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The '''Duchy of Ulek''' is a political state of the [[Flanaess]], and one of the three [[Ulek States]] ( | The '''Duchy of Ulek''' is a political state of the [[Flanaess]], and one of the three [[Ulek States]] (along with the [[County of Ulek]] and the [[Principality of Ulek]]). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Although there was strife between the three [[Ulek States]] early in their history, by [[55 CY]] the Duchy of Ulek was a solid ally to the [[Principality of Ulek]] and the [[County of Ulek]]. In [[292 CY]] the three Ulek states formally joined the [[Keoland|Kingdom of Keoland]] by treaty, without bloodshed. In [[461 CY]], The Principality withdrew from the union, and Keoland officially recognized the independence of the County around that time. Sometime between then and [[583 CY]] the Duchy became independent. Also in 583, at the beginning of the [[Greyhawk Wars]], the Duchy signed the [[Treaty of Nicola Dra]], which was a mutual defense pact between Keoland, Gran March, the Yemoanry, County of Ulek, and Celene. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The modern Duchy of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the [[Sheldomar Valley]] region. It is bordered by the [[Lortmil Mountains]] to the north and northwest, by the [[Kewl River]] to the east, and by the [[Sheldomar River]] to the west and south. | The modern Duchy of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the [[Sheldomar Valley]] region. It is bordered by the [[Lortmil Mountains]] to the north and northwest, by the [[Kewl River]] to the east, and by the [[Sheldomar River]] to the west and south. | ||
In 591 CY, the most populous towns are [[Tringlee]] (pop. 14,500), [[Axegard]] (pop. 13,200), and [[Waybury]] (pop. 11,500). | |||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
In 591 CY, the population of the Duchy of Ulek totaled 392,200 persons. [[Human]]s of mostly [[Suloise)|Suel]] stock make up over 40% of the inhabitants. Half-elves are over 30% of the population, while [[Elf|elves]] are almost 20% (mostly high elves, but some sylvan as well). [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Halfling|halflings]], and others make up the remainder of the population. | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The [[World of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The [[World of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | ||
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | |||
*[[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. | ||
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[ | *[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[ | * [[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|title=Duchy%' AND Topic LIKE '%Ulek}} | {{index|title=Duchy%' AND Topic LIKE '%Ulek}} | ||
[[Category:Realms|Ulek, Duchy of]] | [[Category:Realms|Ulek, Duchy of]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 10 May 2025
| Duchy of Ulek | |
|---|---|
 The arms of the Duchy of Ulek, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Region: | Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Duke Grenowin |
| Government: | Feudal monarchy |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Tringlee |
| Major towns: | Tringlee, Axegard, Waybury. |
| Population: | 392,200 (591 CY) |
| Languages: | Common, Elven, Keolandish, Sylvan. |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Seldarine, Ehlonna, Phaulkon, Phyton, Beory, Fharlanghn, Kord, gnomish pantheon. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Coinage: | Moonveil (pp), suncrown (gp), shootingstar (ep), bellflower (sp), oakleaf (cp). |
The Duchy of Ulek is a political state of the Flanaess, and one of the three Ulek States (along with the County of Ulek and the Principality of Ulek).
History
Although there was strife between the three Ulek States early in their history, by 55 CY the Duchy of Ulek was a solid ally to the Principality of Ulek and the County of Ulek. In 292 CY the three Ulek states formally joined the Kingdom of Keoland by treaty, without bloodshed. In 461 CY, The Principality withdrew from the union, and Keoland officially recognized the independence of the County around that time. Sometime between then and 583 CY the Duchy became independent. Also in 583, at the beginning of the Greyhawk Wars, the Duchy signed the Treaty of Nicola Dra, which was a mutual defense pact between Keoland, Gran March, the Yemoanry, County of Ulek, and Celene.
Geography
The modern Duchy of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the Sheldomar Valley region. It is bordered by the Lortmil Mountains to the north and northwest, by the Kewl River to the east, and by the Sheldomar River to the west and south.
In 591 CY, the most populous towns are Tringlee (pop. 14,500), Axegard (pop. 13,200), and Waybury (pop. 11,500).
People
Population
In 591 CY, the population of the Duchy of Ulek totaled 392,200 persons. Humans of mostly Suel stock make up over 40% of the inhabitants. Half-elves are over 30% of the population, while elves are almost 20% (mostly high elves, but some sylvan as well). Gnomes, halflings, and others make up the remainder of the population.
Religion
The most popular deities among the Duchy of Ulek's citizens are the Seldarine, Ehlonna, Phaulkon, Phyton, Beory, Fharlanghn, Kord, and the gnomish pantheon.
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in the Duchy of Ulek include Common, Elven, Keolandish, and Sylvan.
Government
The Duchy of Ulek is a feudal monarchy, ruled by His Noble Radiance, Duke Grenowin of Ulek. The Duke is a hereditary title, and royal and all major noble houses are exclusively elven.
The national capital is Tringlee.
Heraldry
The Duchy of Ulek's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Purpure, on a chief dancetty or a bundle of 5 arrows points sinister gules.
Economy
Resources
The Duchy of Ulek is noted for producing foodstuffs and cloth, and mining electrum, gold, silver, and gems of low to average quality.
Currency
The Duchy of Ulek's standard coinage consists of the platinum moonveil (pp), gold suncrown (gp), electrum shootingstar (ep), silver bellflower (sp), and copper oakleaf (cp).
Transportation
Military
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- ———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #256 | 47 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #263 | 46 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #271 | 76, 77 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #315 | 53, 54 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #AN3 | 99, 104 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dungeon magazine #006 | 29 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dungeon magazine #089 | 49 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 19-22, 24, 29, 34, 40-42, 47, 54, 56, 64, 76, 79, 86, 89, 92 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 8-11, 54, 57, 59, 63, 64, 82, 84 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | From the Ashes: References Card | #10 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Greyhawk Adventures | 10 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders | 16, 17 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 10, 15, 16, 19, 20 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Ivid the Undying | 156, 157 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 10, 38, 39, 40, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65, 66, 72, 87, 88, 96, 107, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 129, 139, 141, 145, 152, 153, 159, IBC |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 3, 13 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 33 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 3 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 5, 10, 13, 25, 27, 37 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 43, 87, 89, 99, 100, 106, 119-123 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Sea of Death | 393 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Saga of Old City | 82, 148 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | The Adventure Begins | 16, 18, 33, 35, 45, 59, 69, 73, 86, 90 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | WG8 Fate of Istus | 110 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 49 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IBC, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 24, 25 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek | 11 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | WGR4 The Marklands | 6, 9, 10, 19, 59, 61, 63 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 4 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IC, 8, 9, 12, 14, 21, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 38, 39, 53-55, 58, 59, 67 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 11, 17, 31, 32 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Artifact of Evil | 6, 29, 30 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff | 5 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Come Endless Darkness | 83 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 2 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 3, 29 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 18 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #052 | 18, 19, 22 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #055 | 18 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #057 | 13 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #068 | 67 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #087 | 24, 26 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #167 | 10 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #191 | 67, 68 |
| Ulek, Duchy of | Kingdom | (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), | Dragon magazine #253 | 42, 45 |