Hardby
| Hardby | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Motto: | City of the Scorned |
| Region: | Central Flanaess |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Ilena Norbelos |
| Government: | Gynarchy |
| Alignments: | LN |
| Established: | -278 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Hardby |
| Population: | 5100 |
| Races: | human (72%), half-orc, halfling, dwarf, gnome, half-elf, elf |
| Languages: | Common |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Ehlonna, Joramy, Lirr, Mayaheine, Myrhiss, Norebo, Osprem, Pelor, Procan, St. Cuthbert, Wee Jas, Xerbo, Zilchus |
| Allies: | Greyhawk City |
| Enemies: | Bright Kingdom, Pomarj |
Hardby is a city in the Central Flanaess, in what is now known as the Domain of Greyhawk.
History
Hardby was founded in -278 CY by Ena Norbe, a wizard of Suel extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, Zagig Yragerne, who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 CY, when he abdicated. The town has been ruled by the City of Greyhawk since 582 CY, the Despotrix reduced to the status of figurehead, and resentment simmers.
Geography
Hardby is built around a deep port called Hard Bay, at the foothills of the Abbor-Alz hills. It is the gateway to the south and to the Bright Desert for many.
People
Government
Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix Illena Norbelos, though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy through Military Governor Wilbrem Carister, the captain of the Hardby Marines.
Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by Retep Mandel. A lieutenant of Vesparian Lefanel of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies.
Military
Hardby is protected by the Mountaineer Militia and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch.
References
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- Looby, Paul. "Hardby: City of the Scorned." Dungeon Magazine #109. Bellevue, WA: Paizo, 2004.
- Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Reynolds, Sean K, and Chris Pramas. Slavers. Renton, WA: TSR, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.