Bluelode

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Greyhawk Settlement
Bluelode
General information
Realm:Kingdom of Ahlissa
Government
Authority:Prince Harnnad of House Darmen
Demographics
Population:900

Bluelode is a town near Nulbish known for its gemstones.[1]

History

Geography

The city is located along the Thelly River, directly to the east and downriver of Nulbish, with no major roads linking them.

Cityscape

Bluelode is surrounded by three walled keeps which are linked to provide protection

Government

Prince Harnnad runs the town directly, which is unusual for such a small town. He runs the town with a tight fist, with his men constantly supervisin the panning operations, and any theft is punishable by immediate execution.

Economy

Resources

The main resource is gemstones pulled by panning from the Thelly River with the aid of wizards using wands of metal and mineral detection.

Military

The prince's own elite troops, the plate-clad Steel Squadron, garrison the keeps ensuring the valuable resources are protected. The garrison is also responsible for holding the children of the slaves working on the Citadel of Salt hostage as collateral.

Rumors and legends

The keeps are rumored to contain holding cells for political prisoners who are under interrogation by a drow torturer with fine interrogation skills.

Creative origins

Publication history

See also

References

Citations

  1. Ivid the Undying (1995), p.125.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Bluelode Settlement Settlement, (576 pop: 900), Ivid the Undying 120, 124, 125