Oldred
| Oldred | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Nyrond |
| Size: | City |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Duke Regurd Korenflass |
| Government: | Duchy of Korenflass |
| Alignment: | LG, LN*, NG, CG, N |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 22,000 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Human, elves, Halfling (stout), dwarves, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs |
| Languages: | Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Heironeous*, Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian |
| Organizations: | Thieves Guild |
Oldred is a walled port city in the Kingdom of Nyrond.
History
The city was built on the site of an old, razed Flan city, which provides extensive undercity ruins/[1]
The city was previously the ducal seat of the Duke of Oldred.[2]
Following the Greyhawk Wars in about Spring 585 CY the atmosphere in the city was menacing. Half drunk naval troops would roam for trouble, evil elements fled from the [[Great Kingdom}} lurked its streets, and the militia would not bother with any crime short of murder unless the victim was rich or important. Thieves lurked in dark alleyways, and cat burglary was carried out by the burgeoning Thieves Guild causing the wealthy to avoid flaunting their wealth. The Temple of Procan was even robbed of icons, shocking the city.[3]
The navy was only irregularly paid by King Archbold III due to the parlous finances of the kingdoms after the Wars, resulting in threats of mutiny and disruptive navy personnel to the displeasure of Duke Regurd Korenflass. As a result the Duke refused to pay all monies due to the crown, offsetting alleged costs due to the navy unrest. Threats of marching on Oldred by Archbold were faced down with counter threats of having to face Korenflass's well trained militia as well as the navy itself and peasant levies. The Duke blamed high taxes on the King, and was believed by the local population who see royal troops are not properly paid and kept the local royal garrison cowed with the fear of lynching.[2]
The Duke's control of the city was strong. He was Guildmaster of the Merchants & Traders Guild, and blamed the King and his local bailiff for any problems resulting in the bailiff living in virtual house arrest for his own protection. The Duke's extensive landholdings and control of trade allowed him to supply war veteran officers with subsidized goods thus keeping them content and loyal, and filling his local militia with their numbers.[2]
Prince Sewarndt was well received by the fawning courtiers of the Duke[4][5], whom was a friend of the prince.[2]
The breakdown in authority, and law and order, lead to the reestablishment of smuggling and even slaving along the Relmor Bay coast. The navy is even at times engaged in or assisting locals in smuggling, even while defending against Ahlissan raiding parties and pirates.[2]
The navy in Oldred early in 585 CY engaged in a raid on Prymp in Ahlissa, bringing back booty but also people then sold into slavery in the undercity.[1]
The reorganization of provincial administration as part of the reforms byr King Lynwerd I that commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY resulted in Oldred becoming the capital of the province of the Duchy of Korenflass.[6]
Geography
Cityscape
The north side of the town features wooded gardens and the houses of the nobility and merchants.[1]
Travel
People
Population
In Spring 585 CY the population of the city was 19,500.[2]
In 591 CY the population was 22,000.[6]
Demographics
The races of Nyrond can all be expected to be found here, being humans (with an Oeridian dominance, and Suel present, as ethnic background), Olve (mainly sylvan with a small high elf presence), Halfling (stout), Dwarf, Gnome, half-elf and half-orc.[6]
Nyrond generally is lawful neutral in alignment, with lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, and neutral also prevalent.[6]
Notable individuals
Religion
The common religions of Nyrond can be expected to be followed here, being Heironeous (the official state religion), Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian.[6]
Following the Greyhawk Wars superstitions and the worship of evil gods (including Hextor and Incabulos) began to grow as a sign of the despair of the common folk.[7]
Very few religions find favor on the south coast of Nyrond, save Procan, which the city features an architecturally fine temple of.[3]
Languages
The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling.[6]
Government
Oldred is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.
Following the reorganization of provincial administration under King Lynwerd I that commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY Oldred remained under the control of the Duke becoming provincial capital of the Duchy of Korenflass.[6]
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
The lands of the south coast are not very fertile, with the soil being often chalky, brittle and somewhat stony, thus being mostly used as poor grazing land.[2]
Trade
Currency
Military
Oldred is the second most important naval base after Mithat.[2], for the Nyrond navy stationed along the northern coast of Relmor Bay.[6]
In Spring 585 CY the city had a 500 strong, hard nosed militia made up in part by war veterans, and a garrison of 300 of the King's troops.[2]
Rumors & legends
The undercity ruins are said to be inhabited by ropers, otyughs and worse.[1]
Gallery
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.73.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.72.
- ↑ a b WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.72-73.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.68.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.93.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.75.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
Bibliography
- Sargent, Carl. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants and Traders, Guild of (Oldred) | People Group | Guild, | WGR4 The Marklands | 72 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 18 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Dragon magazine #065 | 12 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 14 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 12 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 75, 78, 149 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Oerth Journal #06 | 4 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | Oerth Journal #14 | 23 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | The Adventure Begins | 33 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | WGR4 The Marklands | 60, 72, 74, 85 |
| Oldred | Settlement | Nyrond, City, Walled, (585 pop: 19500), (591 pop: 22000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Procan, Temple of (Oldred) | Building | Temple, | WGR4 The Marklands | 73 |
| Thieves, Guild of (Oldred) | People Group | Guild, | WGR4 The Marklands | 73 |