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The '''Vale County''', simply called "the '''Vale'''" by the locals, is in the northwest of the [[Duchy of Urnst]], nestled in the [[Cairn Hills]] with access to the [[Nyr Dyv]]. The Vale is a source of many wonderful foodstuffs.{{cn}}
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The '''Vale County''', simply called "the '''Vale'''" by the locals, is a one of the many [[:Category:Counties in the Duchy of Urnst|counties]] in the [[Duchy of Urnst]].<ref name=dousite /><ref>{{cite web|author=David Wall (cartography)|title=Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst|url=http://www.duchyurnst.org/|format=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060402185923/http://www.duchyurnst.org/|archivedate=April 02, 2006|work=|publisher=RPGA LG DoU Triad|accessdate=19 November 2024}}</ref><ref>[[Anna Meyer|Meyer, Anna]]. Flanaess Full Map 598 CY (Rev 1). "Anna B. Meyer Fantasy Cartography." 2019. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.annabmeyer.com/598cy-maps.</ref>


== Locations ==
== Description ==
"Easily the most protected region of the [[Duchy of Urnst|duchy]]."<ref name=dousite />
 
== History ==
The Vale used to be an idyllic place to live in the early [[590s CY]] and before.
{{quoted text |Aside from an occasional run in with some [[Rhennee]] from the [[Nyr Dyv]] or [[humanoid]]s from the [[Cairn Hills]], the [[halfling]]s live a very peaceful existence. Even the greed and corruption of the [[Suel]] culture refuses to penetrate borders of the Vale.|<ref name=dousite>{{cite web |title="The Vale"  |url=http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212020134/http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archivedate=Februarry 12, 2005 |work=The Duchy of Urnst |publisher=''[[Living Greyhawk]]''  Duchy of Unrst Triad ([[RPGA]])|date=Febray 21, 2003 |accessdate=22 February 2025 |}} </ref> }}
 
The region maintained semi-autonomous control until the [[Midsummer Night|Midsummer Festival]] of [[592 CY]] when [[orc]]s invaded.  It was not until [[594 CY]] when Lord [[Ellis Lorinar]] lead the [[Bär Rampant]] and defeated the orcs.  After that, Lord Ellis and the greedy nobles of the duchy took over, stripping the halflings of their weapons and military, dividing their lands amongst themselves.  This was when the Vale became known as the Vale County.<ref>''The Vale Be Saved'' (2006)([[RPGA]]), p.4</ref>
 
== Geography ==
The Vale is in the northwest of the [[Duchy of Urnst]], nestled in the [[Cairn Hills]] with access to the [[Nyr Dyv]].


=== Settlements: ===
=== Settlements: ===
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* [[Salt Harbor]]
* [[Salt Harbor]]
* [[Splendorrill]]
* [[Splendorrill]]
* Sweethome


=== Notiable places ===
=== Notiable places ===
* [[Long Penny Road]]
* [[Long Penny Road]]
* [[Salt Harbor]]
* [[Salt Harbor]]


== History ==
=== Military ===
The Vale was a peaceful home for halflings and a few others. Occasional encounters with [[Rhennee]] from the Nyr Dyv or humanoids from the Cairn Hills were rare disruptions. The region maintained semi-autonomy control, remaining untouched by the greed and corruption of Suel culture.<ref name=dousite>{{cite web |title="The Vale"  |url=http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212020134/http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archivedate=Februarry 12, 2005 |work=The Duchy of Urnst |publisher=''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' Duchy of Unrst Triad ([[RPGA]])|date=2005|accessdate=22 February 2025 |}} </ref>
 
* The Vale County is patrolled by the [[Ducal Guard#Military Marches|North March]].<ref>''Ducal Guard Book'' (2007 v1)([[RPGA]]), p.26</ref>
* The county does not have a named ship but the River Jumper, a longship out of [[Leukish]], is the only ship commanded by a [[Halfling]].<ref>''Duchy of Urnst Meta-Organization Book'' (2007 v1)([[RPGA]]), p.121</ref>
 
==People==
=== Population ===
"The Vale is the happy home of many [[halfling]]s and a few other folk."<ref name=dousite />


This changed during the [[Midsummer Night|Midsummer Festival]] of [[592 CY]] when [[Orcs]] invaded.  It was not until [[594 CY]] when Lord [[Ellis Lorinar]] lead the [[Bär Rampant]] and defeated the orcs.  After that, Lord Ellis and the greedy nobles of the duchy took over, striping the halflings of their weapons and military, dividing their lands amongst themselves.  It was at this time the Vale became known as the Vale County.{{cn}}
== Economy ==
=== Resources ===
"The Vale is a source of many wonderful foodstuffs."<ref name=dousite />


== References ==
== References ==
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=== Bibliography ===
=== Bibliography ===
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[[Category:Counties in the Duchy of Urnst]]

Latest revision as of 20:24, 27 March 2025

Greyhawk Realm
The Vale County
General information
Other names:The Vale
Region:Duchy of Urnst
Demographics
Races:Halflingss
Miscellaneous
Resources:Foodstuffs

The Vale County, simply called "the Vale" by the locals, is a one of the many counties in the Duchy of Urnst.[1][2][3]

Description

"Easily the most protected region of the duchy."[1]

History

The Vale used to be an idyllic place to live in the early 590s CY and before.

"Aside from an occasional run in with some Rhennee from the Nyr Dyv or humanoids from the Cairn Hills, the halflings live a very peaceful existence. Even the greed and corruption of the Suel culture refuses to penetrate borders of the Vale."[1]

The region maintained semi-autonomous control until the Midsummer Festival of 592 CY when orcs invaded. It was not until 594 CY when Lord Ellis Lorinar lead the Bär Rampant and defeated the orcs. After that, Lord Ellis and the greedy nobles of the duchy took over, stripping the halflings of their weapons and military, dividing their lands amongst themselves. This was when the Vale became known as the Vale County.[4]

Geography

The Vale is in the northwest of the Duchy of Urnst, nestled in the Cairn Hills with access to the Nyr Dyv.

Settlements:

Notiable places

Military

  • The Vale County is patrolled by the North March.[5]
  • The county does not have a named ship but the River Jumper, a longship out of Leukish, is the only ship commanded by a Halfling.[6]

People

Population

"The Vale is the happy home of many halflings and a few other folk."[1]

Economy

Resources

"The Vale is a source of many wonderful foodstuffs."[1]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. a b c d e "The Vale". The Duchy of Urnst. Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst Triad (RPGA) , Febray 21, 2003. Archived from the original on Februarry 12, 2005. Retrieved on 22 February 2025.
  2. David Wall (cartography). Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst. RPGA LG DoU Triad. Archived from the original on April 02, 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2024.
  3. Meyer, Anna. Flanaess Full Map 598 CY (Rev 1). "Anna B. Meyer Fantasy Cartography." 2019. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.annabmeyer.com/598cy-maps.
  4. The Vale Be Saved (2006)(RPGA), p.4
  5. Ducal Guard Book (2007 v1)(RPGA), p.26
  6. Duchy of Urnst Meta-Organization Book (2007 v1)(RPGA), p.121

Bibliography

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