Alhaster

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Greyhawk Settlement
Alhaster

Alhaster is the capital of the Principality of Redhand, one of the Bandit Kingdoms.

History

Alhaster was originally part of the Shield Lands until 577 CY, when Zeech, then a lord of the Shield Lands, betrayed the Shield Lands and styled himself the leader of a new principality, with Alhaster as his capital.

Geography

Alhaster lies on the northern coast of the Nyr Dyv.

Cityscape

Travel

People

Population

In 591, Alhaster's population numbered 4,700.

Demographics

Notable individuals

Alhaster is ruled by Prince Zeech. It is also home to the quaggoth Shag Solomon.

Religion

Zeech is a cleric of Hextor, and as such worship of him is popular here. However, Iuz is the state religion, as Alhaster is part of the Empire of Iuz. Kord also has worshippers in the city. Alhaster is also the headquarters of the Ebon Triad in the Age of Worms adventure path.

Languages

As with the other Bandit Kingdoms, Common and Orcish are spoken here.

Government

Alhaster, and Redhand by extension, is ruled by Prince Zeech, who in turn has to answer to Iuz clerics in Balmund in the neighboring bandit kingdom of Reyhu.

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

Trade

Currency

Rumors and legends

Creative origins

Publication history

See also

References

Citations

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

Alhaster Settlement Shield lands, Settlement, (591 pop: 4700), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 25, 27, 102