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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is small town on the [[dirawaen]] road between [[Rel Deven]] and [[Jalpa]], known for housing 100 of [[ | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is small town on the [[dirawaen]] road between [[Rel Deven]] and [[Jalpa]], known for housing 100 of Prince [[Farland]]'s best light cavalry that protect the road, along with a number of troops from Rel Deven with whom they have a decent working relationship. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Rumors & legends== | ==Rumors & legends== | ||
The Giant who attacked the town was said to have spoken prophecies about the future of the [[Great Kingdom]] during his rampage. The book he left behind has been interpreted as detailing the rise of House Naelax in its riddles, which seem to be prophecy, and many great minds visit the town to consult it, including [[ | The Giant who attacked the town was said to have spoken prophecies about the future of the [[Great Kingdom]] during his rampage. The book he left behind has been interpreted as detailing the rise of House Naelax in its riddles, which seem to be prophecy, and many great minds visit the town to consult it, including King [[Xavener]] and the great wizards [[Mordenkainen]] and [[Philidor]], though the riddles are extremely opaque. | ||
==Creative origins== | ==Creative origins== | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 27 September 2023
| Bar Strannach | |
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| General information | |
| Realm: | Lands of Prince Farland of Darmen |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 900 [1] |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Boccob |
Bar Strannach is small town on the dirawaen road between Rel Deven and Jalpa, known for housing 100 of Prince Farland's best light cavalry that protect the road, along with a number of troops from Rel Deven with whom they have a decent working relationship.
History
In 172 CY a fomorian giant attacked the town and slew half the occupants. The giant brought with it a book, which is entitled the Lays of Bar Strannach. The book and the spine and skull of said giant are still housed in the local shrine to Baccob. [1]
Geography
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People
Population
Notable individuals
Religion
Government
Heraldry
Economy
Rumors & legends
The Giant who attacked the town was said to have spoken prophecies about the future of the Great Kingdom during his rampage. The book he left behind has been interpreted as detailing the rise of House Naelax in its riddles, which seem to be prophecy, and many great minds visit the town to consult it, including King Xavener and the great wizards Mordenkainen and Philidor, though the riddles are extremely opaque.
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
Gallery
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ a b Ivid the Undying (1995), p.123.
Bibliography
- 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
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Strannach | Settlement | Settlement, (576 pop: 900), | Ivid the Undying | 122, 123 |