Men of the Rift
| Men of the Rift | |
|---|---|
 The political boundaries of the Men of the Rift (6), circa 576 CY. | |
| General information | |
| Region: | Bandit Kingdoms, later—Empire of Iuz (Bandit Lands) |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Plar Lintoff |
| Demographics | |
| Races: | Human (49%?), other humanoids (52%?)[1][2] |
The Men of the Rift is a realm in the Bandit Kingdom. The term also more generally refers to the inhabitants of Rift Canyon.
History
The leader of the folk found in the Rift Barrens c.578-579 CY, is Plar Lintoff (human thief 13)[1][2]
In spring of 579 CY the forces of the Rift were 150 cavalry, 350 infantry, 200 gnolls, 50 bugbears, and 10 ogres.[1][2]
During the Greyhawk Wars the forces of Iuz overran and captured the city of Riftcrag in the Bandit Kingdoms in the year 583 CY.
Geography
People
Riftcrag was originally had a "notable nonhuman population of humanoids: orcs, gnolls, bugbears, ogres and the like"[3]
These forces fled into the Rift Canyon to plan their revenge after they were invaded by Iuz. . They have been augmented by refugees from all over the Bandit Kingdoms, most notably those fleeing from the Great Lands of Reyhu. Some natives of the Rift and magically controlled monsters round out this group.
Humans among the Men of the Rift are as evil, chaotic and dangerous as the nonhumans among them. The inhabitants are clever and experts at setting traps and mountain climbing. Thieves are plentiful and berserkers are numbered among their warriors.
Government
By 591 CY, these men and humanoids are lead by Durand Grossman, a charismatic human male rogue. Durand has proclaimed himself Plar of the Rift. He is bent on revenge against the Old One.
Iuz's forces made Riftcrag into their capital in 584 CY. A powerful wizard by the name of Cranzer rules here in Iuz' name. Cranzer is a member of the Lesser Boneheart. He maintains a watch over the Rift from five towers established for this purpose along the northern and eastern edges of the canyon. These towers are known as the Leering Keeps. He is struggling to contain the Plar's growing army, while keeping up attacks on the Earldom of the Tangles. Cranzer is attacking the forest itself with fire and axes in an attempt to get at the rebels there.
Religion
Erythnul is widely worshiped among the Men of the Rift.
Economy
The Rift contains mines which provide the best silver in the region. Unbeknowst to his cruel and unforgiving master in Dorakaa, Cranzer has made secret deals with the Men of the Rift in order to provide Iuz with the silver shipments personally demanded by the god.
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA. Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. Iuz the Evil. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Rift, Men of the | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #056 | 21 |
| Rift, Men of the | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #063 | 14 |
| Rift, Men of the | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 29, 30 |