Hummingbirds
 | This article is about a topic found primarily or only in the RPGA's Living Greyhawk campaign (2000-2008). While it is officially sanctioned and is frequently based on officially published material, it may be considered unofficial or non-canonical to the setting. |
| Hummingbirds | |
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| Founded: | 593 CY |
| Leader: | Lady Delina Coriner |
| Symbol: | A hummingbird |
| Allies: | House Coriner |
Hummingbirds is an organization of the Duchy of Urnst.[1]
Description
House Coriner's true power lies in their courtesans, known as the Hummingbirds. These highly educated and charming individuals navigate all social circles, attending elite events and mingling with the upper class for a fee. Valued for their wit, intelligence, and cultural knowledge over mere beauty, the Hummingbirds excel in the arts, speak multiple languages, and set trends with their avant-garde fashion, making them both envied and influential.
History
In Suloise culture, courtesans are highly respected and skilled in diplomacy, performance, history, and pleasure, symbolizing cultured taste and status. The Coriner family, historically non-noble courtesans in the Duchy of Urnst since the Suel migration, leveraged generations of favors and accumulated wealth to purchase noble status in 583 CY.
Members
Turquoise Branch
Those of the Turquoise branch cater to the wealthy among the non-nobles of the Duchy. This branch is largely made up of non-Suel humans and half-elves, but occasionally elves, halflings, and half-orcs may be found in its ranks as well.
Brillant
Magnificent
Fiery Heart
Ruby Branch
The Rubies exclusively serves members of the Noble and Merchant Houses. Ruby courtesans often come from nobility, but not exclusively, and primarily of Suel descent.
Brillant
Magnificent
Fiery Heart
Past Members
Lord Jasper Kilbourne
Organization
Members are trained at Lady Delina Coriner's Finishing School in Seltaren.
Alignment
Generally good to neutral
Resources
Currency
Uses the Duchy coinage—platinum sterling duke (pp), gold duke (gp), electrum bright (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper common (cp).[2]
Rumors & legends
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
Gallery
External links
References
Notes
The Hummingbird Courtesans are not cheap whores. They are closer in nature to a Japanese Geisha. Their services are to entertain, advise, listen, and delight. Nobles pay for their time and talents (not necessarily sex).
Citations
- ↑ Duchy of Urnst Meta-Org (2007)(RPGA), p. 89-91
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
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.
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