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The Barony of Grayhill is a feudal province of the [[Kingdom of Keoland]]. It is ruled by Baron [[Markos Skotti]], a noble of [[House Lizhal]]. Markos rose to become the baron upon the royal ascension of the former baron, his older brother Kimbertos Skotti, in 564 CY.<ref name="Keoland">[[Living Greyhawk Journal]] #1, ''Keoland''.</ref> | The Barony of Grayhill is a feudal province of the [[Keoland|Kingdom of Keoland]]. It is ruled by Baron [[Markos Skotti]], a noble of [[House Lizhal]]. Markos rose to become the baron upon the royal ascension of the former baron, his older brother Kimbertos Skotti, in 564 CY.<ref name="Keoland">[[Living Greyhawk Journal]] #1, ''Keoland''.</ref> | ||
Baron Skotti spends at least half of his year at the capital of [[Niole Dra]], pursuing political goals at court in support of the Royal Faction. He often delegates rule of the realm to his wife, who is particularly popular with the elves of Grayhill. | Baron Skotti spends at least half of his year at the capital of [[Niole Dra]], pursuing political goals at court in support of the Royal Faction. He often delegates rule of the realm to his wife, who is particularly popular with the elves of Grayhill. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:11, 10 May 2025
| Barony of Grayhill | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Region: | Keoland, Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Baron Markos Skotti |
| Government: | Feudal province of Keoland |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Dourstone |
| Major towns: | Grayhill, Silglen |
| Races: | Human (SOf), elf, gnome, halfling, half-elf, dwar |
| Languages: | Common, Keolandish, Elven, Gnome, Halfling |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Wood |
| Coinage: | Keoish standard (griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp)) |
The Barony of Grayhill is a small but historically noteworthy province of Keoland. A forest district, it is notable as the birthplace of King Kimbertos Skotti.
History
Establishment
The Dreadwood has been inhabited by elves since before the arrival of humans. Circa -300 CY, Keoland's human settlers first made peaceful contact with the elves one fateful night at the town of Grayhill. This peace has been maintained for almost nine hundred years, with the minor Suel noble House Lizhal overseeing this region of the Dreadwood.[1]
Geography
Borders
The Barony of Grayhill occupies the northern reach of the Dreadwood, a large forest in southern Keoland. Its borders approximately trace the outline of that northern section, with the forest's edges reaching into the neighbouring Barony of Sayre to the north, Barony of Raya to the east, and Barony of Westgate to the west.
To the south, the barony is bordered by the Dreadwood Preserve, a dangerous heavily forested area long considered off-limits for human settlement.
The northernmost point of the Barony of Grayhill also occupies a small section of the tail-end of the Good Hills.[1]
Major settlements
The capital of the Barony of Grayhill is the fortress of Dourstone. It lies a few miles from Grayhill, and has a population of 985 as of the year 591 CY. Its inhabitants are primarily human and elven.
The second-largest settlement in the barony is the town of Silglen to the east, whose population of 780 are primarily elves.
Notable locations
To the south of the province lies the ancient tower of Valadis. The archmage Lashton officially claims this as his private retreat, but even he has been unable to explore the tower due to its powerful protective wards, placed by the Silent Ones long ago.
People
Population and demographics
In addition to human inhabitants of the province, a great many are elves.
According to the Keoland Census of 589 CY published by the Living Greyhawk Keoland website, the population of the Barony of Grayhill is 44,687, including 26,890 humans, 10,605 elves, 4,052 half-elves, 1,539 gnomes, 1,454 halflings, and 147 half-orcs. There also 58,869 poultry and 22,997 meat and dairy.[1]
Notable individuals
King Kimbertos Skotti is the most notable native of the Barony of Grayhill. He is elder brother to the current baron of Grayhill, Markos Skotti.
The king's court wizard, Royal Archmage Lashton, is also a native of Grayhill.
Government
The Barony of Grayhill is a feudal province of the Kingdom of Keoland. It is ruled by Baron Markos Skotti, a noble of House Lizhal. Markos rose to become the baron upon the royal ascension of the former baron, his older brother Kimbertos Skotti, in 564 CY.[1]
Baron Skotti spends at least half of his year at the capital of Niole Dra, pursuing political goals at court in support of the Royal Faction. He often delegates rule of the realm to his wife, who is particularly popular with the elves of Grayhill.
The day-to-day affairs of the barony are handled in his stead by High Herald Cezar Bartos, a cold-hearted human wizard.
Economy
Resources
The Barony of Grayhill is one of the few regions of the Dreadwood permitted to use for logging; the southeastern Dreadwood within Gradsul near Sanduchar are widely cut to build wooden ships.
Currency
The Barony of Grayhill uses the standard currency of Keoland: the platinum griffon (pp), gold lion (gp), electrum eagle (ep), silver hawk (sp), and copper sparrow (cp).
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c Living Greyhawk Journal #1, Keoland.
Bibliography
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayhill village | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (576 pop: 985), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 14, 15, 16, 33 |
| Grayhill village | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (576 pop: 985), | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 16 |
| Grayhill, Barony of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 64, 66 |
| Grayhill, Barony of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 15, 18, 33 |
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