Gand
| Gand | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Region: | Keoland, Sheldomar Valley |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Earl of Gand |
| Government: | Feudal province of Keoland |
| Demographics | |
| Major towns: | Endereisen |
| Races: | Human (SOf), elf, gnome, halfling, half-elf, dwarf |
| Languages: | Common, Keolandish, Elven, Gnome, Halfling |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | St. Cuthbert |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Coinage: | Keoish standard (griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp)) |
The Earldom of Gand is a province of Keoland.
History
Origin
The Earldom of Gand was once a province of the Duchy of Gradsul, but broke away some centuries ago.
Recent history
In Spring of 591 CY, the Earl of Gand led an army to reinforce Westkeep. [1]
Geography
Borders
Gand is located in eastern Keoland. It is bordered to the north by the Earldom of Linth and Barony of Riverwatch, east by the Duchy of Gradsul, south by the Viscounty of Nume Eor, and west by the Barony of Sayre.
Notable settlements
The most significant town here is Endereisen.[2]
The town of Gand has a population of 2,840 inhabitants, as of 591 CY. It is a noted town of rogues, many of whom fleed from Gradsul to avoid punishment for one crime or another.
Notable locations
People
Population and demographics
According to the Keoland Census of 589 CY published by the Living Greyhawk Keoland website, the population of the Earldom of Gand is 80,054, including 78,514 humans, 1,458 halflings, and 82 half-orcs. There also 213,071 poultry and 53,210 meat and dairy.[1]
Religion
A cult of St. Cuthbert has its headquarters here, originally brought to the province around two centuries ago (c.391 CY), during the occupation of Veluna. The church here is infamously meddlesome in local affairs.[2]
Government
The Earldom of Gand is a feudal province of the Kingdom of Keoland. The ruler is titled the Earl of Gand.
According to the apocryphal Living Greyhawk adventure KEO1-01 March Through Keoland, the name of the Earl of Gand is Warren Syr’Andolyn.[2]
Economy
Resources
Currency
The Earldom of Gand 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
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #2, p.29.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Journal #1, Keoland.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gand | Settlement | Settlement, (576 pop: 2840), | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 19 |
| Gand, Earldom of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Journal #1 | 14, 19, 33 |
| Gand, Earldom of | Province | Keoland, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 29 |
| Gandees | People Group | People, | The Adventure Begins | 89 |
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