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{{Greyhawk Realm
{{Realm
|image = [[Image:Wolf Nomads01.JPG]]
|image         = [[Image:Wolf Nomads01.jpg]]
|caption = The arms of the Wolf Nomads, as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000).
|caption       = The arms of the Wolf Nomads, as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000).
|name = Wegwiur
|alt_name      = Wegwiur
|motto =  
|alt_spelling  =
|region = [[Bitter North]]
|demonym      =
|ruler = The Fearless Wolf Leader, Tarkhan of all the Wegwiur, Commander of the Relentless Horde, [[Bargru]]
|motto         =  
|government = Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans
|region       = [[Bitter North]]
|established = Circa 320 [[Common Year|CY]]
|ruler         = Wolf-Mother [[Bargra Yefkos]]
|capital = [[Eru-Tovar]]
|government   = Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans
|major towns = Eru-Tovar (pop. 4,200), Ungra Balan (pop. 8,300)
|established   = 320
|provinces = Two towns, no provincial structure
|capital       = [[Eru-Tovar]]
|resources = Fur and hides, copper, horses
|major_towns  = Eru-Tovar (pop. 4,200), Ungra Balan (pop. 8,300)
|coinage = None; [[Perrenland]] coinage used in Ungra Balan, and barter everywhere else
|provinces     = Two towns, no provincial structure
|population = 120,000
|resources     = Fur and hides, copper, horses
|races = [[Human]] 96% (Bf), [[Halfling]] 2%, [[Elf]] 1%, Other 1%
|coinage       = None; [[Perrenland]] coinage used in Ungra Balan, and barter everywhere else
|languages = [[Greyhawk languages|Ordai]]
|population   = 120,000
|alignments = CN*, N
|races         = [[Human]] 96% (Bf), [[Halfling]] 2%, [[Elf]] 1%, Other 1%
|religions = Ancestor cults, [[Geshtai]], [[Istus]], [[Kurell]], [[Telchur]], the Great She Wolf
|languages     = [[Languages|Ordai]]
|allies = [[Rovers of the Barrens]]
|alignments   = CN*, N
|enemies = [[Iuz]], [[Tiger Nomads]] (sometimes), nonhumans and bandits from [[Blackmoor]] and the [[Cold Marshes]]
|religions     = Ancestor cults, [[Geshtai]], [[Istus]], [[Kurell]], [[Telchur]], the Great She Wolf
|allies       = [[Rovers of the Barrens]]
|enemies       = [[Iuz]], [[Tiger Nomads]] (sometimes), nonhumans and bandits from [[Blackmoor]] and the [[Cold Marshes]]
}}
}}
The '''Wolf Nomads''', properly known as the '''Wegwiur''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.
The '''Wolf Nomads''', properly known as the '''Wegwiur''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.


==History==
==History==
The Wolf Nomads are descended from the [[Relentless Horde]], which swept into the area around 320 [[Common Year|CY]]. After the death of the Kha-Khan [[Ogobanuk]], the [[Tiger Nomads]] split from the Horde and the Wolf Nomads came to be ruled by a ruler known as the ''tarkhan''. Since then, the tarkhans have ruled according to the decrees set forth in the ''Great Yassa of Ogobanuk'', which describes the traditions of illusion, leadership, and the proper way of nomadic life.  
The Wolf Nomads are descended from the [[Relentless Horde]], which swept into the area around [[320 CY]]. After the death of the Kha-Khan [[Ogobanuk]], the [[Tiger Nomads]] split from the Horde and the Wolf Nomads' leader was given the title ''tarkhan''. Since then, the tarkhans have ruled according to the decrees set forth in the ''Great Yassa of Ogobanuk'', which describes the traditions of illusion, leadership, and the proper way of nomadic life.  


The Wolf Nomads have opposed [[Iuz]] since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the [[Howling Hills]], where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the Battle of Black Water Bend just before the [[Greyhawk Wars]], breaking the Old One's siege of Eru-Tovar. After the wars, [[Tang the Horrific]] encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the cambion's nonhuman troops were slain.
The Wolf Nomads have opposed [[Iuz]] since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the [[Howling Hills]], where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the [[Battle of Black Water Bend]] just before the [[Greyhawk Wars]], breaking the Old One's siege of [[Eru-Tovar]]. After the wars, [[Tang the Horrific]] encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the [[cambion]]'s nonhuman troops were slain.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the [[Bitter North]] region of the [[Flanaess]], north of [[Perrenland]] on the far shore of [[Lake Quag]].
The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the [[Bitter North]] of the [[Flanaess]], north of [[Perrenland]] on the far shore of [[Lake Quag]].


Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as [[stringweed]], which grows on the steppes.
Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as [[stringweed]], which grows on the steppes.


==People==
==People==
The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily [[Baklunish]] with a great deal of genetic mixture with the [[Rovers of the Barrens]], to the east. As a result of these Flan characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their [[Tiger Nomads|Tiger Nomad]] cousins.
The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily [[Baklunish]] with a great deal of genetic mixture with the [[Rovers of the Barrens]], to the east. As a result of these [[Flan]] characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their [[Chakyik]] cousins.


Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs.  
Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs.  


In [[Rose Estes]]' novel [[Master Wolf]], the Wolf Nomads use [[Roanwood]] to brew a type of tea, which is used as a cure for hangovers derived from drinking too much mandrake wine (page 90).
In [[Rose Estes]]' novel [[Master Wolf]], the Wolf Nomads use [[roanwood]] to brew a type of tea, which is used as a cure for hangovers derived from drinking too much mandrake wine.{{csb|MWnovel|90}}


===Population===
===Population===
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The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities [[Geshtai]] and [[Istus]]. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere [[Telchur]] and the Black Wolf, their name for [[Kurell]]. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well.
The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities [[Geshtai]] and [[Istus]]. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere [[Telchur]] and the Black Wolf, their name for [[Kurell]]. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well.


In [[Rose Estes]]' novels, the Wolf Nomads revere a deity they call the Great She Wolf, whom they refer to as the "mother of us all."  
In the [[Portal:Novels#Greyhawk Adventures™ novels (Mika Oba)|''Greyhawk Adventures''™ novels]], the Wolf Nomads revere and pray to a deity they call the '''[[Great Wolf Mother]]''',{{csb|The Price of Power|}}{{csb|Master Wolf}}{{csb|The Name of the Game}}{{csb|The Eyes Have It}}  or the '''Great She-Wolf'''{{csb|The Price of Power|}}{{Csb|The Eyes Have It}} (or variations of these), whom they refer to as "Mother of us all" and "Guide of our spirits and protector of our souls", as well as  "she who birthed the world."{{csb|Master Wolf}}  In the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2024), a similar title ("Wolf Mother") is given to the leader of the Wegwiur.{{csb|DMG2024|167}}


===Languages===
===Languages===
The Wolf Nomads speak [[Greyhawk languages|Ordai]], a language closely related to that of their [[Paynim]] ancestors.
The Wolf Nomads speak [[Languages|Ordai]], a language closely related to that of their [[Plains of the Ulakandar|Ulakandar]] ancestors.


==Government==
==Government==
===Executive branch===
In [[576 CY]], the leader of the Wegwiur people is Wolf-Mother [[Bargra Yefkos]] (female human).{{csb|DMG2024|167}}


===Administrative divisions===
The head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads in [[591 CY]] is the Fearless Wolf Leader, Tarkhan of all the
Wegwiur, Commander of the Relentless Horde, [[Bargru]] (CN male human Ftr14/Wiz2 (illusionist)).{{csb|LGG|133}}


===Executive branch===
In earlier sources also set in [[576 CY]], the leader is also Bargru.{{csb|WoG|42|Catalogue}}


===Heraldry===
===Heraldry===
The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.''
The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.''


==Economy==
==External link==
 
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===Resources===
 
===Currency===
 
===Transportation===
 
===Military===


==Bibliography==
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Rose Estes|Estes, Rose]]. ''[[Master Wolf]].'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
*[[Rose Estes|Estes, Rose]]. ''[[Master Wolf]].'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
*-----. ''[[The Price of Power]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
:———. ''[[The Price of Power]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
*-----. ''[[The Demon Hand]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
:———. ''[[The Demon Hand]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
 
*[[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.
:———. ''[[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]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
 
* [[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
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
{{index}}
 
==External link==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Nomads The Wolf Nomads at Wikipedia].




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Latest revision as of 13:05, 16 June 2025

Greyhawk Realm
Wegwiur
The arms of the Wolf Nomads, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).
General information
Other names:Wegwiur
Region:Bitter North
Government
Ruler:Wolf-Mother Bargra Yefkos
Government:Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans
Alignments:CN*, N
Established:320 CY
Demographics
Capital:Eru-Tovar
Major towns:Eru-Tovar (pop. 4,200), Ungra Balan (pop. 8,300)
Provinces:Two towns, no provincial structure
Population:120,000
Races:Human 96% (Bf), Halfling 2%, Elf 1%, Other 1%
Languages:Ordai
Groups
Religions:Ancestor cults, Geshtai, Istus, Kurell, Telchur, the Great She Wolf
Allies:Rovers of the Barrens
Enemies:Iuz, Tiger Nomads (sometimes), nonhumans and bandits from Blackmoor and the Cold Marshes
Miscellaneous
Resources:Fur and hides, copper, horses
Coinage:None; Perrenland coinage used in Ungra Balan, and barter everywhere else

The Wolf Nomads, properly known as the Wegwiur, is a political state of the Flanaess. The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.

History

The Wolf Nomads are descended from the Relentless Horde, which swept into the area around 320 CY. After the death of the Kha-Khan Ogobanuk, the Tiger Nomads split from the Horde and the Wolf Nomads' leader was given the title tarkhan. Since then, the tarkhans have ruled according to the decrees set forth in the Great Yassa of Ogobanuk, which describes the traditions of illusion, leadership, and the proper way of nomadic life.

The Wolf Nomads have opposed Iuz since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the Howling Hills, where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the Battle of Black Water Bend just before the Greyhawk Wars, breaking the Old One's siege of Eru-Tovar. After the wars, Tang the Horrific encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the cambion's nonhuman troops were slain.

Geography

The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the Bitter North of the Flanaess, north of Perrenland on the far shore of Lake Quag.

Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as stringweed, which grows on the steppes.

People

The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily Baklunish with a great deal of genetic mixture with the Rovers of the Barrens, to the east. As a result of these Flan characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their Chakyik cousins.

Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs.

In Rose Estes' novel Master Wolf, the Wolf Nomads use roanwood to brew a type of tea, which is used as a cure for hangovers derived from drinking too much mandrake wine.[1]

Population

Religion

The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities Geshtai and Istus. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere Telchur and the Black Wolf, their name for Kurell. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well.

In the Greyhawk Adventures™ novels, the Wolf Nomads revere and pray to a deity they call the Great Wolf Mother,[2][3][4][5] or the Great She-Wolf[2][5] (or variations of these), whom they refer to as "Mother of us all" and "Guide of our spirits and protector of our souls", as well as "she who birthed the world."[3] In the Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), a similar title ("Wolf Mother") is given to the leader of the Wegwiur.[6]

Languages

The Wolf Nomads speak Ordai, a language closely related to that of their Ulakandar ancestors.

Government

Executive branch

In 576 CY, the leader of the Wegwiur people is Wolf-Mother Bargra Yefkos (female human).[6]

The head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads in 591 CY is the Fearless Wolf Leader, Tarkhan of all the Wegwiur, Commander of the Relentless Horde, Bargru (CN male human Ftr14/Wiz2 (illusionist)).[7]

In earlier sources also set in 576 CY, the leader is also Bargru.[8]

Heraldry

The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Master Wolf (1987), p.90.
  2. ↑ a b The Price of Power.
  3. ↑ a b Master Wolf (1987).
  4. ↑ The Name of the Game.
  5. ↑ a b The Eyes Have It (1989).
  6. ↑ a b Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.167.
  7. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.133.
  8. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.42, Catalogue.

Bibliography

———. The Price of Power. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
———. The Demon Hand. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

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

Wegwiur Thralls Caverns Place The Adventure Begins 22
Wegwiur Thralls Caverns Place WGR5 Iuz the Evil 21, 23
Wegwiur {Wolf Nomads} People Group Reference SEE Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur}
Wolf Cloak of Wegwiur Item Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I 312
Wolf Cloak of Wegwiur Item Greyhawk Adventures 86
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 4
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #052 18, 19, 20
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #056 18, 19, 20, 22, 23
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #057 13
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #063 11
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #241 48
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #263 46, 50, 51
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #263 50, 51
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #265 57
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dragon magazine #315 51, 53, 54
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Dungeon magazine #032 61
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 11, 23, 35, 40, 43, 44, 49, 52, 50, 60, 74
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 74
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #10
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #2
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Greyhawk Adventures 48, 84, 86, 101
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 5, 12, 133-134
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 31
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Journal #5 29
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Oerth Journal #06 28,34,42
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Oerth Journal #07 12
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Oerth Journal #29 19
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6, 8, 12, 13, 36, 46
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Return of the Eight 55
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Slavers, AD&D 2e 62
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Sea of Death 13, 14
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, The Adventure Begins 22
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, The Scarlet Brotherhood 23
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 20
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, WG8 Fate of Istus 21, 37
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IBC, 2, 7, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, WGR4 The Marklands 51, 52
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, WGR5 Iuz the Evil 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 44
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 13, 42, 50, 51, 56
Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 11, 12, 17, 26, 31
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