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|ruler = His Most Magical Authority, the Exalted Mage of the Valley and Laird of the Domain, [[Jaran Krimeeah|Jaran “The Black One” Krimeah]] ( | |ruler = His Most Magical Authority, the Exalted Mage of the Valley and Laird of the Domain, [[Jaran Krimeeah|Jaran “The Black One” Krimeah]] (NE, human (shade) Wizard 19) | ||
|government = Magical Despotism with pseudo-autonomy for each community | |government = Magical Despotism with pseudo-autonomy for each community | ||
|established = 550 | |established = 550 | ||
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|religions = [[Old Faith]], [[Ehlonna]], Oeridian faiths, Suel faiths | |religions = [[Old Faith]], [[Ehlonna]], Oeridian faiths, Suel faiths | ||
|allies = Unknown (assumed None) | |allies = Unknown (assumed None) | ||
|enemies = Geoff (exiles), [[Bissel]], [[Gran March]], [[Knights of the Watch]], [[Knights of Dispatch]], [[Keoland]] (minor), [[Sterich]] (minor), most elves. | |enemies = [[Geoff]] (exiles), [[Bissel]], [[Gran March]], [[Knights of the Watch]], [[Knights of Dispatch]], [[Keoland]] (minor), [[Sterich]] (minor), most elves. | ||
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The '''Valley of the Mage''' (also called the '''Vale of the Mage''') is a realm in the northwestern [[Flanaess]], renowned for its ruler and the unusual [[Valley elf|Valley Elves]] who live there. | The '''Valley of the Mage''' (also called the '''Vale of the Mage''') is a realm in the northwestern [[Flanaess]], renowned for its ruler and the unusual [[Valley elf|Valley Elves]] who live there. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The earliest known habitation of the elven sub-race that would come to be known as [[valley elf|valley elves]]. The valley elves lived in isolation, ruled by a king of their race, until they established relations with gnome traders whose commercial interests extended as far east as the central Flanaess. Eventually, a population of these gnomes came to inhabit the Valley, as subjects of the valley elf king. Humans followed, being allowed to settle in small communities under the rule of a human earl, who acted as a vassal of the elven king. Despite this, the Valley remained relatively isolated, its existence commonly unknown beyond its neighboring states, of whom Geoff had the most contact, despite the disapproval of that nation's elven inhabitants. | The earliest known habitation of the elven sub-race that would come to be known as [[valley elf|valley elves]]. The valley elves lived in isolation, ruled by a king of their race, until they established relations with gnome traders whose commercial interests extended as far east as the central Flanaess. Eventually, a population of these gnomes came to inhabit the Valley, as subjects of the valley elf king. Humans followed, being allowed to settle in small communities under the rule of a human earl, who acted as a vassal of the elven king. Despite this, the Valley remained relatively isolated, its existence commonly unknown beyond its neighboring states, of whom [[Geoff]] had the most contact, despite the disapproval of that nation's elven inhabitants. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The Exalted Vale of the Mage or Valley of the Mage is surrounded by the looming Barrier Peaks. The only egress from the valley is a small 30-mile-wide opening on the southeastern side, a days’ ride from the Dim Forest. | The Exalted Vale of the Mage or Valley of the Mage is surrounded by the looming [[Barrier Peaks]]. The only egress from the valley is a small 30-mile-wide opening on the southeastern side, a days’ ride from the Dim Forest. | ||
The Vale of the Mage is surrounded by the neighboring countries of Bissel, the Gran March, and the Duchy of Geoff. The Vale covers roughly 17,500 square-miles, though it longest point is nearly 260 miles, while its widest is a mere 90 miles. | The Vale of the Mage is surrounded by the neighboring countries of Bissel, the Gran March, and the Duchy of Geoff. The Vale covers roughly 17,500 square-miles, though it longest point is nearly 260 miles, while its widest is a mere 90 miles. | ||
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There are many streams and canals within the valley, all of which begin or feed from the Javan River. In addition to this, there are half a dozen small lakes close to the base of the Peaks. | There are many streams and canals within the valley, all of which begin or feed from the Javan River. In addition to this, there are half a dozen small lakes close to the base of the Peaks. | ||
Although the Vale of the Mage is located in temperate climate zone, its peculiar position in the Barrier Peaks gives it a subtropical climate.<ref name=VotM>''WG12: Valley of the Mage'', p3-4.</ref> Though, it rarely experiences the harsh extremes in temperature as its surrounding nations. The valley is quite well known for its permeating fog and its heavy rainfall during the spring. During the summer, the high temperature ranges from 75°F to 95°F and can reach as high as 110°F. In the winter months, temperatures can drop as low as 50°F.<ref name=VotM /> While snow is infrequent it can occur during the month of [[ | Although the Vale of the Mage is located in temperate climate zone, its peculiar position in the Barrier Peaks gives it a subtropical climate.<ref name=VotM>''WG12: Valley of the Mage'', p3-4.</ref> Though, it rarely experiences the harsh extremes in temperature as its surrounding nations. The valley is quite well known for its permeating fog and its heavy rainfall during the spring. During the [[summer]], the high temperature ranges from 75°F to 95°F and can reach as high as 110°F. In the winter months, temperatures can drop as low as 50°F.<ref name=VotM /> While snow is infrequent it can occur during the month of [[Sunsebb]] on rare occasions. The Vale is known to sit upon a small fault line that occasionally creates small tremors that can be felt throughout the Barrier Peaks all the way to the edges of the Dim Forest. These quakes are exceedingly rare, though. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
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===Bibliography=== | ===Bibliography=== | ||
*[[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. | |||
*[[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]]. ''[[ | *[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*[[Jean Rabe|Rabe, Jean]]. ''[[Vale of the Mage]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. | *[[Jean Rabe|Rabe, Jean]]. ''[[Vale of the Mage]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. | ||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[ | * [[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 | ||
*[[James M. Ward|Ward, James M.]] ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988. | *[[James M. Ward|Ward, James M.]] ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988. | ||
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[[Category:Realms]] | [[Category:Realms]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Valleys and basins]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:18, 25 September 2024
| Valley of the Mage | |
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 The Valley of the Mage, illustrated by Anna Meyer (2019). | |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | His Most Magical Authority, the Exalted Mage of the Valley and Laird of the Domain, Jaran “The Black One” Krimeah (NE, human (shade) Wizard 19) |
| Government: | Magical Despotism with pseudo-autonomy for each community |
| Alignments: | any neutral |
| Established: | 550 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | none, orders issued from Dwarfreach Citadel |
| Major towns: | Ebonwood (small city; 5,200+) |
| Provinces: | None |
| Population: | 25,000 |
| Races: | (Human 37% (Baklunish, Flan, Oeridian, Suloise), Elf 25%, Gnome 18%, Halfling 10%, Half-elf 5%, Other 5%) |
| Languages: | Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Old Oeridian (rare) |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Old Faith, Ehlonna, Oeridian faiths, Suel faiths |
| Allies: | Unknown (assumed None) |
| Enemies: | Geoff (exiles), Bissel, Gran March, Knights of the Watch, Knights of Dispatch, Keoland (minor), Sterich (minor), most elves. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | copper, gems, iron, lumber, platinum, silver, rare herbs and spell components. |
The Valley of the Mage (also called the Vale of the Mage) is a realm in the northwestern Flanaess, renowned for its ruler and the unusual Valley Elves who live there.
History
The earliest known habitation of the elven sub-race that would come to be known as valley elves. The valley elves lived in isolation, ruled by a king of their race, until they established relations with gnome traders whose commercial interests extended as far east as the central Flanaess. Eventually, a population of these gnomes came to inhabit the Valley, as subjects of the valley elf king. Humans followed, being allowed to settle in small communities under the rule of a human earl, who acted as a vassal of the elven king. Despite this, the Valley remained relatively isolated, its existence commonly unknown beyond its neighboring states, of whom Geoff had the most contact, despite the disapproval of that nation's elven inhabitants.
Geography
The Exalted Vale of the Mage or Valley of the Mage is surrounded by the looming Barrier Peaks. The only egress from the valley is a small 30-mile-wide opening on the southeastern side, a days’ ride from the Dim Forest.
The Vale of the Mage is surrounded by the neighboring countries of Bissel, the Gran March, and the Duchy of Geoff. The Vale covers roughly 17,500 square-miles, though it longest point is nearly 260 miles, while its widest is a mere 90 miles.
The Vale of the Mage set within a flat plain, and the elevation of the vale at the entrance across from the Dim Forest is only slightly lower than the elevation at its northern or western boundaries where it intersects the Barrier Peaks. The primary soil type of the area is a heavy fertile clay that dominates the riverbank areas of the Javan River, while there are others further away from the riverbanks.
Winding through the Vale is the Javan River, which begins in the Barrier Peaks and meanders through the valley, exiting amid the Dim Forest. The river acts as a source of transportation and provides food and fresh water for the denizens of the valley. The Javan River is also known for its breathtaking falls near where the Barrier Peaks and the valley meet.
There are many streams and canals within the valley, all of which begin or feed from the Javan River. In addition to this, there are half a dozen small lakes close to the base of the Peaks.
Although the Vale of the Mage is located in temperate climate zone, its peculiar position in the Barrier Peaks gives it a subtropical climate.[1] Though, it rarely experiences the harsh extremes in temperature as its surrounding nations. The valley is quite well known for its permeating fog and its heavy rainfall during the spring. During the summer, the high temperature ranges from 75°F to 95°F and can reach as high as 110°F. In the winter months, temperatures can drop as low as 50°F.[1] While snow is infrequent it can occur during the month of Sunsebb on rare occasions. The Vale is known to sit upon a small fault line that occasionally creates small tremors that can be felt throughout the Barrier Peaks all the way to the edges of the Dim Forest. These quakes are exceedingly rare, though.
People
Population
Religion
Languages
Government
Administrative divisions
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Heraldry
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Arms of the Valley of the Mage c. 591 CY, depicted in Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).
Economy
Resources
Currency
Transportation
Military
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- ———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- 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.
- Rabe, Jean. Vale of the Mage. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
- Ward, James M. Greyhawk Adventures. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlonna, Shrine of (Valley of the mage) | Building | Shrine, | WG12 Vale of the Mage | 62, 63 |
| The Entrance to the Valley of the Mage adventure | Adventure | Located in: Valley of the mage, | Greyhawk Adventures | 109-111 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #055 | 18 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #057 | 13 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #067 | 11 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #233 | 92 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #241 | 75, 76 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #315 | 52, 54 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #344 | 48 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 12, 42, 43, 63 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #10 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Greyhawk Adventures | 3, 42-44, 84, 109-111 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 16 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 48, 63, 126, 127, 128, 129, 142, 160, IBC |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 7 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e | 60 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God | 3 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 5, 12, 25, 37 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | PHBR8 - The Complete Book of Elves | 26 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | S4 The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Book Two | 12 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Sea of Death | 61, 62, 64 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | The Adventure Begins | 15, 16, 35, 36 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 10 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure | 25 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 48 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IBC, 7, 18, 23 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | WGR1 Greyhawk Ruins | 86 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 14, 40, 53, IBC |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 11, 17, 32 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff | 44 |
| Valley of the Mage {Vale of the Mage} | Kingdom | (576 pop: 10000), (591 pop: 10000), | Dragon magazine #052 | 19, 20 |
| Valley of the Mage, Entrance to the | Place | Greyhawk Adventures | 3 |