Borneven
| Borneven | |
|---|---|
 Borneven map, by John Knecht in The Marklands (1993). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Nyrond |
| Size: | City |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Count Larapel Klendern |
| Government: | Provincial county (Earldom of Gamboge, later County of Gamboge) |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 9,900 (591 CY) |
Borneven is a city in the north of the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Geography
Borneven is the major city of the northern lands of Nyrond, located at the junction of a number of roads.[1]
History
In Spring 585 CY the city's inhabitants lived well enough for the tough times due to trade with the Gamboge Forest which was vital to the economy. The local landholder Viscount Larapel Klendern had little option but to follow royal edicts due to the number of troops passing through regularly. Most locals used barter as a means of exchange to avoid currency being taken in tax, leading to becoming accomplished in black market dealings and thieves prospering there. The king's bailiff concentrated on protecting supply lines from the Gamboge rather than tax collection, meaning the locals were not as oppressed as other parts of Nyrond.[1]
People
Population
In Spring 585 CY the population of the city was 9,700.[1] By 591 CY it had brown to 9,900.[2]
Notable individuals
Notable individuals from or in Borneven include:
- Count Larapel Klendern.[1]
Government
King Lynwerd as part of his reforms of Nyrond reorganized provincial administration which commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY. The Earldom of Gamboge was created with the provincial capital at Borneven. The first Earl of Gamboge appointed was Larapel Klendern.[2]
Economy
Produce from the Gamboge Forest is brought here for sale. Some silver from the most western Flinty Hills mines is brought to the city. Any soldiers moving north to Midmeadow travel through the city.[1]
'Living Greyhawk' Campaign
In the Living Greyhawk campaign, Borneven featured in several adventures. It later became the County of Gamboge. It was also detailed in the "Nyrond Gazetteer" fan-created sourcebook. The organizing Triad for the Nyrond region created maps of Nyrond showing the borders of various provinces.[3]
External links
Borneven page on Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via Way Back Machine
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.79.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.75.
- ↑ Nyrond Gazetteer. Living Greyhawk campaign, Nyrond Triad. 2008. Archived via Way Back Machine
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borneven | Settlement | Nyrond, City, (585 pop: 9700), (591 pop: 9900), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Borneven | Settlement | Nyrond, City, (585 pop: 9700), (591 pop: 9900), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 75 |
| Borneven | Settlement | Nyrond, City, (585 pop: 9700), (591 pop: 9900), | WGR4 The Marklands | 75, 78, 79 |