South Province
| South Province | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Other names: | Fief of Ahlissa |
| Region: | Great Kingdom, Flanaess |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | His High and Radiant Grace, the Herzog of the South Province—Chelor, Fasstal of Ahlissa, Idee and Sunndi, Overlord of Onnwal |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Zelradton |
| Population: | 400,000 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Foodstuffs, silver |
| Coinage: | Aerdy standard |
The South Province was a southern province of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy. It is often referred to as Ahlissa, but it was technically comprised of the Fief of Ahlissa,[1] Idee, Sunndi, and Onnwal.[2] During the Turmoil Between the Crowns, the Herzog of the South Province was a rival of Ivid I for the title of Overking. After his ascension to the throne in 446 CY, Ivid replaced said Herzog with his cousin from House Naelax.
After the Greyhawk Wars, and secession of various provinces of the former Great Kingdom, all the land formerly part of the South Province is part of the United Kingdom of Ahlissa by 590 CY.
The situation of South Province c.576 CY:
"The ruler of South Province, a cousin of the Overking in Rauxes, is in disfavor. All previous attempts to regain the lost portions of the fief have been turned back in defeat, and the revenues coming to the Malachite Throne have diminished considerably, for the lost territories were rich indeed. Thus, the Herzog has stated the intent to stake his entire personal fortune on a last attempt to break the Iron League. Success, of course, would make most of his title something more than hot air, regain favor for him in Rauxes, swell his coffers to bursting with wealth, and lastly give much wicked satisfaction to him. At the present time the holding extends only to the fief of Ahlissa and the central lands always retained by the Herzog, the territory around Hexpools and the Thelly River (and portions of this are even claimed by the Censor of Medegia who seeks to take advantage of the Herzog’s disgrace). While native troops, except for those of the petty nobles and gentry serving the Herzog, are unreliable at best, the heavy cavalry is considered to be highly effective, and mercenary men-at-arms, exceptionally well-armed and equipped, make the Army of the South formidable. If the viceroy carries through with his vow, a major war can be anticipated soon. If it does erupt, it is certain that Nyrond and Almor will move to support the Iron League—comprised of Idee, Irongate, Onnwal, and Sunndi."[3]
That war did eventually come, and it became known as the Greyhawk Wars. The Fief of Ahlissa seceded from the Great Kingdom and became the United Kingdom of Ahlissa. The North Province became the Great Kingdom of Northern Aerdy.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024).
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.35, Catalogue.
- ↑ The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (1980), p.15-16.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 19 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dance of Demons | 41 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #055 | 18 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #057 | 13, 15, 16 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #063 | 15 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #191 | 66 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #291 | 98 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #293 | 93, 94 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #299 | 100 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Dragon magazine #302 | 98, 99 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 5, 22, 27, 32, 38, 39, 46, 49, 55, 58, 59 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #1 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Greyhawk Adventures | 75, 91 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 5, 11, 13, 17, 22 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Ivid the Undying | 1, 3, 4, 10, 14, 19, 24, 25, 26, 32, 96, 119, 128-136 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | Dis, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20, 28, 33, 39, 45, 51, 59, 60, 65, 84, 92, 93, 95, 102, 109, 111 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 15, 23, 24, 56, 57, 58, 64, 71, 78, 80, 98, 106, 110, 111, 141 , 148, 149 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 17 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | The Glaive's Gambit, RPGA | 5 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | The Tomb of Horrors—Greyhawk Classics Book 7 | IC |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | WG6 Isle of the Ape | 27 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | WG8 Fate of Istus | 69 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IBC, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | WGR4 The Marklands | 58 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IC, 10, 14, 18, 23, 26, 30, 32, 35, 37, 47, 49 |
| Fief of Ahlissa (South Province) | Province | Great Kingdom, (576 pop: 400000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 10, 11, 17 |
| Glorioles Army of South Province | People Group | Army, | Ivid the Undying | 21, 104, 105, 118, 119, 125, 160, 161, 162 |
| Glorioles Army of South Province | People Group | Army, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 110, 152 |
| South Province, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Reference | SEE Ahlissa, United Kingdom of |