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'''Oakenheart''' is a town in the Dominion of the [[Sea Barons]]. | '''Oakenheart''' is a town in the Dominion of the [[Sea Barons]]. It is the only natural harbor and the largest city by order of magnitude on the island of [[Oakenisle]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Oakenheart used to be known as Crede. The [[Ladies of Crede]], named for the old name of the town, are still a potent force in Oakenheart. | Oakenheart used to be known as Crede. The [[Ladies of Crede]], named for the old name of the town, are still a potent force in Oakenheart. In early [[585 CY]], two of the cities finest young sea captains were assassinated, which was widely believed to be the work of the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]] {{csb|Ivid|92}}. | ||
==Cityscape== | ==Cityscape== | ||
The city is mostly built using wood from the mighty oak trees that give both the city and the larger island their names. It does have stone and a great bronze-coated gate the guards the harbor. The gate is enchanted to protect against both natural corrosion from the ocean's salt content and fire based attacks. | |||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
In [[591 CY]], the population of Oakenheart stands at 5000 individuals. | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Oakenheart is the capital of the Barony of [[ | Oakenheart is the capital of the Barony of Oakenisle, which is run by one of the Sea Barons, [[Jamzeen|Baron Jamzeen]]. The city is completely sealed off and outsider need a good reason, such as trade, to enter within the gates, and the Harborgaurd is notoriously difficult to bribe. The city maintained, as of 585 CY, a fleet of seventeen ships, including Galleons and twelve coasters. {{csb|Ivid|92}} | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
On of the most prominent businesses of the city is the shipyards run by [[Walfrenden]]. | On of the most prominent businesses of the city is the shipyards run by [[Walfrenden]]. He is known for his exceptional ships, the most recent as of 585 CY being a heavy caravel, ''Starflier'' with a longer range thanks to an new type of triangular sail. | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*[[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. | ||
* [[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=1741204972 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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Latest revision as of 13:19, 2 April 2025
| Oakenheart | |
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 The Sea Baron city of Oakenheart and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Sea Barons |
| Size: | Large town |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 5000 |
Oakenheart is a town in the Dominion of the Sea Barons. It is the only natural harbor and the largest city by order of magnitude on the island of Oakenisle.
History
Oakenheart used to be known as Crede. The Ladies of Crede, named for the old name of the town, are still a potent force in Oakenheart. In early 585 CY, two of the cities finest young sea captains were assassinated, which was widely believed to be the work of the Scarlet Brotherhood [1].
Cityscape
The city is mostly built using wood from the mighty oak trees that give both the city and the larger island their names. It does have stone and a great bronze-coated gate the guards the harbor. The gate is enchanted to protect against both natural corrosion from the ocean's salt content and fire based attacks.
People
Population
In 591 CY, the population of Oakenheart stands at 5000 individuals.
Government
Oakenheart is the capital of the Barony of Oakenisle, which is run by one of the Sea Barons, Baron Jamzeen. The city is completely sealed off and outsider need a good reason, such as trade, to enter within the gates, and the Harborgaurd is notoriously difficult to bribe. The city maintained, as of 585 CY, a fleet of seventeen ships, including Galleons and twelve coasters. [1]
Economy
On of the most prominent businesses of the city is the shipyards run by Walfrenden. He is known for his exceptional ships, the most recent as of 585 CY being a heavy caravel, Starflier with a longer range thanks to an new type of triangular sail.
Bibliography
- Brown, Lloyd III. "Wizard Societies." Dragon #258. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Dragon magazine #206 | 34, 38 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Dragon magazine #258 | 46 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Ivid the Undying | 88, 91, 92 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 98 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
- ↑ a b Ivid the Undying (1995), p.92.