Marlbridge

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Greyhawk Realm
County of Marlbridge
General information
Region:Keoland, Sheldomar Valley
Government
Government:Feudal province of Keoland
Established:438 CY
Demographics
Capital:Marlbridge
Races:Human (SOf), elf, gnome, halfling, half-elf, dwar
Languages:Common, Keolandish, Elven, Gnome, Halfling
Miscellaneous
Resources:Trade, agriculture
Coinage:Keoish standard (griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp))

The County of Marlbridge is a small province in northern Keoland.

History

The County of Marlbridge was historically part of the Duchy of Dorlin to the south. Following the Short War with Furyondy in 438 CY, Marlbridge became an independent county.

Geography

Borders

The County of Marlbridge is the most northerly province of modern Keoland. It is bordered to the north by the river which divides Keoland from the Gran March. To the south is the large Duchy of Dorlin, and to the east the Barony of Mill Creek.[1]

Notable settlements

The capital of the county is the small town of Marlbridge, with a population of 3,160 as of 591 CY. It is located on the river which divides Keoland from the Gran March, near a great stone bridge over a stretch of river nicknamed the Rushflow; a great deal of trade passes through here.

People

Population and demographics

Marlbridge is relatively small region of Keoland.

According to the Keoland Census of 589 CY published by the Living Greyhawk Keoland website, the population of the County of Marlbridge is 29,237, including 20,725 humans, 3,579 gnomes, 1,645 halflings, 1,632 elves, 1,314 half-elves, and 342 half-orcs. There also 43,489 poultry and 15,760 meat and dairy.[1]

Government

The County of Marlbridge is a feudal province of the Kingdom of Keoland.

Economy

Resources

The town of Marlbridge gains much of its revenue from trade, which passes between Keoland and the Gran March here.

Currency

The County of Marlbridge uses the standard currency of Keoland: the platinum griffon (pp), gold lion (gp), electrum eagle (ep), silver hawk (sp), and copper sparrow (cp).

References

Citations

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

Marlbridge Settlement Keoland, Settlement, (576 pop: 3160), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 19, 33
Marlbridge, County of Province Keoland, Living Greyhawk Journal #1 19, 33


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