Duchy of Ulek

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Duchy of Ulek
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The arms of the Duchy of Ulek, as depicted in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).
Region: Sheldomar Valley
Ruler: Duke Grenowin
Government: Feudal monarchy
Capital: Tringlee
Major towns: Tringlee, Axegard, Waybury.
Coinage: Moonveil (pp), suncrown (gp), shootingstar (ep), bellflower (sp), oakleaf (cp).
Population: 392,200 (591 CY)
Languages: Common, Elven, Keolandish, Sylvan.
Religions: Seldarine, Ehlonna, Phaulkon, Phyton, Beory, Fharlanghn, Kord, gnomish pantheon.

The Duchy of Ulek is a political state of the Flanaess, and one of the three Ulek States (along with the County of Ulek and the Principality of Ulek).

History[edit]

Although there was strife between the three Ulek States early in their history, by 55 CY the Duchy of Ulek was a solid ally to the Principality of Ulek and the County of Ulek. In 292 CY the three Ulek states formally joined the Kingdom of Keoland by treaty, without bloodshed. In 461 CY, The Principality withdrew from the union, and Keoland officially recognized the independence of the County around that time. Sometime between then and 583 CY the Duchy became independent. Also in 583, at the beginning of the Greyhawk Wars, the Duchy signed the Treaty of Nicola Dra, which was a mutual defense pact between Keoland, Gran March, the Yemoanry, County of Ulek, and Celene.

Geography[edit]

The modern Duchy of Ulek is generally located in the southwestern portion of the Flanaess, and is considered part of the Sheldomar Valley region. It is bordered by the Lortmil Mountains to the north and northwest, by the Kewl River to the east, and by the Sheldomar River to the west and south.

As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Tringlee (pop. 14,500), Axegard (pop. 13,200), and Waybury (pop. 11,500).

People[edit]

Population[edit]

As of 591 CY, the population of the Duchy of Ulek totaled 392,200 persons. Humans of mostly Suel stock make up over 40% of the inhabitants. Half-elves are over 30% of the population, while elves are almost 20% (mostly high elves, but some sylvan as well). Gnomes, halflings, and others make up the remainder of the population.

Religion[edit]

The most popular deities among the Duchy of Ulek's citizens are the Seldarine, Ehlonna, Phaulkon, Phyton, Beory, Fharlanghn, Kord, and the gnomish pantheon.

Languages[edit]

The most widely-spoken languages in the Duchy of Ulek include Common, Elven, Keolandish, and Sylvan.

Government[edit]

The Duchy of Ulek is a feudal monarchy, ruled by His Noble Radiance, Duke Grenowin of Ulek. The Duke is a hereditary title, and royal and all major noble houses are exclusively elven.

The national capital is Tringlee.

Heraldry[edit]

The Duchy of Ulek's coat of arms is blazoned thus: Purpure, on a chief dancetty or a bundle of 5 arrows points sinister gules.

Economy[edit]

Resources[edit]

The Duchy of Ulek is noted for producing foodstuffs and cloth, and mining electrum, gold, silver, and gems of low to average quality.

Currency[edit]

The Duchy of Ulek's standard coinage consists of the platinum moonveil (pp), gold suncrown (gp), electrum shootingstar (ep), silver bellflower (sp), and copper oakleaf (cp).

Transportation[edit]

Military[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Index is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, and his work as continued and updated by Eric Johnson, Richard DiIoia, Jason "PupickDad" Jacobson, a French fan group, and numerous other fans over the years. The wiki page for the EGI has a list of sources, full product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #256 47
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #263 46
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #271 76, 77
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #315 53, 54
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #AN3 99, 104
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dungeon magazine #006 29
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dungeon magazine #089 49
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 19-22, 24, 29, 34, 40-42, 47, 54, 56, 64, 76, 79, 86, 89, 92
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), From the Ashes: Campaign Book 8-11, 54, 57, 59, 63, 64, 82, 84
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), From the Ashes: References Card #10
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), From the Ashes: References Card #2
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Greyhawk Adventures 10
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders 16, 17
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Greyhawk Wars: Adventures 10, 15, 16, 19, 20
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Ivid the Undying 156, 157
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 10, 38, 39, 40, 45, 49, 53, 59, 63, 65, 66, 72, 87, 88, 96, 107, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 129, 139, 141, 145, 152, 153, 159, IBC
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Living Greyhawk Journal #0 3, 13
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 33
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 3
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 5, 10, 13, 25, 27, 37
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Slavers, AD&D 2e 43, 87, 89, 99, 100, 106, 119-123
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Sea of Death 393
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Saga of Old City 82, 148
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), The Adventure Begins 16, 18, 33, 35, 45, 59, 69, 73, 86, 90
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), WG8 Fate of Istus 110
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 49
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IBC, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 24, 25
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), WGQ1 Patriots of Ulek 11
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), WGR4 The Marklands 6, 9, 10, 19, 59, 61, 63
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), WGR5 Iuz the Evil 4
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) IC, 8, 9, 12, 14, 21, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 38, 39, 53-55, 58, 59, 67
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 11, 17, 31, 32
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Artifact of Evil 6, 29, 30
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff 5
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Come Endless Darkness 83
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 2
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 3, 29
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 18
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #052 18, 19, 22
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #055 18
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #057 13
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #068 67
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #087 24, 26
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #167 10
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #191 67, 68
Ulek, Duchy of Kingdom (576 pop: 15000), (591 pop: 392200), Dragon magazine #253 42, 45