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'''Thornward''' is a neutral city located in the Bramblewood Gap on the border of [[Ket]] and [[Bissel]].
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|'''Races''' || {{{races|''Unknown''}}}
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|'''Languages''' || {{{languages|''Unknown''}}}
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'''Thornwood''' is a contested city in Bissel.


==Description==
A great deal of mercantile traffic goes through Thornward.  It is known for its trade between eastern [[Baklunish]] states and the rest of the [[Flanaess]]. 


==History==
==History==
 
The history of Thornward (and Bissel) is tied up in the convergence of East and West, with nearby Baklunish nations, and with the years of wars in the region.<br />
==Geography and climate==
 


==People==
==People==


===Population===
===Population===
Though the total population of Thornward itself in [[591 CY]] was 6,000, its population is larger due to the military presence in camps surrounding the city of 5,000 troops.




===Religion===
===Religion===
===Languages===


==Government==
==Government==
 
The capitol of Bissel was moved away from Thornward to Pellak as a result of the "Thornward Division" and the city's governance was divided between four adjoining nations: [[Ket]], [[Bissel]], [[Gran March]], and [[Veluna]].  As a result of previous wars, the maximum number of military troops in the area was limited to 6,000.
===Administrative Divisions===
 
===Executive Branch===
 
===Legislative Branch===
 
===Heraldry===
 
==Economy==
==Economy==
===Resources===
===Currency===
==Transportation==
==Military==
==Notes==


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
* [[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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*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
[[Category:Settlements]]
 
[[Category:Greyhawk settlements]]

Latest revision as of 17:28, 25 September 2024

Greyhawk Settlement
Thornward
Thornward and the Fals River Gap, as illustrated by Anna Meyer, 2019.
General information
Realm:None, held by Ket, Veluna, Gran March, and Bissel.
Size:large city
Demographics
Population:11,000 (in 591 CY)
Languages:Common, Baklunish dialects, Dwarven

Thornward is a neutral city located in the Bramblewood Gap on the border of Ket and Bissel.

Description

A great deal of mercantile traffic goes through Thornward. It is known for its trade between eastern Baklunish states and the rest of the Flanaess.

History

The history of Thornward (and Bissel) is tied up in the convergence of East and West, with nearby Baklunish nations, and with the years of wars in the region.

People

Population

Though the total population of Thornward itself in 591 CY was 6,000, its population is larger due to the military presence in camps surrounding the city of 5,000 troops.


Religion

Government

The capitol of Bissel was moved away from Thornward to Pellak as a result of the "Thornward Division" and the city's governance was divided between four adjoining nations: Ket, Bissel, Gran March, and Veluna. As a result of previous wars, the maximum number of military troops in the area was limited to 6,000.

Economy

Bibliography

  • Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
———. 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

Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 23, 55, 64
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 32, 33, 40, 51, 65, 67, 139, 153
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 26
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 29
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God 20
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), The Adventure Begins 36
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 48, 56
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 9
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 19, 55, 58
Thornward city Settlement Bissel, Capital, Settlement, Defensive Structure, (576 pop: 3430), (591 pop: 6000), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IBC
Thornward Division Kingdom Treaty, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 32, 33
Thornward, Barony of Province Living Greyhawk Journal #2 28
Thornward, Barony of Province Living Greyhawk Journal #3 26
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