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Dwarvern Kingdoms of Greyhawk

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#1
shades_of_eternity
Jan 12, 2004 7:27:56 I am building a dwarf for a greyhawk campaign and was wondering.

Where the heck are the major kingdoms and/or populations of these dwarves.
#2
Elendur
Jan 12, 2004 8:12:25 Good question. The Principality of Ulek is the only one that comes to my mind.
I've always assumed there were large kingdoms of mountain dwarves somewhere, but they were xenophobic and don't play much of a factor in surface politics.
#3
simpi
Jan 12, 2004 8:42:15
Originally posted by shades of eternity
I am building a dwarf for a greyhawk campaign and was wondering.

Where the heck are the major kingdoms and/or populations of these dwarves.

There are quite many in areas surrounding Irongate. They have also spread to headlands on Onnwal, forming 9% of the entire population.
#4
zombiegleemax
Jan 12, 2004 9:14:23 You might wanna check out the 2nd Ed. module "The Doomgrinder," I think you'd find it quite interesting to use for a dwarven campaign.
#5
zombiegleemax
Jan 12, 2004 14:54:52
Originally posted by Simpi
There are quite many in areas surrounding Irongate. They have also spread to headlands on Onnwal, forming 9% of the entire population.

The Living Onnwal Gazetteer has a good deal of detailed information about this area. But I don't believe there are any known Dwarven Kingdoms on the surface of the Flanaess.
#6
simpi
Jan 12, 2004 17:41:42
Originally posted by Jason Zavoda
The Living Onnwal Gazetteer has a good deal of detailed information about this area. But I don't believe there are any known Dwarven Kingdoms on the surface of the Flanaess.

I was referring to large populations, not Kingdoms. I also suggest that Shadows of E. check out LG Onnwal page. They have something about dwarves in their meta-book and players guide if I remember correctly: http://www.onnwal.org.uk/

It is of course not 'official' or 'canon' but might give you some ideas.
#7
OleOneEye
Jan 13, 2004 18:49:31 Figures from the Living Greyhawk Guide:

Ahlissa 77,000
Bandit Kingdoms 5,000
Bissel 12,000
Bone March 3,000
Bright Lands 5,000
Dyvers 3,000
Frutzii 2,000
Furyondy 44,000
Geoff 2,000
Gran March 13,000
Greyhawk 3,000
Highfolk 1,000
Cruski 3,000
Irongate 11,000
Keoland 18,000
Ket 5,000
Lordship of Isles 8,000
Nyrond 79,000
Onnwal 8,000
Perrenland 38,000
Ratik 11,000
Rel Astra 11,000
Sea Barons 5,000
Sea Princes 13,000
Shield Lands 1,000
Schnai 17,000
Sterich 12,000
Stonehold 1,000
Sunndi 6,000
Tenh 6,000
Tusmit 22,000
Ulek, County 7,000
Ulek, Principality 163,000
Urnst, County 20,000
Urnst, Duchy 23,000
Veluna 13,000
Verbobonc 4,000
Yeomanry 3,000

Total 340,000

Certainly this represents only a portion of the dwarf population. All the mountain ranges hold large dwarf populations, as do most of the hillands.

Also, I don't think the writers of the Living Greyhawk Guide took into account how the percentages of demi-humans is affected by nations with large populations. The populations of Ahlissa, Furyondy, and Nyrond in particular seem unduly inflated in real numbers when the percentages are multiplied out.
#8
eric_anondson
Jan 13, 2004 20:56:24 While not exclusively 'kingdoms' there are some dwarven settlements around the Flanaess. The From the Ashes set details three dwarven settlements in the Domain of Greyhawk, Greysmere, Karakast, and Dumadan (I think I got the spellings correct. I don't know if those places were ruled by 'kings' or not.

In the Shield Lands, while there are few dwarves in total, there is an old dwarven settlement out on the rolling plains, called Law's Forge. It is a full-fledged county, ruled by a dwarven count. It is the only demi-human county in the Shield Lands. Its exiles probably make up the entire population of dwarves in the Shield Lands.

But for major dwarven regions... The Lortmils, the Headlands and Iron Hills, and probably the Rakers (on the east slope, facing Ratik).

Regards,
Eric Anondson
#9
shades_of_eternity
Jan 15, 2004 22:48:50 hmm

in that case, I'm building a dwarvern clan on the barrier peaks.

and yes my ancestors were involved in the expedition.

Now where could they have migrated from?

Which of the major dwarvern areas is closest?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 shades_of_eternity Jan 12, 2004 7:27:56	I am building a dwarf for a greyhawk campaign and was wondering. Where the heck are the major kingdoms and/or populations of these dwarves.
#2 Elendur Jan 12, 2004 8:12:25	Good question. The Principality of Ulek is the only one that comes to my mind. I've always assumed there were large kingdoms of mountain dwarves somewhere, but they were xenophobic and don't play much of a factor in surface politics.
#3 simpi Jan 12, 2004 8:42:15	Originally posted by shades of eternity I am building a dwarf for a greyhawk campaign and was wondering. Where the heck are the major kingdoms and/or populations of these dwarves. There are quite many in areas surrounding Irongate. They have also spread to headlands on Onnwal, forming 9% of the entire population.
#4 zombiegleemax Jan 12, 2004 9:14:23	You might wanna check out the 2nd Ed. module "The Doomgrinder," I think you'd find it quite interesting to use for a dwarven campaign.
#5 zombiegleemax Jan 12, 2004 14:54:52	Originally posted by Simpi There are quite many in areas surrounding Irongate. They have also spread to headlands on Onnwal, forming 9% of the entire population. The Living Onnwal Gazetteer has a good deal of detailed information about this area. But I don't believe there are any known Dwarven Kingdoms on the surface of the Flanaess.
#6 simpi Jan 12, 2004 17:41:42	Originally posted by Jason Zavoda The Living Onnwal Gazetteer has a good deal of detailed information about this area. But I don't believe there are any known Dwarven Kingdoms on the surface of the Flanaess. I was referring to large populations, not Kingdoms. I also suggest that Shadows of E. check out LG Onnwal page. They have something about dwarves in their meta-book and players guide if I remember correctly: http://www.onnwal.org.uk/ It is of course not 'official' or 'canon' but might give you some ideas.
#7 OleOneEye Jan 13, 2004 18:49:31	Figures from the Living Greyhawk Guide: Ahlissa 77,000 Bandit Kingdoms 5,000 Bissel 12,000 Bone March 3,000 Bright Lands 5,000 Dyvers 3,000 Frutzii 2,000 Furyondy 44,000 Geoff 2,000 Gran March 13,000 Greyhawk 3,000 Highfolk 1,000 Cruski 3,000 Irongate 11,000 Keoland 18,000 Ket 5,000 Lordship of Isles 8,000 Nyrond 79,000 Onnwal 8,000 Perrenland 38,000 Ratik 11,000 Rel Astra 11,000 Sea Barons 5,000 Sea Princes 13,000 Shield Lands 1,000 Schnai 17,000 Sterich 12,000 Stonehold 1,000 Sunndi 6,000 Tenh 6,000 Tusmit 22,000 Ulek, County 7,000 Ulek, Principality 163,000 Urnst, County 20,000 Urnst, Duchy 23,000 Veluna 13,000 Verbobonc 4,000 Yeomanry 3,000 Total 340,000 Certainly this represents only a portion of the dwarf population. All the mountain ranges hold large dwarf populations, as do most of the hillands. Also, I don't think the writers of the Living Greyhawk Guide took into account how the percentages of demi-humans is affected by nations with large populations. The populations of Ahlissa, Furyondy, and Nyrond in particular seem unduly inflated in real numbers when the percentages are multiplied out.
#8 eric_anondson Jan 13, 2004 20:56:24	While not exclusively 'kingdoms' there are some dwarven settlements around the Flanaess. The From the Ashes set details three dwarven settlements in the Domain of Greyhawk, Greysmere, Karakast, and Dumadan (I think I got the spellings correct. I don't know if those places were ruled by 'kings' or not. In the Shield Lands, while there are few dwarves in total, there is an old dwarven settlement out on the rolling plains, called Law's Forge. It is a full-fledged county, ruled by a dwarven count. It is the only demi-human county in the Shield Lands. Its exiles probably make up the entire population of dwarves in the Shield Lands. But for major dwarven regions... The Lortmils, the Headlands and Iron Hills, and probably the Rakers (on the east slope, facing Ratik). Regards, Eric Anondson
#9 shades_of_eternity Jan 15, 2004 22:48:50	hmm in that case, I'm building a dwarvern clan on the barrier peaks. and yes my ancestors were involved in the expedition. Now where could they have migrated from? Which of the major dwarvern areas is closest?