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About

Keléstia Productions publishes role-playing materials for use with Hârn, a fictitious setting. Keléstia Productions was created by N. Robin Crossby, the original creator of Hârn, after a contract dispute with publisher Columbia Games proved irresolvable.

Keléstia Productions is known for the incredible detail and high design standards of its online products. As of this writing, Kelestia Productions produces no printed materials. A community of dedicated fans produces additional highly-detailed supplements.

Despite disagreements between Keléstia Publications and rival Columbia Games, the products produced by both entities are completely compatible either "as-is" or with the use of simple conversion information available freely through the fan community. The fan community produces additional high-quality supplements that are compatible with both Columbia Games and Kelestia Productions products.

Since the death of N. Robin Crossby, Keléstia Productions has continued as company owned by Crossby's estate, principally producing products describing the wider world beyond Hârn.

History

N. Robin Crossby left Columbia Games in 1994, after the company had been publishing material for his world of Hârn for over a decade. Columbia initially maintained their rights to Hârn, but Crossby eventually self-published Hârnmaster Gold (1998), Crossby's competitor to Columbia's own Hârn RPG.<ref name="designers"/>Template:Rp

In 2003 Crossby terminated his contract with Columbia Games and formed Keléstia Productions to continue Hârn publications of his own. Columbia refused to recognize Crossby's ability to terminate their agreement but Crossby nonetheless proceeded to publish on his own. Keléstia's production was limited to PDFs, which started out with a new edition of the Hârnmaster Gold Player Edition (2003), followed by a few other rule books. Beyond that Crossby began to present information on some of the other islands near Hârn, including The Kingdom of Chelemby (2005) and Hârbáaler Kingdom of Lédenheim (2008). Kèthîra (2005) presented an overview of the entire world of Hârn.

Crossby became sick around 2006 and died in 2008. Since then, his eldest daughter, Arien, has continued Keléstia's publication of what Crossby labelled as "Hârn Canon". Books postdating Crossby's death, such as Venârivè: Northwestern Lýthia (2010) emphasize Keléstia's commitment to detailing the wider world of Hârn, not just rehashing the Kingdoms on the nominal island.


In September, 2009, Keléstia was also granted a trademark to the name Hârn by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

Publications

Keléstia Productions Ltd has produced a range of publications which detail the world of Hârn, including:

  • Venârivè: Northwestern Lýthia - describes the whole region of the continent of Lýthia where the island of Hârn is located. The region of 'Venârivè' is broadly analogous to Europe.<ref>Jeremy W Baker. Venârivè: Northwestern Lýthia". Keléstia Productions, 2010, Template:ISBN</ref>
  • Venârive Player Guide - a guide for players of characters in the region of Venârivè.
  • Kingdom of Chélemby - a guide to the realm of Chélemby, an island trading-state somewhat analogous to historical Visby.
  • Chéler Player Guide - a guide for players of characters from or visiting the realm of Chélemby.
  • Chélemby: City of the Sea Kings - a detailed description of the city of the same name.
  • Evánekin: Naval Port of Chélemby.
  • Kolâdis: Castle Town of Chélemby.
  • Hârn Interactive Regional Map.

In addition, Keléstia Productions provides the following components of the HârnMaster system:

  • HârnMaster Gold: Player Edition
  • HârnMaster Gold: Gamemaster Edition
  • HârnMaster Gold: Bestiary
  • HârnMaster Gold: Shèk-P'vâr

Products

HârnWorld Modules

Kèthîra, the World of Hârn (or HârnWorld) – easily one of the most detailed, consistent, and believable fantasy game worlds ever created; HârnWorld can be used together with all role-playing rules systems, however, we recommend HârnMaster Gold.

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World Module
Sub-Continent Module
Sub-Continent Supplement
Venârivè Almanac
Kingdom Module
Kingdom Supplement
City Module
Town Module
Player Guide
Bundles

World Module

Kèthîra: World of Hârn
Astronomy of Kèthîra
Lost Gods: Libram of the Nushenic Pantheon
On Divinity: A guide to polytheistic religion

Sub-Continent Module

Venârivè: Northwestern Lýthia
Anzelôria: Legendary Southwestern Lýthia
Regional Gazetteer: providing an overview of regions such as the A’jángwa (‘Child of Fire’), the Anzelôrian desert; Lóazen, the strange southern region; the Mágar Archipelago; the Plains of Chún, Shén and Ramdála; the ‘Stony Forest’ of the northwest; the mysterious and dangerous ‘Whispering Mountains’, and the safer ‘Gentle Rain Mountains’.
Realms and Regions detailed:
Antézian Empire (8 pages)
Zhelória (8 pages)
Shénti peoples (6 pages)
Neshái tribes (4 pages)
Imdália, the Katîan kingdoms, and Taba tribes (6 pages)
Hêlfa towns (2 pages)
Tzéngai, and nearby Gwêru and Chînhoi tribes (4 pages)
Yánda Mpólu highlands (6 pages)
Southern Anzelôria - Lóazen and the Mágar Archipelago (8 pages)
League of Sérianàpi (2 pages)
Naêri - the elusive forest ‘elves’ and their mortal enemies, the Maradóni. (4 pages)

Sub-Continent Supplement

Summa Venâriva - A Social History of Venârivè

Venârivè Almanac

Býria: the Holy Matriarchy
This module includes 36 pages of articles detail the history, geography, culture, and politics of the Býrian Empire; over 300 geographical locations are described.
Karéjia: The City-States of the Venârian Sea
Ájygàl - a mainland region that extends both north and east of this map. Centred on an ancient rival city of Livélis, and an important centre of learning. Around twenty other towns or locations are described.
Arketh - a small island region in the Ûmélrian Sea. The city is famous for its lighthouse, and many of its inhabitants are descended from refugees from Góthmîr. Nine other locations are described.
Dúrien - a mainland region that is a bread-basket for the League. Dúrien city is the centre of a large territorial state, with a number of satellite cities. Around twenty other locations are described.
Gílech - a landlocked region in the basin of the Bythîra River, a centre of Elbýthian culture. Gílech passed back and forth between Dalkésh and Ázeryàn for centuries, before gaining its independence. Dálken influence remains significant. Around twenty other locations are described.
Helás - a province dominated by the Haléan Church. The city of Helás lies to the west of this map; the locations on the map are described.
Hóritar - located on one of the larger Venârian islands, the cities in this province have a long history of rivalry. Over twenty locations are described.
Kólomîr - a mainland region centred around the Khâral River basin. The cities in this region are relatively independent, and Kólomîr city is simply first amongst equals.
Livélis - this city has long been the centre of the Karéjian world. Livélis is a great trading market, and a major naval power, maintaining 52 war galleys. It is protected by the famous Xêriates Wall. Around fifteen other locations are described.
Nárolis - a great naval and military power, providing many great admirals and generals across Karéjian history. Around twenty other locations are detailed.
Phanósia - a great trading region and city that rivals Livélis. Famous for its remarkable slave market. Around fifteen other locations are described.
Rykál - a city known as the 'Joyous Haven', where it is said that any human vice can be catered to. It is an enormously wealthy city. Around half the province is off the map to the west.
Shélon - a city with a reputation for quiet benevolence, and with many matriarchal clans. Around ten other locations are described.
Iqdir District, Résikhar Province, Empire of Dalkésh - this small district of the Empire is described, including the tensions and accommodations between Dálken and local Karéjian peoples.
Hácheri territories - parts of three Hácheri principalities - Hácherùl, Ócharim and Kúladith - are on this regional map, and locations in this area are described.
Tuvâra: The Great Southern Savannah
This module includes articles that detail the history, geography, culture, and politics of Tuvâra and the northern Neshái tribes, as well as settlements of southern Býria; over 150 geographical locations are described. These include an overview of the ancient trading city of Tâlfa, and the growing centre of Órovâshè.
Thónia: the End of the World
The module describes the six 'nations' of the Thon and their various cultural differences: This module includes articles that detail the history, geography, culture, and politics of Thónia - the most remote, isolated and mountainous region of Lýthia - the veritable 'end of the world'.
The Oqono Thon ('Laker' Thon) are the most populous and warlike, and live around the northern lakes. They prey on their cousins and sell slaves to Árlanto.
the matriarchal Anoro Thon ('Northern' Thon) inhabit the mangrove swamps of the Elánas Coast, have created a unique lifestyle to survive in the post-plague environment.
the Aqaros Thon ('Western' Thon) are the most abject of all the Thon, dominated by the Faláni who exploit them for slaves and labour.
the Garo Thon ('Interior' Thon) live in the interior and have held on to their pre-plague civilised ways better than any other nation, but they are culturally isolated from their neighbours.
the Ulan Thon ('Mountain' Thon) life on the great central Ulan Massif, and consider themselves to be the 'true' Thon.
the Makar Thon ('Southern' Thon), live in the southern rainforests south of the Thónian Alps; there is considerable variation between tribes; some retaining considerable levels of pre-plague culture. They are under pressure from Faláni slavers.
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Kingdom Module

Kingdom of Emélrenè
Kingdom of Chélemby
Hârbáaler Kingdom of Lédenheim
Kingdom of Shôrkýnè ~ Hârn - Shôrkýnè - Regional Expansion Module CG5201 (1991).pdf - Scanned 112 Pages (1991)

Kingdom Supplement

Lédenheim - Clans & Folk
Great Clans of Emélrenè (Free)

City Module

Chélemby: City of the Sea Kings

Town Module

Evánekin: Naval Port of Chélemby
Kolâdis: Castle Town of Chélemby

Player Guide

Venârivè Player Guide (Free)
Chéler Player Guide (Free)

Bundles

Cities of Chélemby Bundle
Includes: Chélemby: City of the Sea Kings, Chélemby City Map (Interactive PDF), Kolâdis: Castle Town of Chélemby, Evánekin: Naval Port of Chélemby, and Chéler Player Guide (Free)
Venârivè Bundle
Includes: Kèthîra: World of Hârn, Venârivè: Northwestern Lýthia, Summa Venâriva - A Social History of Venârivè, Venârivè Player Guide (Free), Venârivè Map

HârnWorld Maps

Electronic and printed maps of Kèthîra, the World of Hârn – famous among role-players for their attention to detail and their realistic geography.

Maps of the Atlas Keléstia series present regions of Kèthîra in 625 square leagues each and feature the utmost level of detail. For an overview of all available issues, head over to the Atlas Keléstia Index page.

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Sub-Continental Map
Kingdom Map
City Map
Map Square
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Map Bundles

Regional Map

Sánthrada - Eastern Lýthia Map and Index
Hârn Regional Map (interactive PDF)
Shôrkýnè Regional Map (interactive PDF)

Sub-Continental Map

Venârivè Map

Kingdom Map

Emélrenè Map (interactive PDF)

City Map

Chélemby City Map (Interactive PDF)

Atlas Keléstia Map Squares

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IVAE LX (Sútvik)
SHKN AX (Ârgonel) & A9 (Kálen)
SHKN B7 (Hâltinan)
SHKN BX (Détule)
SHKN C8 (Chánsa)
SHKN F3 (Rýbaren) & E3 (Kârdeten)
SHKN F5 (Trevéhedè) & E5 (Baas)
SHKN F6 (Téchel) & E6 (Skîvaal)
SHKN F7 (Hélegat) & E7 (Tróldblist)
SHKN F8 (Ishéres)
SHKN G3 (Imkézadin)
SHKN G5 (Yelâben)
SHKN G6 (Chélemby)
SHKN G7 (Létryn)
SHKN G8 (Ándrin)
SHKN H5 (Tázela)
SHKN H6 (Vârkenheim)
SHKN H7 (Trepûra)
SHKN H8 (Dáman)
SHKN I4 (Galésa)
SHKN I5 (Zýna)
SHKN I6 (Léden)
SHKN J1 (Gósheim)
SHKN J4 (Welf)
SHKN J5 (Ôrgetkin)
SHKN J6 (Tîrghavn)
SHKN J7 (Éslon)
SHKN K1 (Ósena)
SHKN K2 (Hléjis)
SHKN K4 (Kótrùn)
SHKN K5 (Gámlèyan)
SHKN K6 (Tîrgólis)
SHKN K7 (Olágen)
SHKN L1 (Bôrin)
SHKN L2 (Tâlig)
SHKN L6 (Gadélken)
SHKN M1 (Péndor)
SHKN M2 (Hlen)
TRZN A1 (Máris)
TRZN B2 (Âlwin)
TRZN D1 (Néoma)
Open Sea (Free)

Map Bundles

Atlas Keléstia - 2011 Annual Bundle (Issues #1-14)
Atlas Keléstia - 2012 Annual Bundle (Issues #15-30)
Atlas Keléstia - 2013 Annual Bundle (Issues #31-44)
Atlas Keléstia - Folio 1: Chélemby, Géltheim & Ánvâl
Atlas Keléstia - Folio 2: Lédenheim, W. Huriséa & Tîrgólis

HârnMaster Rules Modules

HârnMaster Rules ModulesThe highly realistic, yet easy to use HârnMaster role-playing rules system – specifically made for campaigns set in the World of Hârn, but suitable for all medieval and fantasy settings.

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Rules Expansion
Game Supplement
Bundles

Core Rules

HârnMaster Gold: Player Edition
HârnMaster Gold: Gamemaster Edition

Rules Expansions

HârnMaster Gold: Bestiary
HârnMaster Gold: Shèk-P'vâr

Game Supplements

Hârnic Tarot

Bundles

HârnMaster Gold Bundle
Includes: HârnMaster Gold: Player Edition, HârnMaster Gold: Gamemaster Edition, HârnMaster Gold: Bestiary, HârnMaster Gold: Shèk-P'vâr

Premium Content

At Keléstia Productions we are always looking for ways to reward our customers. Without your support, we couldn't continue to develop new material for HârnWorld and Kèthîra.

We also have a considerable amount of material that is under development, but not yet ready for publication; which we would however love to get comment and feedback on.

After quite some thought we think we have identified a way to meet both of these objectives. We are calling this Premium Content.

The way this works is simple: For any of our customers who has spent $100 or more on this website, we will make available a growing amount of 'pre-publication' material. This will be accessible from a Premium tab on the menu bar of this site. Needless to say this will only be viewable by those who have spent the necessary amount.

This material will be 'pre-publication' in that while quite some work will have gone into it, it won't be completely finalised, official or 'canon'. In fact, in many cases we will welcome feedback and comment from our customers, so that we can further improve the material before it is finalised and published.

We hope that people will find this Premium Content a welcome bonus, and we look forward to it enabling more engagement and interaction with our customers.

Regards

Jeremy Baker (aka Fastred)

Project Director


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Exclusive HârnWorld articles and material for Kelestia.com premium users – like yourself.

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  • Sánthrada Preview Chapter (Overview & Geography)
    • Sub-Continent Module
  • Coins, Credit and Commerce. A Monograph for the Moneychanger.
    • Article on Coinage: text covers much more than the origins of coinage and credit.
  • Trade at the Top of the World
    • Mengola Trade route
  • The Enigmatic Southern Continent (Mernat)
    • Region Map - "beta-canon"
  • Venârivè Almanac Map: Quârphor
    • Region Map - "beta-canon"
  • Special Preview: The Economics and Politics of the Halean Church
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  • See Kethira in a New Way
    • 3D Virtual Kethira

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