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The '''Vale County''', simply called "the '''Vale'''" by the locals, is a one of the many [[:Category:Counties in the Duchy of Urnst|counties]] in the [[Duchy of Urnst]].<ref name=dousite /> | |||
== | == Description == | ||
"Easily the most protected region of the [[Duchy of Urnst|duchy]]."<ref name=dousite /> | |||
== History == | |||
The Vale used to be an idyllic place to live in the early [[590s CY]] and before. | |||
{{quoted text |Aside from an occasional run in with some [[Rhennee]] from the [[Nyr Dyv]] or [[humanoid]]s from the [[Cairn Hills]], the [[halfling]]s live a very peaceful existence. Even the greed and corruption of the [[Suel]] culture refuses to penetrate borders of the Vale.|<ref name=dousite>{{cite web |title="The Vale" |url=http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212020134/http://www.duchyurnst.com:80/docs/regions_vale.shtml |archivedate=Februarry 12, 2005 |work=The Duchy of Urnst |publisher=''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' Duchy of Unrst Triad ([[RPGA]])|date=Febray 21, 2003 |accessdate=22 February 2025 |}} </ref> }} | |||
The region maintained semi-autonomous control until the [[Midsummer Night|Midsummer Festival]] of [[592 CY]] when [[orc]]s invaded. It was not until [[594 CY]] when Lord [[Ellis Lorinar]] lead the [[Bär Rampant]] and defeated the orcs. After that, Lord Ellis and the greedy nobles of the duchy took over, stripping the halflings of their weapons and military, dividing their lands amongst themselves. This was when the Vale became known as the Vale County.{{cn}} | |||
== Geography == | |||
The Vale is in the northwest of the [[Duchy of Urnst]], nestled in the [[Cairn Hills]] with access to the [[Nyr Dyv]]. | |||
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=== Notiable places === | === Notiable places === | ||
* [[Long Penny Road]] | * [[Long Penny Road]] | ||
* [[Salt Harbor]] | * [[Salt Harbor]] | ||
== | ==People== | ||
The Vale | === Population === | ||
"The Vale is the happy home of many [[halfling]]s and a few other folk."<ref name=dousite /> | |||
== Economy == | |||
=== Resources === | |||
"The Vale is a source of many wonderful foodstuffs."<ref name=dousite /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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=== Bibliography === | === Bibliography === | ||
{{index}} | {{index}} | ||
[[Category:Counties in the Duchy of Urnst]] | |||
Revision as of 11:48, 22 February 2025
| The Vale County | |
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| General information | |
| Other names: | The Vale |
| Region: | Duchy of Urnst |
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| Races: | Halflingss |
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| Resources: | Foodstuffs |
The Vale County, simply called "the Vale" by the locals, is a one of the many counties in the Duchy of Urnst.[1]
Description
"Easily the most protected region of the duchy."[1]
History
The Vale used to be an idyllic place to live in the early 590s CY and before.
"Aside from an occasional run in with some Rhennee from the Nyr Dyv or humanoids from the Cairn Hills, the halflings live a very peaceful existence. Even the greed and corruption of the Suel culture refuses to penetrate borders of the Vale."[1]
The region maintained semi-autonomous control until the Midsummer Festival of 592 CY when orcs invaded. It was not until 594 CY when Lord Ellis Lorinar lead the Bär Rampant and defeated the orcs. After that, Lord Ellis and the greedy nobles of the duchy took over, stripping the halflings of their weapons and military, dividing their lands amongst themselves. This was when the Vale became known as the Vale County.[citation needed]
Geography
The Vale is in the northwest of the Duchy of Urnst, nestled in the Cairn Hills with access to the Nyr Dyv.
Settlements:
Notiable places
People
Population
"The Vale is the happy home of many halflings and a few other folk."[1]
Economy
Resources
"The Vale is a source of many wonderful foodstuffs."[1]
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e "The Vale". The Duchy of Urnst. Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst Triad (RPGA) , Febray 21, 2003. Archived from the original on Februarry 12, 2005. Retrieved on 22 February 2025.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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