Alhaster

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Alhaster is the capital of the Principality of Redhand, one of the Bandit Kingdoms.

History

Alhaster was originally part of the Shield Lands until 577 CY, when Zeech, then a viscount, drove off Knights of Holy Shielding attempting to arrest him on suspicion of murdering his parents. He then declared himself ruler of the new principality of Redhand, with Alhaster as his capital.

Geography

Alhaster lies on the northern coast of the Nyr Dyv.

People

Population

As of 591, Alhaster's population numbered 4,700.

Notable individuals

Alhaster is ruled by Prince Zeech. It is also home to the quaggoth Shag Solomon.

Religion

Zeech is a cleric of Hextor, and as such worship of him is popular here. However, Iuz is the state religion, as Alhaster is part of the Empire of Iuz. Kord also has worshippers in the city. Alhaster is also the headquarters of the Ebon Triad in the Age of Worms adventure path.

Languages

As with the other Bandit Kingdoms, Common and Orcish are spoken here.

Government

Alhaster, and Redhand by extension, is ruled by Prince Zeech, who in turn has to answer to either Hallorn or Stoink, two of the regional capitals selected by Iuz.

References

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
Alhaster	Settlement	Shield lands, Settlement, (591 pop: 4700),	Living Greyhawk Gazetteer	25, 27, 102

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