Istivin
| Istivin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Other names: | City of Shadows |
| Realm: | Sterich |
| Size: | Large city |
| Government | |
| Authority: | His Magnitude, Earl Querchard (576 CY) Resbin Dren Emondav, Marchioness of Sterich (591 CY) |
| Alignment: | Lawful neutral |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 12,100 |
| Races: | Human 79%, Mountain Dwarf 8%, Halfling 6%, Gnome 3%, Elf 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%. |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Allitur, Kelanen, Mayaheine, Ulaa, Zilchus. |
Istivin is the capital of Sterich.
History
Comparably, Istivin has had a difficult time over the years. Istivin was invaded by drow in 577 CY.[1] and the city itself partially absorbed into the Abyss,[2] and a giant occupied the keep of the city.
As a consequence of that planar disruption, years later in 592 CY, an entity called the Morgoth attempted to pull Istivin into the Abyss a second time.
Geography
The juncture of the Javan River and Davish River lies just east of Istivin. The capital sits on the northern banks of the Davish, just near where it turns southeast toward its headwaters.
There is no real woodlands within the borders of Sterich, this Istivin is mostly on plains.{{csb|GDQ|
Cityscape
Travel
People
Population
Demographics
Notable individuals
- Resbin Dren Emondav (LN female human sorcerer 13)—Marchioness of Sterich
- Verbane (CN male human wizard 15}—Chief Wizard of the March
- Frush O'Suggill (LG male human fighter 16)—Captain-General of the Watch
Religion
Languages
Government
When Marquis (Earl) Querchard went missing in 590 CY, his wife Marchioness Reben Dren Emondav acted in his stead, running the affairs of state.[6][7]
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
Trade
Currency
Rumors and legends
In Living Greyhawk
One of the campaign arcs in the "Core" region of the Living Greyhawk campaign is called the "Gloom and Disunion Cycle, taking place in 592 CY. It involved disguised drow being discovered in Istivin, a small drow enclave beneath the city, and the citizens becoming murderously paranoid.[8]
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External links
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References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Dungeon #119 (Feb 2005), p.32
- ↑ G1-2-3 Against the Giants (1981).
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.36, Catalog.
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.38, Atlas.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.106.
- ↑ "Istivin: City of Shadows". Dungeon #117 (Dec 2004), p.34
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.108.
- ↑ "Campaign News". Living Greyhawk Journal #14 (Dragon #298, Aug 2002), p.71.
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
- Vaughan, Greg A. "Shadow of the Abyss." Dungeon #118. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
- ———. "Wrath of the Abyss." Dungeon #119. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
- Vaughan, Greg A., and Erik Mona. "Istivin: City of Shadows." Dungeon #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- ———. "Touch of the Abyss." Dungeon #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff | 5, 51 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 15 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | Dragon magazine #298 | 71, 73 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 38, 58, 75 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders | 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 93, 102, 112, 121 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 106, 107, 108 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 13, 33 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | Monster Manual 1, D&D 5e | 151 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 48, 50, 56 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 16 |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Istivin {Istvin} | Settlement | Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 36 |