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Redhand was once part of the [[Shield Lands]] until [[577 CY]], when [[Zeech]] betrayed his nation, declaring himself prince of the new Principality of Redhand. During the [[Greyhawk Wars]] when the [[Empire of Iuz]] began expanding into the Bandit Kingdoms, Zeech quickly declared for Iuz in [[583 CY|583]] to be spared the wrath of the Old One. | Redhand was once part of the [[Shield Lands]] until [[577 CY]], when [[Zeech]] betrayed his nation, declaring himself prince of the new Principality of Redhand. During the [[Greyhawk Wars]] when the [[Empire of Iuz]] began expanding into the Bandit Kingdoms, Zeech quickly declared for Iuz in [[583 CY|583]] to be spared the wrath of the Old One. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Borders=== | ===Borders=== | ||
Redhand is the only Bandit Kingdom with a coast, specifically the [[Nyr Dyv]]'s northern coast. To the west there is the [[Shield Lands]], [[Reyhu]] to the northeast, and the [[County of Urnst]] in the southeast. | Redhand is the only Bandit Kingdom with a coast, specifically the [[Nyr Dyv]]'s northern coast. To the west there is the [[Shield Lands]], [[Reyhu]] to the northeast, and the [[County of Urnst]] in the southeast. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
[[Iuz]] is the state religion, but [[Hextor]] is also popular, as Zeech is one of his clerics. | [[Iuz]] is the state religion, but [[Hextor]] is also popular, as Zeech is one of his clerics. | ||
===Notable individuals=== | ===Notable individuals=== | ||
Redhand is ruled by its prince, Zeech, from the principality's capital of [[Alhaster]]. The quaggoth [[Shag Solomon]] also lives there. | Redhand is ruled by its prince, Zeech, from the principality's capital of [[Alhaster]]. The quaggoth [[Shag Solomon]] also lives there. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Zeech rules from Alhaster, but has to report to Iuz clerics operating out of [[Balmund]] in neighboring Reyhu. [[Orc|Orcs]] based in Reyhu frequently clash with the humans of Redhand. | Zeech rules from Alhaster, but has to report to Iuz clerics operating out of [[Balmund]] in neighboring Reyhu. [[Orc|Orcs]] based in Reyhu frequently clash with the humans of Redhand. | ||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
===Enemies=== | ===Enemies=== | ||
Zeech's betrayal has soured his image in the eyes of good-aligned nations such as the [[Urnst]] states and [[Furyondy]]. | Zeech's betrayal has soured his image in the eyes of good-aligned nations such as the [[Urnst]] states and [[Furyondy]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 28 May 2025
| Redhand | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Region: | Bandit Kingdoms |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Prince Zeech |
| Established: | 577 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Alhaster |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Iuz, Hextor |
| Enemies: | Urnst, Furyondy |
Redhand, or the Principality of Redhand in full, is one of the Bandit Kingdoms.
History
Redhand was once part of the Shield Lands until 577 CY, when Zeech betrayed his nation, declaring himself prince of the new Principality of Redhand. During the Greyhawk Wars when the Empire of Iuz began expanding into the Bandit Kingdoms, Zeech quickly declared for Iuz in 583 to be spared the wrath of the Old One.
Geography
Borders
Redhand is the only Bandit Kingdom with a coast, specifically the Nyr Dyv's northern coast. To the west there is the Shield Lands, Reyhu to the northeast, and the County of Urnst in the southeast.
People
Religion
Iuz is the state religion, but Hextor is also popular, as Zeech is one of his clerics.
Notable individuals
Redhand is ruled by its prince, Zeech, from the principality's capital of Alhaster. The quaggoth Shag Solomon also lives there.
Government
Zeech rules from Alhaster, but has to report to Iuz clerics operating out of Balmund in neighboring Reyhu. Orcs based in Reyhu frequently clash with the humans of Redhand.
Relationships
Enemies
Zeech's betrayal has soured his image in the eyes of good-aligned nations such as the Urnst states and Furyondy.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhand city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Settlement, | Dragon magazine #056 | 21 |
| Redhand city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Settlement, | Dragon magazine #063 | 14 |
| Redhand city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Settlement, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 27, 30, 31, 102, 124 |
| Redhand city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Settlement, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 31 |
| Redhand, Principality of | Kingdom | Bandit Kingdoms, | Dragon magazine #056 | 21 |
| Redhand, Principality of | Kingdom | Bandit Kingdoms, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 27, 30, 31, 102, 124 |
| Redhand, Principality of | Kingdom | Bandit Kingdoms, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 31 |
| Redhand, Principality of | Kingdom | Bandit Kingdoms, | Reference | SEE Redhand city |
| Smigmal Redhand | Non-player character | Female, Half-orc, [F7/As7][3e F5/Rog2/Asn7], | Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D 3.0e | 4, 138, 141, 142, 143, 186, 190 |
| Smigmal Redhand | Non-player character | Female, Half-orc, [F7/As7][3e F5/Rog2/Asn7], | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 87, 88, 96, 97 |
| The Prince of Redhand (Age of Worms) | Adventure | Located in: Bandit Kingdoms, | Dungeon magazine #131 | 48 |
| Zeech of Redhand (Prince) | Non-player character | [3e f8/C4], | Dragon magazine #056 | 21 |
| Zeech of Redhand (Prince) | Non-player character | [3e f8/C4], | Dragon magazine #063 | 14 |
| Zeech of Redhand (Prince) | Non-player character | [3e f8/C4], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 27, 124 |
| Zeech of Redhand (Prince) | Non-player character | [3e f8/C4], | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 31 |