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|races = Human, [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Halfling|halflings]], [[Elf|elves]], [[Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons)|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Half-orc|half-orcs]] | |races = Human, [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Halfling|halflings]], [[Elf|elves]], [[Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons)|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Half-orc|half-orcs]] | ||
|languages = Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling | |languages = Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling | ||
|alignments = | |alignments = Neutral*, Lawful neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful good, chaotic good | ||
|religions = [[Berei]], [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Obad-Hai]] | |religions = [[Berei]], [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Obad-Hai]] | ||
|allies = | |allies = [[Ulek States]], [[Keoland]], [[Gran March]], [[Verbobonc]], [[Dyvers]], [[Free City of Greyhawk]], [[Knights of Luna]], [[Celene]] (in theory), [[Knights of the Watch]] (weak), [[Old Faith]] ( particularly in the [[Sheldomar Valley]]) | ||
|enemies = | |enemies = [[Pomarj]], [[Iuz]] | ||
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The '''County of Ulek''', properly known as the '''County Palatine of Ulek''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]], and one of the three [[Ulek States]] (the other two being the [[Duchy of Ulek]], and the [[Principality of Ulek]]). | The '''County of Ulek''', properly known as the '''County Palatine of Ulek''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]], and one of the three [[Ulek States]] (the other two being the [[Duchy of Ulek]], and the [[Principality of Ulek]]). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
At the time of its founding by [[Immris]] of the [[Suloise]] house of [[Rhola]] around 900 years ago, the County of Ulek was known as the nation of Jurnre; this was also the name of the city that remains its capital to this day. | |||
Jurnre was incorporated peacefully into the kingdom of [[Keoland]] early in that nation's history, at which time it was given the name County of Ulek. Around 361 CY, at the height of Keoland's imperial conquests, the County of Ulek expelled Keoland's royal garrisons, although this was accomplished without bloodshed (enchantment magic was employed, however). Keoland didn't formally recognize the County's independence until approximately a century after the fact. | |||
The [[Hateful Wars]] embroiled the County of Ulek as well as the other Ulek States. Jurnre was besieged by refugee [[goblin]]s and [[orcs]] at this time, though it did not fall. The druids of Ulek used their healing skills to assist their allies, while the County as a whole provided food and raw materials, primarily to the [[Principality of Ulek]]. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Findley, Nigel]], [[Dan Salas]], [[Stephen Inniss]], and [[Robert J. Kuntz]]. ''[[Fate of Istus]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | |||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | ||
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | *-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | ||
Revision as of 23:55, 30 January 2010
| County Palatine of Ulek | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Region: | Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Count Palatine Lewenn |
| Government: | Hereditary feudal monarchy |
| Alignments: | Neutral*, Lawful neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful good, chaotic good |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Jurnre |
| Population: | 370,000 |
| Races: | Human, Gnomes, halflings, elves, dwarves, half-elves, half-orcs |
| Languages: | Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Berei, Beory, Ehlonna, Obad-Hai |
| Allies: | Ulek States, Keoland, Gran March, Verbobonc, Dyvers, Free City of Greyhawk, Knights of Luna, Celene (in theory), Knights of the Watch (weak), Old Faith ( particularly in the Sheldomar Valley) |
| Enemies: | Pomarj, Iuz |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Foodstuffs, copper, silver, gems |
| Coinage: | goldsun (gp), mirrorpool (ep), silvermoon (sp), coppercask (cp) |
The County of Ulek, properly known as the County Palatine of Ulek, is a political state of the Flanaess, and one of the three Ulek States (the other two being the Duchy of Ulek, and the Principality of Ulek).
History
At the time of its founding by Immris of the Suloise house of Rhola around 900 years ago, the County of Ulek was known as the nation of Jurnre; this was also the name of the city that remains its capital to this day.
Jurnre was incorporated peacefully into the kingdom of Keoland early in that nation's history, at which time it was given the name County of Ulek. Around 361 CY, at the height of Keoland's imperial conquests, the County of Ulek expelled Keoland's royal garrisons, although this was accomplished without bloodshed (enchantment magic was employed, however). Keoland didn't formally recognize the County's independence until approximately a century after the fact.
The Hateful Wars embroiled the County of Ulek as well as the other Ulek States. Jurnre was besieged by refugee goblins and orcs at this time, though it did not fall. The druids of Ulek used their healing skills to assist their allies, while the County as a whole provided food and raw materials, primarily to the Principality of Ulek.
Geography
The modern County of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the Sheldomar Valley region. It is bordered by the Lortmil Mountains to the north and east, by the Old River to the east and south, and by the Kewl River to the West.
As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Jurnre (pop. 13,100), Kewlbanks (pop. 10,900), and Courwood (pop. 7,800).
People
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of the County of Ulek totaled 370,000 persons, the majority (almost 80%) being humans of Oeridian, Flan, and Suel descent. Gnomes are the next most populous group (8%), followed by halflings (6%, predominantly of the lightfoot variety), with the remainder being a mix of elves, dwarves, half-elves, and half-orcs.
Religion
The most popular deities among the County of Ulek's citizens are Berei, Beory, Ehlonna, Obad-Hai.
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in the County of Ulek include Common, Gnomish, Keolandish, and Halfling.
Government
The County of Ulek is a hereditary feudal monarchy, and ruled by His Noble Mercy, Lewenn, Count Palatine of Ulek, Archdruid. The count must also be member of the druidic hierarchy.
The national capital is Jurnre.
Heraldry
The County of Ulek's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Purpure, a unicorn rampant argent.
Economy
Resources
The County of Ulek is noted for producing foodstuffs, copper, silver, and low- to average-quality gems.
Currency
The County of Ulek's standard coinage consists of the gold goldsun (gp), electrum mirrorpool (ep), silver silvermoon (sp), and copper coppercask (cp).
Transportation
Military
Bibliography
- Findley, Nigel, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and Robert J. Kuntz. Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- 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. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.