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Almor was originally a clerical fief of the [[Kingdom of Aerdy]]. However, Almor became more powerful and independent as the Great Kingdom slid into decadence and weakness.{{csb|WoG|18}}
Almor was originally a clerical fief of the [[Kingdom of Aerdy]]. However, Almor became more powerful and independent as the Great Kingdom slid into decadence and weakness.{{csb|WoG|18}}


[[Ivid I]] assumed the [Malachite Throne]] in return for granting greater autonomy to various provinces of the Great Kingdom, notably [[Medegia]], [[Rel Astra]] and Almor.{{csb|LGG|24}}
[[Ivid I]] assumed the [[Malachite Throne]] in return for granting greater autonomy to various provinces of the Great Kingdom, notably [[Medegia]], [[Rel Astra]] and Almor.{{csb|LGG|24}}


In his old age, King [[Dunstan I]] the Crafty of [[Nyrond]] saw the Great Kingdom had survived two civil wars, and that [[Ivid I]] had entrenched his rule. With the threat of internal strife and external enemies in Harvester [[450 CY]] he called the [[Great Council of Rel Mord]].{{csb|WoG|29}}{{csb|LGG|77}} Delegates from every Nyrondal principality and subject state attended, as did representatives from Almor, the [[Iron League]], the [[Duchy of Urnst]], and the [[Domain of Greyhawk]]. After a month and a half of negotiation, Nyrondal troops were to withdraw from the [[Theocracy of the Pale]] and the [[County of Urnst]], and internal borders realigned. Almor also gained independence.{{csb|LGG|78}}
In his old age, King [[Dunstan I]] the Crafty of [[Nyrond]] saw the Great Kingdom had survived two civil wars, and that [[Ivid I]] had entrenched his rule. With the threat of internal strife and external enemies in Harvester [[450 CY]] he called the [[Great Council of Rel Mord]].{{csb|WoG|29}}{{csb|LGG|77}} Delegates from every Nyrondal principality and subject state attended, as did representatives from Almor, the [[Iron League]], the [[Duchy of Urnst]], and the [[Domain of Greyhawk]]. After a month and a half of negotiation, Nyrondal troops were to withdraw from the [[Theocracy of the Pale]] and the [[County of Urnst]], and internal borders realigned. Almor also gained independence.{{csb|LGG|78}}
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In [[586 CY]] the Great Kingdom collapsed when rivals for the Malachite Throne, apparently including Duke Szeffrin, attacked [[Rauxes]] after hearing news Ivid V had died or been deposed. Rauxes was ruins and disappeared into a region of distorted and unpredictable magic.{{csb|LGG|24}}
In [[586 CY]] the Great Kingdom collapsed when rivals for the Malachite Throne, apparently including Duke Szeffrin, attacked [[Rauxes]] after hearing news Ivid V had died or been deposed. Rauxes was ruins and disappeared into a region of distorted and unpredictable magic.{{csb|LGG|24}}


In [[587 CY]] King [[Lynwerd]] of Nyrond incorporated much of ruined Almor into his Kingdom, as far south as the Harp River.{{CSB|LGG|16}}
In [[587 CY]] King [[Lynwerd]] of Nyrond incorporated much of ruined Almor into his Kingdom, as far south as the Harp River.{{csb|LGG|16}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Government==
==Government==


The head of state in [[576 CY]] was Prelate [[Kovont]], whom the various petty nobles and the Lord Mayor of the town of Innspa swore allegiance to. The reigning prelate was usually a high priest. The state was only loosely organized, but had a strong spirit of freedom and justice based upon religious precepts.{{csb|WoG|18}}
The head of state in [[576 CY]] was Prelate [[Kovont|Kevont]], to whom the various petty nobles and the Lord Mayor of the town of Innspa swore allegiance. The reigning prelate was usually a high priest. The state was only loosely organized, but had a strong spirit of freedom and justice based upon religious precepts.{{csb|WoG|18}}


===Heraldry===
===Heraldry===
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Almor was allied to Nyrond and the Iron League throughout its history.
Almor was allied to Nyrond and the Iron League throughout its history.


==In ''Living Greyhawk''==
== In ''Living Greyhawk'' ==


The [[Duchy of Almor]] was dealt with as part of the Nyrond region. [[Innspa]] and the [[Adri Forest]], as part of the [[North Kingdom]] was a separate region in itself. [[Ahlissa]] held old Almor south of the Harp River but did not have a dedicated region (being dealt win in Core adventures).
The [[Duchy of Almor]] was dealt with as part of the Nyrond region. [[Innspa]] and the [[Adri Forest]], as part of the [[North Kingdom]] was a separate region in itself. [[Ahlissa]] held old Almor south of the Harp River but did not have a dedicated region (being dealt win in Core adventures).
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==See also==
==See also==


==External links==
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}


== References ==
== References ==

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Greyhawk Realm
Prelacy of Almor
Prelacy of Almor coat of arms. From Anna B Meyer's website, Greyhawk Heraldry page
General information
Region:Old Aerdi West
Government
Ruler:His Venerable Mercy, Kevont, the Prelate of Almor
Government:Clerical prelacy
Alignments:NG, N CG
Established:450 CY
Demographics
Capital:Chathold
Major towns:Chathold, Innspa, Mithat
Population:200,000+ (576 CY)
Races:Human (OS)
Languages:Common
Groups
Allies:Nyrond, Iron League
Enemies:Great Kingdom
Miscellaneous
Resources:Foodstuffs, cloth, copper

The Prelacy of Almor, often simply referred to as Almor and sometimes as Old Almor, was a realm of the eastern Flanaess destroyed by the Great Kingdom in the Greyhawk Wars.

History

Almor was originally a clerical fief of the Kingdom of Aerdy. However, Almor became more powerful and independent as the Great Kingdom slid into decadence and weakness.[1]

Ivid I assumed the Malachite Throne in return for granting greater autonomy to various provinces of the Great Kingdom, notably Medegia, Rel Astra and Almor.[2]

In his old age, King Dunstan I the Crafty of Nyrond saw the Great Kingdom had survived two civil wars, and that Ivid I had entrenched his rule. With the threat of internal strife and external enemies in Harvester 450 CY he called the Great Council of Rel Mord.[3][4] Delegates from every Nyrondal principality and subject state attended, as did representatives from Almor, the Iron League, the Duchy of Urnst, and the Domain of Greyhawk. After a month and a half of negotiation, Nyrondal troops were to withdraw from the Theocracy of the Pale and the County of Urnst, and internal borders realigned. Almor also gained independence.[5]

In about 575 CY combined Nyrondel-Almorian forces moved into the lower Bone March and captured Knurl. This, along with incursions by humanoids across the Teesar Torrent into the North Province, led to a punitive force of mercenaries being dispatched in retaliation. However, the force was defeated in the hills above Belport, leading to Herzog Grenell seeking Imperial funding of a large army to recapture the southern Bone March.[3]

In 576 CY Almor was essentally a buffer state between Nyrond and the Great Kingdom, with Nyrond paying to support Almor's standing army.[1]

In 579 CY reacting to increased militarism by the Great Kingdom, Nyrond, Almor, and the Iron League banded together to form the Golden League which fought the War of the Golden League over the next 2 years, and drained both sides financially and militarily to no real outcome.[5]

In 583 CY, as part of a widespread attack against various realms[6], Ivid's Northern Army converged on Innspa and Almor seemed certain to fall before the might of the Glorioles regiments. King Archbold III amassed the largest force in Nyrond's history in response, leaving crops to wither in the fields and bandits free to roam. As 583 came to a close, Nyrond signed the Eastern Pact of Alliance with various allies in Oldred to ensure the containment of Ivid's armies, but the Theocracy of the Pale refused to due to Nyrond's many "heresies".[7] to assist under the Pact.[5]

Almor was utterly destroyed by the Great Kingdom.[8]

In 586 CY the Great Kingdom collapsed when rivals for the Malachite Throne, apparently including Duke Szeffrin, attacked Rauxes after hearing news Ivid V had died or been deposed. Rauxes was ruins and disappeared into a region of distorted and unpredictable magic.[2]

In 587 CY King Lynwerd of Nyrond incorporated much of ruined Almor into his Kingdom, as far south as the Harp River.[9]

Geography

Terrain and climate

Borders

The easternmost territory of Almor was defined by the southern arm of the Flinty Hills. The portion of the Flinty Hills covered by the Adri Forest (west of the Harp River) was within Almor.[10] The northwestern tip of the Adri Forest, west of the Harp River which included part of the Flinty Hills, was part of Almor.[11] The mouth of the Harp River was near the capital, Chathold.[12]

Administrative divisions

People

Population and demographics

The human citizen population in 576 CY were of mixed Oeridian and Suel heritage. There were few demi-humans or humanoids.[13] The southern portion of the Flinty Hills was populated by numerous haflings, some of which would fall within Almor's borders.[10]

The peoples were mainly farmers, herdsmen and fisherfolk, with some foresters in the far north.[1]

The realm was Neutral Good, Neutral and Chaotic Good.[14]

Religion

Languages

Notable individuals

Notable individuals in or from Almor included:

  • Kevont, the Prelate of Almor.
  • Commandeer Osson, in charge of Almorian military forces during the Greyhawk Wars.
  • Duke Szeffrin of the Great Kingdom.

Government

The head of state in 576 CY was Prelate Kevont, to whom the various petty nobles and the Lord Mayor of the town of Innspa swore allegiance. The reigning prelate was usually a high priest. The state was only loosely organized, but had a strong spirit of freedom and justice based upon religious precepts.[1]

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

In 576 CY Almor's resources were mainly foodstuffs, cloth and copper.[15]

The southern Flinty Hills within Almor's borders were well endowed with minerals.[10]

Trade

The Harp River was navigable for half its length, and for much of the part that fell within Almor.[12]

Ships upon Relmor Bay in 576 CY were carrying on trade between Almor, Nyrond and Onnwal. These would often be preyed on by the Ahlissan squadron based on Prymp.[16]

Currency

Taxation

Travel

Travel via sea would occur via Relmor Bay, usually to Nyrond and Onnwal.[16]

Military

Land forces

In 576 CY standing military numbered around 5,000 total cavalry and footmen, plus the nobility and gentry. Militia contingents bore crossbows, spears or polearms (most commonly fauchard or glaive), with northern contingents usually bearing longbows or battleaxes. The Prelacy at the time was strongly supported by Nyrond as a buffer against the Great Kingdom, and it paid a stipend to help support Almor's standing army.[1] Strong garrisons of Nyrond troops were stationed in strategic positions within Nyrond to move to the aid of Almor (or the Pale) if needed.[3]

Brigands and bandits in Almor were not locally based, and usually raiding from the Great Kingdom.[17]

In 578 CY military forces from western Nyrond has mustered in in around Oldred readying for a joint Nyrond-Almor attack on the Great Kingdom. The force was under the joint command of Admiral Auriel Lexis (Nyrond) and Counter Stephen Bulhart (presumably Almor). It was listed as comprising:

  • 13 warships
  • 8 large galleys
  • 57 transports
  • 1,000 Nyrondian marines
  • 400 light cavalry
  • 1,000 heavy foot
  • 2,500 medium foot
  • 3,700 levies

The forces were described as mainly volunteers, with many petty commanders and adventurer types present.[18][note 1]

Knightly orders

Members of the Knight Protectors of the Great Kingdom were stationed in Almor prior to the Greyhawk Wars. With the fall of Almor, the survivors moved to Rel Deven or Sunndi, or sought to hide out in the Grandwood and the Adri Forest.[19]

Relationships

Enemies

Almor throughout its history was under threat of invasion from the Great Kingdom, and ultimately destroyed by it.

Allies

Almor was allied to Nyrond and the Iron League throughout its history.

In Living Greyhawk

The Duchy of Almor was dealt with as part of the Nyrond region. Innspa and the Adri Forest, as part of the North Kingdom was a separate region in itself. Ahlissa held old Almor south of the Harp River but did not have a dedicated region (being dealt win in Core adventures).

Creative origins

Publication history

See also

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Notes

  1. Some information in this source differs from that found in World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting a year later in 1983. For example, Dunstan is called king and Chathort is referred to instead of Chathold.

Citations

  1. a b c d e World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.18.
  2. a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.24.
  3. a b c World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.29.
  4. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.77.
  5. a b c Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.78.
  6. Wars (1991), p.11, 13.
  7. Wars (1991), p.14.
  8. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.15.
  9. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.16.
  10. a b c World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.49.
  11. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.49, 56.
  12. a b World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.54.
  13. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.14.
  14. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.44.
  15. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.18, 45.
  16. a b World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.47.
  17. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.8, Glossography.
  18. Rob Kuntz. "Greyhawk's World." Dragon #65. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. p.12
  19. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.158.

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

Almor II (Grand prince) Non-player character Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 23
Almor the cleric Non-player character Male, Human, [C1], I2 Tomb of the Lizard King 7
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Bastion of Faith 44
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Come Endless Darkness 240
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 23
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 19
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dance of Demons 41
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #052 18, 19, 20
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #055 18
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #057 13, 15, 16
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #059 24
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #063 15, 17
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #065 11, 12
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #087 24
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #208 49, 52, 56
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #230 8, 15
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #241 47
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #291 98
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #297 92, 93, 96
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #302 99
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #306 99
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Dragon magazine #354 26
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 5, 7, 22, 24, 26, 27, 32, 51, 52
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), From the Ashes: Campaign Book 48
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), From the Ashes: References Card #10
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Greyhawk Adventures 78, 80, 82, 91, 109
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 1, 4, 5, 11, 13-15, 19, 20, 25, 30, 32
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Ivid the Undying 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 26, 29, 32, 35, 69, 72, 76, 119, 122, 128, 129, 135, 137-142, 144-156, 159, 160, 163
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 11, 12, 33, 76
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 15, 16, 24, 25, 58, 75, 78, 111, 149, 151, 158
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Journal #0 10
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 28
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 22
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 9
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6, 10, 12, 22
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), Saga of Old City 7, 242, 258, 259
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), The Adventure Begins 5, 17, 19, 24, 27, 30, 69, 71, 89, 92
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), The Scarlet Brotherhood 5
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), WG8 Fate of Istus 14, 69
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 92
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IBC, 2, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 22, 25
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), WGR4 The Marklands 28, 58, 59, 60, 65, 66, 68, 77, 85, 87, 89, 93, 94
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 14, 18, 23, 39, 35, 47, 49, 54, 56, IBC
Almor, Prelacy of Kingdom (576 pop: 150000), (591 pop: Unknown), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 8, 10, 11, 17, 31
Almorian Campaign Adventure Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 124
Almorian Protectorate Province Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 75
Almorian Stuffed Stirge Item Food, The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 62
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, Dragon magazine #191 67
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, Dragon magazine #208 52
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 7
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 14, 25, 28
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, Ivid the Undying 2, 3, 23, 26, 72, 142, 145-150, 154, 156
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 28
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, The Adventure Begins 24, 27, 30
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, The Scarlet Brotherhood 34
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, WG8 Fate of Istus 69
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 22
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, WGR3 Rary the Traitor 25
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, WGR4 The Marklands 1, 58, 64, 75, 84, 85, 89, 92, 94, 95
Almorian {Almorish} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 49
Balmorrow Non-player character Male, Human, [F7/T5/B5], L2 The Assassins Knot 2, 5, 10, 11, 14, 19, 27
Coin of Almor Item Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I 318
Coin of Almor Item Greyhawk Adventures 78
Garakender Talmord Non-player character [F8], From the Ashes: Campaign Book 80, 81
Garakender Talmord Non-player character [F8], From the Ashes: References Card #13
Great Almorian Raid Adventure Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 19
Holy Medallion of Almor Item Greyhawk Adventures 80
Lorall of Almor Non-player character Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 25
Necklace of Almor Item Greyhawk Adventures 82
True Account of the Great Almorian Campaign Item Book, Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 28