Admundfort
| Admundfort | |
|---|---|
 Admundfort, depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Shield Lands |
| Size: | Large city |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 21,000 (576 CY), 5,000? (591 CY) |
| Races: | Humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes |
Admundfort is a walled city in the Shield Lands on Scragholme Isle in the northern [Nyr Dyv]].
History
[edit | edit source]Prior to the Greyhawk Wars, Admundfort is a bastion of the Knights of Holy Shielding.
The Shield Lands fall to the armies of Iuz during the Greyhawk Wars. In the spring of 584 CY, the armies mount a massive flanking invasion coming down from the north through the Bandit Kingdoms, which are likewise rampaged or overrun.[1] It is evacuated in the face of the impending invasion, and there is almost no resistance.[2] Living Greyhawk capmaign (see below).
Geography
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The city occupies a place on the southwesternmost coast of the small Scragholme Isle in the northern waters of the Nyr Dyv.[3]
Cityscape
[edit | edit source]Admundfort's noted skyline features an impressive tower at either end of its city wall, both of which abut the city at either end of the shoreline. They are known as the Sea Keeps (not to be confused with the fortifications of the same name in Aerdiaak (the North Kingdom).
Other than the noted or named locations in the city, it is generally divided into five residential areas, and a military quarter.[4] There are areas where the dwellings of fishermen, commoners, merchants, artisans and the wealthy, and the Rhennee are each found separately.
- Citadel of Holy Shielding—in the center of the city, the grand headquarters of the Knights of Holy Shielding.[5]
- Towers of the Shield Mages
- Armory
- Naval barracks
- the Guilders—the area directly along the Grand Promenade with residences of "many members of the powerful artisans' guilds."[5]
- Temple of Procan
Later, in 585 CY+, there is a particular area of the city where the priests and mages who follow Iuz stay.
- Claw Quarter
People
[edit | edit source]Population
[edit | edit source]Notable individuals
[edit | edit source]- Lord Holmer—Earl of Walworth, and Commander of the Knights of Holy Shielding prior to the fall of the Shield Lands
- Vayne—controls and governs the region, after the Greyhawk Wars, for Iuz.
Religion
[edit | edit source]In addition to the "many shrines to Heironeous" in the Citadel of Holy Shielding,[5] there is also a temple of Procan in Admundfort, in the middle of the coastline of the city, directly adjacent to the wharves.[4]
Government
[edit | edit source]The Shield Lands are governed by various small provincial rulers, so there is not a centralized government. The Earl of Walworth holds Admundfort (and Scragholme Isle).
Economy
[edit | edit source]Resources
[edit | edit source]Trade
[edit | edit source]Much like other cities of on the Nyr Dyv, Admundfort's economy is based in large part on the mercantile shipping on the Lake.[6]
In Living Greyhawk
[edit | edit source] | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
The Living Greyhawk campaign (2000-2008) had the occupation of Admundfort continuing forward through 598 CY, while players strived to liberate it.
Publishing history
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Wars (1991), p.9, Adventurer's Book.
- ↑ Forces of the Empire of Iuz occupied Admundfort through at least 591 CY (and after, in the42.
- ↑ Lazzaretti map (2005) .
- ↑ a b WGR5 Iuz the Evil (1993), p.43, map inset.
- ↑ a b c WGR5 Iuz the Evil (1993), p.42.
- ↑ World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.46, Guide.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admundfort (Ship) | Item | Ship, Artifact, | Return of the Eight | 21, 25 |
| Admundfort Ring of Leadership | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III | 947 | |
| Admundfort Ring of Leadership | Item | Greyhawk Adventures | 73 | |
| Claw Quarter (Admundfort) | Place | Quarter, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 43 |
| Guilders (Admundfort) | Building | House, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 42, 43 |
| Military Quarter (Admundfort) | Place | Quarter, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 43 |
| Procan, Temple of (Admundfort) | Building | Temple, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 43 |
| Ring of Leadership, Admundfort | Item | Reference | SEE Admundfort Ring of Leadership |