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'''Courwood''' is a city in the realm of Celene.
== History  ==
"While returning from a mission to the [[County of Ulek]], the prince consort [of [[Celene]]] was waylaid and slain by [[orc]]s in a narrow pass south of the town of Courwood. His tragic death led the [[elf|elves]] of Celene to spearhead the [[Hateful Wars]]."{{csb|LGG|40}}


The County of Ulek supported the [[Principality of Ulek]] and [[Celene]] in the Hateful Wars.{{csb|LGG|117}}


==History==
== Geography and climate ==
Courwood is located in the [[Welkwood]] just on the eastern side of the [[Lortmil Mountains]] at the border of the [[County of Ulek]] and [[Celene]].  It is nestled between the foothills of the mountains and the [[Handmaiden River]].  Courwood is just north of the juncture of the [[Jewel River|Jewel]] and [[Handmaiden River|Handmaiden]] rivers. 


==Geography and climate==
Courwood (and its surrounding towns and villages) mark the southern border of the Welkwood, where it becomes the [[Suss Forest]].{{csb|LGG|141}}


== People ==
Because of the support of the County in the Hateful Wars, an organization of rangers was formed, dedicated to [[Triserron]] of [[Celene]], whose purpose was guarding the route between the [[Druid's Defile]] and Courwood.{{csb|LGG|117}}


==People==
=== Population ===
The population of Courwood is 7,800 (in [[591 CY]]).{{csb|LGG|116}}


===Population===
=== Religion ===


=== Languages ===


===Religion===
== Government ==


===Languages===
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==Government==
 
===Administrative Divisions===


===Executive Branch===
===Executive Branch===


===Legislative Branch===
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===Heraldry===
 
==Economy==
 
 
===Resources===
 
 
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=== Heraldry ===


==Transportation==
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==Notes==
=== Currency ===


== Transportation ==


==Bibliography==
== Military ==


== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="notes" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
* [[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. [[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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Latest revision as of 09:05, 7 January 2022

Greyhawk Settlement
Courwood
Courwood in 598 CY, illustrated by Anna Meyer (2019).
General information
Realm:County of Ulek
Demographics
Population:7,800 (in 591 CY)

Courwood is a city in the County of Ulek.

History

"While returning from a mission to the County of Ulek, the prince consort [of Celene] was waylaid and slain by orcs in a narrow pass south of the town of Courwood. His tragic death led the elves of Celene to spearhead the Hateful Wars."[1]

The County of Ulek supported the Principality of Ulek and Celene in the Hateful Wars.[2]

Geography and climate

Courwood is located in the Welkwood just on the eastern side of the Lortmil Mountains at the border of the County of Ulek and Celene. It is nestled between the foothills of the mountains and the Handmaiden River. Courwood is just north of the juncture of the Jewel and Handmaiden rivers.

Courwood (and its surrounding towns and villages) mark the southern border of the Welkwood, where it becomes the Suss Forest.[3]

People

Because of the support of the County in the Hateful Wars, an organization of rangers was formed, dedicated to Triserron of Celene, whose purpose was guarding the route between the Druid's Defile and Courwood.[2]

Population

The population of Courwood is 7,800 (in 591 CY).[4]

Religion

Languages

Government

Administrative Divisions

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

Currency

Transportation

Military

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.40.
  2. ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.117.
  3. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.141.
  4. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.116.

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

Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 18
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Dragon magazine #253 42
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Greyhawk Adventures 101
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 40, 116, 117, 141
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 30
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Oerth Journal #01 18
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Oerth Journal #02 17,18
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), Slavers, AD&D 2e 13
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), The Adventure Begins 90
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), WG11 Puppets IC
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 49
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 17
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 38
Courwood Settlement County of Ulek, Settlement, (591 pop: 7800), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IBC
Courwood Travelers By Geohegan Chausard Item Book, Dragon magazine #253 43
Filanda of Courwood Non-player character Female, Elf, grey, [R7], Slavers, AD&D 2e 13
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