Royal District

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Royal District
General information
Region:Keoland, Sheldomar Valley
Government
Ruler:King Kimbertos Skotti
Government:Feudal monarchy of Keoland
Demographics
Capital:Niole Dra
Population:Over 25,000
Races:Human (SOf), elf, gnome, halfling, half-elf, dwar
Languages:Common, Keolandish, Elven, Gnome, Halfling
Miscellaneous
Coinage:Keoish standard (griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp))

The Royal District is a the capital province of Keoland. A small district, it belongs to the capital city of Niole Dra and consists of little more than a day's ride in all directions.[1]

History

The city of Niole Dra was established circa -358 CY to govern the Duchy of Dorlin, founded by the migrating Suloise nobles of House Neheli. In -342 CY, Keoland was formally founded, with Niole Dra as its capital. The city, and the Royal District, were officially declared an independent crown territory.

Geography

Borders

To the east, the Royal District borders the Sheldomar River, where the capital of Niole Dra rests. All land approximately one day's ride from the capital is within the domain of the Royal District.[1]

Notable locations

The Silent Tower is located here, some 25 miles south of the capital near the border of the Earldom of Linth. It is home to an ancient order of sorcerer-seers, and is the most notable castle in this area. A few other minor fortresses are located in the district.

Aside from the capital city itself, the Royal District consists primarily of empty land. Roads from the city cross the district and lead to the various other provinces of Keoland.

People

Population

The majority of the district's population lies in the city of Niole Dra, which has a population of 25,000 as of 591 CY.

Religion

Languages

Common and Keolandish are most commonly spoken here.

Notable individuals

Government

The Royal District is the capital province of the Kingdom of Keoland, and belongs to the capital city of Niole Dra. The city is ruled by His Honor Pugnace Dillip, a human nobleman currently appointed to role as mayor.

Economy

Resources

The city of Niole Dra is a crucial center of bureaucracy and politics.

Currency

The Royal District uses the standard currency of Keoland: the platinum griffon (pp), gold lion (gp), electrum eagle (ep), silver hawk (sp), and copper sparrow (cp).

References

Citations

  1. a b Living Greyhawk Journal #1, Keoland.

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

Royal District (Keoland) Place Living Greyhawk Journal #1 10, 33