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| alignment = LG, LN*, NG, CG, N | | alignment = LG, LN*, NG, CG, N | ||
| population = 20,700 (591 CY) | | population = 20,700 (591 CY) | ||
| races = [[Human]], [[elf|elves]], [[Halfling]] (stout), [[Dwarf|dwarves]], [[gnome]]s, [[elf# | | races = [[Human]], [[elf|elves]], [[Halfling]] (stout), [[Dwarf|dwarves]], [[gnome]]s, [[elf#Elf subspecies|half-elves]], [[orc#Orc subspecies|half-orc]]s | ||
| languages = [[Common]], [[Languages#Common|Nyrondese]], [[Old Oeridian]], [[Elven]], and [[Languages#Halfling|Halfling]] | | languages = [[Common]], [[Languages#Common|Nyrondese]], [[Old Oeridian]], [[Elven]], and [[Languages#Halfling|Halfling]] | ||
| religions = [[Heironeous]]*, [[Beory]], [[Rao]], [[Pelor]], [[Zilchus]], [[Norebo]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Boccob]], [[Delleb]], [[Celestian]] | | religions = [[Heironeous]]*, [[Beory]], [[Rao]], [[Pelor]], [[Zilchus]], [[Norebo]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Boccob]], [[Delleb]], [[Celestian]] | ||
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The city is located on major trade routes, and in a fertile area supporting grain and cloth production.{{csb|WGR4|75}} | The city is located on major trade routes, and in a fertile area supporting grain and cloth production.{{csb|WGR4|75}} | ||
==''Living Greyhawk'' | == In ''Living Greyhawk'' == | ||
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In the ''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' campaign, Mowbrenn featured in several adventures. It was also detailed in the "Nyrond Gazetteer" fan-created sourcebook. The organizing Triad for the Nyrond region created maps of Nyrond showing the borders of various provinces.<ref name=nyrondtriad>''Nyrond Gazetteer''. ''Living Greyhawk'' campaign, Nyrond Triad. 2008. Archived via [https://web.archive.org/web/20081210170152/http://www.nyrond.org:80/turbine/page/nyr/gazetteer/ Way Back Machine]</ref> | In the ''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' campaign, Mowbrenn featured in several adventures. It was also detailed in the "Nyrond Gazetteer" fan-created sourcebook. The organizing Triad for the Nyrond region created maps of Nyrond showing the borders of various provinces.<ref name=nyrondtriad>''Nyrond Gazetteer''. ''Living Greyhawk'' campaign, Nyrond Triad. 2008. Archived via [https://web.archive.org/web/20081210170152/http://www.nyrond.org:80/turbine/page/nyr/gazetteer/ Way Back Machine]</ref> | ||
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| Mowbrenn | |
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 Mowbrenn map, by John Knecht in The Marklands (1993). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Nyrond |
| Size: | City |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Count Cunal Huldane |
| Government: | Provincial county (County of Mowbrenn) |
| Alignment: | LG, LN*, NG, CG, N |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 20,700 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Human, elves, Halfling (stout), dwarves, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs |
| Languages: | Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Heironeous*, Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian |
Mowbrenn is a walled city in the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Geography
Mowbrenn is a walled city located on the main trade route north from Rel Mord, running to both Curtulenn (and onto Urnst) and Hendrenn Halgood (and onto the Theocracy of the Pale). It is located in the lands between the Franz River and Duntide River, which is a fertile area of Nyrond with much grain-growing and cloth-weaving outside the cities.[1]
History
The population suffered under a heavy tax burden after the Greyhawk Wars, located close to Rel Mord and the king's local bailiffs. Some have fled west into the County of Urnst. Mowbrenn suffered under the harsh and repressive rule of Count Blackmar Huldane, and his "sage" adviser Quarlanth. The Count extracted heavy taxes using his brutal militia. Mowbrenn became a city with its secret places and undercity hiding dark cults, with inhabitants disappearing in the night and most in despair. Some fled to Barren Keep with the Count's son, Cunal Huldane, who opposed his father and King Archbold III. Archbold did not pay attention to rumors of Blackmar's behaviour, as taxes were paid and due to Blackmar's reputation as a war hero.[1]
As part of the administrative reforms by King Lynwerd in 590 CY, Mowbrenn was made the provincial capital of the County of Mowbrenn under Count Cunal Huldane who replaced his father.[2].
People
Population
In Spring 585 CY the city had a population of 19,000.[1] By 591 CY it had grown to 20,700.[2]
Demographics
The usual races of Nyrond would be expected to be found here, being humans (with an Oeridian dominance, and Suel present, as ethnic background), Olve (mainly sylvan with a small high elf presence), Halfling (stout), Dwarf, Gnome, half-elf and half-orc.[2]
Nyrond generally is lawful neutral in alignment, with lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, and neutral also prevalent.[2]
Notable individuals
Notable individuals in or from Mowbrenn include:
- Count Cunal Huldane.
- Former Count Blackmar Huldane.
Religion
The common religions of Nyrond can be expected to be followed here, being Heironeous (the official state religion), Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian.[2]
Following the Greyhawk Wars superstitions and the worship of evil gods (including Hextor and Incabulos) began to grow as a sign of the despair of the common folk.[3]
Languages
The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling.[2]
Government
Mowbrenn is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Following the reorganization of provincial administration under King Lynwerd I that commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY Mowbrenn was made capital of the County of Mowbrenn.[1]
Heraldry
The Living Greyhawk campaign Triad for the Nyrond region created heraldry for the various provinces. (at right)
Economy
The city is located on major trade routes, and in a fertile area supporting grain and cloth production.[1]
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
In the Living Greyhawk campaign, Mowbrenn featured in several adventures. It was also detailed in the "Nyrond Gazetteer" fan-created sourcebook. The organizing Triad for the Nyrond region created maps of Nyrond showing the borders of various provinces.[4]
Mowbrenn page on Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via Way Back Machine
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.75.
- ↑ a b c d e f Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.75.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
- ↑ Nyrond Gazetteer. Living Greyhawk campaign, Nyrond Triad. 2008. Archived via Way Back Machine
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbrenn city | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 20700), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 75, 77 |
| Mowbrenn city | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 20700), | WGR4 The Marklands | 75, 76, 89, 90, 91, 94 |
| Mowbrenn, County of | Province | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 77 |