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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Kalstrand is located at the junction of the [[Thelly River|Thelly]] and [[Grayflood River|Grayflood]] Rivers in the soutern part of what used to be the [[Great Kingdom]] or Aerdy, near the border with [[Sunndi]]. | Kalstrand is located at the junction of the [[Thelly River|Thelly]] and [[Grayflood River|Grayflood]] Rivers in the soutern part of what used to be the [[Great Kingdom]] or Aerdy, near the border with [[Sunndi]]. | ||
==Cityscape== | |||
The city contains many architectural wonders including: | |||
-The | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 23 August 2023
| Kalstrand | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Ahlissa |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Xavener, Vensch Estende |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 19,000 as of 585 CY |
| Races: | mostly human, with a noticeable number of halflings |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Zilchus, Kurell |
Kalstrand is the capital of the Kingdom of Ahlissa, having been the domain of Overking Xavener when he was still a prince of the Great Kingdom
Geography
Kalstrand is located at the junction of the Thelly and Grayflood Rivers in the soutern part of what used to be the Great Kingdom or Aerdy, near the border with Sunndi.
Cityscape
The city contains many architectural wonders including: -The
History
The population of the city doubled between roughly 545 and 585 CY due, in part, to the construction of the doubled city wall and excavated moat defense, along with magical defense measures.
People
Population
Religion
The head of the worship of Zilchus in all of Aerdy is living in the Grand Cathedral in the city, as well as a number of priests of Boccob and Kurell.
Government
Economy
Prominent locations
The Vault of the Hidden Horde, located in the catacombs beneath the city, is the most prominent temple of Kurell. The head of the temple is Arch-Avenger Vensch Estende.
Gallery
Maps
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by Anna B. Meyer (2019).
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric. "Powers That Be: Kurell". Polyhedron #132. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lane (Kalstrand) | Infrastructure | Street or road, | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 24 |
| Falon T'selvin of Kalstrand | Non-player character | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 | |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Dragon magazine #249 | 38 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Dragon magazine #292 | 100, 101 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Dragon magazine #299 | 100 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Dragon magazine #302 | 99 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Ivid the Undying | 21, 118, 120, 121, 122, 125, 127, 133, 143, 154, 160 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 52, 53 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 110, 111, 153 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 21 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 17 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Oerth Journal #07 | 36 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Oerth Journal #16 | 21 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Oerth Journal #17 | 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Oerth Journal #18 | 5 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 2, 7-27 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | The Adventure Begins | 25, 26, 28, 29 |
| Kalstrand | Settlement | Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), | The Tomb of Horrors—Greyhawk Classics Book 7 | IC |
| Kalstrand, Capital Principality of | Province | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 22 | |
| Kalstrand, Capital Principality of | Province | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 17 | |
| Khales Place (Kalstrand) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 7 |
| Mechants, Guild of (Kalstrand) | People Group | Guild, | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 10 |
| Pier Tavern (Kalstrand) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Return to the Tomb of Horrors | 2, 9 |