Celene (realm)
| Faerie Kingdom of Celene | |
|---|---|
 The arms of the Faerie Kingdom of Celene, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000). | |
| General information | |
| Region: | Western Nyr Dyv |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Her Fey Majesty, Queen Yolande, Perfect Flower of Celene, Lady Rhalta of All Elvenkind |
| Government: | Hereditary feudal monarchy; royal house and all noble houses are elven; Celene currently has no official diplomatic relations with any outside nation. |
| Alignments: | CG*, NG, LN, N, LG |
| Established: | Officially established as a kingdom in 361 CY, though existed for many years prior as a political state. |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Enstad |
| Provinces: | Numerous castles, manorial estates, and townships governed by princes, dukes, counts, and barons in a chaotic patchwork. |
| Population: | 140,000 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Elves 79% (gray 55%, sylvan 45%), humans 9% (Sof), half-elves 5%, gnomes 3%, halflings 2% (tallfellow 50%, lightfoot 25%, stout 25%), others 2%. |
| Languages: | Elvish, Common, Sylvan, Gnomish, Halfling. |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | elf pantheon, gnome pantheon, Ehlonna, Phaulkon, Phyton, halfling pantheon |
| Allies: | Duchy of Ulek (minor), Knights of Luna (but see below) |
| Enemies: | Pomarj, Iuz. However, Celene has politically isolated itself from all nearby states. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Foodstuffs, cloth, silver, fine wine and spirits. |
| Coinage: | Moonveil (pp) suncrown (gp), starcloak (ep), bellflower (sp), oakleaf (cp) |
- This article is about the nation of Celene. For Oerth's moon, see Celene (Kule).
Celene, properly known as the Faerie Kingdom of Celene, is a political state of the Flanaess, notable for being the most prominent elven nation in eastern Oerik.
History
Since the earliest times, Celene has been home to the gray elves of the Flanaess. In those days, elven princes ruled from the Velverdyva to the Wild Coast. However, by the time of the Great Migrations, the power of these elven lords had shrank to isolated pockets such as Celene. In those days, groups of migrant Suloise crossed the Lortmil Mountains and entered the elven lands, but their journey was brief. Such was the cruelty and wantonness of the Suloise that most were banished by the elves of the realm, and driven past the Jewel River. Human tribes, even among the Suel, that cherished the land and its life were better received. The elvenfolk of Celene even offered their allegiance to the rulers of Keoland for many centuries, rejecting them only when warlike monarchs ascended the Throne of the Lion.
In the early summer of 348 CY, Keoish king Tavish II made his Wealsun Proclamation, asserting the manifest destiny of Keoland to rule over the entire Sheldomar Valley and its borders. This act alarmed the elves of Celene, especially when Tavish backed his proclamation with force, marching armies into western Veluna and annexing the Pomarj from the Prince of Ulek. In response, the Grand Court convened at Enstad to determine the best course for the elvenfolk of Celene, seeking a leader from among their own ranks. Princess Yolande of Bellmeadow,an accomplished warrior and wizard, was hailed by the assembled nobles as elvenkind's brightest hope. Together with the neighboring Ulek Provinces, Celene expelled Keoland's royal garrisons in 361 CY. Princess Yolande organized the realm's defenses, and Prince Consort Triserron took to the field, defeating the forces of Keoland in a number of short engagements. These victories brought full independence to Celene, and Yolande was elevated to queen of the new realm.
True independence, though welcomed, presented Celene with some new problems. Foremost would be that of orcish invasions from the Lortmils, as the savage humanoids were no longer restrained by Keoish patrols. Though such invasions were always repeled, victory was often costly, and the orcish hordes spewing from the mountains each spring seemed without end. A defensive alliance between Celene, the Ulek States, and the gnomes of the Kron Hills was formed to contain the humanoid menace by coordinating the efforts of each realm's armed forces. The alliance had some success, but all concerned parties continued to incur losses, the greatest of which was the death of the Prince Consort Triserron. While returning home from a mission to the County of Ulek, Triserron was ambushed and slain by orcs in a narrow pass south of Courwood. The Prince Consort's death led the elvenfolk of Celene to spearhead the Hateful Wars.
Geography and climate
Celene's borders are formed by the Jewel River in the east, and the Handmaiden River to the west and south. To the north are the [[Kron Hills] and the curving eastern spur of the Lortmils.[1]
Celene also exerts power and influence in the forests on its eastern borders, the Gnarley Forest, Welkwood, and Suss Forest, all of which have elven populations (amongst others) or forward garrisons deployed.
People
Population
15,000
Religion
Languages
Government
Celene is a hereditary feudal monarchy ruled by a gray elven king or queen. The royal and noble families of Celene are all elven.
The national capital is Enstad.
Administrative Divisions
Celene is made up of a chaotic patchwork of several manorial estates, castles, and townships governed by princes, dukes, counts, and barons.
Executive Branch
The current monarch of the realm is Her Fey Majesty, Queen Yolande, Perfect Flower of Celene, Lady Rhalta of All Elvenkind. Yolande has been queen since 361 CY, when the elven princes of the realm assembled to choose a leader to unite the elves against expansionist Keoland. Yolande is assisted by the Royal Consort (also known as the Prince Consort), currently Fasstal Dothmar.
Heraldry
Celene's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Purpure, a tree proper.
Economy
Resources
Foodstuffs, cloth, silver, fine wine and spirits.[2]
Currency
Celene's currency is the Moonveil (pp) suncrown (gp), starcloak (ep), bellflower (sp), and oakleaf (cp).[3]
Transportation
Military
Celene's standing military is chiefly elven light infantry armed with longswords and longspears, supported by numerous companies of archers. The realm also utilizes an elite hippogriff-riding cavalry, picked from the most experienced and noble gray elven officers in Celene's service.
Enstad itself, as well as the royal family and their palace, is defended by the Companion Guard, knights commanded by the Prince Consort.
Most forces in the nation are loyal to Yolande, but the Knights of Luna and other dissenting groups serve leaders with different ambitions. The majority of these units are border companies in the Welkwood or Suss Forest, many of which have spent time in the Principality of Ulek fighting Pomarj orcs.
Celene in the Living Greyhawk campaign
Gallery
Maps
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazzetter, p.39
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetter, p.38
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetter, p.38
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- -----. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Mona, Erik, et al. "Dantalion." Dungeon #106. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Bellflower coin - Silver piece (Celene, DoUlek) | Item | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 38, 118 |
| Celene Feast Hall (City of Greyhawk) | Building | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 62 |
| Celene Feast Hall (City of Greyhawk) | Building | The Adventure Begins | 91 |
| Celene Feast Hall, Grand Feast, (City of Greyhawk) | Calendar | The Adventure Begins | 91 |
| Celene Moonberry Cakes | Item | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 63 |
| Celene Pass (Pass of) | Infrastructure | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 7, 24, 54 |
| Celene Pass {Pass of} | Infrastructure | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 118 |
| Celene Pass {Pass of} | Infrastructure | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 122 |
| Celene Pass, Battle of | Adventure | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 76 |
| Celene Pass, Battle of | Adventure | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 77, 87 |
| Celene Pass, Battle of | Adventure | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 18 |
| Celene Ruby Wine | Item | Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D 3.0e | 14 |
| Celene Ruby Wine | Item | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 14 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Artifact of Evil | 7, 74, 78, 106, 111, 121, 124-128, 144, 157, 159, 218, 231 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | CGR1 The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook | 10 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 21 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 3, 19, 23, 24, 31, 60, 61, 69, 71, 75 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 18, 45 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #052 | 19, 22 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #055 | 19 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #057 | 13 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #087 | 26 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #167 | 11, 13 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #191 | 68 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #200 | 39 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #253 | 43 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #268 | 71 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #271 | 76 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #292 | 101 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #315 | 52, 53, 54 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Dragon magazine #AN3 | 104 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 17, 24, 34, 41, 53, 54, 56, 58, 67, 79, 86 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 39-41, 47, 49, 62, 68, 70, 71, 77, 80, 82 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | From the Ashes: References Card | #2 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | From the Ashes: References Card | #8 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Greyhawk Adventures | 40, 73, 84, 99 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 28 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Ivid the Undying | 157 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | IC, 8, 15, 17, 38, 39, 40, 51, 58, 63, 65, 66, 87, 88, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 129, 140, 142, 152, 159, 162 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 8, 12 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 26 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 31 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 10, 30 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 28 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Night Arrant | 236 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 5, 10, 12, 13, 26, 27, 37, 38, 40 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | PHBR2 - The Complete Thief's Handbook | 83 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Return of the Eight | 3 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 10, 13, 43, 122, 123 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Sea of Death | 78 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | Saga of Old City | 38, 148 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 4, 70 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The Adventure Begins | 16, 18, 35, 36, 45, 46, 54, 55, 59, 70, 73, 86, 90 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps | 2, 4 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | LT3 The Doomgrinder | 26 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | WG8 Fate of Istus | 21 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 23, 49 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | IC, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, 22, 23 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek | 2, 5, 29 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | WGR4 The Marklands | 10, 30, 41, 59 |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 9, 11, 14, 20, 21, 27, 39, 41, 49, 53, 57, 58, IBC |
| Celene, Kingdom of | Kingdom | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 9, 17, 32 |
| Celenese Nectarwine | Item | Return of the Eight | 43 |
| Celenese Nectarwine | Item | WG6 Isle of the Ape | 6 |
| Celenian {Celenese} | People Group | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 6 |
| Celenian {Celenese} | People Group | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 16 |
| Celenian {Celenese} | People Group | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 24, |
| Celenian {Celenese} | People Group | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 30 |
| Celenian {Celenese} | People Group | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 28 |
| Ehlonna, Temple of Celene | Building | Sea of Death | 78 |
| Grand Court (Celene) | Place | Artifact of Evil | 121-123 |
| Handmaiden {Celene, Kule} | Geographical feature | Reference | SEE Celene {Kule, Handmaiden} (Lesser Moon) |
| Moonveil coin - Platinum pieces (Celene, DoUlek) | Item | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 38, 118 |
| Oakleaf coin - Copper pieces (Celene, DoUlek) | Item | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 38, 118 |
| Palace of the Faerie Queen (Celene) | Place | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 39 |
| Star of Celene | Item | Greyhawk Adventures | 84 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 8 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 64 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 77 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 32 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | The Adventure Begins | 85, 90 |
| Star of Celene Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 | 37 |
| Starcloak coin - Electrum pieces (Celene) | Item | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 38 |
| Suncrown coin - Gold pieces (Celene, DoUlek) | Item | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 38, 118 |
| Tillahi of Celene (Countess) | Non-player character | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 70 |