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| image = [[File:Veriste Heraldry.jpg|175px]] | |||
| caption = The heraldry of Veriste, created by by [[User:PlagueBearer|PlagueBearer]], 2024. | |||
| name = Veriste | | name = Veriste | ||
| motto = By Stone, Steel, and Ale | | motto = By Stone, Steel, and Ale | ||
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[[Human|Human]]|76| | [[Human|Human]]|76| | ||
[[Halfling|Halfling]]|4.5| | [[Halfling|Halfling]]|4.5| | ||
[[ | [[Orc#Orc subspecies|Half-Orc]]|9.4| | ||
[[Kobold|Kobold]]|0.6| | [[Kobold|Kobold]]|0.6| | ||
[[Orc|Orc]]|1.5}} | [[Orc|Orc]]|1.5}} | ||
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| religions = [[Pelor]] | | religions = [[Pelor]] | ||
| authority = "Bryn Everblood" (leader) | | authority = "Bryn Everblood" (leader) | ||
'''Veriste''' is a free village in the [[Cairn Hills]]. | '''Veriste''' is a free village in the [[Cairn Hills]]. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Veriste is located within a large | Veriste is located within a large hollow in the Cairn Hills, inland from the shores of the [[Nyr Dyv]], near the border with [[Domain of Greyhawk]] in the [[Cairn Hills March]]. There is a shallow river (no more than six feet deep) that runs to the [[Nyr Dyv]] from the Aalmarsh swamp, near to which Veriste lies. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
The people of Veriste come from a variety of backgrounds, be it merchant, miner, farmer, | The people of Veriste come from a variety of backgrounds, be it merchant, miner, farmer, or former adventurer. Additionally, given the relatively isolated nature of Veriste, neither Duchy's nor Greyhawk's law hold much sway within Veriste (and the surrounding hollow) as it would elsewhere. Veriste is a bit of a refuge for people who seek to escape their past, desire to find asylum, or quite simply who are running from the law. Bryn Everblood has a policy of offering amnesty to all that come to Veriste, forgiving them for past transgressions as long as they obey the laws moving forward. | ||
=== Government === | === Government === | ||
Every 3 years a customary election is held in which Bryn Everblood is re-elected as mayor. It is mostly a formality and a reason to have a very large party. | |||
Every 3 years a customary election is held | |||
=== Languages === | === Languages === | ||
Common, Halfling, | [[Common]], [[Halfling#Language|Halfling]], [[Dwarven language|Dwarven]], and [[Orc#Language|Orcish]] are all commonly spoken in the village. | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||
While worship of [[Pelor]] is the most prominent religion and the church boasts a large cathedral here, the Saint Korles Cathedral of Pelor, most of the residents of Veriste maintain ambivalence to religious practices. There is a small shrine to [[Berei]] to the south of Veriste. | |||
While [[Pelor]] is the most prominent religion and boasts a large cathedral, the Saint Korles Cathedral of Pelor, most of the residents of Veriste maintain ambivalence to religious practices. There is a small shrine to [[Berei]] to the south of Veriste. | |||
=== Races === | === Races === | ||
There is a diverse mixture of cultures in Veriste and a strong presence of humanoids. There is an uneasy peace in place, but most of the [[orc]], [[goblin]], and [[kobold]] tribes nearby trade freely with Veriste for food and beer. It is not uncommon to see humanoids in the village. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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=== Currency === | === Currency === | ||
Merchants in Veriste freely accept both the Duchy's and the Domain of Greyhawk's standard coinages. | |||
* Dunchy coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp) | |||
* Domain of Greyhawk—platinum plate (pp), gold orb (gp), electrum lucky (ep), silver noble (sp), and copper common (cp). | |||
However, most transactions amongst citizens and merchants are conducted via a coinless tab system financed by Bryn Everblood through Saldy Peads, the local inn and townhall. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | |||
Veriste town map.jpg|Environs map, by [[User:PlagueBearer|PlagueBearer]] (original author in LG) | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
<references group="note" /> | |||
=== Citations === | |||
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=== Bibliography === | |||
{{index}} | {{index}} | ||
[[Category:Settlements in the Duchy of Urnst]] | [[Category:Settlements in the Duchy of Urnst]] | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 19 November 2024
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| General information | |||||||||||||||||||
| Motto: | By Stone, Steel, and Ale | ||||||||||||||||||
| Realm: | Duchy of Urnst | ||||||||||||||||||
| Size: | Village/Fortification | ||||||||||||||||||
| Government | |||||||||||||||||||
| Authority: | "Bryn Everblood" (leader) Veriste is a free village in the Cairn Hills. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Government: | Autocracy | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alignment: | Neutral | ||||||||||||||||||
| Established: | 513 CY, 561 CY (refounded) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Demographics | |||||||||||||||||||
| Population: | 600+ (in 591 CY) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Races: |
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| Languages: | Common, Halfling, Dwarven, Orcish | ||||||||||||||||||
| Groups | |||||||||||||||||||
| Religions: | Pelor | ||||||||||||||||||
Description
Veriste is a free city and is often overlooked by a majority of the Duchy especially as the hallow was located off major trade routes and was in constant threat of war between the various orc, goblin and kobolds clans in the region.
History
Before the Great War, Veriste was a very minor mining village within the domain of the Duchy of Urnst on the brink of being decimated by humanoid raiders. Stepping up as the defacto leader, Bryn Everblood, created a tenuous peace between the village and humanoids through sheer guile, some outright lies, and psychotropic ale, but it was enough to broker an uneasy peace and allowed the village to survive. After an incursion of giant insects led by a cultist of Bralm in 561 CY, some attention from noble houses from Seltaren, and an increase of farmers and miners in the region, Veriste moved as a village to the center of the hollow and surrounded the Garcairn Stronghold to maintain the region better, leaving the original village to be renamed as Olde Veriste.
Geography
Veriste is located within a large hollow in the Cairn Hills, inland from the shores of the Nyr Dyv, near the border with Domain of Greyhawk in the Cairn Hills March. There is a shallow river (no more than six feet deep) that runs to the Nyr Dyv from the Aalmarsh swamp, near to which Veriste lies.
People
The people of Veriste come from a variety of backgrounds, be it merchant, miner, farmer, or former adventurer. Additionally, given the relatively isolated nature of Veriste, neither Duchy's nor Greyhawk's law hold much sway within Veriste (and the surrounding hollow) as it would elsewhere. Veriste is a bit of a refuge for people who seek to escape their past, desire to find asylum, or quite simply who are running from the law. Bryn Everblood has a policy of offering amnesty to all that come to Veriste, forgiving them for past transgressions as long as they obey the laws moving forward.
Government
Every 3 years a customary election is held in which Bryn Everblood is re-elected as mayor. It is mostly a formality and a reason to have a very large party.
Languages
Common, Halfling, Dwarven, and Orcish are all commonly spoken in the village.
Religion
While worship of Pelor is the most prominent religion and the church boasts a large cathedral here, the Saint Korles Cathedral of Pelor, most of the residents of Veriste maintain ambivalence to religious practices. There is a small shrine to Berei to the south of Veriste.
Races
There is a diverse mixture of cultures in Veriste and a strong presence of humanoids. There is an uneasy peace in place, but most of the orc, goblin, and kobold tribes nearby trade freely with Veriste for food and beer. It is not uncommon to see humanoids in the village.
Economy
Resources
The main resources of Veriste are mining, eel fishing, farming, and brewing. Veriste Ale is creating using psychotropic mushrooms and fauna from the region.
Veriste trades with other local settlements and the various humanoid tribes of orcs, goblins, and kobolds that live in the region.
Currency
Merchants in Veriste freely accept both the Duchy's and the Domain of Greyhawk's standard coinages.
- Dunchy coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp)
- Domain of Greyhawk—platinum plate (pp), gold orb (gp), electrum lucky (ep), silver noble (sp), and copper common (cp).
However, most transactions amongst citizens and merchants are conducted via a coinless tab system financed by Bryn Everblood through Saldy Peads, the local inn and townhall.
Gallery
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Environs map, by PlagueBearer (original author in LG)
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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