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'''Diamond Lake''' is a mining town in the [[cairn Hills]]. Situated on the north shore of a lake of the same name, Diamond Lake lies three days ride east of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]].  
'''Diamond Lake''' is a mining town in the [[cairn Hills]]. Situated on the north shore of a lake of the same name, Diamond Lake lies three days ride east of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]].  
==Description==
Most residents in Diamond Lake are either people that have nowhere else to turn and the rest are people who exploit such miserable souls. It's a dark, gritty and violent town centered on mining and the entertainment of the workers. 
===Age of Worms===
In the [[Age of Worms]] adventure path, Diamond Lake is the starting point for the adventure and the recommended home town of the main characters whose adventures take them into Greyhawk City and then beyond.
According to the adventure path, just outside of the town is a cave known as the [[Whispering Cairn]], a location with important ties to the [[Wind Dukes of Aaqa]].


==Government==
==Government==
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==History==
==History==
Diamond Lake was officially founded some time in the 4th century CY, at the direction of the "mad" archmage [[Zagig Yragerne]], during his stint as Lord Mayor of [[Free City of Greyhawk|Greyhawk City]].
Diamond Lake was officially founded some time in the 4th century CY, at the direction of the "mad" archmage [[Zagig Yragerne]], during his stint as Lord Mayor of [[Free City of Greyhawk|Greyhawk City]].
==Politics in Diamond Lake==
==Religion in Diamond Lake==
===Layout===
The town is nestled into the rocky crags of the Cairn Hills on the shore of [[Diamond Lake]]. The oldest buildings are gathered near the lake shore while the town social classes is centered around the town square. The main road is called the Vein and bisects the town. Most of Diamond Lakes business is centered around the Vein and town square.
==== Notable Items ====
* Diamond Water Elixir
* Diamond Water Ale (illict)
* Kalamanthis (illict)
* Miner's Milk (illict)
==Notable Inhabitants==
* Governor-Mayor [[Lanod Neff]]
* Sheriff [[Cubbin]]
* [[Allustan]] Neff
* Mine manager [[Balabar Smenk]]
* Mine manager [[Ragnolin Dourstone]]
* Mine manager [[Chaum Gansworth]]
* Mine manager [[Ellival Moonmeadow]]
* Mine manager [[Gelch Tilgast]]
* Mine manager [[Luzane Parrin]]
* Commander [[Tolliver Trask]]


==Locations==  
==Locations==  
*The [[Emporium]]
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*[[Lazare's House]]
*The [[Feral Dog]]
*Church of [[Saint Cuthbert]]
*[[Tidwoad's]]
*[[Taggin]]'s General Store
*The [[Hungry Gar]]
*[[Jalek's Flophouse]]
*[[Deepspike Mine]]
*[[Deepspike Mine]]
*Chapel of [[Heironeous]]
*[[Dourstone Mine]]
*[[Lakeside Stables]]
 
*The [[Midnight Salute]]
* Sheriff's Office
*The [[Spinning Giant]]
* Garrison
*The [[Captain's Blade]]
*[[Venelle's]]
*[[Venelle's]]
*[[Old Piers]]
*[[Old Piers]]
*[[Able Carter]] Coaching Inn
*[[Boneyard]]
*The [[Rusty Bucket]]
*[[Old Observatory]]
*[[Osgood Smithy]]
 
*[[Diamond Lake Smelting House]]
===Other Notable Sites===
*[[Diamond Lake Boneyard]]
*[[Dourstone Mine]]
*The [[Old Observatory]]
Also nearby:
Also nearby:
*[[Bronzewood Lodge]]
*[[Bronzewood Lodge]]


===Age of Worms===
===Shops===
In the [[Age of Worms]] adventure path, Diamond Lake is the starting point for the adventure and the recommended home town of the main characters whose adventures take them into Greyhawk City and then beyond.
* [Taggin]]'s General Store
* [[Tidwoad's]]
* [[Lakeside Stables]]
* [[Captain's Blade]]
* [[Osgood Smithy]]
 
===Business===
* [[Greysmere Covenant]]
* Osgood Smithy
* [[Diamond Lake Smelting House|Smelting House]]
 
===Temples & Religious Sites===
* Chapel of [[Heironeous]]
* Church of [[Saint Cuthbert]]
* Diamond Lake Menhirs
 
=== Residences ===
* Dourstone Residence
* Gansworth Residence
* Moonmeadow Residence
* Neff Manor
* Parrin Residence
* Smenk Residence
* Tilgast Residence
 
===Taverns & Inns===
* [[Able Carter Coaching Inn]]
* [[The Emporium]]
* [[Feral Dog]]
* [[Hungry Gar]]
* [[Jalek's Flophouse]]
* [[Lazare´s House]]
* [[Midnight Salute]]
* [[Rusty Bucket]]
* [[Spinning Giant]]
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==Trade &amp; Trade Routes==
===Travel Distances from Diamond Lake===
* To [[Free City of Greyhawk]] (70 miles, [[High Trail]])
 
 
 


According to the adventure path, just outside of the town is a cave known as the [[Whispering Cairn]], a location with important ties to the [[Wind Dukes of Aaqa]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:11, 23 June 2020

Greyhawk Settlement
Diamond Lake
General information
Realm:Domain of Greyhawk
Size:Small town
Government
Authority:Lanod Neff (Governor-Mayor), Tolliver Trask (Captain, Diamond Lake Garrison), Sherriff Cubbin
Government:Governor-Mayor appointed by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy
Alignment:N
Demographics
Population:2,200 (595CY)
Races:human 79%, half- elf 8%, dwarf 6%, gnome 3%, elf 2%, halfling 1%, half-orc 1%
Languages:Common
Groups
Religions:Saint Cuthbert, Heironeous, Wee Jas

Diamond Lake is a mining town in the cairn Hills. Situated on the north shore of a lake of the same name, Diamond Lake lies three days ride east of the Free City of Greyhawk.

Description

Most residents in Diamond Lake are either people that have nowhere else to turn and the rest are people who exploit such miserable souls. It's a dark, gritty and violent town centered on mining and the entertainment of the workers.

Age of Worms

In the Age of Worms adventure path, Diamond Lake is the starting point for the adventure and the recommended home town of the main characters whose adventures take them into Greyhawk City and then beyond.

According to the adventure path, just outside of the town is a cave known as the Whispering Cairn, a location with important ties to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa.

Government

Diamond Lake is ruled by a governor-mayor appointed by the Directing Oligarchy of Greyhawk. As of 595 CY, the governor-mayor is Lanod Neff, who has held his office since at least 591 CY.

History

Diamond Lake was officially founded some time in the 4th century CY, at the direction of the "mad" archmage Zagig Yragerne, during his stint as Lord Mayor of Greyhawk City.

Politics in Diamond Lake

Religion in Diamond Lake

Layout

The town is nestled into the rocky crags of the Cairn Hills on the shore of Diamond Lake. The oldest buildings are gathered near the lake shore while the town social classes is centered around the town square. The main road is called the Vein and bisects the town. Most of Diamond Lakes business is centered around the Vein and town square.

Notable Items

  • Diamond Water Elixir
  • Diamond Water Ale (illict)
  • Kalamanthis (illict)
  • Miner's Milk (illict)

Notable Inhabitants

Locations

Other Notable Sites

Also nearby:

Shops

Business

Temples & Religious Sites

Residences

  • Dourstone Residence
  • Gansworth Residence
  • Moonmeadow Residence
  • Neff Manor
  • Parrin Residence
  • Smenk Residence
  • Tilgast Residence

Taverns & Inns

Trade & Trade Routes

Travel Distances from Diamond Lake



References

Citations
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

Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 22
Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 15, 24
Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 33
Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, The Adventure Begins 59
Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 3, 9
Diamond Lake Geographical feature Lake, LT3 The Doomgrinder IBC, 7, 17, 19, 20
Diamond Lake Mines Settlement Mine, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 3, 9
Diamond Lake, Village of Settlement Settlement, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 22, 23
Diamond Lake, Village of Settlement Settlement, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 27
Diamond Lake, Village of Settlement Settlement, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 9
Diamond Lake, Village of Settlement Settlement, LT3 The Doomgrinder 15, 21, 22
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