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| realm         = [[Solnor Compact]]
| size          = Metropolis
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| population    = 27,000 in the city<br>43,000 total
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| authority     =  Lady Emmara, Trine of Ountsy
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| allies        = [[Rel Astra]], [[Roland]]
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Free City on the coast of the former [[Great Kingdom]] and founding member of the [[Solnor Compact]]. The people there are known for being tight fisted, always counting coins during any business transaction, and for not valuing art of science.

==History==
Once a fief of [[Rel Astra]] during the days of the [[Great Kingdom|Great Kingdom of Aerdy]], The city became independent when the kingdom collapsed after the disappearance of [[Ivid V]] at the end of the [[Greyhawk Wars]]. Despite the rivalry between Ountsy and Rel Astra they quickly joined the [[Solnor Compact]], recognizing the need for mutual protection.

==Geography==
Ountsy is located on the coast of the [[Solnor Ocean]], equidistant between [[Rel Astra]] and [[Roland]]. The Trine of Ountsy claims very little territory, mostly just chunks of the [[Lone Heath]]. This positioning led Ountsy to becoming a hub for trade.

==People==
===Notable individuals===
* '''[[Celandenn]]''' (LE human female Pr13, [[Wee Jas]])—Lady Warden of the [[College of Divination]].

==Government==
Ountsy is run by Lady [[Emmara]] of House [[Garasteth]], although she was born to House [[Darmen]] but renounced any allegiance to them. Her official title is Trine of Ountsy, an ancient title with astrological connotations. She also holds the title of Lord High Mayoress. She came into power after the death of her husband in [[570 CY]]. Like most previous rulers of Ountsy, she seeks the advice of the astrologers and diviners of the College of Divination.  Her most trusted advisor is [[Celandenn]], Lady Warden of the College and priestess of [[Wee Jas]].

[[Theodenn Semmer]], is head of the Ountsy military, and has the title of Supreme Phalangist. He took his position before Lady [[Emmera]] came to power.  At first he did not like her but warmed up to her as she made sure both he and his troops were well paid. 

Arcane magic is handled by Court Mage [[Svenser]] and his apprentices. One of the flaws of Ountsy is that any high scholarship, with the exception of the [[College of Divination]], is seen as frivolous and useless.  Interest in academics is shamed out of most of the population in their youths. This means there are no wizards trained domestically and they must be brought in from elsewhere. Lady Emmara is careful to ensure that Svenser and apprentices have everything they need to guarantee their loyalty.

==References==
===Citations===
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===Bibliography===
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
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