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{{Greyhawk Settlement
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|realm = Sterich
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|size = Large City
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| realm         = Sterich
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|alignment = Lawful Neutral
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|population = 12100
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|races = Human 79%, Mountain Dwarf 8%, Halfling 6%, Gnome 3%, Elf 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%.
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| authority    = His Magnitude, Earl [[Querchard]] ([[576 CY]])<br /> [[Resbin Dren Emondav]], Marchioness of Sterich ([[591 CY]])
|religions = [[Allitur]], [[Kelanen]], [[Mayaheine]], [[Ulaa]], [[Zilchus]].
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|authority = [[Resbin Dren Emondav]], Marchioness of Sterich.
| alignment     = Lawful neutral
| population   = 12,100
| resources    =  
| races         = Human 79%, Mountain Dwarf 8%, Halfling 6%, Gnome 3%, Elf 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%.
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| religions     = [[Allitur]], [[Kelanen]], [[Mayaheine]], [[Ulaa]], [[Zilchus]].
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'''Istivin''' is a town in the realm of Sterich.


==History==
'''Istivin''' is the capital of [[Sterich]].


==Geography and climate==
== History ==
Comparably, Istivin has had a difficult time over the years.  Istivin was invaded by [[drow]] in [[577 CY]].{{cite dungeon|119|32}} and the city itself partially absorbed into the [[Abyss]],{{csb|AtG||}} and a giant occupied the keep of the city.


==People==
As a consequence of that planar disruption, years later in [[592 CY]], an entity called the Morgoth attempted to pull Istivin into the Abyss a second time.


===Population===
== Geography ==
The juncture of the [[Javan River]] and [[Davish River]] lies just east of Istivin.  The capital sits on the northern banks of the Davish, just near where it turns southeast toward its headwaters.


===Religion===
There is no real woodlands within the borders of [[Sterich]], this Istivin is mostly on plains.{{csb|GDQ|


===Languages===
==Cityscape==


==Government==
== Travel ==


===Administrative Divisions===
== People ==
=== Population ===
[[576 CY]]—5,000{{csb|WoG|36|Catalog}}


===Executive Branch===
[[585 CY]]—7,000{{csb|FTA|38|Atlas}}


===Legislative Branch===
[[591 CY]]—12,100{{csb|LGG|106}}


===Heraldry===
=== Demographics ===


==Economy==
=== Notable individuals ===
* Resbin Dren Emondav (LN female [[human]] [[sorcerer]] 13)—Marchioness of [[Sterich]]
* Verbane (CN male [[human]] [[wizard]] 15}—Chief Wizard of the March
* Frush O'Suggill (LG male [[human]] [[fighter]] 16)—Captain-General of the Watch


=== Religion ===


===Resources===
=== Languages ===


== Government ==
When Marquis (Earl) [[Querchard]] went missing in [[590 CY]], his wife Marchioness [[Reben Dren Emondav]] acted in his stead, running the affairs of state.{{cite dungeon|117|34|Istivin: City of Shadows}}{{csb|LGG|108}}


===Currency===
== Heraldry ==


== Economy ==
=== Resources ===


==Transportation==
=== Trade ===


==Military==
=== Currency ===


==Notes==
== Rumors and legends ==


==Gallery==
== In ''Living Greyhawk'' ==  
[[File:Istivin01.jpg]]
One of the campaign arcs in the "Core" region of the ''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' campaign is called the "Gloom and Disunion Cycle, taking place in [[592 CY]].  It involved disguised drow being discovered in Istivin, a small drow enclave beneath the city, and the citizens becoming murderously paranoid.{{cite lgj|14|71|Campaign News}}


==Bibliography==
== Creative origins ==
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
 
==Publication history==
 
== See also ==
 
== Gallery ==
[[File:Istivin01.jpg|600px|thumb|Istivin illustrated by Andrew Hou (2004).]]
 
== External links ==
{{external link disclaimer}}
 
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
* [[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


*Vaughan, Greg A. "[[Shadow of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #118. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
*Vaughan, Greg A. "[[Shadow of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #118. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
*-----. "[[Wrath of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #119. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
:———. "[[Wrath of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #119. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.


*Vaughan, Greg A., and [[Erik Mona]]. "Istivin: City of Shadows." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
*Vaughan, Greg A., and [[Erik Mona]]. "Istivin: City of Shadows." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
*-----. "[[Touch of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.  
:———. "[[Touch of the Abyss]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.  
 
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[[Category:Greyhawk settlements]]

Latest revision as of 15:52, 4 September 2025

Greyhawk Settlement
Istivin
General information
Other names:City of Shadows
Realm:Sterich
Size:Large city
Government
Authority:His Magnitude, Earl Querchard (576 CY)
Resbin Dren Emondav, Marchioness of Sterich (591 CY)
Alignment:Lawful neutral
Demographics
Population:12,100
Races:Human 79%, Mountain Dwarf 8%, Halfling 6%, Gnome 3%, Elf 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-orc 1%.
Groups
Religions:Allitur, Kelanen, Mayaheine, Ulaa, Zilchus.

Istivin is the capital of Sterich.

History

Comparably, Istivin has had a difficult time over the years. Istivin was invaded by drow in 577 CY.[1] and the city itself partially absorbed into the Abyss,[2] and a giant occupied the keep of the city.

As a consequence of that planar disruption, years later in 592 CY, an entity called the Morgoth attempted to pull Istivin into the Abyss a second time.

Geography

The juncture of the Javan River and Davish River lies just east of Istivin. The capital sits on the northern banks of the Davish, just near where it turns southeast toward its headwaters.

There is no real woodlands within the borders of Sterich, this Istivin is mostly on plains.{{csb|GDQ|

Cityscape

Travel

People

Population

576 CY—5,000[3]

585 CY—7,000[4]

591 CY—12,100[5]

Demographics

Notable individuals

Religion

Languages

Government

When Marquis (Earl) Querchard went missing in 590 CY, his wife Marchioness Reben Dren Emondav acted in his stead, running the affairs of state.[6][7]

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

Trade

Currency

Rumors and legends

In Living Greyhawk

One of the campaign arcs in the "Core" region of the Living Greyhawk campaign is called the "Gloom and Disunion Cycle, taking place in 592 CY. It involved disguised drow being discovered in Istivin, a small drow enclave beneath the city, and the citizens becoming murderously paranoid.[8]

Creative origins

Publication history

See also

Istivin illustrated by Andrew Hou (2004).

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Dungeon #119 (Feb 2005), p.32
  2. ↑ G1-2-3 Against the Giants (1981).
  3. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.36, Catalog.
  4. ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.38, Atlas.
  5. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.106.
  6. ↑ "Istivin: City of Shadows". Dungeon #117 (Dec 2004), p.34
  7. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.108.
  8. ↑ "Campaign News".  Living Greyhawk Journal #14 (Dragon #298, Aug 2002), p.71.  

Bibliography

———. "Wrath of the Abyss." Dungeon #119. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
  • Vaughan, Greg A., and Erik Mona. "Istivin: City of Shadows." Dungeon #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
———. "Touch of the Abyss." Dungeon #117. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.

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

Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff 5, 51
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 15
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), Dragon magazine #298 71, 73
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 38, 58, 75
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 93, 102, 112, 121
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 106, 107, 108
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 13, 33
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), Monster Manual 1, D&D 5e 151
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 48, 50, 56
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 16
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IBC
Istivin {Istvin} Settlement Sterich, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 5000), (591 pop: 12100), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 36
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