Zulern

Zulern is a village of 315 folk, run by members of the guilds-really, the senior blacksmith, tanner, stonemason (there are small stone quarries north of the village) and anyone else they feel like co-opting. Zulern is an unusual community in that most of its folk are neutrally aligned, hardworking, decent people who deeply resent the raids from bandits from surrounding territories (notably Pelgaryn). It also includes a group of 16 high elves, including a fighter/wizard and a priestess of Erevan Ilesere, who is often absent, traveling within the Gnarley and Welkwood.

Zulern has accepted Greyhawk‘s rule; a force of some 20 militia is stationed here. One member is noteworthy: a fighter-lieutenant native of the village, who commands the garrison and is a lay preacher of the cult of Mayaheine (which is growing in popularity in Zulern). The local militia is increasingly well armed and armored.