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'''Wintershiven''' is the capital city of the [[Pale|Theocracy of the Pale]].
'''Wintershiven''' is the capital city of the [[Pale|Theocracy of the Pale]].
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==History==
==History==
In 342 [[CY]] Ceril the Relentless found the [[Council of Nine]], which elected a Theocrat and founded the present nation. By 356 CY [[Nyrond]] had broken away from the [[Great Kingdom]] and launched a military invasion of the Pale, burning Wintershiven to the ground. The city was rebuilt approximately 20 leagues to the north and closer to the [[Yol river]]. Nyrond occupied the Pale until 450 CY when, at the [[Great Council of Rel Mord]] King [[Dunstan I]] of Nyrond recognized the Pale's independence and Wintershiven became the realm's capital city.
In 342 [[CY]] [[Ceril the Relentless]] instituted the [[Council of Nine]], which elected a Theocrat and founded the present nation. By 356 CY [[Nyrond]] had broken away from the [[Great Kingdom]] and launched a military invasion of the Pale, burning Wintershiven to the ground. The city was rebuilt approximately 20 leagues to the north and closer to the [[Yol river]]. Nyrond occupied the Pale until 450 CY when, at the [[Great Council of Rel Mord]] King [[Dunstan I]] of Nyrond recognized the Pale's independence and Wintershiven became the realm's capital city.
 
==Geography and climate==
==Geography and climate==
Winters in Wintershiven are harsh and cold, with heavy snowfall.
Winters in Wintershiven are harsh and cold, with heavy snowfall.
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===Population===
===Population===
See the "Notes" section.
Wintershiven has grown considerably over the years, nearly doubling its population in just fifteen years.
* [[576 CY]]—21,500 ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''{{csb|Folio|13}}
* [[585 CY]]—23,400 ''[[From the Ashes]]''{{csb|FTA|32|Atlas}}
* [[591 CY]]—39,900 ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''{{csb|LGG|80}}
 
===Religion===
===Religion===
Wintershiven is the "Seat" of [[Pholtus]]' worship. The worship of all other gods is strongly suppressed.
Wintershiven is the "Seat" of [[Pholtus]]' worship. The worship of all other gods is strongly suppressed.
===Languages===
===Languages===


==Government==
==Government==
Theocracy. Four men of power are to always be found here: Theocrat [[Ogon Tillit]] rules the Pale from here, [[Sarynn Reddick]] is the Prelate of Wintershiven and one of the [[Council of Nine]], [[Anonsis]] is the Bishop of Wintershiven (formerly the Prelate of Rakervale) and [[Reifus]], "the Pagahammer," Cardinal-Commander of the Church Militant.
A Theocracy ruled by the Church.
===Administrative Divisions===
===Administrative Divisions===
Twenty-seven city wards and low dioceses divided unevely among nine archdioceses, ruled over by Prelates.
Wintershiven is directly ruled by the Church, even more so than other Palish cities. Theocrat [[Ogon Tillit]] is said to "sit on the '''Throne of the Sun'''" and rule in [[Pholtus]]' name, from Wintershiven. Also, Wintershiven is the "Seat" of the Archdiocese of Wintershiven which is governed by Prelate [[Sarynn Reddick]], one of the [[Council of Nine]]. Bishop [[Anonsis]] oversees the day to day affairs of the city itself, much as would a Lord Mayor.
 
===Executive Branch===
===Executive Branch===
The Church Militant enforces the laws and decrees of the Church from its headquarters on Temple Hill and is overseen by Cardinal-Commander [[Reifus]], "the Paganhammer," who demands a rigid adherence to the scriptures.


===Legislative Branch===
===Legislative Branch===
Theocracy ruled by the Church.


===Heraldry===
===Heraldry===
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==Military==
==Military==


==Notes==
== References ==
The ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' fantasy setting ('83 boxed set) list the city's population as 21,500.
=== Notes ===
 
<references group="note" />
The module ''[[From the Ashes]]'' list the city's population as 23,400.
=== Citations ===
 
<references />
The ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' list the city's population as 39,900.
=== Bibliography ===
 
==Bibliography==
 
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[The World of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[The World of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
 
*[[Haywood, Issak]]. "Wintershiven, a traveler's memoir." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #12. [[Council of Greyhawk]], 2001.
*[[Haywood, Issak]]. "Wintershiven, a traveler's memoir." ''[[Oerth Journal]]'' #12. [[Council of Greyhawk]], 2001.
*[[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA. [[Wizards of the Coast]], 2000.
*[[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA. [[Wizards of the Coast]], 2000.
*[[Nigel Findley|Findley, Nigel]]. [[Dan Salas]]l [[Stephen Innis]], [[Rob Kuntz]]. [[Fate of Istus]]. Lake Geneva, WI.  1989
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
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*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.


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Greyhawk Settlement
Wintershiven
Wintershiven, as depicted in Fate of Istus (1989)[1]
General information
Realm:Theocracy of the Pale
Government
Authority:Ogden Tillit, Prelate Sarynn Reddick, Bishop Anonsis
Government:Theocracy
Demographics
Population:39,900 (591)
Groups
Religions:Pholtus
Organizations:Prelacy of Light, Council of Nine

Wintershiven is the capital city of the Theocracy of the Pale.


History

In 342 CY Ceril the Relentless instituted the Council of Nine, which elected a Theocrat and founded the present nation. By 356 CY Nyrond had broken away from the Great Kingdom and launched a military invasion of the Pale, burning Wintershiven to the ground. The city was rebuilt approximately 20 leagues to the north and closer to the Yol river. Nyrond occupied the Pale until 450 CY when, at the Great Council of Rel Mord King Dunstan I of Nyrond recognized the Pale's independence and Wintershiven became the realm's capital city.

Geography and climate

Winters in Wintershiven are harsh and cold, with heavy snowfall.

People

Population

Wintershiven has grown considerably over the years, nearly doubling its population in just fifteen years.

Religion

Wintershiven is the "Seat" of Pholtus' worship. The worship of all other gods is strongly suppressed.

Languages

Government

A Theocracy ruled by the Church.

Administrative Divisions

Wintershiven is directly ruled by the Church, even more so than other Palish cities. Theocrat Ogon Tillit is said to "sit on the Throne of the Sun" and rule in Pholtus' name, from Wintershiven. Also, Wintershiven is the "Seat" of the Archdiocese of Wintershiven which is governed by Prelate Sarynn Reddick, one of the Council of Nine. Bishop Anonsis oversees the day to day affairs of the city itself, much as would a Lord Mayor.

Executive Branch

The Church Militant enforces the laws and decrees of the Church from its headquarters on Temple Hill and is overseen by Cardinal-Commander Reifus, "the Paganhammer," who demands a rigid adherence to the scriptures.

Legislative Branch

Theocracy ruled by the Church.

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

Currency

Transportation

Military

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Findley, Nigel. Dan Salasl Stephen Innis, Rob Kuntz. Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI. 1989, p48
  2. ↑ The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (1980), p.13.
  3. ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.32, Atlas.
  4. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.80.

Bibliography

———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

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

Basilica of Pholtus {Basillica} (Wintershiven) Building Cathedral, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 29
Basilica of Pholtus {Basillica} (Wintershiven) Building Cathedral, WG8 Fate of Istus 47, 49
Citadel (Wintershiven) Building Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49, 51, 54
Citadel Tavern (Wintershiven) Building Tavern, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
City Watch (Wintershiven) People Group Army, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Dawn Gate (Wintershiven) Infrastructure Gate, WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Evengate (Wintershiven) Infrastructure Gate, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Hall of Earthly Justice (Wintershiven) Place WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Hall of Spiritual Justice (Wintershiven) Place WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Jay Swordwright (Wintershiven) Building Shop, WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Lightbringer Inn (Wintershiven) Building Inn, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Noon Gate (Wintershiven) Infrastructure Gate, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Pilgrims Chapel (Pholtus) (Wintershiven) Building Chapel, WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Pilgrims Rest Rooming House (Wintershiven) Building Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Prelatal Palace (Wintershiven) Place Palace, WG8 Fate of Istus 49
Prelate Army {Prelatal} (Wintershiven) People Group Army, Living Greyhawk Journal #1 30
Prelate Army {Prelatal} (Wintershiven) People Group Army, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Rayed Sun Inn (Wintershiven) Building Inn, WG8 Fate of Istus 48, 49
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 19
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Dragon magazine #056 22
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Dragon magazine #294 28
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), The Fright At Tristor 3, 6, 22, 27
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 32, 63
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 59
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 77, 80, 81, 82, 153
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Living Greyhawk Journal #0 4
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Living Greyhawk Journal #4 30
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Oerth Journal #01 17
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Oerth Journal #04 9
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Oerth Journal #12 16,17,18
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Sea of Death 64
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), Saga of Old City 7, 126, 146
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), The Adventure Begins 7
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), WG8 Fate of Istus 1, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 84, 85, 126
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 12, 13
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), WGR5 Iuz the Evil 68
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), WGS1 Five Shall Be One IBC
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 28, 30, 55
Wintershiven Settlement Theocracy of the Pale, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 21500), (591 pop: 39900), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IBC
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