Curtulenn
| Curtulenn | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Kingdom of Nyrond |
| Size: | Town |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Sir Lellend DeFreiden(in 585 CY), later Count Cunal Huldane. |
| Government: | Noble ruler appointed by monarch; later provincial county (County of Mowbrenn) |
| Alignment: | LG, LN*, NG, CG, N |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 5,200 (591 CY) |
| Races: | Human, Olve, Halfling (stout), Dwarf, Gnome, Half-elf, Half-orc |
| Languages: | Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Heironeous*, Beory, Rao, Pelor, Zilchus, Norebo, Pholtus, Ralishaz, Boccob, Delleb, Celestian |
Curtulenn is a town in the Kingdom of Nyrond located on the Franz River.
Geography
Curtulenn is located on the southern bank of the upper Franz River, and on major trade routes from Mowbrenn and Woodwych to Trigol. The town sits like a "twin" town to Trigol on the other side of the Franz River in the County of Urnst.[1]
History
The great ferry boats of Curtulenn have historically carried trade between Trigol and both Woodwych and Mowbrenn. In Spring 585 CY trade remained good as Sir Lellend DeFreiden, the local landholder, refused to raise additional taxes demanded by King Archbold III. He threw the local bailiff thrown in jail, and challenged the King to remove him. Locals united in support and organized local militias to defend the town under popular martial law. Representatives of the King were driven off. However, this distracted from problems in the town, with rogues, thieves, cheats, and a few men from the Bandit Kingdoms causing trouble, including bandits posing as mercenaries who were quite willing to betray employers.[1]
People
Population
In Spring 585 CY the town had a population of 4,000.[2] By 591 CY it had grown to 5,200.[3]
The people of Curtulenn are determined, self-reliant, individualistic, and in 585 CY defiant.[1]
Demographics
The usual races of Nyrond would 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.[3]
Nyrond generally is lawful neutral in alignment, with lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, and neutral also prevalent.[3]
Notable individuals
Notable individuals in or from Curtulenn include:
- Sir Lellend DeFreiden.
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.[3]
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.[4]
Languages
The common languages of Nyrond can be expected to be spoken here, being Common, Nyrondese, Old Oeridian, Elven, and Halfling.[3]
Government
Curtulenn is located within the Kingdom of Nyrond.
In Spring 585 CY the town was under the control of Sir Lellend DeFreiden as the relevant landholder.[1]
There was a reorganization of provincial administration under King Lynwerd I that commenced Needfest 1, 591 CY. It was not detailed which province Curtulenn fell within.[3]
Economy
The city is located on major trade routes, and in a fertile area supporting grain and cloth production.[2]
Living Greyhawk campaign
In the Living Greyhawk campaign, Curtulenn featured in several adventures. It was also detailed in the "Nyrond Gazetteer" fan-created sourcebook. The organizing Triad for the Nyrond region created maps of Nyrond showing the borders of various provinces, including that Curtulenn fell within the County of Mowbrenn.[5]
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.76.
- ↑ a b WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.75.
- ↑ a b c d e f Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.75.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
- ↑ Nyrond Gazetteer. Living Greyhawk campaign, Nyrond Triad. 2008. Archived via Way Back Machine
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtulenn | Settlement | Nyrond, Settlement, (576 pop: 4000), (591 pop: 5200), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 75 |
| Curtulenn | Settlement | Nyrond, Settlement, (576 pop: 4000), (591 pop: 5200), | WGR4 The Marklands | 76 |