Newtemple
| Newtemple | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Realm: | Pomarj; formerly Wild Coast |
| Government | |
| Established: | -267 CY |
| Demographics | |
| Races: | Human |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Pelor |
| Allies: | Church of Pelor |
Newtemple is a small settlement on the Wild Coast.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Newtemple is deep within the territory conquered by the Orcish Empire of the Pomarj (in hex F4-96 on the Darlene map). The nearest town, Broken Wagon, is 15 miles to the north, but fell to humanoid invaders.
A temple of Pelor in the town, which gives the settlement its name, has a handful of priests staffing it. The temple has whitewashed walls and a beautiful window of stained glass. Its tower is topped by a glass dome.
On the southern border of the parish is a 60' high ruined tower called Northern Watch. It was once a watchtower for the city of Beachcourt, which is now ruins.
Population
[edit | edit source]The people of Newtemple are mostly human craftsmen. They believe all magic except for healing magic to be an affront to the gods. Weapons are forbidden within Newtemple.
History
[edit | edit source]In 5249 SD (-267 CY), a group of priests and followers of Trithereon fled persecution in Keoland and built a temple and settlement on the Wild Coast. The settlement lasted until 412 CY, when the entire population died of plague. The temple was rebuilt and reconsecrated as a church of Pelor in 480 CY, and around this nexus the community was able to begin again.
In 583 CY, a group of rakshasas infiltrated the temple. A prophecy in their possession led them to believe (mistakenly) that the church was built on a temple of their god Ravanna. Soon they had killed and replaced the priests of Pelor, charming the locals into helping them excavate the catacombs.
In 584 CY, the area was invaded by forces from the Pomarj, but the prowess of the rakshasas kept the community safe while they continued about their fell work. They killed a few humans—too many, however, and in 585 CY the church of Pelor in the Free City of Greyhawk began sending parties of investigators to see what was rotten in the parish.
In Legends of Greyhawk
[edit | edit source] | This section contains content from the "Legends of Greyhawk" organized-play campaign. While it is officially published, and is approved by WotC, this content is based on the DMG 2024, and may differ from earlier publications. |
In the Legends of Greyhawk campaign, set in 576 CY, the West Coast Adventurer's Guild (WCAG) runs organzied play events at conventions. One of the two regions they produce adventures set in, is the Wild Coast.[1]—the region is premiering at LA ComicCon, 26 September 2025. Three adventures will premiere at a new online convention called Dice Online Games 10-12 October 2025 [2]
Even though the region uses many or most settlements in the area, it does not necessarily utilize every location on the Wild Coast in the premiers. Newtemple is not (yet) used for adventures,[3] but it is referenced.[4]
References
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Wolf Miller. (@Training_Dragons). Dungeons & Dragons Discord (official WotC) "West Coast Adventurer’s Guild (me and my team) are taking up BK and Wild Coast." 3 June 2025.[1]
- ↑ Dice Online Games. Tabletop.Events. West Coast Adventurers Guild (29 August 2025). Retrieved on 31 August 2025.
- ↑ Olson, Mike (30 September 2025). Cantona and Elredd, yes; Badwall, no.. Discord. Retrieved on 3 October 2025. "[Q:] There's been some of us who've wondered if places like Badwall, Cantona, Elredd, etc will be used or not. [A:] Mike Olson: Cantona and Elredd, yes; Badwall, no, but not for lack of trying. Those first three WC mods manage to touch on every significant settlement in the region except Badwall, ... I wanted to show how these various communities differ from one another."
- ↑ The Wild Coast, A Land of Chaos and Adventure. WCAG (4 October 2025). Archived from the original on 5 October 2025. Retrieved on 6 October 2025.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Miller, Andy. "The Setting Sun." Dungeon #73. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtemple | Province | Dungeon magazine #073 | 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 70, 72, 73 | |
| Pelor, Temple of (Newtemple) | Building | Temple, | Dungeon magazine #073 | 60, 62, 64, 65, 68, 73 |
| Ravanna, Temple of (Newtemple) | Building | Temple, | Dungeon magazine #073 | 69 |