Seltaren
| Seltaren | |
|---|---|
 Seltaren and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Duchy of Urnst |
| Size: | Small city |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Watch Captain Fridden Moirek |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 9,800 |
The merchant city of Seltaren is located in Seltaren County within the Duchy of Urnst.[1]
History
Former capital of the Duchy before it was moved to Leukish.
People
Population
The population of Seltaren in 591 CY is 9,800 persons.[2]
Religion
Lydia
Government
Heraldry
Military
The Bär Rampant. Duke Karll's elite calvary is stationed here. [3][4]
Economy
Currency
Uses the duchy's standard coinage consisting of the platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[2]
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
History
"In the early days of Urnst, as the Suel swept east from the Maure lands, goods and supplies were brought east by barges on the Upper Lukala River. If one wanted their goods to arrive in one piece, it had to be unloaded above the Seltaren Falls, moved below by mule and cart and then reloaded on barges below the falls. These barges would then continue the journey east on the Lower Lukala River.
A small community arose near the falls, comprised mainly of teamsters who had come to Lake Seltaren to make a living loading the barges. The community, a focal point of commerce in the area, began growing, attracting nobles and commoners alike. This community became known as Seltaren.
Once the capital of the Duchy of Urnst, Seltaren fell out of favor with the noble houses when Leukish was made the new capital city. Still there are those nobles that refused to abandon Seltaren for whatever reason and remain here to this day. Those remaining nobles retreated up the cliffs making their homes in beautiful Upper Seltaren, leaving the common folk to wallow in the decaying morass of Lower Seltaren.
These days, Seltaren is seen as a long way from the capital of Leukish by the nobles of the Duchy. However, it is far from a lonely journey. Seltaren is still a very active city and is the focal point of travel amongst the central and southern portion of the Duchy of Urnst."[5]
"As the nation developed, it became clear that the seat of power would need to be shifted east from the original Maure Lands. The Suel established the city of Seltaren, nearer both the northeastern lands and the elves of the Celadon, who had become willing and wealthy trading partners. As the years wore on, the Delagos Caverns ran dry, and those few nobles who remained in western Urnst soon gained a well-deserved reputation for eccentricity, poverty, and insanity. After the foundation of Seltaren, the government shifted from a loose coalition of nobles to an actual “senate” of delegates selected by the noble houses. Though many residents of Urnst mixed with the indigenous Flan and the Oeridians of what would become the County of Urnst, the Senate enacted strict purity laws: No noble could sire a half-breed child, lest it be crushed to death in public ceremony (thankfully, these laws have long-since faded into obscurity)."[6]
Geography
Seltaren in situated on Lake Seltaren, which lies directly in the center of the city.[1] The city is separated as Upper Seltaren and Lower Seltaren by the Seltaren Falls that divides the upper and lower Lukala River.
Goverenment (Living Greyhawk)
Senatorial Government selected by the noble houses of Seltaren.[7]
Gallery
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The Merchant City of Seltaren, by PlagueBearer Based on The Night Where Nothing Happens, (RPGA) (2001)
Merchant Houses
- House Arginar, has a holding here [4]
- House Burlondin, gnomish merchant house managed by Master Merchant Dimble. [4]
- House Durnix, managed by Master Merchant Kortharin. [4]
- House Fealdon has a small office here.[8]
- House Meissel has a large holding here, managed by Lord Kerro. [4][9]
- House Nagrikar, managed by Master Merchant Denarth. [4]
- House Nelaera, managed by Lady Kerul. [4]
- House Ostrantor, managed by Mistress Merchant Felra. [4]
- House Reede, managed by Lady Therina. [4][9]
- House Saevil has a holding here.[4]
- House Szabo has a holding here.[10]
- House Teranor has a holding here, managed by Lady Mornaelle.[4]
- House Verle, managed by Lord Seoman. [4]
Places of note
- Boravek Morsen Coachhosue - Located in Upper Seltaren. [9]
- Bridled Brambles Tavern - A tavern in Lower Seltaren [11]
- Hippodrome - former sporting arena now fallen into disrepair located in Lower Seltaren. [9]
- Palladium - Former home for the Urnst Senate. [9]
- Temple of Lydia - Largest temple in Seltaren, there is a 3-story temple located in Upper Seltaren. [9]
- Wizardholme of Urnst - A small magical society and school founded by wandering Suel mages many centuries ago.[12]
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b David Wall (cartography). Living Greyhawk Duchy of Unrst. RPGA LG DoU Triad. Archived from the original on April 02, 2006. Retrieved on 19 November 2024.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, pg 124
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Coriner Gala (2001) (RPGA), Appendix B
- ↑ An Accidental Murder. (RPGA) (2006), p.5
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, pg 125
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, pg 125
- ↑ Never the Same Thing Twice. (2001) (RPGA), p. 6
- ↑ a b c d e f Night Where Nothing Happens (2001) (RPGA), pg 7-11
- ↑ Based on Living Greyhawk content for Veriste by PlagueBearer,(RPGA) (2001)
- ↑ An Accidental Murder (2006) (RPGA) p. 20
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (RPGA) (2000) p. 11
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonus Marius (of Seltaren) | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #359 | 71 | |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Dragon magazine #359 | 71 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | The Fright At Tristor | 3 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 124, 125, 126 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 11 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 31 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 15 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 31 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Oerth Journal #20 | 6,7 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Oerth Journal #23 | 6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,25 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | Oerth Journal #25 | 24,25,28,31 |
| Seltaren | Settlement | Duchy of Urnst, Settlement, (591 pop: 9800), | LT1 The Star Cairns | IC |