Seltaren

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Seltaren
Seltaren and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005).
General information
Realm:Duchy of Urnst
Size:Small city
Government
Ruler:First Lord of the City, Andrin Tyrnes
Authority:Watch Captain Fridden Moirek
Demographics
Population:9,800
Groups
Religions:Lydia

Seltaren is a major city in the Duchy of Urnst.

History

Former capital of the Duchy before it was moved to Leukish.

People

Jonus Marius, organizer of the Seekers of the Arcane, is from Seltaren.[1]

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.[2][3]

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

The merchant city of Seltaren is in Seltaren County.[4]

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)."

Geography

Seltaren in situated on Lake Seltaren, which lies directly in the center of the city.[4] The city is separated as Upper Seltaren and Lower Seltaren by the Seltaren Falls that divides the upper and lower Lukala River.

Government

Senatorial Government selected by the noble houses of Seltaren[6], led by First Lord of the City, Andrin Tyrnes (male human(Suel) Wizard 4/Aristocrat 7).

Transportation

Apporter Services

This service is similar to the Wayfarers' Union but is managed by the College of Sages and Sorcery.[7]

  • Anson (male human (Oeridian) Wiz10)—able to transport three medium-sized creatures in addition to self, once daily. Cost is 500gp.[7]
  • Chaleson (female human (Oeridian) Wiz12)—able to transport four medium-sized creatures in addition to self, twice daily. Cost is 1400gp (includes two teleports, there and back); offers a 10% discount for members of either the College of Sages and Sorcery or the Fellowship of Scattered Stars.[7]

Merchant houses

  • House Arginar, has a holding here, managed by Lord Garothea Arginar [3]
  • House Baercol is headquartered here. [8]
  • House Burlondin, gnomish merchant house managed by Master Merchant Dimble. [3]
  • House Durnix, managed by Master Merchant Kortharin. [3]
  • House Fealdon has a small office here.[9]
  • House Kaste is headquartered here. [8]
  • House Meissel has a large holding here, managed by Lord Kerro Meissel. [3][10] Their warehouse is built completely over Lake Seltaren to avoid taxes.
  • House Nagrikar, managed by Master Merchant Denarth. [3]
  • House Nelaera, managed by Lady Kerul Nelaera. [3]
  • House Ostrantor, managed by Mistress Merchant Felra. [3]
  • House Reede, managed by Lady Therina Reede. [3][10]
  • House Saevil has a holding here.[3]
  • House Szabo has a holding here.[11] Revin Szabo is captain-at-arms of the estate.[12]
  • House Teranor has a holding here, managed by Lady Mornaelle Teranor.[3]
  • House Verle, managed by Lord Seoman Verle. [3]

Organizations

Places of note

Upper Selteran

  • Boravek Morsen Coachhosue—Located in Upper Seltaren owned by Boravek Morsen. [10]
  • Palladium—former home for the Urnst Senate. [10]
  • Temple of Kord[18]
  • Temple of Lydia—largest temple in Seltaren, there is a 3-story temple located in Upper Seltaren, Priestess Sovahn Lorinar is an acolyte here. [10]
  • Wizardholme of Urnst—small magical society and school founded by wandering Suel mages many centuries ago.[19]

Lower Seltarn

  • The Borderland—tavern at the draw between upper and lower Seltaren[20]
  • Bridled Brambles Tavern—tavern in Lower Seltaren, owner and barkeep is Roserio [21][22]
  • Enchanted Baskets—very neat shop, owned by basketweaver Valfour[21]
  • Fresh Picks—fruit vendor, owned by Otol[21]
  • Heart Scrolls—love poems and "love potion" by Amora (real name Hilea)[21]
  • Hippodrome—former sporting arena now fallen into disrepair located in Lower Seltaren. [10]
  • Images of the Gods—statues and pottery, made by Tarr.[21]
  • Seems Like Old Times—clothier, owned by seamstress Marilaen[21]
  • Weapons—low-quality swords sold by weaponsmith Garm[21]
  • Wet your Whistle-one of many taverns[23]

Maps

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Dragon #359 (Sep 2007), p.71.
  2. ↑ a b c Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.124.
  3. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Coriner Gala (2001) (RPGA), Appendix B
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ An Accidental Murder. (RPGA) (2006), p.5
  6. ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.125.
  7. ↑ a b c Catspaw (2004)(RPGA), p.45
  8. ↑ a b Heart of the Sun (2006) (RPGA), p.57
  9. ↑ Never the Same Thing Twice. (2001) (RPGA), p.6
  10. ↑ a b c d e f Night Where Nothing Happens (2001) (RPGA), p.7-11
  11. ↑ Based on Living Greyhawk content for Veriste by PlagueBearer,(RPGA) (2001)
  12. ↑ a b Night Where Nothing Happens (2001) (RPGA), p.11
  13. ↑ An Accidental Murder (2006) (RPGA), p.7
  14. ↑ The Night Where Nothing Happened (2001) (RPGA), p.4
  15. ↑ An Accidental Murder (2006) (RPGA), p.4
  16. ↑ Coriner Gala (2001)(RPGA), p.10
  17. ↑ No Holds Bard (2003)(RPGA) p.20, 23
  18. ↑ Duchy of Urnst Meta-org, ver 1 (2007)(RPGA), p.134
  19. ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #0 (Aug 2000), p.11.  
  20. ↑ The Night Where Nothing Happens (2001)(RPGA), p.5
  21. ↑ a b c d e f g Coriner Gala (2001)(RPGA), p.5
  22. ↑ An Accidental Murder (2006) (RPGA), p.20
  23. ↑ Crop Circles (2003)(RPGA), p.4

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

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
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