enforcement, plus a list of the most common crimes and the typical punishments they bring.

The Chybisa and Burzyn articles from the 1st edition were used again and published in a 2nd edition (while dropping the Hârnic Law article) with a new cover and the addition of the following articles, from Encyclopedia Hârnica numbers; (9), (10), and (11):

Kingdom of Chybisa is supplemented by other Columbia Games publications, including castles, keeps, and adventure sites to give GMs and players unending possibilities for adventure.