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'''Rookroost''' is | The '''Free City of Rookroost''' is the de facto capital of the [[Bandit Kingdoms]]. It holds this position as the largest city in the strongest fiefdom of the Bandit Kingdoms. As of 591 CY, it is part of the Empire of Iuz. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Rookroost was founded in [[329 CY]] by [[Latavius]], an [[Oeridian]] robber-baron who used the settlement as a base from which to raid road and river traffic in the surrounding territory. It quickly grew into a significant settlement involved in much legitimate trade.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
In [[578 CY]], Rookroost survived a siege by [[Tenh|Tenha]] forces. A treaty was subsequently signed, in which Rookroost agreed to stop raiding western Tenh.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
In [[583 CY]], following the invasion of the neighboring [[Midlands]] by [[Iuz]], Rookroost joined forces with Iuz. The following year, [[584 CY]], it was made a regional capital of the Bandit Kingdoms.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
The city's ruler, General [[Pernevi]], was assassinated in [[586 CY]], following the loss of many of his fiendish advisors during the [[Flight of Fiends]]. He was replaced by Lord Marshall [[Arus Mortoth]], whose restructuring of the city's government favored humans.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Rookroost is located just southeast of the [[Fellreev]] forest. The city controls much surrounding territory: as of 591 CY it is bordered by the [[Cold Run]] river to the west, including substantial portion of the [[Fellreev Forest]]; the [[Zumker River]] to the west, marking its border with [[Tenh]]; north seventy-five miles from the Artonsamay River up to the [[Bluff Hills]];{{csb|LGG|61}} and south across the [[Artonsamay River]] to the [[Rift Barrens]].{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
Although the Empire of Iuz formally recognized Rookroost as a regional capital, the city's area of territory control is not defined formally by any charter. Rather, it is based largely on how much it can hold by force.{{csb|LGG|59}} The city has attempted to conquer abandoned territories western Tenh.{{csb|LGG|112}} | |||
==Cityscape== | ==Cityscape== | ||
Rookroost is a large walled free city featuring an open central square. The city is named for the ravens which inhabit the city's main plaza, and legend holds that it shall not fall as long as the birds remain there.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
==Travel== | ==Travel== | ||
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==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | ===Population=== | ||
Rookroost had a population of 17,310 in 576 CY.{{csb|Folio|8}} Its population dipped to 11,650 after the [[Greyhawk Wars]].{{csb|From the Ashes|sub=Atlas of the Flanaess|25}} | |||
As of 591 CY, the population of Rookroost is 17,500.{{csb|LGG|25}} | |||
===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
The population of Rookroost is primarily [[human]], mostly of [[Oeridian]] descent. Many orcs, half-orcs, and other non-humans inhabit the city. | |||
{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
===Notable individuals=== | ===Notable individuals=== | ||
The city is ruled by Lord Marshall [[Arus Mortoth]], a warlord and secretly a half-fiend. | |||
The Respendant [[Crynar Randal]] was born to an upper-class merchant in Rookroost.{{cite card|1992|224|"The Resplandent" Crynar Randal}} | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
As part of the [[Empire of Iuz]], Iuz is worshiped here. | |||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
The city is governed by a military dictator. As of 591 CY, the current ruler is Lord Marshall [[Arus Mortoth]], a powerful fighter/assassin who attained the position by murdering his predecessor, in the traditional method. Most of Mortoth's government are human, and his rule favors humans over other races. Few clerics of Iuz are in his government, and his mostly human cabinet are suspected to have weak loyalty to Iuz. He hires a hill giant as his chief constable.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
A powerful thieves' guild holds significant control over the city and its government, although the current Lord Marshall is not known to have any connection to the group.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
==Heraldry== | ==Heraldry== | ||
Rookroost's military forces use their own heraldry along with the heraldry of Iuz.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
Some farming occurs in the lands around the city.{{csb|From the Ashes|sub=Atlas of the Flanaess|78}} | |||
===Trade=== | ===Trade=== | ||
Much legitimate trade is conducted here.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
===Currency=== | ===Currency=== | ||
==Rumors & legends== | ==Rumors & legends== | ||
It is suspected that Lord Marshall's human government only feign their loyalty to Iuz.{{csb|LGG|29}} | |||
==Creative origins== | ==Creative origins== | ||
The story of the city ravens' resembles a real-world folk belief that the United Kingdom will fall if the ravens which inhabit the Tower of London ever leave. | |||
==Publication history== | ==Publication history== | ||
Rookroost first appeared in the [[The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Bandit Kingdoms]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
===Bibliography=== | ===Bibliography=== | ||
[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean Reynolds]] and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Item code 11743. | |||
{{index}} | {{index}} | ||
[[Category:Settlements]] | [[Category:Settlements]] | ||
Revision as of 09:58, 3 February 2022
| Rookroost | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Bandit Kingdoms |
| Size: | City |
| Government | |
| Government: | Military dictatorship |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 17,500 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Humans, orcs, half-orcs, non-humans |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Iuz |
| Organizations: | Thieves' guild |
| Allies: | Iuz |
The Free City of Rookroost is the de facto capital of the Bandit Kingdoms. It holds this position as the largest city in the strongest fiefdom of the Bandit Kingdoms. As of 591 CY, it is part of the Empire of Iuz.
History
Rookroost was founded in 329 CY by Latavius, an Oeridian robber-baron who used the settlement as a base from which to raid road and river traffic in the surrounding territory. It quickly grew into a significant settlement involved in much legitimate trade.[1]
In 578 CY, Rookroost survived a siege by Tenha forces. A treaty was subsequently signed, in which Rookroost agreed to stop raiding western Tenh.[1]
In 583 CY, following the invasion of the neighboring Midlands by Iuz, Rookroost joined forces with Iuz. The following year, 584 CY, it was made a regional capital of the Bandit Kingdoms.[1]
The city's ruler, General Pernevi, was assassinated in 586 CY, following the loss of many of his fiendish advisors during the Flight of Fiends. He was replaced by Lord Marshall Arus Mortoth, whose restructuring of the city's government favored humans.[1]
Geography
Rookroost is located just southeast of the Fellreev forest. The city controls much surrounding territory: as of 591 CY it is bordered by the Cold Run river to the west, including substantial portion of the Fellreev Forest; the Zumker River to the west, marking its border with Tenh; north seventy-five miles from the Artonsamay River up to the Bluff Hills;[2] and south across the Artonsamay River to the Rift Barrens.[1]
Although the Empire of Iuz formally recognized Rookroost as a regional capital, the city's area of territory control is not defined formally by any charter. Rather, it is based largely on how much it can hold by force.[3] The city has attempted to conquer abandoned territories western Tenh.[4]
Cityscape
Rookroost is a large walled free city featuring an open central square. The city is named for the ravens which inhabit the city's main plaza, and legend holds that it shall not fall as long as the birds remain there.[1]
Travel
People
Population
Rookroost had a population of 17,310 in 576 CY.[5] Its population dipped to 11,650 after the Greyhawk Wars.[6]
As of 591 CY, the population of Rookroost is 17,500.[7]
Demographics
The population of Rookroost is primarily human, mostly of Oeridian descent. Many orcs, half-orcs, and other non-humans inhabit the city. [1]
Notable individuals
The city is ruled by Lord Marshall Arus Mortoth, a warlord and secretly a half-fiend.
The Respendant Crynar Randal was born to an upper-class merchant in Rookroost.[8]
Religion
As part of the Empire of Iuz, Iuz is worshiped here.
Languages
Government
The city is governed by a military dictator. As of 591 CY, the current ruler is Lord Marshall Arus Mortoth, a powerful fighter/assassin who attained the position by murdering his predecessor, in the traditional method. Most of Mortoth's government are human, and his rule favors humans over other races. Few clerics of Iuz are in his government, and his mostly human cabinet are suspected to have weak loyalty to Iuz. He hires a hill giant as his chief constable.[1]
A powerful thieves' guild holds significant control over the city and its government, although the current Lord Marshall is not known to have any connection to the group.[1]
Heraldry
Rookroost's military forces use their own heraldry along with the heraldry of Iuz.[1]
Economy
Resources
Some farming occurs in the lands around the city.[9]
Trade
Much legitimate trade is conducted here.[1]
Currency
Rumors & legends
It is suspected that Lord Marshall's human government only feign their loyalty to Iuz.[1]
Creative origins
The story of the city ravens' resembles a real-world folk belief that the United Kingdom will fall if the ravens which inhabit the Tower of London ever leave.
Publication history
Rookroost first appeared in the The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting.
See also
Gallery
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.29.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.61.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.59.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.112.
- ↑ The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (1980), p.8.
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.25.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.25.
- ↑ 1992 Trading Cards, card #224, "The Resplandent" Crynar Randal
- ↑ From the Ashes (1992), p.78.
Bibliography
Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean Reynolds and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. Item code 11743.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliss Westwind Apothecary (Rookroost) | Building | Shop, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Atroa, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Benedicts Trading Coster (Rookroost) | Building | Shop, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5, 7, 8 |
| Celestian, Chapel of (Rookroost) | Building | Chapel, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Cheap Street (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5, 7 |
| Crescent (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Dead Mans Passage (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Drunken Dragon (Rookroost) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5, 6 |
| Drunken Dragon (Rookroost) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | WGS1 Five Shall Be One | 7 |
| Erythnul, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Fharlanghn, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Funary Gate (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Gate, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Generals Palace (Rookroost) | Place | Defensive Structure, Palace, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Generals Way (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Great Northern Way (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Greyhaven Armorers (Rookroost) | Building | Shop, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Greystaffs Sall D'armes (Rookroost) | Building | College or School, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Gruumsh, Chapel of (Rookroost) | Building | Chapel, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Hextor, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Kerzinen of Rookroost (Baron) | Non-player character | Cambion, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 15, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 74, 77, 92, 96 |
| Kurell, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Merchants, Guild of (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Northhaven Tavern (Rookroost) | Building | Tavern, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Outwall (Rookroost) | Place | Quarter, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 |
| Palace Guard Inn (Rookroost) | Building | Inn, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5 |
| Peak Circle Street (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Peak Gate (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Gate, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Peak, The (Rookroost) | Place | Quarter, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5, 6, 9 |
| Randoms Trading Coster Warehouse (Rookroost) | Building | Shop, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Raven Square (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Ravenshead Inn (Rookroost) | Building | Inn, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | Saga of Old City | 7, 169, 171, 179 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | The Adventure Begins | 23 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | WG12 Vale of the Mage | 48 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | WG8 Fate of Istus | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 40 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IC, 8, 25 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 15, 47, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 59, 68, 81, 86, 92, 96 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | WGS1 Five Shall Be One | IC, IBC, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 29, 37 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | WGS2 Howl From the North | 8, 9 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 19, 54, IBC |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | Dragon magazine #056 | 21, 22 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | Dragon magazine #063 | 14 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 22, 73, 78 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 7 |
| Rookroost city | Settlement | Bandit Kingdoms, Capital, Settlement, (576 pop: 17310), (591 pop: 17500), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | IC, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 59, 61, 112 |
| Rookroost, kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 29 | |
| Rookroost, kingdom of | Kingdom | Reference | SEE Rookroost city | |
| Sages Tower (Rookroost) | Building | Defensive Structure, Tower, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 40 |
| Serpentine (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Shank, The (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Slayers Brotherhood (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 8 |
| Smiths, Guild of (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Teamsters, Guild of (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5, 9 |
| Thieves, Guild of (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 |
| Thieves, Guild of (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 54 |
| Triumphant (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Triumphary Gate (Rookroost) | Infrastructure | Gate, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5, 6 |
| Wayfarer Tavern (Rookroost) | Building | Tavern, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| White Elf Inn (Rookroost) | Building | Inn, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Wizards, Guild of {Mages} (Rookroost) | People Group | Guild, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Zilchus, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Zilchus, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WGS1 Five Shall Be One | 6 |