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Since the Greyhawk Wars, Knurl has been politically aligned more with their northern neighbor [[Ratik]], than [[Nyrond]]. They are aligned in a common history and even more closely related in that their current ruler is none other than the Count's Daughter [[Evaleigh]]. The city itself has a council to make civic decisions, but they answer to the Count. {{Citation needed}} | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Revision as of 09:10, 11 May 2022
| Knurl | |
|---|---|
 Arms of Knurl | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Bone March |
| Size: | Large City |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Count Dunstan (LN male human fighter) |
| Alignment: | LN |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 13,500 (CY 590) |
| Races: | Mixed (79% human, 9% halfling, 5% elf, 3% dwarf, 2% gnome, 1% half-elf, 1% half-orc |
| Languages: | Common |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Pelor, Hieroneous |
Knurl is a large walled city atop a bluff overlooking the convergence of the Harp River and Teesar Torrent in Bone March.
History
Knurl predates the Great Kingdom and was independent for much of its history but was vassal to both the Malachite Throne and Nyrond at various times before being part of the palatine Bone March. During his mortal life, the Darklord Azalin Rex lived in (as Firan Zal'honan) and later ruled Knurl (as an independent King and later Lich) from 231 CY until he was tricked into entering the Demiplane of Ravenloft in 391 CY
Knurl fell to the humanoids when the Bone March fell to the humanoids in 563 CY. [1] General Hooglish of the North Province would later boast of taking Knurl and sending the remainder of the orcs there back to the Rakers. However, this boast is highly suspicious since Hooglish had yet to see any major action when he made the boast. [2]. After the fall of the Bone March, the humanoids and their evil human associates used Knurl as a base to raid surrounding regions to the west, including Nyrond. [3][4] [5]
A joint Nyrond-Almor military force invaded the southern Bone March and captured the city of Knurl. [3] [6] The main motivation for this incursion was the income provided by mining the Flinty and Blemu Hills.[7] The last living noble left from the old regime was Dunstan of the noble family of Gellor. [8] Nyrond reinstated Dunstan as Count of Blemu and Lord of Knurl, restoring his hereditary lands, while Archbold III remained the leige Lord. [3] The North Province, sought both money and military aid from the Overking to stop the Nyrond-Almor incursion into the Bone March and retake Knurl. [6] [9] They had planned a two-pronged attack. However, Nyrond refortified the city of Knurl and was ready when the North Province came. [9] During this time, Dunstan was also able to expand his holdings north into the southern Blemu Hills with the aid of the Gnomes. [3]
During the Greyhawk Wars, Grenell of the North Province openly allied with the Bone March orcs to counter Nyrond's presence in the Bone March. [10] His support of the Bone March humanoids had been clandestine up until this point.[11] By the end of the wars, Nyrond was pushed out of the Bone March by the North Province's humanoid armies, including massive losses in the Flinty Hills. [7]
With Nyrond no longer able to hold onto the County of Blemu or most of the Flinty Hills, Knurl once again became independent. The county's name was changed from the County of Blemu to the County of Knurl.[12] [13] Count Dunstan's daughter, the Lady Evaleigh was once kidnapped in the Bandit Kingdoms until rescued by Gord and returned to Knurl. In 579 CY, Lady Evaleigh was married to Alain IV, the only son of Archbaron Lexnol III of Ratik. In 586 CY, Ratik launched an attempt to take Spinecastle and failed. Alain IV was killed and his wife, Evaleigh, daughter of Dunstan, become Archbaroness of Ratik. Then, in 590 CY, the orcs launched a full-scale assault on Knurl over the Blemu Hills yet fail to take it.[14] It is Dunstan's vast spy network which enables him to stay one step ahead of the humanoid hordes.[15]
People
A mix of predominantly Oeridian with a mix of Suloise barbarian blood as well as native Flan, the people of Knurl also include a few dwarves and halflings from the Blemu Hills and even a few gnomes from the nearby Flinty Hills. As long as one is respectful of the law and the Count, peace is held. The population of the city is hopeful but always harbors a fear of what happened to Spinecastle and caution is the watchword. Emissaries from the Overking in Eastfair are not uncommon and Hextorians are watched with suspicion by the predominantly Hieronean and Pelorian citizens.
Government
Since the Greyhawk Wars, Knurl has been politically aligned more with their northern neighbor Ratik, than Nyrond. They are aligned in a common history and even more closely related in that their current ruler is none other than the Count's Daughter Evaleigh. The city itself has a council to make civic decisions, but they answer to the Count. [citation needed]
Economy
While the last bastion in a dilapidated realm, Knurl sits on an important northern trade route between Nyrond and the North Kingdom. While having a good relationship with Nyrond, yet a strained relationship with the North Kingdom, Knurl continues to trade with both. The city has enough strength the waylay bandits and humanoids. The city is fairly bustling with trade with minerals, lumber, and other goods.[citation needed]
Military
Count Dunstan maintains a large guard force which defends the city and makes occasional raids into the Blemu Hills and surrounding countryside. It is large enough to repel humanoids, but not substantial enough to reclaim the entirety of the Bone March or retake the realm's capital at Spinecastle.[citation needed]
References
Citations
- ↑ Ivid the Undying, p. 55.
- ↑ Dragon Magazine # 69, p. 15-16.
- ↑ a b c d Saga of Old City, p. 227.
- ↑ Dragon Magazine #57, p. 15.
- ↑ The Marklands, p. 59.
- ↑ a b A Guide to the World of Greyhawk, p. 29.
- ↑ a b The Marklands, p. 62.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p. 35.
- ↑ a b Dragon Magazine #59, p. 24.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying, p. 10.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p. 36.
- ↑ Saga of Old City, p. 226-229.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p. 72.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, p. 36-37, 91.
- ↑ Dungeon Magazine #148, p. 28.
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary and Greer, Stephen S.. "In the Shadows of Spinecastle" Dungeon Magazine #148. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
- DeWeese, Gene. King of the Dead. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Council (Knurl) | People Group | Council, | Dungeon magazine #148 | 28 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dragon magazine #057 | 15 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dragon magazine #059 | 24 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dragon magazine #063 | 15, 16 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dragon magazine #208 | 48 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dungeon magazine #148 | 28, 29, 43, 46 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Dungeon magazine #148 | 27, 28, 35, 42, 43, 49 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 17, 35, 36, 37, 72, 89, 91, 143, 153 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 3, 13 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 4, 32 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Oerth Journal #06 | 17,32 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Oerth Journal #26 | 46 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Oerth Journal #33 | 5,6,31 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | Saga of Old City | 7, 169, 199, 214, 221, 223, 227, 228, 234, 236, 241, 250, 259, 268 .278 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 13, 22 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | WGS1 Five Shall Be One | IBC |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 29, 49 |
| Knurl | Settlement | Bone march, Settlement, (591 pop: 13500), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Knurl (LVL4) | Spell | Spell (Druid), | The Complete Druid's Handbook | 93 |