Saltmarsh
| Saltmarsh | |
|---|---|
 Heraldry of Salinmoor, by Anna Meyer | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Keoland |
| Size: | Town |
| Government | |
| Government: | Town council |
| Established: | 465 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 5,000 |
| Races: | Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling |
| Languages: | Common |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Procan, Obad-Hai |
| Organizations: | Traditionalists, Loyalists, Scarlet Brotherhood |
| Allies: | Keoland |
| Enemies: | Scarlet Brotherhood |
Description
Saltmarsh is a small,respectable fishing town in the southernmost part of Keoland, noted for adventuring, though it is normally a sleepy little town. In the late 570s it was likened to a small south-coast English fishing town of the 14th Century.
History
The town was established in 465 CY.
Geography
Saltmarsh is situated in the southern reaches of Keoland, on the coast of the Azure Sea, south of the Dreadwood. It lies nestled amongst three low hills where the Kingfisher River arrives at the sea. Within about 10 leagues (30 miles) away are woodlands; the Drowned Forest, the Silverstand, and the Dreadwood. To the west, just across the Kingfisher River are the Hool Marshes and the Dunwater River which feeds them. Two larger towns, Burle and Seaton, are each about twenty miles away (Burle inland to the northwest, Seaton along the coast to the east).
People
The majority of the population, in keeping with Keoland generally, are mainly human. The inhabitants are relatively sober, hard working and amiable.
Population
In 576 CY the population was approximately 2,000. By 591 CY it was estimated to have grown to 3,000, and by 595 CY to 3,850.
Ghosts of Saltmarsh (indicated as "setting agnostic" in 2019 but clearly located in Greyhawk) indicates the population as 5,000.
Religion
As part of Keoland, the most popular deities among the Keoish are Heironeous, Phaulkon, Saint Cuthbert, Fharlanghn, Ehlonna, Lydia, Osprem, Zilchus, Kord, Xerbo, Norebo, Olidammara, the Seldarine, and Trithereon. Procan as the Oeridian god of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, and Navigation would be a natural deity to worship in a maritime location like Saltmarsh. To the extent the Old Faith was followed in a rural location such as Saltmarsh, Obad-Hai would also be a natural deity.
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in Keoland are Common, Keoish, Elvish, Gnomish, and Halfling.
Government
The town is administered by a Town Council. The local administration can deal with justice and law-enforcement, and debtors and bankrupts are dealt with particularly harshly.
Heraldry
Economy
Fishing is the main industry. There are some tiny farms in the neighbouring countryside. There is a small weekly market attracting traders from Burle and Seaton.
Resources
The Azure Sea provides sufficient fish stocks to support the fishing industry. The town is also surrounded by some farmland although such is only exploited to a limited degree given only "tiny" farms are located nearby (in late 570s).
Rumors & Legends
Publishing History
See Also
Gallery
Maps
External Links
References
Citations
Bibliography
Zavoda Index Entry
Saltmarsh [TWN]
Saltmarsh City/Town/Village Dungeon Magazine #077 62
Saltmarsh (Pop 3,850) (595 CY) City/Town/Village Dungeon Master's Guide II, D&D 3.5e 3, 4, 106, 107, 108, 119-152, 123(Map), 153, 227
Saltmarsh (Pop 5,000) City/Town/Village Ghosts of Saltmarsh All, 15(Map), 23(Map)
Saltmarsh (Pop 3,000) (591 CY) City/Town/Village Living Greyhawk Journal #1 17
Saltmarsh (Pop 2,000) (576 CY) City/Town/Village U1 The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh 1-5, 9, 12, 15, 23, 24, 27
Saltmarsh (Pop 2,000) (576 CY) City/Town/Village U2 Danger at Dunwater 1-8, 20, 25, 28-30
Saltmarsh (Pop 2,000) (576 CY) City/Town/Village U3 The Final Enemy 1-9, 12, 36-38, 42, 46