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|capital = Jurnre | |capital = Jurnre | ||
| | |major_towns = [[Jurnre]], [[Kewlbanks]], [[Courwood]] | ||
|provinces = | |provinces = | ||
|resources = Foodstuffs, copper, silver, gems | |resources = Foodstuffs, copper, silver, gems | ||
|coinage = goldsun (gp), mirrorpool (ep), silvermoon (sp), coppercask (cp) | |coinage = goldsun (gp), mirrorpool (ep), silvermoon (sp), coppercask (cp) | ||
|population = 370,000 | |population = 370,000 | ||
|races = Human, [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Halfling|halflings]], [[Elf|elves]], [[Dwarf | |races = Human, [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Halfling|halflings]], [[Elf|elves]], [[Dwarf|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Half-orc|half-orcs]] | ||
|languages = Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling | |languages = Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling | ||
|alignments = Neutral*, Lawful neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful good, chaotic good | |alignments = Neutral*, Lawful neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful good, chaotic good | ||
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Sometime between 500 and 600 [[Oeridian Record|OR]] ([[-145 CY|-145]] to [[-45 CY]]), one [[Count Cartair]], one of the most beloved of the County of Ulek's rulers, ruled the County of Ulek in a time of strife between the three [[Ulek States]], and fortifications were evidently constructed along the [[Kewl River]] and [[Old River]]. Between [[55 CY]] and [[155 CY]], the Ulek States were strong allies of one another but overshadowed by the growing kingdoms of [[Keoland]] and [[Aerdy]]. | Sometime between 500 and 600 [[Oeridian Record|OR]] ([[-145 CY|-145]] to [[-45 CY]]), one [[Count Cartair]], one of the most beloved of the County of Ulek's rulers, ruled the County of Ulek in a time of strife between the three [[Ulek States]], and fortifications were evidently constructed along the [[Kewl River]] and [[Old River]]. Between [[55 CY]] and [[155 CY]], the Ulek States were strong allies of one another but overshadowed by the growing kingdoms of [[Keoland]] and [[Aerdy]]. | ||
The County of Ulek was incorporated peacefully into the kingdom of [[Keoland]] in [[292 CY]]. Around [[361 CY]], at the height of Keoland's imperial conquests, the County of Ulek expelled Keoland's royal garrisons, although this was accomplished without bloodshed (enchantment magic was employed, however). Keoland | The County of Ulek was incorporated peacefully into the kingdom of [[Keoland]] in [[292 CY]]. Around [[361 CY]], at the height of Keoland's imperial conquests, the County of Ulek expelled Keoland's royal garrisons, although this was accomplished without bloodshed (enchantment magic was employed, however). Keoland did not formally recognize the County's independence until approximately a century after the fact, at about the time the [[Principality of Ulek]] withdrew from the union. | ||
The [[Hateful Wars]] embroiled the County of Ulek as well as the other Ulek States. Jurnre was besieged by refugee [[goblin]]s and [[orcs]] at this time, though it did not fall. The druids of Ulek used their healing skills to assist their allies, while the County as a whole provided food and raw materials, primarily to the [[Principality of Ulek]]. | The [[Hateful Wars]] embroiled the County of Ulek as well as the other Ulek States. Jurnre was besieged by refugee [[goblin]]s and [[orcs]] at this time, though it did not fall. The druids of Ulek used their healing skills to assist their allies, while the County as a whole provided food and raw materials, primarily to the [[Principality of Ulek]]. | ||
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The modern County of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the [[Sheldomar Valley]] region. It is bordered by the [[Lortmil Mountains]] to the north and east, by the [[Old River]] to the east and south, and by the [[Kewl River]] to the West. | The modern County of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the [[Sheldomar Valley]] region. It is bordered by the [[Lortmil Mountains]] to the north and east, by the [[Old River]] to the east and south, and by the [[Kewl River]] to the West. | ||
In 591 CY, the most populous towns are [[Jurnre]] (pop. 13,100), [[Kewlbanks]] (pop. 10,900), and [[Courwood]] (pop. 7,800). | |||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
In [[591 CY]], the population of the County of Ulek totaled 370,000 persons, the majority (almost 80%) being humans of [[Oeridian]], [[Flan]], and [[Suloise|Suel]] descent. [[Gnome | In [[591 CY]], the population of the County of Ulek totaled 370,000 persons, the majority (almost 80%) being humans of [[Oeridian]], [[Flan]], and [[Suloise|Suel]] descent. [[Gnome|Gnomes]] are the next most populous group (8%), followed by [[halfling]]s (6%, predominantly of the lightfoot variety), with the remainder being a mix of [[Elf|elves]], [[Dwarf|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[Half-orc|half-orcs]].{{csb|LGG|116}} | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
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===Bibliography=== | ===Bibliography=== | ||
*[[Scott Casper|Casper, Scott]]. "Treasure Trove of Tomes." ''[[ | *[[Scott Casper|Casper, Scott]]. "Treasure Trove of Tomes." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #253. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*[[Findley, Nigel]], [[Dan Salas]], [[Stephen Inniss]], and [[Robert J. Kuntz]]. ''[[Fate of Istus]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | *[[Findley, Nigel]], [[Dan Salas]], [[Stephen Inniss]], and [[Robert J. Kuntz]]. ''[[Fate of Istus]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | ||
*[[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. | |||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[ | *[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[ | * [[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 | ||
{{index}} | {{index|title=Ulek%' AND Topic NOT LIKE '%Principality%' AND Topic NOT LIKE '%PoUlek%' AND Topic NOT LIKE '%Duchy%' AND Topic NOT LIKE '%DoUlek }} | ||
[[Category:Realms|Ulek, County of]] | [[Category:Realms|Ulek, County of]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:25, 22 January 2025
| County Palatine of Ulek | |
|---|---|
 The arms of the County of Ulek, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Region: | Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Count Palatine Lewenn |
| Government: | Hereditary feudal monarchy |
| Alignments: | Neutral*, Lawful neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful good, chaotic good |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Jurnre |
| Major towns: | Jurnre, Kewlbanks, Courwood |
| Population: | 370,000 |
| Races: | Human, Gnomes, halflings, elves, dwarves, half-elves, half-orcs |
| Languages: | Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Berei, Beory, Ehlonna, Obad-Hai |
| Allies: | Ulek States, Keoland, Gran March, Verbobonc, Dyvers, Free City of Greyhawk, Knights of Luna, Celene (in theory), Knights of the Watch (weak), Old Faith ( particularly in the Sheldomar Valley) |
| Enemies: | Pomarj, Iuz |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Foodstuffs, copper, silver, gems |
| Coinage: | goldsun (gp), mirrorpool (ep), silvermoon (sp), coppercask (cp) |
The County of Ulek, properly known as the County Palatine of Ulek, is a political state of the Flanaess, and one of the three Ulek States (the other two being the Duchy of Ulek, and the Principality of Ulek).
History
Approximately 323 years before the dawn of the Common Year calendar, Immris of the Suloise house of Rhola founded a city, and later a state, called Jurnre; this was the city that remains its capital to this day. This state became absorbed into what is now the County of Ulek.
In 400-500 OR (-245 to -145 CY), the early rulers of Ulek built castles in their territory and fought the Goblin War in which their armies forced the goblins and orcs back into the Lortmil Mountains.
Sometime between 500 and 600 OR (-145 to -45 CY), one Count Cartair, one of the most beloved of the County of Ulek's rulers, ruled the County of Ulek in a time of strife between the three Ulek States, and fortifications were evidently constructed along the Kewl River and Old River. Between 55 CY and 155 CY, the Ulek States were strong allies of one another but overshadowed by the growing kingdoms of Keoland and Aerdy.
The County of Ulek was incorporated peacefully into the kingdom of Keoland in 292 CY. Around 361 CY, at the height of Keoland's imperial conquests, the County of Ulek expelled Keoland's royal garrisons, although this was accomplished without bloodshed (enchantment magic was employed, however). Keoland did not formally recognize the County's independence until approximately a century after the fact, at about the time the Principality of Ulek withdrew from the union.
The Hateful Wars embroiled the County of Ulek as well as the other Ulek States. Jurnre was besieged by refugee goblins and orcs at this time, though it did not fall. The druids of Ulek used their healing skills to assist their allies, while the County as a whole provided food and raw materials, primarily to the Principality of Ulek.
Geography
The modern County of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the Sheldomar Valley region. It is bordered by the Lortmil Mountains to the north and east, by the Old River to the east and south, and by the Kewl River to the West.
In 591 CY, the most populous towns are Jurnre (pop. 13,100), Kewlbanks (pop. 10,900), and Courwood (pop. 7,800).
People
Population
In 591 CY, the population of the County of Ulek totaled 370,000 persons, the majority (almost 80%) being humans of Oeridian, Flan, and Suel descent. Gnomes are the next most populous group (8%), followed by halflings (6%, predominantly of the lightfoot variety), with the remainder being a mix of elves, dwarves, half-elves, and half-orcs.[1]
Religion
The most popular deities among the County of Ulek's citizens are Berei, Beory, Ehlonna, Obad-Hai.[1]
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in the County of Ulek include Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, and Halfling.[1]
Government
The County of Ulek is a hereditary feudal monarchy, and ruled by His Noble Mercy, Lewenn, Count Palatine of Ulek, Archdruid. The count must also be member of the druidic hierarchy.
The national capital is Jurnre.
Heraldry
The County of Ulek's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Purpure, a unicorn rampant argent.
Economy
Resources
The County of Ulek is noted for producing foodstuffs, copper, silver, and low- to average-quality gems.[1]
Currency
The County of Ulek's standard coinage consists of the gold goldsun (gp), electrum mirrorpool (ep), silver silvermoon (sp), and copper coppercask (cp).[1]
Transportation
Military
See also
- See also: Characters of the County of Ulek
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
- Casper, Scott. "Treasure Trove of Tomes." Dragon #253. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Findley, Nigel, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and Robert J. Kuntz. Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- ———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppercask coin - Copper pieces (CoUlek) | Item | Coin, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 116 |
| Crosse Ways of Ulek By Andreas Wythe | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #253 | 42, 45 |
| Goldsun coin - Gold pieces (CoUlek) | Item | Coin, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 116 |
| Historical Reign of Ulek By Geohegan Munt | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #253 | 42 |
| Mirrorpool coin - Electrum pieces (CoUlek) | Item | Coin, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 116 |
| Rourk Splinterstone of Ulek (Baron) | Non-player character | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 76 | |
| Rourk Splinterstone of Ulek (Baron) | Non-player character | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 77 | |
| Rourk Splinterstone of Ulek (Baron) | Non-player character | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 18, 28, 32 | |
| Rourk Splinterstone of Ulek (Baron) | Non-player character | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 100 | |
| Silvermoon coin - Silver pieces (CoUlek) | Item | Coin, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 116 |
| Ulek Elxir | Item | Beverage, | Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D 3.0e | 14 |
| Ulek Pass | Infrastructure | Street or road, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 118 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Artifact of Evil | 7, 29, 30 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Come Endless Darkness | 83 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 2 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 3, 29 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 18 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #052 | 18, 19, 22 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #055 | 18 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #057 | 13 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #068 | 67 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #087 | 24, 26 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #191 | 67, 68 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #253 | 42, 43, 45 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #256 | 47 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #263 | 46 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #278 | 84 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Dragon magazine #315 | 53, 54 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 4, 7, 10, 12, 19-22, 24, 29, 34, 40-42, 47, 56, 64, 76, 86, 89, 92 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 8-11, 54, 57, 59, 63, 64, 82 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #10 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Greyhawk Adventures | 10, 73 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders | 16, 17 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Ivid the Undying | 156, 157 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 10, 39, 40, 45, 49, 59, 63, 65, 66, 72, 87, 88, 96, 107, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 129, 145, 152, 153, IBC |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 8, 12, 14, 33 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 3, 30 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 5, 10, 13, 25, 38 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 43, 87, 89, 99, 100, 106, 119-123 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Sea of Death | 393 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | Saga of Old City | 82, 148 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | The Adventure Begins | 16, 18, 45, 59, 69, 73, 86 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WG12 Vale of the Mage | 52 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WG8 Fate of Istus | 20, 24, 25, 27, 110, 120, 124 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 49 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IBC, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 24, 25 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek | 11 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WGR4 The Marklands | 6, 9, 10, 19, 59, 61, 63 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 4 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IC, 8, 9, 12, 14, 21, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 38, 39, 53-55, 58, 67 |
| Ulek, County of {County Palatine} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 25000), (591 pop: 370000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 11, 17, 31, 32 |
| Uleki | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 99 |
| WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek | Adventure | Located in: P of Ulek, | WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek | All |
| Wizards, Guild of {Mages} (Ulek) | People Group | Guild, | PHBR2 - The Complete Thief's Handbook | 83 |