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{{Greyhawk Realm
{{Realm
|image = [[Image:Ice Barbarians01.jpg]]
|image         = [[Image:Ice Barbarians01.jpg]]
|caption = The arms of the Cruski.
|caption       = The arms of the Cruski as depicted in the ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' (2000).
|name = Kingdom of (the) Cruski
|name = Kingdom of (the) Cruski
|motto =  
|alt_name      = Ice Barbarians
|region = Thillonrian Peninsula
|alt_spelling  =
|ruler = King [[Lolgoff Bearhear]]
|demonym        =
|government = Independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership
|motto         =  
|established =  
|region         = Thillonrian Peninsula
|capital = [[Glot]]
|ruler         = Queen Tharla of the Cruski
|major towns = Glot, [[Jotsplat]]
|authority      =  
|provinces =
|government     = Independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership
|resources = Furs, copper, gems, rare wood ([[sablewood]], not exported)
|alignments    = Chaotic neutral*, Neutral
|coinage = Kronar (gp), haf-kronar (ep), linnwurm (sp), thrall (cp)
|established   =
|population = 158,800  
|disestablished =  
|races =  
|capital       = [[Glot]]
|languages = Fruz, Common, Dwarven
|major_towns    = Glot (5,100), [[Jotsplat]] (3,200)
|alignments =
|provinces      = Seventeen jarldoms (five around Jotsplat), over thirty minor noble holdings, and Glot (capital realm)
|religions = [[Kord]], [[Llerg]], [[Norebo]], [[Xerbo]], [[Vatun]]
|population     = 60,000 ([[576 CY]]<br>158,800 ([[591 CY]])
|allies =  
|races         = [[Human]]
|enemies =  
|languages     = Fruz, Common, Dwarven
|religions     = [[Kord]], [[Llerg]], [[Norebo]], [[Xerbo]], [[Vatun]]
|organizations  =
|allies         = Schnai (sometimes)
|enemies       = Sea Barons, Stonehold, North Kingdom, [[Scarlet Brotherhood]], Fruzti and Schnai(sometimes), Ratik (sometimes)
|coinage        = Kronar (gp), haf-kronar (ep), linnwurm (sp), thrall (cp)
|resources      = Furs, copper, gems, rare wood ([[sablewood]], not exported)
|footnotes      =  
}}
}}
The '''Ice Barbarians''', properly known as the '''Kingdom of (the) Cruski''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. The people themselves are sometimes referred to as simply the '''Cruski'''.
The '''Kingdom of (the) Cruski''' is a political state of the [[Northern Flanaess]]. The people themselves are properly known as the '''Cruski''', but are sometimes referred to as the '''Ice Barbarians'''.


==History==
==History==


==Geography==
==Geography==
The lands of the Ice Barbarians are located in the far northeastern portion of the Flanaess, on what is known as the [[Thillonrian Peninsula]].  They occupy the coastal regions to the north and east of the [[Corusk Mountains]], lands that are among the coldest and most severe in all of the barbarian kingdoms.
The lands of the Cruski are in the far northeastern portion of the [[Flanaess]], on what is known as the [[Thillonrian Peninsula]].  It is one of the [[North Kingdoms]].{{csb|DMG2024|167}}  The Schnai occupy the coastal regions to the north and east of the [[Corusk Mountains]], lands that are among the coldest and most severe in all of the North Kingdoms.


As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Glot (pop. 5,100) and Jotsplat (pop. 3,200).
In [[591 CY]], the most populous towns are Glot (pop. 5,100) and Jotsplat (pop. 3,200).


==People==
==People==
===Population===
===Population===
As of 591 CY, the population of the Ice Barbarians totaled 158,800 persons, almost exclusively humans of [[Suloise|Suel]] stock. There are also a small number of [[Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons)|dwarves]] (the mountain variety outnumbering the hill variety by about 2-to-1) and [[Halfling (Dungeons & Dragons)|halflings]] (mostly stouts), but few other races call this region home.
In [[576 CY]] the population of the Kingdom of the Cruski stands at 60,000.{{csb|WoG|26|Catalogue}}
 
In 591 CY, the population of the Cruski totaled 158,800 persons, almost exclusively humans of [[Suloise|Suel]] stock. There are also a small number of [[Dwarf|dwarves]] (the mountain variety outnumbering the hill variety by about 2-to-1) and [[Halfling|halflings]] (mostly stouts), but few other races call this region home.


===Religion===
===Religion===
The most popular deities among the Ice Barbarians are [[Kord]], [[Llerg]], [[Norebo]], [[Xerbo]], and [[Vatun]].
The most popular deities among the Cruski are [[Kord]], [[Llerg]], [[Norebo]], [[Xerbo]], and [[Vatun]].


===Languages===
===Languages===
The most widely-spoken languages in the lands of the Ice Barbarians are the Cold Tongue, Common, and Dwarven.
The most widely-spoken languages in the lands of the Cruski are the Cold Tongue, Common, and Dwarven.


==Government==
==Government==
The Ice Barbarians maintain an independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership, currently ruled by His Most Ferocious Majesty, [[Lolgoff Bearhear]], the King of Cruski, Fasstal of all the [[Suloise|Suelii]].  Despite directly controlling the area around the capital, he has very little actual control over the jarls of the realm.
The Schnai maintain an independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership.
 
In [[576 CY]], this is Queen [[Tharla]] of the Cruski (female [[human]]).{{csb|DMG2024|167}} 
 
In [[591 CY]] (and some earlier sources), the sovereign is His Most Ferocious Majesty, [[Lolgoff Bearhear]], the King of Cruski, Fasstal of all the [[Suel|Suelii]] (CN male [[human]] [[Barbarian|Bbn]]15).{{csb|LGG|54}} Despite directly controlling the area around the capital, the sovereign has very little actual control over the [[jarl]]s of the realm.


The national capital is Glot.
The national capital is [[Glot]].


===Heraldry===
===Heraldry===
The Ice Barbarians' coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Azure, a roundel argent''.
The Cruski coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Azure, a roundel argent''.


==Economy==
==Economy==
===Resources===
===Resources===
The Ice Barbarians are noted for producing furs, copper, low-quality gems, and rare wood (sablewood, though this product is not actively exported).
The Cruski are noted for producing furs, copper, low-quality gems, and rare wood (sablewood, though this product is not actively exported).


===Currency===
===Currency===
The Ice Barbarians' standard coinage consists of the gold kronar (gp), electrum haf-kronar (ep), silver linnwurm (sp), and copper thrall (cp).
The Cruski standard coinage consists of the gold kronar (gp), electrum haf-kronar (ep), silver linnwurm (sp), and copper thrall (cp).
 
==Transportation==
 
==Military==


==Bibliography==
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
{{index}}
*[[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: Wizards of the Coast, 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
{{index}}


*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
[[Category:Realms]]
 
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
 
[[Category:Greyhawk realms]]

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Greyhawk Realm
Kingdom of (the) Cruski
The arms of the Cruski as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).
General information
Other names:Ice Barbarians
Region:Thillonrian Peninsula
Government
Ruler:Queen Tharla of the Cruski
Government:Independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership
Alignments:Chaotic neutral*, Neutral
Demographics
Capital:Glot
Major towns:Glot (5,100), Jotsplat (3,200)
Provinces:Seventeen jarldoms (five around Jotsplat), over thirty minor noble holdings, and Glot (capital realm)
Population:60,000 (576 CY
158,800 (591 CY)
Races:Human
Languages:Fruz, Common, Dwarven
Groups
Religions:Kord, Llerg, Norebo, Xerbo, Vatun
Allies:Schnai (sometimes)
Enemies:Sea Barons, Stonehold, North Kingdom, Scarlet Brotherhood, Fruzti and Schnai(sometimes), Ratik (sometimes)
Miscellaneous
Resources:Furs, copper, gems, rare wood (sablewood, not exported)
Coinage:Kronar (gp), haf-kronar (ep), linnwurm (sp), thrall (cp)

The Kingdom of (the) Cruski is a political state of the Northern Flanaess. The people themselves are properly known as the Cruski, but are sometimes referred to as the Ice Barbarians.

History

Geography

The lands of the Cruski are in the far northeastern portion of the Flanaess, on what is known as the Thillonrian Peninsula. It is one of the North Kingdoms.[1] The Schnai occupy the coastal regions to the north and east of the Corusk Mountains, lands that are among the coldest and most severe in all of the North Kingdoms.

In 591 CY, the most populous towns are Glot (pop. 5,100) and Jotsplat (pop. 3,200).

People

Population

In 576 CY the population of the Kingdom of the Cruski stands at 60,000.[2]

In 591 CY, the population of the Cruski totaled 158,800 persons, almost exclusively humans of Suel stock. There are also a small number of dwarves (the mountain variety outnumbering the hill variety by about 2-to-1) and halflings (mostly stouts), but few other races call this region home.

Religion

The most popular deities among the Cruski are Kord, Llerg, Norebo, Xerbo, and Vatun.

Languages

The most widely-spoken languages in the lands of the Cruski are the Cold Tongue, Common, and Dwarven.

Government

The Schnai maintain an independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership.

In 576 CY, this is Queen Tharla of the Cruski (female human).[1]

In 591 CY (and some earlier sources), the sovereign is His Most Ferocious Majesty, Lolgoff Bearhear, the King of Cruski, Fasstal of all the Suelii (CN male human Bbn15).[3] Despite directly controlling the area around the capital, the sovereign has very little actual control over the jarls of the realm.

The national capital is Glot.

Heraldry

The Cruski coat of arms is blazoned thus: Azure, a roundel argent.

Economy

Resources

The Cruski are noted for producing furs, copper, low-quality gems, and rare wood (sablewood, though this product is not actively exported).

Currency

The Cruski standard coinage consists of the gold kronar (gp), electrum haf-kronar (ep), silver linnwurm (sp), and copper thrall (cp).

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ a b Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.167.
  2. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.26, Catalogue.
  3. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.54.

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

Cruski {Cruskii} People Group Reference SEE Ice Barbarians {Cruski} {Cruskii}
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #052 18, 19, 20, 22
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #055 18
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #057 14
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #063 11
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #087 24
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #088 9
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #089 24
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #253 47
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 6, 28, 37
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #2
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #8
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Greyhawk Adventures 87, 97
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 6, 7, 8, 17, 30, 31
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 54, 55, 106
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The Adventure Begins 11, 17
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The Scarlet Brotherhood 2, 4
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 20
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 11, 15
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC, 2, 7, 11
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, WGS1 Five Shall Be One 2, 4, 8, 18, 33
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, WGS2 Howl From the North 6, 42, 57
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 26, 35
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 17,
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Dragon magazine #315 52, 54
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 14, 28, 36, 48, 49, 55, 57
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: References Card #02
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: References Card #08
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Greyhawk Adventures 87, 97
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 6, 7, 8, 17, 30, 31
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Imagine Magazine #02 10
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer IC, 12, 19, 34, 35, 44, 54, 58, 72, 89, 96, 99, 105, 108, 109, 141, 147, 148, 149, 154
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6, 10, 15, 36, 36, 45
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), The Adventure Begins 11, 17, 22, 38
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 20
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e (Premium Edition) 20
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), WGS1 Five Shall Be One 2, 4, 8, 18, 33
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), WGS2 Howl From the North 6, 42, 57
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 13, 16, 26, 59, IBC
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 9, 17, 31
  • Gygax, Gary. 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

Cruski {Cruskii} People Group Reference SEE Ice Barbarians {Cruski} {Cruskii}
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #052 18, 19, 20, 22
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #055 18
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #057 14
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #063 11
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #087 24
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #088 9
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #089 24
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Dragon magazine #253 47
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 6, 28, 37
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #2
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, From the Ashes: References Card #8
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Greyhawk Adventures 87, 97
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 6, 7, 8, 17, 30, 31
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 54, 55, 106
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The Adventure Begins 11, 17
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The Scarlet Brotherhood 2, 4
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 20
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 11, 15
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC, 2, 7, 11
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, WGS1 Five Shall Be One 2, 4, 8, 18, 33
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, WGS2 Howl From the North 6, 42, 57
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 26, 35
Ice Barbarians {Cruski, Cruskii} People Group People, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 17,
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Dragon magazine #315 52, 54
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 14, 28, 36, 48, 49, 55, 57
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: References Card #02
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), From the Ashes: References Card #08
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Greyhawk Adventures 87, 97
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 6, 7, 8, 17, 30, 31
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Imagine Magazine #02 10
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer IC, 12, 19, 34, 35, 44, 54, 58, 72, 89, 96, 99, 105, 108, 109, 141, 147, 148, 149, 154
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6, 10, 15, 36, 36, 45
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), The Adventure Begins 11, 17, 22, 38
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 20
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e (Premium Edition) 20
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), WGS1 Five Shall Be One 2, 4, 8, 18, 33
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), WGS2 Howl From the North 6, 42, 57
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 13, 16, 26, 59, IBC
Ice Barbarians, Kingdom of {Cruski} Kingdom (576 pop: 60000), (591 pop: 158800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 9, 17, 31
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