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|government = Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans | |government = Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Wolf Nomads are descended from the [[Relentless Horde]], which swept into the area around | The Wolf Nomads are descended from the [[Relentless Horde]], which swept into the area around [[320 CY]]. After the death of the Kha-Khan [[Ogobanuk]], the [[Tiger Nomads]] split from the Horde and the Wolf Nomads' leader was given the title ''tarkhan''. Since then, the tarkhans have ruled according to the decrees set forth in the ''Great Yassa of Ogobanuk'', which describes the traditions of illusion, leadership, and the proper way of nomadic life. | ||
The Wolf Nomads have opposed [[Iuz]] since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the [[Howling Hills]], where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the Battle of Black Water Bend just before the [[Greyhawk Wars]], breaking the Old One's siege of Eru-Tovar. After the wars, [[Tang the Horrific]] encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the cambion's nonhuman troops were slain. | The Wolf Nomads have opposed [[Iuz]] since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the [[Howling Hills]], where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the [[Battle of Black Water Bend]] just before the [[Greyhawk Wars]], breaking the Old One's siege of [[Eru-Tovar]]. After the wars, [[Tang the Horrific]] encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the [[cambion]]'s nonhuman troops were slain. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the [[Bitter North]] | The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the [[Bitter North]] of the [[Flanaess]], north of [[Perrenland]] on the far shore of [[Lake Quag]]. | ||
Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as [[stringweed]], which grows on the steppes. | Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as [[stringweed]], which grows on the steppes. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily [[Baklunish]] with a great deal of genetic mixture with the [[Rovers of the Barrens]], to the east. As a result of these Flan characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their [[ | The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily [[Baklunish]] with a great deal of genetic mixture with the [[Rovers of the Barrens]], to the east. As a result of these [[Flan]] characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their [[Chakyik]] cousins. | ||
Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs. | Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs. | ||
In [[Rose Estes]]' novel [[Master Wolf]], the Wolf Nomads use [[ | In [[Rose Estes]]' novel [[Master Wolf]], the Wolf Nomads use [[roanwood]] to brew a type of tea, which is used as a cure for hangovers derived from drinking too much mandrake wine.{{csb|MWnovel|90}} | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
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The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities [[Geshtai]] and [[Istus]]. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere [[Telchur]] and the Black Wolf, their name for [[Kurell]]. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well. | The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities [[Geshtai]] and [[Istus]]. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere [[Telchur]] and the Black Wolf, their name for [[Kurell]]. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well. | ||
In [[ | In the [[Portal:Novels#Greyhawk Adventures™ novels (Mika Oba)|''Greyhawk Adventures''™ novels]], the Wolf Nomads revere and pray to a deity they call the '''[[Great Wolf Mother]]''',{{csb|The Price of Power|}}{{csb|Master Wolf}}{{csb|The Name of the Game}}{{csb|The Eyes Have It}} or the '''Great She-Wolf'''{{csb|The Price of Power|}}{{Csb|The Eyes Have It}} (or variations of these), whom they refer to as "Mother of us all" and "Guide of our spirits and protector of our souls", as well as "she who birthed the world."{{csb|Master Wolf}} In the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2024), a similar title ("Wolf Mother") is given to the leader of the Wegwiur.{{csb|DMG2024|167}} | ||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
The Wolf Nomads speak [[Languages|Ordai]], a language closely related to that of their [[ | The Wolf Nomads speak [[Languages|Ordai]], a language closely related to that of their [[Plains of the Ulakandar|Ulakandar]] ancestors. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
===Executive branch=== | |||
In [[576 CY]], the leader of the Wegwiur people is Wolf-Mother [[Bargra Yefkos]] (female human).{{csb|DMG2024|167}} | |||
The head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads in [[591 CY]] is the Fearless Wolf Leader, Tarkhan of all the | |||
Wegwiur, Commander of the Relentless Horde, [[Bargru]] (CN male human Ftr14/Wiz2 (illusionist)).{{csb|LGG|133}} | |||
In earlier sources also set in [[576 CY]], the leader is also Bargru.{{csb|WoG|42|Catalogue}} | |||
===Heraldry=== | ===Heraldry=== | ||
The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.'' | The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: ''Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.'' | ||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:05, 16 June 2025
| Wegwiur | |
|---|---|
 The arms of the Wolf Nomads, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Other names: | Wegwiur |
| Region: | Bitter North |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Wolf-Mother Bargra Yefkos |
| Government: | Loosely allied nomadic tribes; the hereditary ruler of the ruling clan has some authority over the other khans |
| Alignments: | CN*, N |
| Established: | 320 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Eru-Tovar |
| Major towns: | Eru-Tovar (pop. 4,200), Ungra Balan (pop. 8,300) |
| Provinces: | Two towns, no provincial structure |
| Population: | 120,000 |
| Races: | Human 96% (Bf), Halfling 2%, Elf 1%, Other 1% |
| Languages: | Ordai |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Ancestor cults, Geshtai, Istus, Kurell, Telchur, the Great She Wolf |
| Allies: | Rovers of the Barrens |
| Enemies: | Iuz, Tiger Nomads (sometimes), nonhumans and bandits from Blackmoor and the Cold Marshes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Fur and hides, copper, horses |
| Coinage: | None; Perrenland coinage used in Ungra Balan, and barter everywhere else |
The Wolf Nomads, properly known as the Wegwiur, is a political state of the Flanaess. The name also applies to the tribes of nomadic horsemen who dwell within these lands.
History
The Wolf Nomads are descended from the Relentless Horde, which swept into the area around 320 CY. After the death of the Kha-Khan Ogobanuk, the Tiger Nomads split from the Horde and the Wolf Nomads' leader was given the title tarkhan. Since then, the tarkhans have ruled according to the decrees set forth in the Great Yassa of Ogobanuk, which describes the traditions of illusion, leadership, and the proper way of nomadic life.
The Wolf Nomads have opposed Iuz since he first appeared on the borders of their lands. Iuz claimed the Howling Hills, where the Wolf Nomads have traditionally buried their honored dead, including Ogobanuk himself. They defeated him at the Battle of Black Water Bend just before the Greyhawk Wars, breaking the Old One's siege of Eru-Tovar. After the wars, Tang the Horrific encouraged them to invade Iuz's kingdom, and many of the cambion's nonhuman troops were slain.
Geography
The lands of the Wolf Nomads are situated in the Bitter North of the Flanaess, north of Perrenland on the far shore of Lake Quag.
Notable flora of these lands include a tough, fibrous grass known as stringweed, which grows on the steppes.
People
The native folk of the Wolf Nomads are primarily Baklunish with a great deal of genetic mixture with the Rovers of the Barrens, to the east. As a result of these Flan characteristics, Wolf Nomads have slightly darker complexions than their Chakyik cousins.
Each Wolf Nomad warrior must capture a wild wolf cub as a rite of manhood, raising it to be his companion. "Civilized" Wolf Nomads in Eru-Tovar sometimes simply buy wolf cubs.
In Rose Estes' novel Master Wolf, the Wolf Nomads use roanwood to brew a type of tea, which is used as a cure for hangovers derived from drinking too much mandrake wine.[1]
Population
Religion
The Wolf Nomads revere the Baklunish deities Geshtai and Istus. From long-ago contact with the Oerids, some of whom also became part of the Relentless Horde, they revere Telchur and the Black Wolf, their name for Kurell. Ancestor worship is prevalent among them as well.
In the Greyhawk Adventures™ novels, the Wolf Nomads revere and pray to a deity they call the Great Wolf Mother,[2][3][4][5] or the Great She-Wolf[2][5] (or variations of these), whom they refer to as "Mother of us all" and "Guide of our spirits and protector of our souls", as well as "she who birthed the world."[3] In the Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), a similar title ("Wolf Mother") is given to the leader of the Wegwiur.[6]
Languages
The Wolf Nomads speak Ordai, a language closely related to that of their Ulakandar ancestors.
Government
Executive branch
In 576 CY, the leader of the Wegwiur people is Wolf-Mother Bargra Yefkos (female human).[6]
The head-of-state of the Tiger Nomads in 591 CY is the Fearless Wolf Leader, Tarkhan of all the Wegwiur, Commander of the Relentless Horde, Bargru (CN male human Ftr14/Wiz2 (illusionist)).[7]
In earlier sources also set in 576 CY, the leader is also Bargru.[8]
Heraldry
The Wolf Nomads' coat of arms is blazoned thus: Sable, three wolves courant in pale gules.
External link
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Master Wolf (1987), p.90.
- ↑ a b The Price of Power.
- ↑ a b Master Wolf (1987).
- ↑ The Name of the Game.
- ↑ a b The Eyes Have It (1989).
- ↑ a b Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.167.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.133.
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.42, Catalogue.
Bibliography
- Estes, Rose. Master Wolf. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
- ———. The Price of Power. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.
- ———. The Demon Hand. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
- 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: TSR, 1998.
- 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
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wegwiur Thralls Caverns | Place | The Adventure Begins | 22 | |
| Wegwiur Thralls Caverns | Place | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 21, 23 | |
| Wegwiur {Wolf Nomads} | People Group | Reference | SEE Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | |
| Wolf Cloak of Wegwiur | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I | 312 | |
| Wolf Cloak of Wegwiur | Item | Greyhawk Adventures | 86 | |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 4 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #052 | 18, 19, 20 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #056 | 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #057 | 13 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #063 | 11 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #241 | 48 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #263 | 46, 50, 51 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #263 | 50, 51 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #265 | 57 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #315 | 51, 53, 54 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Dungeon magazine #032 | 61 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 11, 23, 35, 40, 43, 44, 49, 52, 50, 60, 74 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 74 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: References Card | #10 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Greyhawk Adventures | 48, 84, 86, 101 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 5, 12, 133-134 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 31 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 29 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #06 | 28,34,42 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #07 | 12 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Oerth Journal #29 | 19 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 6, 8, 12, 13, 36, 46 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Return of the Eight | 55 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 62 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Sea of Death | 13, 14 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | The Adventure Begins | 22 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 23 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 20 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 21, 37 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IBC, 2, 7, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | WGR4 The Marklands | 51, 52 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 44 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 13, 42, 50, 51, 56 |
| Wolf Nomads {Wegwiur} | People Group | People, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 11, 12, 17, 26, 31 |