Asperdi
| Asperdi | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Sea Baronies |
| Size: | Small city |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Basmajian |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 8,100 in 591 CY |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Procan |
Asperdi is the capital of the Sea Baronies, on Asperdi Isle, named after the city. It is home port to Basmajian's naval phalanx, and the powers in the city are the priesthood of Procan and various artisan guilds.
Geography
The city is set far back from the coast, and is not accessible as a port, despite being a heavily naval-influenced city. It is located somewhat south on the island, to the southeast of Ironport.
Cityscape
Asperdi is surrounded by ornately decorated walls, with most of the city being built from "hard reddish-brown stone"[1] that came from a now defunct quarry. The city is quite lively with large open markets featuring ironworkers and armorers in addition to naval artisans. It is overlooked by its prison, a foreboding crenelated tower which tends to deter thieves. It is known to be infested with vermin and death from disease and infection is common, especially in hot weather.
People
Most of those in town tend to wear loose pantaloons and baggy, wide-sleeved cotton blouses, often in bright colors, with those of Flan decent also favoring face paints. Most tend to go armed, carrying large curved daggers (which are identical, mechanically, to short swords).
Demographics
While most people in the city are of mixed Flan and Oeridian decent, there are a small number of Rhennee, who form a close-knit matriarchal community, who have been living in the city for as long as anyone can remember. The women of this community, led by a woman called the rhenata, tend to use a mix of soothsaying, over forms of divination, and herbalism, with a little bit of ju-ju cursing sprinkled on top, which makes many of the men in the city superstitious about them.
Religion
Procan is the most widely worshiped deity in the city. Any time a new ship is christened, and any time a ship sets sail for more than a week, his blessing is sought, along with one from the rhenata.
Government
Administration of the city consists mainly of an advisory council to Baron Basmajian, who is both the baron of Asperdi Isle and the head of the entire Sea Baronies. The council consists of representatives of various guilds, the head of the priesthood of Procan, the City Watch commanders (who are all galleon captains), and the wizard Livensten.
Economy
Rumors and legends
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
Gallery
External links
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References
Citations
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.90.
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisans, Guild of (Asperdi)... | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #206 | 37 |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #206 | 36 | |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 36 | |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | Ivid the Undying | 63, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 105 | |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 71, 100 | |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 15, 16, 20 | |
| Asperdi (Baron) | Non-player character | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 34 | |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #059 | 24 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #063 | 15 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #065 | 11, 12 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #204 | 52, 53, 56 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #206 | 34, 36, 37, 38, 40 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Dragon magazine #294 | 93 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 36 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | From the Ashes: References Card | #2, #3 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 98, 99, 100, 148 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | The Adventure Begins | 29 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 15, 16 |
| Asperdi (city) | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 33, |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | Ivid the Undying | 65, 66, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93 |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island, | Greyhawk Adventures | 93 |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | Dragon magazine #063 | 16 |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | Dragon magazine #204 | 52, 55, 56, |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | Dragon magazine #206 | 34, 35-37, 40, |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 20 |
| Asperdi Isle (Asperd Isle, Island of Asperdi) | Geographical feature | Island | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 47 |
| Asperdi {city} | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Ivid the Undying | 63, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 105 |
| Asperdi-Duxchan Chain | Settlement | Sea Barons, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 7100), (585 pop: 7750), (591 pop: 8100), Island, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 7 |
| Asperdi-Duxchan Chain | Place | Island, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 68, 146, 147 |
| Asperdi-Duxchan Chain | Place | Island, | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 16 |
| Asperdi-Duxchan Chain | Geographical feature | Island | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 35, |