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Revision as of 14:14, 22 November 2024

Greyhawk Settlement
Seltaren
Seltaren and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005).
General information
Realm:Duchy of Urnst
Size:Small city
Demographics
Population:9,800

The merchant city of Seltaren is located in Seltaren County within the Duchy of Urnst.[1]

History

Former capital of the Duchy before it was moved to Leukish.

People

Population

The population of Seltaren in 591 CY is 9,800 persons.[2]

Religion

Lydia

Government

Heraldry

Military

The Bär Rampant. Duke Karll's elite calvary is stationed here. [3][4]

Economy

Currency

Uses the Duchy's standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[2]

In Living Greyhawk

History

"In the early days of Urnst, as the Suel swept east from the Maure lands, goods and supplies were brought east by barges on the Upper Lukala River. If one wanted their goods to arrive in one piece, it had to be unloaded above the Seltaren Falls, moved below by mule and cart and then reloaded on barges below the falls. These barges would then continue the journey east on the Lower Lukala River.

A small community arose near the falls, comprised mainly of teamsters who had come to Lake Seltaren to make a living loading the barges. The community, a focal point of commerce in the area, began growing, attracting nobles and commoners alike. This community became known as Seltaren.

Once the capital of the Duchy of Urnst, Seltaren fell out of favor with the noble houses when Leukish was made the new capital city. Still there are those nobles that refused to abandon Seltaren for whatever reason and remain here to this day. Those remaining nobles retreated up the cliffs making their homes in beautiful Upper Seltaren, leaving the common folk to wallow in the decaying morass of Lower Seltaren.

These days, Seltaren is seen as a long way from the capital of Leukish by the nobles of the Duchy. However, it is far from a lonely journey. Seltaren is still a very active city and is the focal point of travel amongst the central and southern portion of the Duchy of Urnst."[5]

Geography

Seltaren in situated on Lake Seltaren, which lies directly in the center of the city.[1] The city is separated as Upper Seltaren and Lower Seltaren by the Salteran Falls that divides the upper and lower Lukala River.

Merchant Houses

Places of note

  • Boravek Morsen Coachhosue - Located in Upper Seltaren. [7]
  • Hippodrome - former sporting arena now fallen into disrepair located in Lower Seltaren. [7]
  • Palladium - Former home for the Urnst Senate. [7]
  • Temple of Lydia - Largest temple in Seltaren, there is a 3-story temple located in Upper Seltaren. [7]
  • Wizardholme of Urnst - A small magical society and school founded by wandering Suel mages many centuries ago.[9]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. a b David Wall (cartography). Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst. RPGA LG DoU Triad. Archived from the original on April 02, 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2024.
  2. a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
  3. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, pg 124
  4. a b c d e f g h i j k l Coriner Gala (2001) (RPGA), Appendix B
  5. An Accidental Murder. (RPGA) (2006), p.5
  6. Never the Same Thing Twice. (2001) (RPGA), p. 6
  7. a b c d e f Night Where Nothing Happens (2001) (RPGA), pg 7-11
  8. Based on Living Greyhawk content for Veriste by PlagueBearer,(RPGA) (2001)
  9. Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (RPGA) (2000) p. 11

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

Jonus Marius (of Seltaren) Non-player character Dragon magazine #359 71
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Dragon magazine #359 71
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), The Fright At Tristor 3
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 124, 125, 126
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Living Greyhawk Journal #0 11
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 31
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Living Greyhawk Journal #4 15
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 31
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Oerth Journal #20 6,7
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Oerth Journal #23 6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,25
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), Oerth Journal #25 24,25,28,31
Seltaren Settlement Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), LT1 The Star Cairns IC