Ipp

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The Ipp is a species of tree native to the Flanaess, averaging 60 feet or more in height, and are often taller than even oaks which are hundreds of years old.[1] A subspecies, the ipt, is taller still.[2] In the Welkwood, ipts grow to more than 40 taller than the average ipp.[3] Ipps live for centuries and are seldom attacked by illness or disease. They both have greenish bark and emerald green, hand-shaped leaves.[2]

The Gnarley Forest is densely populated with ipps alongside oaks[4] and "the small northern fringe of the Gnarley Forest is logged for a moderate yield of ipp."[5] Folklore says elves of Clan Meldarin in the Gnarley are "able to predict the weather a week ahead simply by inspecting moss on an ipp tree."[6]

Ipp wood is not commonly used in making weapons, though it is suited for many other purposes and can be easily dried and treated.[2]

Ipp candles are made from a mixture of tallow and Ipp tree sap. They illuminate truly little, even less than a normal candle. They are known, however, for keeping normal insects and pests away. [7]

Ipt trees make favored homes for sylvan elves, especially in Verbobonc.[8]

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Citations
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  1. Artifact of Evil—Gord the Rogue novel (1985), p.227.
  2. a b c From the Ashes (1992), p.50-51, Atlas.
  3. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), p.58, Guide.
  4. From the Ashes (1992), p.39, Campaign Book.
  5. WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.32.
  6. From the Ashes (1992), p.40, Campaign Book.
  7. "Bazaar of the Bizarre".  Dragon #A1998 (Annual 1998), p.102.
  8. WG8 Fate of Istus (1989), p.93.
Bibliography
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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

Ipp Candle Item Dragon magazine #AN3 100, 104
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Artifact of Evil 227
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 34
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Dragon magazine #AN3 100
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Dungeon magazine #053 33
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 50, 51, 54
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 39, 40
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 139, 141, 142
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Night Arrant 248-250, 264
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, Saga of Old City 251
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 34
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, WGR4 The Marklands 30, 32
Ipp Tree {Ipt} Item Flora, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 6, 7, 58