Robert J. Kuntz
| Greyhawk Author | |
| Robert J. Kuntz | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | September 23, 1955 |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Died | N/A |
| First Greyhawk work | El Raja Key |
| Alias(es) | Robilar, Uncle |
Robert J. Kuntz (born September 23, 1955) is a game designer and author of roleplaying game publications. He is most famous for his contributions to various Dungeons & Dragons-related materials. He has authored or co-authored several iconic D&D publications, including the Maze of Zayene series, Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes, the first edition of Deities & Demigods, and Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure.
As a D&D player, Kuntz developed the famous (or perhaps infamous) character of Robilar, the first character to successfully complete Tomb of Horrors, among other exploits. Because of Kuntz's imaginative play of this character, Gary Gygax awarded him co-Dungeon Master status for Gygax's original Greyhawk home campaign.
As Gygax's friend and co-DM, Kuntz influenced the development of the Greyhawk milieu. For example, Gygax adapted Kuntz's dark god "Tharzdu'un" into the entity known today as Tharizdun. The names of the characters Tzunk and Bilarro are anagrams for his or his character's names. Kuntz also contributed two of the adventures published in Fate of Istus.
Kuntz originally hails from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Greyhawk works
- Findley, Nigel, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and Robert J. Kuntz. Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Gygax, Gary, and Robert Kuntz. "Maure Castle: The Adventure Begins." Dungeon #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004 (pp. 12-14).
- -----. Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
- -----. Supplement I: Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1975.
- Kuntz, Robert J. "Chambers of Antiquities." Dungeon #124. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005 (pp. 70-101).
- -----. Dimensions of Flight. Necromancer Games, 2001.
- -----. The Eight Kings. Different Worlds Publications, 2004.
- -----. "The Great Kingdom and the Knights of Doom." Dragon #59. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- -----. "Greyhawk's World." Dragon #63. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- -----. "Greyhawk's World." Dragon #65. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- -----. "Maure Castle: The Greater Halls." Dungeon #139. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006 (pp. 70-88).
- -----. The Original Bottle City. Pied Piper Publishing, 2008.
- -----. The Original Living Room. Pied Piper Publishing, 2007.
- -----. Prisoners of the Maze. Necromancer Games, 2001.
- -----. "Robilar Remembers: Journey to the City of the Gods." Oerth Journal #6. Council of Greyhawk, 1997. Available online:[1]
- -----. "Rumors about the Maure Lands." Oerth Journal #23. Council of Greyhawk, 2008. Available online: [2]
- -----. Tower Chaos. Necromancer Games, 2002.
- -----. "Up on a Soapbox." Dragon #308. Paizo Publishing, 2003.
- -----. "Warlock's Walk." Oerth Journal #23. Council of Greyhawk, 2008. Available online: [3]
- Kuntz, Robert J., and Douglas J. Behringer. "Robilar Remembered: Lord Robilar and Company." Oerth Journal #7. Council of Greyhawk, 1997. Available online: [4]
- -----. "Robilar Remembers: Erac's Cousin." Oerth Journal #5. Council of Greyhawk, 1997. Available online: [5]
- Kuntz, Robert J., Gary Gygax, James Jacobs, and Erik Mona. "Maure Castle." Dungeon #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Ward, James M., and Robert Kuntz. Deities & Demigods. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
