Hardby

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Greyhawk Realm
Gynarchy of Hardby
Hardby and environs, illustrated by Anna Meyer.
General information
Motto:City of the Scorned
Region:Central Flanaess
Government
Ruler:Despotrix Ilena Norbelos
Government:Gynarchy
Alignments:LN
Established:-278 CY
Demographics
Capital:Hardby
Population:5,100 (591 CY)
Races:human (72%), half-orc 22%, halfling 2%, dwarf 1%, gnome 1%, half-elf 1%, elf !%
Languages:Common
Groups
Religions:Ehlonna, Joramy, Lirr, Mayaheine, Myrhiss, Norebo, Osprem, Pelor, Procan, Saint Cuthbert, Wee Jas, Xerbo, Zilchus
Allies:Greyhawk City
Enemies:Bright Lands, Pomarj

Hardby (also known as the "City of the Scorned") is a city in the Central Flanaess, in what is now known as the Domain of Greyhawk.

History

Hardby was founded in -278 CY by Ena Norbe, a Safeton wizard of Suel extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, Zagig Yragerne, who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 CY. The town has been ruled by the City of Greyhawk since 582 CY, the Despotrix reduced to the status of figurehead, and resentment simmers.

Geography

Hardby is built around the eastern portion of a deep port called Hard Bay which is just off Woolly Bay, at the foothills of the Abbor-Alz hills. For many, Hardby is the gateway to the south and to the Bright Desert. The harbor itself is navigable by even large ocean-sailing ships. The southern edge of Hardby faces onto sea cliffs which help make Hard Bay more secluded and a safer harbor. There are several lighthouses along the coast near the town to help ships avoid danger. Around the western curve of the bay, following to the south opposite the cliffs is a large promontory on which rests one of the lighthouses, which also houses

In its heyday, Hardby claimed land as far north as the Neen River.

Other Towns and Villages

  • Orz: A small fishing village (pop.300) known for the "Orz Aurora" which appear in the skies over the village. (entirely non-magical). The fishers are renown for using a special crossbow fitted with a fishing line attached to the barbed bolt.
  • Arok's Landing: Founded by a devotee of Osprem, Arok Foamborne, who was shipwrecked here; now led by a priestess of Procan, Nawenda Foamborne, his descendant. A large number of craftspeople work and live here (pop.600) at the 3 tanneries and shipyard.
  • Megas' Landing: The smallest of the local fishing villages (pop.180). An unusually orderly and communal locale where people all rise and sleep at dawn and dusk like clockwork, and the fishboats all come and go at the same times.

Estates and Manors

  • Deermide's Manor:
  • Hardfield Manor:
  • Jonnosh Manor:
  • Maynem's Manor:

Keeps and Castles

  • Bright Tower Keep:
  • Delway Castle:
  • Storm Keep:
  • Sevant's Tower:


People

Notable NPCs

Population

Religion

Languages

Government

Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix Illena Norbelos, though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy through Military Governor Wilbrem Carister, the captain of the Hardby Marines.

Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by Retep Mandel. A lieutenant of Vesparian Lafanel of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies.

Administrative divisions

  • Northend (High Chapel)
  • Dock District
  • Fish Town
  • Tradetown
  • The Ebbfields

Executive Branch

Legislative branch

Judicial branch

Heraldry

Economy

Resources

Currency

Transportation

Military

Hardby is protected by the Mountaineer Militia and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch.

Maps

References

Citations


Bibliography
Zavoda Index Entry

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index page has a list of sources, abbreviations, and a link to the full index. 

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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

Ale Bay (Hardby) Building, Defensive Structure, The Adventure Begins 47
Bereis Bounty (Hardby) Building Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , Slavers, AD&D 2e 37
Blanket Street (Hardby) Infrastructure Street or road, Slavers, AD&D 2e 37
Danigars Pen (Hardby) Building Shop, Slavers, AD&D 2e 34
Dock District (Hardby) Place Docks, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 33
Dock District (Hardby) Place Docks, Dungeon magazine #080 56
Dock District (Hardby) Place Docks, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 17
Dock District (Hardby) Place Docks, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33-35
Dock District (Hardby) Place Docks, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 7
Ebbfields (Hardby) Place Quarter, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 35, 36
Fish Town (Hardby) Place Quarter, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 35
Fish Town (Hardby) Place Quarter, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 7
Great Wall (Hardby) Infrastructure Gate, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 7
Gynarchy of Hardby People Group Position, The Adventure Begins 7, 42, 47, 54, 56, 57, 64, 70, 71
Gynarchy of Hardby People Group Position, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 23
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), A4 In The Dungeons of the Slave Lords 20
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Artifact of Evil 7, 71, 72, 75, 106, 159, 161, 231, 346
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Come Endless Darkness 119
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 9, 89
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 15, 16, 18, 32, 33, 45, 96
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), City of Hawks 41
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #191 65, 66
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #195 95
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #262 40
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #291 88
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #306 97
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dragon magazine #350 29, 32
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dungeon magazine #030 23, 24, 28, 30, 40
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Dungeon magazine #080 56, 57
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), From the Ashes: Campaign Book 1, 7, 10, 14-17, 19, 21, 30, 47, 50, 58, 59, 66, 77, 79, 85, 86, 88, 90
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), From the Ashes: References Card #3
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 99
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 37, 51, 52, 63, 148, 150, 154
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 1, 26, 27
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 11
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 26
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Living Greyhawk Journal #5 5
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Night Arrant 232
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 4, 5, 16, 33, 59
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Polyhedron magazine #092 16
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Slavers, AD&D 2e 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 32-36, 38, 39, 42, 47, 48, 50, 60, 61, 78, 106 , 109, 122
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), Saga of Old City 6, 16, 288, 294, 338
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), The Adventure Begins 3-7, 12, 16, 29, 33, 35, 42, 44, 47, 48, 51, 54, 56, 57, 58, 64, 68, 70, 71, 103, 115, 123
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 2, 3, 7
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), LT1 The Star Cairns IC, 3, 13, 14, 17, 30, 34
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), WG11 Puppets IC
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure 3, 21, 24
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 49
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) 11, 19, 21
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), WGM1 Borderwatch IBC
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 23, 25, 41, 48
Hardby city Settlement Hardby, Capital, Free city, (591 pop: 5100), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IBC
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, Dragon magazine #191 65
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 7, 17, 51-53, 55, 58, 86, 87
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 51
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, Slavers, AD&D 2e 4, 34, 36, 38, 39, 44, 60, 61, 62, 75
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, The Adventure Begins 6, 7, 42, 47, 63, 66
Hardby Marines People Group Navy, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 2, 3
Hardby Merchant Alliance People Group Alliance, Living Greyhawk Journal #1 26
Hardby Militia People Group Army, Slavers, AD&D 2e 34, 37, 40
Hardby Pass Infrastructure Street or road, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 37
Hardby Trade Council People Group Council, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 37
Hardby, territory of Kingdom (591 pop: Unknown), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 37, 51, 52, 63, 148, 150, 154
Hardby, territory of Kingdom (591 pop: Unknown), Reference SEE ALSO Hardby city
Hardby, territory of Kingdom (591 pop: Unknown), The Adventure Begins 3-7, 12, 16, 29, 33, 35, 42, 44, 47, 48, 51, 54, 56-58, 64, 68, 70, 71, 103, 115, 123
Highchapel (Hardby) Building Reference SEE North End {Highchapel} (Hardby)
Karposhnen of Hardby Non-player character [M10], Dragon magazine #191 67
Karposhnen of Hardby Non-player character [M10], From the Ashes: Campaign Book 30
Maro (Gynarch of Hardby) Non-player character Oerth Journal #10 19,21
Maro (Gynarch of Hardby) Non-player character The Adventure Begins 57
Mayaheine, Temple of (Hardby) Building Temple, Dragon magazine #306 97
Mayaheine, Temple of (Hardby) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 34
North End {Highchapel} (Hardby) Place Quarter, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 35-37
North End {Highchapel} (Hardby) Place Quarter, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 7
Pelor, Temple of (Hardby) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 36, 37
River Road (Hardby)(North Route) Infrastructure Street or road, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 35
River Road (Hardby)(North Route) Infrastructure Street or road, The Adventure Begins: Adventure Maps 7
Trade Town (Hardby) Place Quarter, Slavers, AD&D 2e 33, 35, 37, 60
Wee Jas, Temple of (Hardby) Building Temple, Dragon magazine #350 32
Zodal, Temple of (Hardby) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 37
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