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'''Dark Gate''' is a township within the [[Yeomanry|The Yeomanry League]], located approximately twelve miles from the city of [[Westburn]].
'''Dark Gate''' is a township within the realm of the [[Yeomanry|The Yeomanry League]] located approximately twelve miles from the city of [[Westburn]].


== History ==
== History ==
Some twelve years ago, a large cavernous tunnel was located in the foothills of the [[Crystalmists]] mountains. This tunnel is said to lead to the [[Sea of Dust]], cutting through and under the entire mountain range. It is thought to be the [[Passage of Slerotin]], used by the [[Suel]] during the [[Great Migrations]], the location of which had been lost for centuries.
Between [[576 CY|576]] and [[579 CY]], a large cavernous tunnel was located in the foothills of the [[Crystalmist Mountains]]. This tunnel is said to lead to the [[Sea of Dust]], cutting through and under the entire mountain range. It is thought to be the [[Passage of Slerotin]], used by the [[Suel]] during the [[Great Migrations]], the location of which had been lost for centuries.


This discovery has brought renewed, and mostly unwanted, attention to the Yeomany. To handle the great amount of activity that began to transpire in this region, especially in regards to adventuring and adventurers, the town of Dark Gate was established.
This discovery has brought renewed, and mostly unwanted, attention to the Yeomany. To handle the great amount of activity that began to transpire in this region, especially in regards to adventuring and adventurers, the town of Dark Gate was established.
== Geography and climate ==


== People ==
== People ==


== Government ==
== Government ==
Dark Gate is a town within the Yeomanry which is an independent Democratic Republic governed by elected leaders.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Great wealth is beginning to pour into Dark Gate. In 590 [[CY]] adventurers returned to town from an expedition into the tunnel bearing unusual armor and weapons made of a strange black metal. The armor and weapons disintegrated within days.
Great wealth is beginning to pour into Dark Gate. In [[590 CY]] adventurers returned to town from an expedition into the tunnel bearing unusual armor and weapons made of a strange black metal. The armor and weapons disintegrated within days.


Since that time, tales and stories have abounded of untold wealth to be had and great magics to be found within the passage and beyond. From far and wide adventurers are coming to seek their fortunes.
Since that time, tales and stories have abounded of untold wealth to be had and great magics to be found within the passage and beyond. From far and wide adventurers are coming to seek their fortunes.


== Notes ==
== Bibliography ==
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
 
*[[Mona, Erik]], and [[Gary Holian]]. "Wheels Within Wheels: Greyhawk's Circle of Eight." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LGJcircleof8pdf.zip]


== Bibliography ==
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
:———. ''[[Return of the Eight]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 11 August 2024

Greyhawk Settlement
Dark Gate
General information
Realm:The Yeomanry League
Government
Authority:Grosspokesman of Westburn
Government:Democratic Republic

Dark Gate is a township within the The Yeomanry League, located approximately twelve miles from the city of Westburn.

History

Between 576 and 579 CY, a large cavernous tunnel was located in the foothills of the Crystalmist Mountains. This tunnel is said to lead to the Sea of Dust, cutting through and under the entire mountain range. It is thought to be the Passage of Slerotin, used by the Suel during the Great Migrations, the location of which had been lost for centuries.

This discovery has brought renewed, and mostly unwanted, attention to the Yeomany. To handle the great amount of activity that began to transpire in this region, especially in regards to adventuring and adventurers, the town of Dark Gate was established.

People

Government

Economy

Great wealth is beginning to pour into Dark Gate. In 590 CY adventurers returned to town from an expedition into the tunnel bearing unusual armor and weapons made of a strange black metal. The armor and weapons disintegrated within days.

Since that time, tales and stories have abounded of untold wealth to be had and great magics to be found within the passage and beyond. From far and wide adventurers are coming to seek their fortunes.

Bibliography

———. Return of the Eight. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.

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

Dark Gate Settlement Settlement, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 135, 136
Dark Gate Settlement Settlement, Living Greyhawk Journal #4 16
Dark Gate Settlement Settlement, The Adventure Begins 38