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[[Image:Oerik00.jpg|458px|thumb|right|A map of Oerik, as depicted in ''[[Dragmag|Dragon]]'' Annual #1 (1996). Cartography by [[Dave Sutherland | Sutherland, Dave]] ]] | |||
The '''Empire of Lynn''' (also seen as '''Lhynn''') is an ancient realm, depicted in maps as being contemporary to the [[Suel Empire|Suel]] and [[Baklunish Empire]]s. | |||
It once spanned most of Central Western Oerik, and was a major influence on the geopolitical environment there. In later, more contemporary years the Empire of Lynn was reduced to little more than it's capitol city. After the coming of the [[Dragon Empire]], and the founding of the kingdom of [[Ravilla]] to protect the [[Abyssal Gateways]] after the [[Demon War]], Lynn fell into decline. | |||
The timeline isn't clear on when or what happened to the Empire, but, it is known that other nations supplanted it. | |||
[[Robilar|Lord Robilar]] once visited the Empire of Lynn, and had contact with the Mirrormasters, Dragonmasters, and Dragonpriests of Lynn. Sources do not entirely indicate why he was doing so. It is believed he was either seeking asylum while Otto affected cures for him due to a clone of his which was activated, thus affecting his mental state, or also that he may've been taking a horribly evil artifact to a temple of Zuggtmoy there.<ref>Kuntz, Rob. “Will the Real Robilar Please Stand Up ...” Lord of the Green Dragons, 4 Mar. 2009, [http://lordofthegreendragons.blogspot.com/2009/03/will-real-robilar-please-stand-up.html LordOfTheGreenDragons.blogspot.com].</ref><ref>Kuntz, Rob J. "Robilar Remembered." Oerth Journal 15 June 1998: 41-44. | |||
[https://greyhawkonline.com/oerthjournal/OJ_07.pdf]</ref> In either event, all that is now known is that Lynn was located on the western shores of Oerik. It is unknown the size of the "Empire" of Lynn at the time he visited. It is known, however, the Dragonmasters' realm that once was either allied with or was inside the Empire of Lynn no longer is so. It is not even truly certain whether the capitol is still there, though it was at the time of Robilar's visit. If it is, it is presumed to be in the region known as the [[Free States]] where mercenaries are often found. | |||
==Publishing History== | |||
The names of the nations on the Dragon Annual #1 map were from the Greyhawk campaign run by a very close friend of Gary Gygax's (and [[TSR]] staffer) who lived with him for a time<ref>Guiserix, Didier (2011). Casus Belli #1. ''Entretien'' - Froideval: Gygax et Moi [Interview - Froideval: Gygax and Me]. Lyon, France: Black Book Editions. p.242-245</ref>, a French gentleman named [[Wikipedia:François Marcela-Froideval|François Marcela-Froideval]]. Those names were canonized on that map, though nothing more was ever done with them in officially published sources, for the most part. Those included the Empire of Lynn, [[Tharque]] and [[Tharquish Dominions]], [[Ishtarland]], the [[Elvanian Forest]], [[Kingdoms of the Marches]], [[Elven Lands]], [[Erypt]], and the [[Gulf of Ra]]. | |||
In later years, Froideval would return to France, and would write an enormously popular graphic novel series, [[wikipedia:Black Moon Chronicles|''Chroniques de la Lune Noire'']] or ''"Black Moon Chronicles"'' using the same names of the regions published in the World of Greyhawk and others of his own invention. | |||
==References== | |||
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=====Bibliography===== | |||
[[ | =====Zavoda Index Entry===== | ||
The [[Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index]] page has a list of sources, abbreviations, and a link to the full index. | |||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Revision as of 12:58, 1 March 2019
Empire of Lynn is a sea of burning sands fill most of Oerik's western end. The fabled city of Lynn, perhaps settled by seafarers from the Flanaess, has grown rich from coastal trade and the desert's mineral wealth. Western Oerik.
Description
The Empire of Lynn (also seen as Lhynn) is an ancient realm, depicted in maps as being contemporary to the Suel and Baklunish Empires.
It once spanned most of Central Western Oerik, and was a major influence on the geopolitical environment there. In later, more contemporary years the Empire of Lynn was reduced to little more than it's capitol city. After the coming of the Dragon Empire, and the founding of the kingdom of Ravilla to protect the Abyssal Gateways after the Demon War, Lynn fell into decline.
The timeline isn't clear on when or what happened to the Empire, but, it is known that other nations supplanted it.
Lord Robilar once visited the Empire of Lynn, and had contact with the Mirrormasters, Dragonmasters, and Dragonpriests of Lynn. Sources do not entirely indicate why he was doing so. It is believed he was either seeking asylum while Otto affected cures for him due to a clone of his which was activated, thus affecting his mental state, or also that he may've been taking a horribly evil artifact to a temple of Zuggtmoy there.[1][2] In either event, all that is now known is that Lynn was located on the western shores of Oerik. It is unknown the size of the "Empire" of Lynn at the time he visited. It is known, however, the Dragonmasters' realm that once was either allied with or was inside the Empire of Lynn no longer is so. It is not even truly certain whether the capitol is still there, though it was at the time of Robilar's visit. If it is, it is presumed to be in the region known as the Free States where mercenaries are often found.
Publishing History
The names of the nations on the Dragon Annual #1 map were from the Greyhawk campaign run by a very close friend of Gary Gygax's (and TSR staffer) who lived with him for a time[3], a French gentleman named François Marcela-Froideval. Those names were canonized on that map, though nothing more was ever done with them in officially published sources, for the most part. Those included the Empire of Lynn, Tharque and Tharquish Dominions, Ishtarland, the Elvanian Forest, Kingdoms of the Marches, Elven Lands, Erypt, and the Gulf of Ra. In later years, Froideval would return to France, and would write an enormously popular graphic novel series, Chroniques de la Lune Noire or "Black Moon Chronicles" using the same names of the regions published in the World of Greyhawk and others of his own invention.
References
Citations
- ↑ Kuntz, Rob. “Will the Real Robilar Please Stand Up ...” Lord of the Green Dragons, 4 Mar. 2009, LordOfTheGreenDragons.blogspot.com.
- ↑ Kuntz, Rob J. "Robilar Remembered." Oerth Journal 15 June 1998: 41-44. [1]
- ↑ Guiserix, Didier (2011). Casus Belli #1. Entretien - Froideval: Gygax et Moi [Interview - Froideval: Gygax and Me]. Lyon, France: Black Book Editions. p.242-245
Bibliography
Zavoda Index Entry
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index page has a list of sources, abbreviations, and a link to the full index.
Lynn, Empire of [KNG] DRG#AN1 - 72,73
Religion
Bibliography
- Williams, Skip. "Beyond the Flanaess." Dragon Annual #1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.