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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is defensive fortification and mining complex located south of [[Nulbish]] which is heavily garrisoned by Prince [[Harnnad]] of [[Darman]], which produces rose quartz, moonstones, as well as aquamarine, which is quite unusual in the area. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is defensive fortification and mining complex located south of [[Nulbish]] which is heavily garrisoned by Prince [[Harnnad]] of [[Darman]], which produces rose quartz, moonstones, as well as aquamarine, which is quite unusual in the area.{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The fort is south of the [[Thelly River]], and in [[585 CY]], it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river. | The fort is south of the [[Thelly River]], and in [[585 CY]], it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river.{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
==Travel== | ==Travel== | ||
The main point of entry and exit is a road leading north to the [[Nulbish]], which is frequently threatened by bandits and raiders from [[Sunndi]]. | The main point of entry and exit is a road leading north to the [[Nulbish]], which is frequently threatened by bandits and raiders from [[Sunndi]].{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
There are two main groups of people living in Wyverntor. There are 300 men garrisoned by the prince, along with 50 elite heavy cavalry, and four [[wyvern]] riders who patrol the area, from which the castle gains its name. There are also always at least two mages posted in the castle as well. | There are two main groups of people living in Wyverntor. There are 300 men garrisoned by the prince, along with 50 elite heavy cavalry, and four [[wyvern]] riders who patrol the area, from which the castle gains its name. There are also always at least two mages posted in the castle as well.{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
The other main group is the miners. The back-breaking labor is done by a combination of hired hands, chain gangs formed from convicts under forced labor sentences, and humanoids. The work is overseen by [[dwarf|dwarven]] and [[gnome|gnomish]] supervisors, some of whom are slaves. | The other main group is the miners. The back-breaking labor is done by a combination of hired hands, chain gangs formed from convicts under forced labor sentences, and humanoids. The work is overseen by [[dwarf|dwarven]] and [[gnome|gnomish]] supervisors, some of whom are slaves.{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
The rose quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine mined outside of the castle are shipped north to [[Nulbish]] in caravans escorted by heavy cavalry, that often use spells such as ''invisibility 10' radius'' to help prevent attacks by raiders. | The rose quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine mined outside of the castle are shipped north to [[Nulbish]] in caravans escorted by heavy cavalry, that often use spells such as ''invisibility 10' radius'' to help prevent attacks by raiders.{{csb|Ivid|126}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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===Bibliography=== | ===Bibliography=== | ||
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv= | * [[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}} | ||
[[Category:Fortifications]] | [[Category:Fortifications]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:18, 10 February 2025
| Wyverntor | |
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| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Ahlissa |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Prince Harnnad of Darmen |
Wyverntor is defensive fortification and mining complex located south of Nulbish which is heavily garrisoned by Prince Harnnad of Darman, which produces rose quartz, moonstones, as well as aquamarine, which is quite unusual in the area.[1]
Geography
The fort is south of the Thelly River, and in 585 CY, it was one of the few stable settlements south of the river.[1]
Travel
The main point of entry and exit is a road leading north to the Nulbish, which is frequently threatened by bandits and raiders from Sunndi.[1]
People
Demographics
There are two main groups of people living in Wyverntor. There are 300 men garrisoned by the prince, along with 50 elite heavy cavalry, and four wyvern riders who patrol the area, from which the castle gains its name. There are also always at least two mages posted in the castle as well.[1]
The other main group is the miners. The back-breaking labor is done by a combination of hired hands, chain gangs formed from convicts under forced labor sentences, and humanoids. The work is overseen by dwarven and gnomish supervisors, some of whom are slaves.[1]
Economy
Resources
The rose quartz, moonstones, and aquamarine mined outside of the castle are shipped north to Nulbish in caravans escorted by heavy cavalry, that often use spells such as invisibility 10' radius to help prevent attacks by raiders.[1]
References
Citations
Bibliography
- 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
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Wyverntor | Settlement | Mine, Defensive Structure, | Ivid the Undying | 126 |