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{{Settlement | |||
| name = | |||
| image = [[File:Flameflower01.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = Flameflower, as illustrated by [[Anna Meyer]] in her [[598 CY]] map. (2019) | |||
| motto = | |||
| realm = [[Vesve Forest]], near [[Highfolk]] | |||
| size = village | |||
| established = <!-- only enter the year number --> | |||
| government = | |||
| alignment = | |||
| population = 500 | |||
| races = [[Elves]] | |||
| languages = [[Languages#Elven|Elven]] | |||
| religions = | |||
| authority = Lord [[Kashafen Tamarel]], Lord of the High Elves. | |||
| organizations = [[Knights of the High Forest]] | |||
| allies = [[Highfolk]], [[Knights of the High Forest]]; [[beastmen]], [[gnome]]s, [[halfling]]s, and other residents of the [[Vesve]] forest. | |||
| enemies = [[Iuz]], humanoid tribes | |||
}} | |||
==Description== | |||
'''Flameflower''' is hidden within the [[Vesve Forest]] approximately 150 miles northeast of the town of [[Highfolk]], and is an intricate network of treehouses connected by walkways and ladders. The central area of town holds structures developed for use by others visiting and residing within the village. | |||
The | The town derives its name from the bright [[Flameflower (plant)|flameflower]] bushes which blossom into a vibrant crimson color at the beginning of each new year.{{csb|WGR$|51-52}} | ||
==History== | |||
The town itself has now become a meeting place for many of the residents of the Vesve, and Lord Kashafen holds court in Flameflower.{{csb|WGR4|48}} The other three leaders of the Vesve ([[Calandryen]], High Priestess of [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Elrenn Walthain]], Lord Marshal of the Vesve, and [[Loftin Greyhstand]], Mayor of [[Highfolk|Highfolk Town]]) often attend court. | |||
==Geography== | |||
The | ==People== | ||
The high elves here are simple folk, yet they are true in their faith and devotion to Corellon and other Elven deities. So strong is their power that no one may approach within six miles of the village without their being aware of it. Flameflower is mainly populated by the Elven clan [[Shandareth]]. | |||
The villagers have nothing but the utmost faith in their leaders, and are unswerving in their determination to keep their homeland free for generations to come | |||
==Resources== | |||
== Rumors and legends == | |||
Legends say that as [[Corellon Larethian]] recovered from his battle with [[Gruumsh]], he rested within the Vesve, and where he laid the bushes sprang from each drop of blood he spilt upon the land.{{csb|WGR4|52}} | |||
==References== | |||
===Citations=== | |||
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===Bibliography=== | |||
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''The Marklands''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993. | |||
{{index}} | |||
[[Category: Settlements]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 6 April 2025
| Flameflower | |
|---|---|
 Flameflower, as illustrated by Anna Meyer in her 598 CY map. (2019) | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Vesve Forest, near Highfolk |
| Size: | village |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Lord Kashafen Tamarel, Lord of the High Elves. |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 500 |
| Races: | Elves |
| Languages: | Elven |
| Groups | |
| Organizations: | Knights of the High Forest |
| Allies: | Highfolk, Knights of the High Forest; beastmen, gnomes, halflings, and other residents of the Vesve forest. |
| Enemies: | Iuz, humanoid tribes |
Description
Flameflower is hidden within the Vesve Forest approximately 150 miles northeast of the town of Highfolk, and is an intricate network of treehouses connected by walkways and ladders. The central area of town holds structures developed for use by others visiting and residing within the village.
The town derives its name from the bright flameflower bushes which blossom into a vibrant crimson color at the beginning of each new year.[1]
History
The town itself has now become a meeting place for many of the residents of the Vesve, and Lord Kashafen holds court in Flameflower.[2] The other three leaders of the Vesve (Calandryen, High Priestess of Labelas Enoreth, Elrenn Walthain, Lord Marshal of the Vesve, and Loftin Greyhstand, Mayor of Highfolk Town) often attend court.
Geography
People
The high elves here are simple folk, yet they are true in their faith and devotion to Corellon and other Elven deities. So strong is their power that no one may approach within six miles of the village without their being aware of it. Flameflower is mainly populated by the Elven clan Shandareth.
The villagers have nothing but the utmost faith in their leaders, and are unswerving in their determination to keep their homeland free for generations to come
Resources
Rumors and legends
Legends say that as Corellon Larethian recovered from his battle with Gruumsh, he rested within the Vesve, and where he laid the bushes sprang from each drop of blood he spilt upon the land.[3]
References
Citations
- ↑ WGR$, p.51-52.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.48.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.52.
Bibliography
- 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 52 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR4 The Marklands | 48, 49, 51, 52, 54 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 30, 31 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR6 City of Skulls | 47 |