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|name = Hardby| | |name = Hardby| | ||
|motto = City of the Scorned| | |motto = City of the Scorned| | ||
|region = Central Flanaess| | |region = Central [[Flanaess]]| | ||
|ruler = [[Ilena Norbelos]]| | |ruler = [[Ilena Norbelos]]| | ||
|government = Gynarchy| | |government = Gynarchy| | ||
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|coinage = | | |coinage = | | ||
|population = 5100| | |population = 5100| | ||
|races = human (72%), half-orc, halfling, dwarf, gnome, half-elf, elf| | |races = human (72%), half-[[orc]], [[halfling]], [[dwarf]], [[gnome]], half-elf, [[elf]]| | ||
|languages = Common| | |languages = [[Common]]| | ||
|alignments = LN| | |alignments = LN| | ||
|religions = Ehlonna, Joramy, Lirr, Mayaheine, Myrhiss, Norebo, Osprem, Pelor, Procan, | |religions = [[Ehlonna]], [[Joramy]], [[Lirr]], [[Mayaheine]], [[Myrhiss]], [[Norebo]], [[Osprem]], [[Pelor]], [[Procan]], [[Saint Cuthbert]], [[Wee Jas]], [[Xerbo]], [[Zilchus]] | ||
|allies = Greyhawk City| | |allies = [[Greyhawk City]]| | ||
|enemies = Bright | |enemies = [[Bright Lands]], [[Pomarj]]| | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Hardby''' is a city in the Central [[Flanaess]], in what is now known as the [[Domain of Greyhawk]]. | '''Hardby''' is a city in the Central [[Flanaess]], in what is now known as the [[Domain of Greyhawk]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Hardby was founded in -278 CY by [[Ena Norbe]], a wizard of [[Suel]] extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, [[Zagig Yragerne]], who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 [[Common Year|CY]] | Hardby was founded in -278 CY by [[Ena Norbe]], a [[Safeton]] wizard of [[Suel]] extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, [[Zagig Yragerne]], who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 [[Common Year|CY]]. The town has been ruled by the City of Greyhawk since 582 CY, the Despotrix reduced to the status of figurehead, and resentment simmers. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Hardby is built around a deep port called Hard Bay, at the foothills of the [[Abbor-Alz]] hills. | Hardby is built around a deep port called [[Hard Bay]], at the foothills of the [[Abbor-Alz]] hills. For many, Hardby is the gateway to the south and to the [[Bright Desert]]. | ||
In its heyday, Hardby's claimed land as far north as the [[Neen River]]. | |||
==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population=== | |||
===Religion=== | |||
===Languages=== | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix Illena Norbelos, though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's [[Directing Oligarchy]] through Military Governor [[Wilbrem Carister]], the captain of the Hardby Marines. | Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix [[Illena Norbelos]], though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's [[Directing Oligarchy]] through Military Governor [[Wilbrem Carister]], the captain of the [[Hardby Marines]]. | ||
Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by [[Retep Mandel]]. A lieutenant of [[Vesparian Lefanel]] of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies. | Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by [[Retep Mandel]]. A lieutenant of [[Vesparian Lefanel]] of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies. | ||
===Administrative divisions=== | |||
===Executive Branch=== | |||
===Legislative branch=== | |||
===Judicial branch=== | |||
===Heraldry=== | |||
==Economy== | |||
===Resources=== | |||
===Currency=== | |||
==Transportation== | |||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
Hardby is protected by the [[Mountaineer Militia]] and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch. | Hardby is protected by the [[Mountaineer Militia]] and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch. | ||
== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[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. | ||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*[[Paul Looby|Looby, Paul]]. "Hardby: City of the Scorned." ''[[Dungeon]] | *[[Paul Looby|Looby, Paul]]. "Hardby: City of the Scorned." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #109. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004. | ||
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: | *[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*[[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''The City of Greyhawk''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | *[[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | ||
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K]], and Chris Pramas. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: | *[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K]], and Chris Pramas. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | *[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | ||
[[Category:Greyhawk locations]] | [[Category:Greyhawk locations]] | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 7 October 2007
| Hardby | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Motto: | City of the Scorned |
| Region: | Central Flanaess |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Ilena Norbelos |
| Government: | Gynarchy |
| Alignments: | LN |
| Established: | -278 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Hardby |
| Population: | 5100 |
| Races: | human (72%), half-orc, halfling, dwarf, gnome, half-elf, elf |
| Languages: | Common |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Ehlonna, Joramy, Lirr, Mayaheine, Myrhiss, Norebo, Osprem, Pelor, Procan, Saint Cuthbert, Wee Jas, Xerbo, Zilchus |
| Allies: | Greyhawk City |
| Enemies: | Bright Lands, Pomarj |
Hardby is a city in the Central Flanaess, in what is now known as the Domain of Greyhawk.
History
Hardby was founded in -278 CY by Ena Norbe, a Safeton wizard of Suel extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, Zagig Yragerne, who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 CY. The town has been ruled by the City of Greyhawk since 582 CY, the Despotrix reduced to the status of figurehead, and resentment simmers.
Geography
Hardby is built around a deep port called Hard Bay, at the foothills of the Abbor-Alz hills. For many, Hardby is the gateway to the south and to the Bright Desert.
In its heyday, Hardby's claimed land as far north as the Neen River.
People
Population
Religion
Languages
Government
Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix Illena Norbelos, though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy through Military Governor Wilbrem Carister, the captain of the Hardby Marines.
Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by Retep Mandel. A lieutenant of Vesparian Lefanel of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies.
Administrative divisions
Executive Branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
Currency
Transportation
Military
Hardby is protected by the Mountaineer Militia and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch.
Bibliography
- 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.
- Looby, Paul. "Hardby: City of the Scorned." Dungeon #109. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Reynolds, Sean K, and Chris Pramas. Slavers. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.