Oakenheart
| Oakenheart | |
|---|---|
 The Sea Baron city of Oakenheart and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map (2005). | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Sea Barons |
| Size: | Large town |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 5000 |
Oakenheart is a town in the Dominion of the Sea Barons. It is the only natural harbor and the largest city by order of magnitude on the island of Oakenisle.
History
[edit | edit source]Oakenheart used to be known as Crede. The Ladies of Crede, named for the old name of the town, are still a potent force in Oakenheart. In early 585 CY, two of the cities finest young sea captains were assassinated, which was widely believed to be the work of the Scarlet Brotherhood [1].
Cityscape
[edit | edit source]The city is mostly built using wood from the mighty oak trees that give both the city and the larger island their names. It does have stone and a great bronze-coated gate the guards the harbor. The gate is enchanted to protect against both natural corrosion from the ocean's salt content and fire based attacks.
People
[edit | edit source]Population
[edit | edit source]In 591 CY, the population of Oakenheart stands at 5000 individuals.
Government
[edit | edit source]Oakenheart is the capital of the Barony of Oakenisle, which is run by one of the Sea Barons, Baron Jamzeen. The city is completely sealed off and outsider need a good reason, such as trade, to enter within the gates, and the Harborgaurd is notoriously difficult to bribe. The city maintained, as of 585 CY, a fleet of seventeen ships, including Galleons and twelve coasters. [1]
Economy
[edit | edit source]On of the most prominent businesses of the city is the shipyards run by Walfrenden. He is known for his exceptional ships, the most recent as of 585 CY being a heavy caravel, Starflier with a longer range thanks to an new type of triangular sail.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Brown, Lloyd III. "Wizard Societies." Dragon #258. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- 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
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Dragon magazine #206 | 34, 38 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Dragon magazine #258 | 46 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Ivid the Undying | 88, 91, 92 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 98 |
| Oakenhart {Oakenheart} | Settlement | Sea barons, Settlement, (591 pop: 5000), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
- ↑ a b Ivid the Undying (1995), p.92.