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{{Greyhawk Realm
{{Realm
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|image         = [[Image:Pomarj01.jpg]]
|caption =  
|caption       = The arms of the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj.
|name = Orcish Empire of the Pomarj
|name         = Orcish Empire of the Pomarj
|motto =  
|alt_name      = "Kingdom Where None Has Stood" (orcish)
|region =  
|alt_spelling  =
|ruler = Despot Turrosh Mak
|demonym      = Pomarji{{cite dungeon|109|100}}
|government = Dictatorship
|motto         =  
|established = 582? [[Common Year|CY]]
|region       = Pomarj & Wild Coast
|capital = Stoneheim
|ruler         = Despot Turrosh Mak
|major towns = [[Blue]], [[Highport]], [[Stoneheim]]
|government   = Dictatorship
|provinces =  
|established   = 582
|resources = silver, electrum, gold, gems, slaves
|capital       = [[Stoneheim]]
|coinage = No official standard
|major_towns  = [[Blue]], [[Highport]], [[Kalen Lekos]]
|population = 476,000  
|provinces     =  
|races =  
|resources     = silver, electrum, gold, gems, slaves
|languages = Orcish, Common, Goblin
|coinage       = No official standard
|alignments =  
|population   = 476,000
|religions = Orc pantheon, [[Beltar]], [[Syrul]], goblin pantheon, [[Earth Dragon]]
|races         = Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Hobgoblins, Gnolls, Ogres, Kobolds, Flinds, Bugbears, Trolls(?)
|allies =  
|languages     = Orcish, Common, Goblin
|enemies =  
|alignments   = Various
|religions     = Orc pantheon, [[Beltar]], [[Syrul]], goblin pantheon, [[Earth Dragon]]
|allies       = [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]
|enemies       = [[Principality of Ulek]], [[Celene]], [[Domain of Greyhawk]] (not including [[Safeton]], [[Narwell]])
}}
}}
The '''Pomarj''' can refer either to a large peninsula located in the central [[Flanaess]], or to the '''Orcish Empire of the Pomarj''', located in the same region.
The '''Pomarj''' can refer either to a large peninsula located in the central [[Flanaess]], or to the '''Orcish Empire of the Pomarj''', which lies on that peninsula. The Orcish Empire is also called the  "Kingdom Where None Has Stood" in orcish.{{csb|WGQ1|29}}


==History==
==History==
Before the [[Great Migrations]], the Pomarj was mainly a desolate region populated by primitive [[Flan]] tribespeople who revered equally primitive deities of earth and sky.  Eventually, small numbers of outcast [[Suloise|Suel]] settled the region. The region received little notice from the rest of the world for centuries, remaining largely isolated.
Before the [[Great Migrations]], the Pomarj was mainly a desolate region populated by primitive [[Flan]] tribespeople who revered equally primitive deities of earth and sky.  Eventually, small numbers of outcast [[Suloise|Suel]] settled the region. The region received little notice from the rest of the world for centuries, remaining largely isolated.


In 295 [[Common Year|CY]], King [[Tavish I]] of [[Keoland]] and the Prince of [[Principality of Ulek|Ulek]], seeking to exploit the Pomarj's mineral wealth, raised an army to invade and subjugate the region, an endeavor which was accomplished in the span of a few years. The Pomarj was divided up into roughly a dozen small baronies, which were awarded to favored families of the Keoish throne. These subfiefs were administered by and under the protection of the [[Principality of Ulek]]. Over the next few decades, mining brought great wealth to these petty barons. In 305 CY, the town of [[Highport]] was constructed on the north coast to share these riches with the rest of the Flanaess.
In [[295 CY]], King [[Tavish I]] of [[Keoland]] and the Prince of [[Principality of Ulek|Ulek]], seeking to exploit the Pomarj's mineral wealth, raised an army to invade and subjugate the region, an endeavor which was accomplished in the span of a few years. The Pomarj was divided up into roughly a dozen small baronies, which were awarded to favored families of the Keoish throne. These subfiefs were administered by and under the protection of the [[Principality of Ulek]]. Over the next few decades, mining brought great wealth to these petty barons. In 305 CY, the town of [[Highport]] was constructed on the north coast to share these riches with the rest of the Flanaess.


In 461 CY, the Principality of Ulek had withdrawn from Keoland to gain palatinate status. The barons of the Pomarj at this time, being subjects of the Prince of Ulek, had no voice in the [[Keoland|Council of Niole Dra]]. Dissatisfied with their position, the Pomarj barons broke with the Principality of Ulek in 463, declaring their own independence. The barons ejected the Prince's [[Dwarf|dwarven]] garrisons and declared Highport their capital. Despite this apparent unity, however, each baron ruled his state independently, and feuds were common. Many barons assigned themselves grandiose titles, such as archbaron, duke, or prince. The baron of [[Suderham]], even went so far as to dub himself "King of the Drachensgrabs."
In [[461 CY]], the Principality of Ulek had withdrawn from Keoland to gain palatinate status. The barons of the Pomarj at this time, being subjects of the Prince of Ulek, had no voice in the [[Keoland|Council of Niole Dra]]. Dissatisfied with their position, the Pomarj barons broke with the Principality of Ulek in 463, declaring their own independence. The barons ejected the Prince's [[Dwarf|dwarven]] garrisons and declared Highport their capital. Despite this apparent unity, however, each baron ruled his state independently, and feuds were common. Many barons assigned themselves grandiose titles, such as archbaron, duke, or prince. The baron of [[Suderham]], even went so far as to dub himself "King of the Drachensgrabs."


In 498 CY, the [[Hateful Wars]] began as an alliance between [[Celene (realm)|Celene]] and the [[Ulek States]] sought to drive the [[Orc|orcs]], [[Goblin|goblins]], and other evil humanoids from [[Lortmil Mountains]]. The Prince of Ulek invited the former barons of the Pomarj to join the alliance, but the lords of the Pomarj refused, fearing reabsorption into the Principality and seeing little reason to involve themselves in what they viewed as chiefly a conflict between non-humans. By 510 CY, the Hateful Wars were over, but this conflict would have great repercussions for the Pomarj.
In [[498 CY]], the [[Hateful Wars]] began as an alliance between [[Celene (realm)|Celene]] and the [[Ulek States]] sought to drive the [[Orc|orcs]], [[Goblin|goblins]], and other evil humanoids from [[Lortmil Mountains]]. The Prince of Ulek invited the former barons of the Pomarj to join the alliance, but the lords of the Pomarj refused, fearing reabsorption into the Principality and seeing little reason to involve themselves in what they viewed as chiefly a conflict between non-humans. By 510 CY, the Hateful Wars were over, but this conflict would have great repercussions for the Pomarj.


In 513 CY, hordes of surviving orcs, goblins, and other evil creatures from the Lortmils, having few places to hide from their [[Elf|elven]] and dwarven foes, fled to the Pomarj, emerging from the [[Suss Forest|Suss]] and falling upon Highport in a destructive rage. In a matter of months, all of the other former baronies, save the hidden city of Suderham, also fell to the humanoid invaders.
In [[513 CY]], hordes of surviving orcs, goblins, and other evil creatures from the Lortmils, having few places to hide from their [[Elf|elven]] and dwarven foes, fled to the Pomarj, emerging from the [[Suss Forest|Suss]] and falling upon Highport in a destructive rage. After six assaults on the [[Highport]] city gates, the city eventually fell to the orcish armies.  This is known as the [[Night of Bloody Spears]]  In a matter of months, all of the other former baronies, save the hidden city of Suderham, also fell to the humanoid invaders.


Over the next few decades, the Pomarj became essentially a backwater filled with orcs, goblinoids, and other evil creatures, as well as a haven for human bandits, pirates, slavers, and other criminals. Various humanoid tribes carved out territories. Any good humans left lived as slaves, or else waged a losing guerilla war against the invaders.
Over the next few decades, the Pomarj became essentially a backwater filled with orcs, goblinoids, and other evil creatures, as well as a haven for human bandits, pirates, slavers, and other criminals. Various humanoid tribes carved out territories. Any good humans left lived as slaves, or else waged a losing guerilla war against the invaders.


By 574 CY, the last king of Suderham was assassinated by the [[Slave Lords]], who turned the town into their base of operations. The Slave Lords managed to bring much of the Pomarj under their control, but by 580 CY their power was broken.
By [[574 CY]], the last king of Suderham was assassinated by the [[Slave Lords]], who turned the town into their base of operations. The Slave Lords managed to bring much of the Pomarj under their control, but by 580 CY their power was broken after bands of adventurers hired by the Lords of Gearnat disrupted their operations and leadership (the events of [[Scourge of the Slave Lords]]).


During the [[Greyhawk Wars]] of 582-584 CY, a powerful orc chieftain named [[Turrosh Mak]] united the [[Nedla]] and other humanoid tribes of the Pomarj, and invaded the surrounding lands, bringing much of the [[Wild Coast]] and the Principality of Ulek under his control. Mak named his "empire where none has stood" the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj.  Though much of the land west of the [[Jewl River|Jewel]] was reclaimed by the Principality of Ulek in 586 CY, Mak continues to hold power in the region, and his empire shows no signs of decline.
During the [[Greyhawk Wars]] of [[582 CY|582]]-[[584 CY]], a powerful orc chieftain named [[Turrosh Mak]] united the [[Nedla]] and other humanoid tribes of the Pomarj, and invaded the surrounding lands, bringing much of the [[Wild Coast]] and the Principality of Ulek under his control. Mak named his "empire where none has stood" the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj.  Though much of the land west of the [[Jewl River|Jewel]] was reclaimed by the Principality of Ulek in 586 CY, Mak continues to hold power in the region, and his empire shows no signs of decline.{{csb|LGG|88}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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The peninsula is dominated by the [[Drachensgrab Hills|Drachensgrabs]], a range of hills which ascend to the height of mountains at their highest point. The soil of the land is poor, making cultivation of crops difficult.
The peninsula is dominated by the [[Drachensgrab Hills|Drachensgrabs]], a range of hills which ascend to the height of mountains at their highest point. The soil of the land is poor, making cultivation of crops difficult.
''[[Artifact of Evil]]'' by [[Gary Gygax]] describes "the fair shores of the Pomarj, where snow never fell." [page 344]


==People==
==People==
===Population===
===Population===
As of 591 CY, the population of the Pomarj was estimated at 476,000 persons, with 43% being orcs, 28% humans (mainly of Suel and [[Oeridian]] ancestry), 15% goblin, 10% [[hobgoblin]], and 4% of other races.
In 591 CY, the population of the Pomarj was estimated at 476,000 persons, with 43% being orcs, 28% humans (mainly of Suel and [[Oeridian]] ancestry), 15% goblin, 10% [[hobgoblin]], and 4% of other races.


===Religion===
===Religion===
The orcish pantheon, led by [[Gruumsh]], is heavily favored in the Pomarj, as are [[Beltar]], [[Syrul]], and the goblin pantheon, led by [[Maglubiyet]]. The cult of the [[Earth Dragon]] is also a strong force on the peninsula.
The orcish pantheon, led by [[Gruumsh]], is heavily favored in the Pomarj, as are [[Beltar]], [[Syrul]], and the goblin pantheon, led by [[Maglubiyet]]. The cult of the [[Earth Dragon]] is also a potent force on the peninsula.


===Languages===
===Languages===
The most widely-spoken languages in the Pomarj are Orcish, Common, and Goblin.
The most widely spoken languages in the Pomarj are Orcish, Common, and Goblin.


==Government==
==Government==
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===Administrative Divisions===
===Administrative Divisions===
The Orcish Empire of the Pomarj is made up of numerous territories, the vast majority ruled by non-human tribal leaders.
The Orcish Empire of the Pomarj is made up of numerous territories, the vast majority ruled by non-human tribal leaders.
Settlements include:
* [[Stoneheim]], the capital.
* [[Blue]].
* [[Fenrill]].
* [[Highport]].
* [[Kalen Lekos]].
* [[Lost Fenrill]].
* [[Outramd Keep]].
* [[Suderham]].
* [[Strandkeep]] Castle.


===Executive Branch===
===Executive Branch===
As of 591 CY, the Pomarj's chief of state is His Most Ferocious Majesty, the Despot Turrosh Mak, who has held power since the Greyhawk Wars.
In 591 CY, the Pomarj's chief of state is His Most Ferocious Majesty, the Despot Turrosh Mak, who has held power since the Greyhawk Wars.


===Legislative Branch===
===Legislative Branch===
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===Currency===
===Currency===
The Pomarj has no standard national coinage, but a number of official and unofficial currencies do exist, minted by most cities, towns, and powerful non-human tribes. Note that some of these currencies are out of date.
The Pomarj has no standard national coinage, but several official and unofficial currencies do exist, minted by most cities, towns, and powerful non-human tribes. Note that some of these currencies are out of date.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The roads of the Pomarj are not well-maintained, which is not surprising for a nation ruled by orcs.  The land does boast a few ports however, including Highport and [[Blue]].
The roads of the Pomarj are not well-maintained, which is not surprising for a nation ruled by orcs.  The land does boast a few ports however, including [[Highport]] and [[Blue]].


==Military==
==Military==
The Pomarj can field large numbers of non-human troops, and many are trained at the capital city of Stoneheim. The Pomarj has no navy to speak of, though a number of pirates and mercenaries are employed to harry the shipping lanes of the Sea of Gearnat and the Azure Sea. It is rumored that the Pomarj can also call upon the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]] for aid.
The Pomarj can field large numbers of non-human troops, and many are trained at the capital city of Stoneheim. The Pomarj has no navy to speak of, though some pirates and mercenaries are employed to harry the shipping lanes of the Sea of Gearnat and the Azure Sea. It is rumored that the Pomarj can also call upon the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]] for aid.
 
==Bibliography==
*Bloch, Joseph. "See the Pomarj -- and Die!" ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #167. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991.
*Cook, David. "History of the Greyhawk Wars." ''Wars''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. Available Online: [http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/university/greyhawkwars.html]
 
*[[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.
== In ''Living Greyhawk'' ==
{{LGsection}}
From [[596 CY|596]]-[[598 CY]] the [[Domain of Greyhawk]] and the [[Principality of Ulek]] are in a complete state of war with the Pomarj. The Principality mounts major offenses and are able to reclaim most of the disputed territory the Pomarj had taken.


*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
Then, however, talks begin in secret in [[598 CY]] between [[Turrosh Mak]] and Lord Mayor [[Nerof Gasgal]] to end the war.  Treaty negotiations are conducted in ultra-secret meetings in a small house in the [[Thieves' Quarter]] by [[Directing Oligarchy|Director]] [[Cariel Mansharn]] of the [[Merchants and Traders Union]].{{csb|Machinations ''(2008) ([[RPGA]])'' |12}}  He meets with half-orc emissaries of the Pomarj (and Turrosh Mak). The negotiations work to resolve "a number of contentious issues ...such as the new border, reparations (if any), assurances against future raids, opening channels for trade, and limiting of any slaving. [[Nerof Gasgal|Nerof]] doesn't just want peace. He wants an advantageous peace."{{csb|Machinations ''(2008) ([[RPGA]])'' |12}}


*Reynolds, Sean K and [[Chris Pramas]]. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
The treaty would also incidentally established a new nation to be called the [[Jebli Free State]] (a [[goblin]] nation) as a "buffer zone" on the [[Wild Coast]] between the Domain and the Pomarj.{{csb|Grumbler3|2}}


*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
It is widely believed those treaty negotiations are the impetus or trigger which leads [[Turin Deathstalker]] to assassinate Lord Mayor Gasgal in [[598 CY]].{{csb|Grumbler3|2}}


==External links==
== Gallery ==
*[http://www.canonfire.com/cfhtml/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=433 "Alternate History of the Pomarj and Turrosh Mak" at ''Canonfire!''].
=== Maps ===
<gallery>
Image:Pomarj02.jpg
Image:Pomarj03.jpg
</gallery>


*[http://www.canonfire.com/cfhtml/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=844 "Turrosh Mak and His Generals" at ''Canonfire!''].
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://www.www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=433 "Alternate History of the Pomarj and Turrosh Mak" at ''Canonfire!''].
*[http://www.www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=844 "Turrosh Mak and His Generals" at ''Canonfire!''].


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomarj The Pomarj on Wikipedia].
==References==
===Citations===
<references />
===Bibliography===
* Bloch, Joseph. "See the Pomarj -- and Die!" ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #167. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991.
* [[Cook, David]]. "History of the [[Greyhawk Wars]]." ''Wars''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. Available Online: [http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/university/greyhawkwars.html]
* [[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Artifact of Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1986.
:———. ''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.
* [[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
* [[Reynolds, Sean K.]], and [[Chris Pramas]]. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
{{index}}




[[Category:Greyhawk realms]]
[[Category:Realms]]

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Greyhawk Realm
Orcish Empire of the Pomarj
The arms of the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj.
General information
Other names:"Kingdom Where None Has Stood" (orcish)
Demonym:Pomarji[1]
Region:Pomarj & Wild Coast
Government
Ruler:Despot Turrosh Mak
Government:Dictatorship
Alignments:Various
Established:582 CY
Demographics
Capital:Stoneheim
Major towns:Blue, Highport, Kalen Lekos
Population:476,000
Races:Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Hobgoblins, Gnolls, Ogres, Kobolds, Flinds, Bugbears, Trolls(?)
Languages:Orcish, Common, Goblin
Groups
Religions:Orc pantheon, Beltar, Syrul, goblin pantheon, Earth Dragon
Allies:Scarlet Brotherhood
Enemies:Principality of Ulek, Celene, Domain of Greyhawk (not including Safeton, Narwell)
Miscellaneous
Resources:silver, electrum, gold, gems, slaves
Coinage:No official standard

The Pomarj can refer either to a large peninsula located in the central Flanaess, or to the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj, which lies on that peninsula. The Orcish Empire is also called the "Kingdom Where None Has Stood" in orcish.[2]

History

Before the Great Migrations, the Pomarj was mainly a desolate region populated by primitive Flan tribespeople who revered equally primitive deities of earth and sky. Eventually, small numbers of outcast Suel settled the region. The region received little notice from the rest of the world for centuries, remaining largely isolated.

In 295 CY, King Tavish I of Keoland and the Prince of Ulek, seeking to exploit the Pomarj's mineral wealth, raised an army to invade and subjugate the region, an endeavor which was accomplished in the span of a few years. The Pomarj was divided up into roughly a dozen small baronies, which were awarded to favored families of the Keoish throne. These subfiefs were administered by and under the protection of the Principality of Ulek. Over the next few decades, mining brought great wealth to these petty barons. In 305 CY, the town of Highport was constructed on the north coast to share these riches with the rest of the Flanaess.

In 461 CY, the Principality of Ulek had withdrawn from Keoland to gain palatinate status. The barons of the Pomarj at this time, being subjects of the Prince of Ulek, had no voice in the Council of Niole Dra. Dissatisfied with their position, the Pomarj barons broke with the Principality of Ulek in 463, declaring their own independence. The barons ejected the Prince's dwarven garrisons and declared Highport their capital. Despite this apparent unity, however, each baron ruled his state independently, and feuds were common. Many barons assigned themselves grandiose titles, such as archbaron, duke, or prince. The baron of Suderham, even went so far as to dub himself "King of the Drachensgrabs."

In 498 CY, the Hateful Wars began as an alliance between Celene and the Ulek States sought to drive the orcs, goblins, and other evil humanoids from Lortmil Mountains. The Prince of Ulek invited the former barons of the Pomarj to join the alliance, but the lords of the Pomarj refused, fearing reabsorption into the Principality and seeing little reason to involve themselves in what they viewed as chiefly a conflict between non-humans. By 510 CY, the Hateful Wars were over, but this conflict would have great repercussions for the Pomarj.

In 513 CY, hordes of surviving orcs, goblins, and other evil creatures from the Lortmils, having few places to hide from their elven and dwarven foes, fled to the Pomarj, emerging from the Suss and falling upon Highport in a destructive rage. After six assaults on the Highport city gates, the city eventually fell to the orcish armies. This is known as the Night of Bloody Spears In a matter of months, all of the other former baronies, save the hidden city of Suderham, also fell to the humanoid invaders.

Over the next few decades, the Pomarj became essentially a backwater filled with orcs, goblinoids, and other evil creatures, as well as a haven for human bandits, pirates, slavers, and other criminals. Various humanoid tribes carved out territories. Any good humans left lived as slaves, or else waged a losing guerilla war against the invaders.

By 574 CY, the last king of Suderham was assassinated by the Slave Lords, who turned the town into their base of operations. The Slave Lords managed to bring much of the Pomarj under their control, but by 580 CY their power was broken after bands of adventurers hired by the Lords of Gearnat disrupted their operations and leadership (the events of Scourge of the Slave Lords).

During the Greyhawk Wars of 582-584 CY, a powerful orc chieftain named Turrosh Mak united the Nedla and other humanoid tribes of the Pomarj, and invaded the surrounding lands, bringing much of the Wild Coast and the Principality of Ulek under his control. Mak named his "empire where none has stood" the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj. Though much of the land west of the Jewel was reclaimed by the Principality of Ulek in 586 CY, Mak continues to hold power in the region, and his empire shows no signs of decline.[3]

Geography

The Pomarj proper is a peninsula dividing the Azure Sea from the Sea of Gearnat. It is bordered by the Jewel River to the west, the Suss Forest and Woolly Bay to the north, with the Straights of Gearnat to the east and the Azure to the south. The borders of the Empire are slightly larger, extending north along the Wild Coast, stopping only a few leagues south of Safeton. The Empire's western border once stretched as far as the foothills of the Lortmils, but much of this land has since been reclaimed by the Principality of Ulek.

The peninsula is dominated by the Drachensgrabs, a range of hills which ascend to the height of mountains at their highest point. The soil of the land is poor, making cultivation of crops difficult.

Artifact of Evil by Gary Gygax describes "the fair shores of the Pomarj, where snow never fell." [page 344]

People

Population

In 591 CY, the population of the Pomarj was estimated at 476,000 persons, with 43% being orcs, 28% humans (mainly of Suel and Oeridian ancestry), 15% goblin, 10% hobgoblin, and 4% of other races.

Religion

The orcish pantheon, led by Gruumsh, is heavily favored in the Pomarj, as are Beltar, Syrul, and the goblin pantheon, led by Maglubiyet. The cult of the Earth Dragon is also a potent force on the peninsula.

Languages

The most widely spoken languages in the Pomarj are Orcish, Common, and Goblin.

Government

The Orcish Empire of the Pomarj is a dictatorship which oversees various humanoid tribal leaders. The dictator's power is enforced by his large personal army made up of warriors from his own orcish tribe.

The national capital is Stoneheim.

Administrative Divisions

The Orcish Empire of the Pomarj is made up of numerous territories, the vast majority ruled by non-human tribal leaders.

Settlements include:

Executive Branch

In 591 CY, the Pomarj's chief of state is His Most Ferocious Majesty, the Despot Turrosh Mak, who has held power since the Greyhawk Wars.

Legislative Branch

Heraldry

The Pomarj's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Argent, a medusa's head caboshed gules. This device was traditionally used by the goblins of the Pomarj, before being adopted by Turrosh Mak's government.

In addition to the state's official heraldry, several of the humanoid tribes have traditionally carried their own devices:

  • Hobgoblins: Gules, a demon's skull armed argent.
  • Orcs: Sable, a human skull argent.

Economy

Resources

The Pomarj's resources include silver, electrum, gold, gems, and slaves.

Currency

The Pomarj has no standard national coinage, but several official and unofficial currencies do exist, minted by most cities, towns, and powerful non-human tribes. Note that some of these currencies are out of date.

Transportation

The roads of the Pomarj are not well-maintained, which is not surprising for a nation ruled by orcs. The land does boast a few ports however, including Highport and Blue.

Military

The Pomarj can field large numbers of non-human troops, and many are trained at the capital city of Stoneheim. The Pomarj has no navy to speak of, though some pirates and mercenaries are employed to harry the shipping lanes of the Sea of Gearnat and the Azure Sea. It is rumored that the Pomarj can also call upon the Scarlet Brotherhood for aid.

In Living Greyhawk

From 596-598 CY the Domain of Greyhawk and the Principality of Ulek are in a complete state of war with the Pomarj. The Principality mounts major offenses and are able to reclaim most of the disputed territory the Pomarj had taken.

Then, however, talks begin in secret in 598 CY between Turrosh Mak and Lord Mayor Nerof Gasgal to end the war. Treaty negotiations are conducted in ultra-secret meetings in a small house in the Thieves' Quarter by Director Cariel Mansharn of the Merchants and Traders Union.[4] He meets with half-orc emissaries of the Pomarj (and Turrosh Mak). The negotiations work to resolve "a number of contentious issues ...such as the new border, reparations (if any), assurances against future raids, opening channels for trade, and limiting of any slaving. Nerof doesn't just want peace. He wants an advantageous peace."[4]

The treaty would also incidentally established a new nation to be called the Jebli Free State (a goblin nation) as a "buffer zone" on the Wild Coast between the Domain and the Pomarj.[5]

It is widely believed those treaty negotiations are the impetus or trigger which leads Turin Deathstalker to assassinate Lord Mayor Gasgal in 598 CY.[5]

Maps

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References

Citations

  1. ↑ Dungeon #109 (Apr 2004), p.100
  2. ↑ WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek (1992), p.29.
  3. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.88.
  4. ↑ a b Machinations (2008) (RPGA) , p.12.
  5. ↑ a b Greyhawk Grumbler #3, Goodmonth 598 (2008), p.2.

Bibliography

———. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
———. 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

Goblin Shield of the Pomarj +2 Item Greyhawk Adventures 87
Orcish Empire of the Pomarj Kingdom Reference SEE Pomarj, Orcish Empire of
Pomarj Coast Region Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 11
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), A1 Slave Pits of the Undercity 2
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), A1-4 Scourge of the Slave Lords 3, 8, 9, 12, 18, 23, 24, 29, 47, 56, 97, 125
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), A3 Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords 2
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), A4 In The Dungeons of the Slave Lords 2
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Artifact of Evil 7, 15, 20, 29, 30, 37, 45, 51, 52, 60, 105, 231, 344
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Come Endless Darkness 83, 240
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 8
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 33, 43, 56, 70, 77
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 18, 35
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), City of Hawks 201, 356
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #037 11
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #043 12
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #052 22
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #055 18
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #057 13, 16
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #089 22
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #167 10, 11, 13
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #188 29
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #191 67, 68
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #195 94
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #206 41
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #233 93
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #256 47, 50
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #264 47, 48
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #274 100, 101, 102
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #276 89
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #292 101
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #306 95
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dragon magazine #315 51, 54
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dungeon magazine #019 7
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dungeon magazine #030 23
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dungeon magazine #073 58, 59, 71, 73
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Dungeon magazine #085 33, 35, 36, 38
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 7, 10, 13, 16, 21, 24, 34, 36, 40, 41, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 64, 72, 76, 87
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), From the Ashes: Campaign Book 6-8, 13, 17, 39, 42, 45, 47, 50, 51, 55, 64, 77, 80, 81, 86
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), From the Ashes: References Card #1
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), From the Ashes: References Card #8
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Greyhawk Adventures 40, 73, 87, 91, 95, 96
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders 3, 4, 10, 16
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 15, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Ivid the Undying 94
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 20, 26, 27, 33, 36, 38, 41, 55, 84, 101, 109
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 11, 15, 16, 17, 33, 38, 39, 40, 42, 51, 52, 59, 63, 65, 66, 72, 79, 86, 87, 88, 107, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 127, 133, 135, 140, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 152, 157, 159, 182
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 24, 26, 30
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 19
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 12
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Journal #4 3
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 31
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 60
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 5, 8, 10, 26, 27, 39, 49, 54, 59
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), PHBR2 - The Complete Thief's Handbook 83
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Return of the Eight 7, 32
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), Slavers, AD&D 2e 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 14, 18, 19, 20, 27, 31, 33, 37, 38, 39, 42-45, 53, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67, 75, 77, 81, 82, 84, 86-89, 92, 99, 100, 106, 109, 118-124, 127
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 29
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The Adventure Begins 3, 16, 18, 19, 33, 60, 62, 69, 98
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), LT3 The Doomgrinder 2, 10, 29, 40
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The Scarlet Brotherhood 5
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WG11 Puppets IC
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 22, 49, 91
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek 2, 3, 11, 12, 14, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WGR3 Rary the Traitor 18
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WGR4 The Marklands 9
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), WGR5 Iuz the Evil 5, 49, 90
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IC, 9, 11, 12, 14, 21, 27, 31, 34, 39, 42, 47-49, 53, 54, 57, 58, IBC
Pomarj Peninsula {Poor March} Region (591 pop: 20000), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 9, 17, 30, 32
Pomarj, Black Wine of the Item Beverage (wine), City of Hawks 201
Pomarj, Goblins of the People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC
Pomarj, Hobgoblins of the People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Dragon magazine #195 94
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Dungeon magazine #073 58
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), From the Ashes: Campaign Book 50-52, 57
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 109
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 17, 40, 42, 51, 59, 63, 72, 116, 118, 119, 121, 129, 131, 148, 150, 152, IBC
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 26, 29
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Living Greyhawk Journal #4 28
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 5, 25, 59, 61
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Return of the Eight 32
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), Slavers, AD&D 2e 2, 5, 8, 27, 33, 34, 38-40, 43, 44, 46, 60, 62, 63, 67, 86-90, 98, 106, 123
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), The Adventure Begins 3-6, 8, 16, 33-36, 42, 44, 47, 54, 62, 63, 64, 66, 69, 74, 76, 79, 86, 90, 100, 101, 119, 123, 125
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 2, 3, 4
Pomarj, Orcish Empire of Kingdom (576 pop: 20000), (591 pop: 476000), LT1 The Star Cairns IC
Pomarj, Orcs of the People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IBC
Pomarji People Group People, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 52
Ring of the Pomarj Item Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III 987
Ring of the Pomarj Item Greyhawk Adventures 73
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