Gnatmarsh

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The Gnatmarsh, from The Marklands map (1993).

The Gnatmarsh is an extensive area of very treacherous wetlands on the western border of Nyrond.

Geography

The Gnatmarsh stretches along the east bank of the Nesser River from the Celadon Forest to below the joining of the Duntide River, which feeds into it.[1] The Nesser River would be the preferred means of travel between the Nyr Dyv and Sea of Gearnat if not for the Gnatmarsh. It is still well traveled except in the summer when insect swarms are horrific.

History

The area was previously the lair of the Weird of Gnatmarsh, the leader of a witches coven, until defeated by Warnes Starcoat and companions in 575 CY.

In 591 CY rumors arose that an illegitimate son of King Lynwerd had surfaced among the witches of the Gnatmarsh.[2]

Ecology

These bogs are home to many ghastly creatures and spawn myriad of biting insects during the summer months.[3]


Inhabitants

The infestation of monsters discourages heavier use of the Nesser River as a trade route.[4]

Desperate swamp-folk pole about on flat-bottomed boats, fishing and trapping.[5]

Features and settlements

While there are presumably small settlements of bandits, humans and other humanoids in the Gnatmarsh, none are none.

Notable features and locations include:

  • The sunken tower of the Weird of Gnatmarsh.

Maps

References

Citations

  1. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting, pp.51 & 54
  2. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazzetteer, p.79
  3. ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting, p.51
  4. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazzetteer, p.153
  5. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazzetteer, p.154

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

Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 51, 54, 56
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 19
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Dragon magazine #191 66
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 61, 63
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, From the Ashes: References Card #12
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Greyhawk Adventures 74
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 79, 153
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Living Greyhawk Journal #0 11
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 29
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Night Arrant 122, 129, 147, 149
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Oerth Journal #08 36
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Oerth Journal #31 17,18,19
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 9, 40
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Return of the Eight 59
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, Saga of Old City 7, 288
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, The Adventure Begins 54
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, WG6 Isle of the Ape 27
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 21, 23, 25
Gnatmarsh Geographical feature Marsh, WGR4 The Marklands 61, 62, 69, 70
Staff of Gnatmarsh Item Encyclopedia Magica - Volume IV 1281
Staff of Gnatmarsh Item Greyhawk Adventures 74
Weird of Gnatmarsh Non-player character Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 153
Weird of Gnatmarsh Non-player character Living Greyhawk Journal #0 11
Weird of Gnatmarsh Non-player character Return of the Eight 59
Weird of Gnatmarsh Non-player character WG6 Isle of the Ape 27
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