Gradsul
| Gradsul | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Keoland |
| Size: | City |
| Government | |
| Government: | Feudal duchy |
| Alignment: | Lawful Good |
| Established: | -368 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 49,400 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Humans (SOf) 75%, elves 8% (sylvan 60%, high 40%), gnomes 6%, halflings 5% (lightfoot), half-elves 2%, dwarves 1%, other 1% |
| Languages: | Common, Keolandish |
Gradsul is a major settlement in the kingdom of Keoland. It is the seat of the Duchy of Gradsul, currently ruled by Duke Luschan VIII of Rhola.
History
Founding
Gradsul was founded in -368 CY by House Rhola, one the Suloise factions who spread across the western Flanaess during the Great Migrations. Rhola settled the coastline along the Azure Sea, while House Neheli headed north and founded the city of Niole Dra in -358 CY.
In -342 CY, following conflict with the native Flan tribes, a union was formed between Houses Rhola and Neheli and several minor Oeridian nobles. This union formed the Kingdom of Keoland, with its capital in Niole Dra.
Imperial era
In 268 CY, Duke Tavish of Gradsul ascended to the Keoish throne, the first king of House Rhola since King Malv III. This began an era of conquest and expansion for Keoland which ended in 488 CY following the death of Tavish IV.
In the mid-fourth century CY, Gradsul was one of several southern Keoish settlements on the Azure Sea to be raided by pirates, taking advantage of the king's imperial to the north which left the southern settlements vulnerable. Keoland never successfully destroyed the pirates, and by 444 CY, the pirate groups would confederate as the Sea Princes.
Recent history
In 584 CY, Gradsul was the subject of an invasion attempt by a naval force from the Lordship of the Isles, led by the Scarlet Brotherhood. The raid was successfully repelled by Duke Luschan, though at the cost of fully one quarter of his ships.
As of 591 CY, Duke Luschan VIII has plans to build a dozen new frigates to defend against attacks via the Azure Sea. He has also been courting an alliance with Irongate, and a frigate of the prince of Naerie of the United Kingdom of Ahlissa has been seen docked in the city's harbor. A rival trade alliance between the Lordship of the Isles and the Principality of Ulek has been rumored, which has caused some concern in Gradsul.
Geography
Gradsul is located on the Azure Coast, by the banks of the Sheldomar River in the south-east of the Kingdom of Keoland. It is to the east of the Dreadwood forest. The Sheldomar River marks the eastern border of Keoland, with the Principality of Ulek
The famed wizard Drawmij has an undersea lair near the city, from which he oversees Keoland and the southern Sheldomar valley area.
Cityscape
Gradsul is one of the largest cities on the Azure Sea, rivalled only by Irongate.
People
Population
As of 591 CY, Gradsul had a population of 49,400.
Three quarters of the city's inhabitants are human, primarily of Suloise and Oeridian descent, with some Flan. 8% are elves, with 60% of those sylvan elves and 40% high elves). 6% are gnomes, 5% lightfoot halflings, 2% half-elves, 1% dwarves, and 1% other races.
Religion
The primary Keolandish religions are Heironeous, Phaulkon, St. Cuthbert, Fharlanghn, Elhonna, Lydia, Osprem, Zilchus, Kord, Xerbo, Norebo, Olidammara, Trithereon, and the elf pantheon.
Languages
The Common tongue and Keolandish are spoken here, as are the Elven, Gnome and Halfling languages.
Government
The Duchy of Gradsul is ruled by Duke Luschan VIII of Rhola, a human wizard and fighter.
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
Currency
The standard Keolandish currency is used here: the platinum griffon, golden lion, electrum eagle, silver hawk and copper sparrow.
Publishing history
External Links
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atroa, Temple of (Gradsul) | Building | Temple, | Dragon magazine #263 | 47 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 24 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Dragon magazine #263 | 47 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Dungeon magazine #114 | 45 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 9, 64, 69, 77 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Greyhawk Adventures | 101 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 23 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 33 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 63, 64, 65, 72, 101, 119, 121, 156 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 8, 11 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 33 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 26 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 15, 16, 17, 20 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 29 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | Return of the Eight | 60 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | The Adventure Begins | 33 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | The Scarlet Brotherhood | 6 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 49 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 12, 15 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 27, 34 |
| Gradsul city {Grad-Suel} | Settlement | Keoland, Settlement, (591 pop: 49400), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Gradsul, Duchy of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 64 |
| Gradsul, Duchy of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 33 |
| Osprem, Temple of {Foaming Tower} (Gradsul) | Building | Temple, | Dragon magazine #263 | 47 |
| Tibarian Matreyus of Gradsul | Non-player character | [3e F11], | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 69 |
| Tibarian Matreyus of Gradsul | Non-player character | [3e F11], | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 149 |
| Tibarian Matreyus of Gradsul | Non-player character | [3e F11], | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 16 |