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The rulers of Keoland largely abandoned Salinmoor following the disastrous [[Siege of Westkeep]] in [[453 CY]], in which King [[Tavish III]] was slain. Keoland subsequently withdrew from all territory south of Salinmoor, with the Duchy of Gradsul abandoning the defense and development of Salinmoor itself. | The rulers of Keoland largely abandoned Salinmoor following the disastrous [[Siege of Westkeep]] in [[453 CY]], in which King [[Tavish III]] was slain. Keoland subsequently withdrew from all territory south of Salinmoor, with the Duchy of Gradsul abandoning the defense and development of Salinmoor itself. | ||
During the subsequent reign of [[Tavish IV]] (ruled 453 to 488 CY), responsibility for the Viscounty of Salinmoor was given to the minor Suloise noble House of Secunforth, a distant relative of House Neheli. | During the subsequent reign of [[Tavish IV]] (ruled 453 to 488 CY), responsibility for the Viscounty of Salinmoor was given to the minor Suloise noble House of Secunforth, a distant relative of House Neheli who previously saw success in the [[Duchy of Dorlin]]. House Secunforth's puritanical rule soon saw a series of misfortunes which continue to the current day. | ||
In the late 490s CY, a plague wiped out a quarter of the population. | In the late 490s CY, a plague wiped out a quarter of the population. | ||
In 501 to 502 CY, a series of witchhunts saw many | In 501 to 502 CY, a series of witchhunts saw many killed on suspicion of being spellcasters, technically a crime in Keoland. House Secunforth were blamed for failing to intervene more quickly to prevent it. | ||
===Recent history=== | ===Recent history=== | ||
Revision as of 18:19, 28 May 2020
| Salinmoor | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Region: | Keoland, Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Government: | Feudal province of Keoland |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Seaton |
| Major towns: | Saltmarsh |
| Races: | Human (SOf), elf, gnome, halfling, half-elf, dwarf |
| Languages: | Common, Keolandish, Elven, Gnome, Halfling |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Fishing |
| Coinage: | Keoish standard (griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp)) |
The Viscounty of Salinmoor is a southern province of Keoland. It is perhaps best known for the infamous town of Saltmarsh.
History
Establishment
Salinmoor was established by House Rhola circa -242 CY prior to Keoland's imperial era, as an adjunct to the Duchy of Gradsul.
Decline
The rulers of Keoland largely abandoned Salinmoor following the disastrous Siege of Westkeep in 453 CY, in which King Tavish III was slain. Keoland subsequently withdrew from all territory south of Salinmoor, with the Duchy of Gradsul abandoning the defense and development of Salinmoor itself.
During the subsequent reign of Tavish IV (ruled 453 to 488 CY), responsibility for the Viscounty of Salinmoor was given to the minor Suloise noble House of Secunforth, a distant relative of House Neheli who previously saw success in the Duchy of Dorlin. House Secunforth's puritanical rule soon saw a series of misfortunes which continue to the current day.
In the late 490s CY, a plague wiped out a quarter of the population.
In 501 to 502 CY, a series of witchhunts saw many killed on suspicion of being spellcasters, technically a crime in Keoland. House Secunforth were blamed for failing to intervene more quickly to prevent it.
Recent history
Geography
Borders
The Viscounty of Salinmoor is located in southern Keoland on the banks of the Azure Sea. It is south of the Dreadwood forest, and east of the Hool Marsh Protectorate. It is downcoast from the more northern Duchy of Gradsul.
Salinmoor contains a small part of the southeasternmost Dreadwood forest. The eastern extent of the Hool Marshes extends into Salinmoor.[1]
Major settlements
The capital of Salinmoor is Seaton.
The fortress of Bale Keep is located at the edge of the Hool Marsh.
Notable locations
People
Population and demographics
The inhabitants of Salinmoor are primarily humans, with a mixture of Suel and Oeridian heritage. They are stereotyped as paranoid and highly superstitious.
Religion
Languages
Notable individuals
Government
The Viscounty of Salinmoor is a feudal province of the Kingdom of Keoland. It is ruled by Viscount Cronin Secunforth III.
Economy
Resources
The main source of income in Salinmoor is fishing, including some whaling. Salinmoor also produces some grain and cattle.
Currency
The Viscounty of Salinmoor uses the standard currency of Keoland: the platinum griffon (pp), gold lion (gp), electrum eagle (ep), silver hawk (sp), and copper sparrow (cp).
References
Citations
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #1, Keoland.
Bibliography
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinmoor, Viscounty of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 64 |
| Salinmoor, Viscounty of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 12, 16, 17, 19, 33 |