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===Population===
===Population===


In [[585 CY]] the population was approximately 3,400<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.73</ref>. By [[591 CY]] it had shrunk to 3,100.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
In [[585 CY]] the population was approximately 3,400<ref name=Mark73>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.73</ref>. By [[591 CY]] it had shrunk to 3,100.<ref name=LGG75>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>


The races of Nyrond can all be expected to be found here, being humans (with an [[Oeridian]] dominance, and [[Suel]] present, as ethnic background), [[elves | Olve]] (mainly sylvan with a small high elf presence), [[Halfling]] (stout), [[Dwarf]], [[Gnome]], half-elf and half-orc.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
The races of Nyrond can all be expected to be found here, being humans (with an [[Oeridian]] dominance, and [[Suel]] present, as ethnic background), [[elves | Olve]] (mainly sylvan with a small high elf presence), [[Halfling]] (stout), [[Dwarf]], [[Gnome]], half-elf and half-orc.<ref name=LGG75 />


Nyrond generally is Lawful Neutral in alignment, with Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral also prevalent.<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
Nyrond generally is Lawful Neutral in alignment, with Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral also prevalent.<ref name=LGG75 />


===Notable Persons===
===Notable Persons===
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===Religion===
===Religion===


The common religions of Nyrond can be expected to be followed here, being [[Heironeous]] (the official state religion), [[Beory]], [[Rao]], [[Pelor]], [[Zilchus]], [[Norebo]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Boccob]], [[Delleb]], [[Celestian]].<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
The common religions of Nyrond can be expected to be followed here, being [[Heironeous]] (the official state religion), [[Beory]], [[Rao]], [[Pelor]], [[Zilchus]], [[Norebo]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Boccob]], [[Delleb]], [[Celestian]].<ref name=LGG75 />


Following the [[Greyhawk Wars]] superstitions and the worship of evil gods (including [[Hextor]] and [[Incabulos]]) began to grow as a sign of the despair of the common folk.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.65</ref>
Following the [[Greyhawk Wars]] superstitions and the worship of evil gods (including [[Hextor]] and [[Incabulos]]) began to grow as a sign of the despair of the common folk.<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.65</ref>
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===Languages===
===Languages===


The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being [[Common]], [[Nyrondese]], [[Old Oeridian]], [[Elven]], and [[Halfling]].<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being [[Common]], [[Nyrondese]], [[Old Oeridian]], [[Elven]], and [[Halfling]].<ref name=LGG75 />


==Government==
==Government==
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Nessermouth is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Nessermouth is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.


Following the reorganization of provincial administration under King [[Lynwerd]] I that commenced [[Needfest]] 1, [[591 CY]] placed it under the control of the [[Viscounty of Eventide]], with the provincial capital at [[Shantadern]].<ref>''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'', p.75</ref>
Following the reorganization of provincial administration under King [[Lynwerd]] I that commenced [[Needfest]] 1, [[591 CY]] placed it under the control of the [[Viscounty of Eventide]], with the provincial capital at [[Shantadern]].<ref name=LGG75 />


==Economy==
==Economy==


PORT CITY DETAILS <ref>''[[The Marklands]], p.73</ref>
PORT CITY DETAILS<ref name=Mark73 />


==Military==
==Military==


Naval base (DETAILS)<ref>''[[The Marklands]]'', p.73</ref>
Naval base (DETAILS)<ref name=Mark73 />


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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* [[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[The Marklands]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
* [[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[The Marklands]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
* [[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
* [[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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Greyhawk Settlement
Nessermouth
General information
Realm:Nyrond
Size:Town
Government
Authority:Viscounty of Eventide
Demographics
Population:3,100 (591 CY)
Races:Human, Olve, Halfling (stout), Dwarf, Gnome, Half-elf, Half-orc
Languages:Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling
Groups
Religions:Heironeous*, Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian
Enemies:Scarlet Brotherhood

Nessermouth is a port town and naval base in western Nyrond on the mouth of the Nesser River into Relmor Bay.

Geography

History

People

Population

In 585 CY the population was approximately 3,400[1]. By 591 CY it had shrunk to 3,100.[2]

The races of Nyrond can all be expected to be found here, being humans (with an Oeridian dominance, and Suel present, as ethnic background), Olve (mainly sylvan with a small high elf presence), Halfling (stout), Dwarf, Gnome, half-elf and half-orc.[2]

Nyrond generally is Lawful Neutral in alignment, with Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral also prevalent.[2]

Notable Persons

Religion

The common religions of Nyrond can be expected to be followed here, being Heironeous (the official state religion), Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian.[2]

Following the Greyhawk Wars superstitions and the worship of evil gods (including Hextor and Incabulos) began to grow as a sign of the despair of the common folk.[3]

Languages

The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling.[2]

Government

Nessermouth is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.

Following the reorganization of provincial administration under King Lynwerd I that commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY placed it under the control of the Viscounty of Eventide, with the provincial capital at Shantadern.[2]

Economy

PORT CITY DETAILS[1]

Military

Naval base (DETAILS)[1]

Maps

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

Nessermouth Settlement Nyrond, Town, Naval base, (585 pop: 3400), (591 pop: 3100), Dragon magazine #299 99
Nessermouth Settlement Nyrond, Town, Naval base, (585 pop: 3400), (591 pop: 3100), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e Dis, 13, 26, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36, 51, 52, 54, 75, 76, 77
Nessermouth Settlement Nyrond, Town, Naval base, (585 pop: 3400), (591 pop: 3100), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 75, 149
Nessermouth Settlement Nyrond, Town, Naval base, (585 pop: 3400), (591 pop: 3100), Oerth Journal #25 25
Nessermouth Settlement Nyrond, Town, Naval base, (585 pop: 3400), (591 pop: 3100), WGR4 The Marklands 73, 74