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'''Pontyrel''' is a major town and provincial center in the [[Duchy of Urnst]], located within the [[Maure]] lands{{csb|LGG|126}} in [[Sculdan County]]. | '''Pontyrel''' is a major town and provincial center in the [[Duchy of Urnst]], located within the [[Maure]] lands{{csb|LGG|126}} in [[Sculdan County]]. | ||
==Description== | |||
==Geography== | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
While the exact date of the founding of the city of Pontyrel is unknown, this much is known: Three minor noble houses of the [[Suel]] arrived in this area one year before the [[Twin Cataclysms]]. Banding together they named the newly constituted Suloise house, the [[Maure]] and laid claim to the lands all around, including the present day location of Pontyrel. | While the exact date of the founding of the city of Pontyrel is unknown, this much is known: Three minor noble houses of the [[Suel]] arrived in this area one year before the [[Twin Cataclysms]]. Banding together they named the newly constituted Suloise house, the [[Maure]] and laid claim to the lands all around, including the present-day location of Pontyrel. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
Pontyrel has a population of 7,550.{{csb|LGG|124}} | Pontyrel has a population of 7,550.{{csb|LGG|124}} | ||
=== Notable individuals === | |||
Lord [[Robilar]] used to spend his [[summer]]s in Pontyrel.{{csb|LGG|126}} | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Trades with the dwarves of [[Dumadan]] and all trading occurs at Pontyrel.{{csb|FTA|132|Campaign Book}} | Trades with the dwarves of [[Dumadan]] and all trading occurs at Pontyrel.{{csb|FTA|132|Campaign Book}} Additionally, Pontyrel is the major trading market for ores and gems from the gnomes.{{csb|FTA|32|Campaign Book}} | ||
=== Currency === | === Currency === | ||
Uses the [[Duchy of Urnst|duchy]]'s standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).{{csb|LGG|124}} | Uses the [[Duchy of Urnst|duchy]]'s standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).{{csb|LGG|124}} | ||
== | == In ''Living Greyhawk'' == | ||
== | === Description === | ||
Lord [[ | Pontyrel is a small city, but one that is well cared for—beautiful statuary and lush planters decorate the streets.<ref>''Tears of the Sun'' (2005)([[RPGA]]), p.4</ref> | ||
=== Military === | |||
The 50th Infantry, led by Lance Colonel Lord Aramil Reede, is headquartered in Pontyrel as part of the Old March, but will move to support the Dumadan March if needed. | |||
=== Religion === | |||
* [[Kord]]—There is a temple and strong militant presence from its members.<ref>''Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.134</ref> | |||
* [[Mayaheine]]-Followers of Mayaheine also worship at the temple of Pelor.<ref name=":DoUMetap136">''Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.136</ref> | |||
* [[Pelor]]- There is a temple to Pelor<ref>''Breakfast of Champions'' (2004) ([[RPGA]]), p.2</ref> led by Prelate Last Malon (Cleric 13)<ref name=":DoUMetap136" /> | |||
* [[Rao]]-There is a small shrine to Rao within the temple of Pelor.<ref>''Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.137</ref> | |||
=== Merchant houses === | |||
* '''House''' [[Eisener]]<ref name=":HotSp57">''Heart of the Sun'' (2006)([[RPGA]]), p.57</ref> | |||
* '''House''' [[Faeldon]] has a large office here.<ref name=":0">''Never the Same Thing Twice''. (2001) ([[RPGA]]), p.6</ref> | |||
* '''House''' [[Grek]]- Sarkor Grek | |||
* '''House''' [[Kilbourne]]<ref name=":HotSp57" /> | |||
* '''House''' [[Kressel]]<ref name=":HotSp57" /> | |||
* '''House''' [[Meissel]]—Uthor Meissel<ref name=":BoCp5">''Breakfast of Champions'' (2004) ([[RPGA]]), p.5</ref> | |||
* '''House''' [[Nelaera]]<ref name=":HotSp57" /> | |||
* '''House''' [[Szabo]]—Philamon Szabo<ref name=":BoCp5" /> | |||
* '''House''' [[Tarnel]]<ref name=":HotSp57" /> | |||
* '''House''' [[Vaelgard]]<ref name=":HotSp57" /> | |||
=== Places of Note === | |||
* [[Able Carter]] has a coaching inn here with a regular route to the [[Free City of Greyhawk]].<ref>''Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk'' (2008)([[RPGA]]), p.33</ref> | |||
* Lord Sarkor Grek lives on his family's estate in the city.<ref>''Skin Deep'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.62</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 07:22, 18 April 2025
| Pontyrel | |
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| General information | |
| Realm: | Duchy of Urnst |
| Size: | Small City, Fortified |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 7,550 |
Pontyrel is a major town and provincial center in the Duchy of Urnst, located within the Maure lands[1] in Sculdan County.
Description
Geography
History
While the exact date of the founding of the city of Pontyrel is unknown, this much is known: Three minor noble houses of the Suel arrived in this area one year before the Twin Cataclysms. Banding together they named the newly constituted Suloise house, the Maure and laid claim to the lands all around, including the present-day location of Pontyrel.
People
Population
Pontyrel has a population of 7,550.[2]
Notable individuals
Lord Robilar used to spend his summers in Pontyrel.[1]
Government
Heraldry
Economy
Trades with the dwarves of Dumadan and all trading occurs at Pontyrel.[3] Additionally, Pontyrel is the major trading market for ores and gems from the gnomes.[4]
Currency
Uses the duchy's standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[2]
In Living Greyhawk
Description
Pontyrel is a small city, but one that is well cared for—beautiful statuary and lush planters decorate the streets.[5]
Military
The 50th Infantry, led by Lance Colonel Lord Aramil Reede, is headquartered in Pontyrel as part of the Old March, but will move to support the Dumadan March if needed.
Religion
- Kord—There is a temple and strong militant presence from its members.[6]
- Mayaheine-Followers of Mayaheine also worship at the temple of Pelor.[7]
- Pelor- There is a temple to Pelor[8] led by Prelate Last Malon (Cleric 13)[7]
- Rao-There is a small shrine to Rao within the temple of Pelor.[9]
Merchant houses
- House Eisener[10]
- House Faeldon has a large office here.[11]
- House Grek- Sarkor Grek
- House Kilbourne[10]
- House Kressel[10]
- House Meissel—Uthor Meissel[12]
- House Nelaera[10]
- House Szabo—Philamon Szabo[12]
- House Tarnel[10]
- House Vaelgard[10]
Places of Note
- Able Carter has a coaching inn here with a regular route to the Free City of Greyhawk.[13]
- Lord Sarkor Grek lives on his family's estate in the city.[14]
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.126.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.132, Campaign Book.
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.32, Campaign Book.
- ↑ Tears of the Sun (2005)(RPGA), p.4
- ↑ Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1 (2007)(RPGA), p.134
- ↑ a b Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1 (2007)(RPGA), p.136
- ↑ Breakfast of Champions (2004) (RPGA), p.2
- ↑ Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1 (2007)(RPGA), p.137
- ↑ a b c d e f Heart of the Sun (2006)(RPGA), p.57
- ↑ Never the Same Thing Twice. (2001) (RPGA), p.6
- ↑ a b Breakfast of Champions (2004) (RPGA), p.5
- ↑ Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk (2008)(RPGA), p.33
- ↑ Skin Deep (2007)(RPGA), p.62
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA. Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyrel | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 7550), | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 32, 33 |
| Pontyrel | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 7550), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 124, 126 |
| Pontyrel | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 7550), | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 31 |
| Pontyrel | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 7550), | Oerth Journal #23 | 4,5,6 |
| Pontyrel | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 7550), | LT1 The Star Cairns | IC |
| Pontyrel Fair | Calendar | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 31 |