- Keoland
Greyhawk Realm
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name = Kingdom of Keoland
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region =Sheldomar Valley
ruler = KingKimbertos Skotti (564-)
government =Feudal monarchy
established = -342 CY
capital =Niole Dra
major towns = Niole Dra
provinces = 27 major and minor duchies, counties, marches, territories, and baronies.
resources = Foodstuffs (including wheat and rye), cloth, gold, gems
coinage = griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep), hawk (sp), sparrow (cp)
population = 1,800,000
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languages = Common, Keoish, Elvish, Gnomish, and Halfling
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religions =Heironeous ,Phaulkon , Saint Cuthbert,Fharlanghn ,Ehlonna , Lydia,Osprem ,Zilchus , Kord,Xerbo ,Norebo ,Olidammara , theSeldarine ,Trithereon
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enemies = In the "World of Greyhawk "campaign setting for the "Dungeons & Dragons "roleplaying game , Keoland, properly known as the Kingdom of Keoland, is one of the oldest political states in theFlanaess .History
Keoland was founded -342 CY (303 OR via a union of the Suel houses of
Rhola andNeheli , and minorOeridian nobles which had also settled in theSheldomar Valley .Geography and climate
Bordered by the "Javan River" to the west, the "Azure Sea" to the south, the "Sheldomar River" to the east, and the "Rushmoors" to the north, Keoland is the largest nation in the "Sheldomar Valley". The climate is normally
temperate year-round.People
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of Keoland totaled 1,800,000 persons, the vast majority being humans of chiefly Suel and
Oeridian stock. Elves, gnomes, halflings, and dwarves, make up perhaps 20% of the total population.Religion
The most popular deities among the Keoish are
Heironeous ,Phaulkon , Saint Cuthbert,Fharlanghn ,Ehlonna , Lydia,Osprem ,Zilchus , Kord,Xerbo ,Norebo ,Olidammara , theSeldarine , andTrithereon .Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in Keoland are Common, Keoish, Elvish, Gnomish, and Halfling.
Government
The Kingdom of Keoland is a
feudal monarchy . Though the monarch rules for life, succession is determined by the Noble Council ofNiole Dra . The result is that the crown usually passes between two or more noble houses of the land. The nationalcapital is Niole Dra.Administrative Divisions
The Kingdom of Keoland is split up into some twenty-seven major and minor duchies, counties, marches, territories, and baronies.
Executive Branch
As of 591 CY, Keoland's chief of state is King
Kimbertos Skotti ofGrayhill , who has ruled since 564 CY. The office of the king is known as the Throne of the Lion in Keoland.In the "
Living Greyhawk " campaign, in late 598 CY King Skotti was killed by an assassin after a battle for the fate of Keoland. The army of the returned had just barley been beaten by the defenders of the country and in his victory speech an arrow struck him in the head, killing him instantly. No matter what the clerics tried his soul refused to return to life. The people were angry at him for not returning to help rebuild the country, people began to shout that he was a coward and just as it seemed nothing could shock the crowds more, the Leader of The Silent Ones the Wyrd crowned himself king in order to quickly establish order in the Kingdom. The Shouts died instantly as the Wyrd placed the crown upon his head and called for his loyal Wizards to join him.Legislative Branch
The
Council of Niole Dra , often called the Court of the Land, is made up of major nobility and heads of favored guilds and societies of Keoland. Numbering approximately 100 persons, the Council deals with questions of succession, levies provincial taxes, and ratifies any changes to the kingdom's founding charter.Heraldry
Keoland's
coat of arms is blazoned thus: "Gules, a lion rampant sable".Economy
Resources
Keoland is noted for its foodstuffs (including wheat and rye), cloth, gold, and gems.
Currency
Keoland's standard
coinage consists of theplatinum griffon (pp),gold lion (gp),electrum eagle (ep),silver hawk (sp), andcopper sparrow (cp).Transportation
In addition to its well-worn roads, Keoland boasts much river traffic along the Javan and Sheldomar. The port city of
Gradsul is the largest on the Azure Sea.Military
The royal navy, based at Gradsul, is led by the
duke of that province,Luschan VII , who acts as the Lord High Admiral of Keoland.Keoland is also protected by the independent
Knights of the Watch and theKnights of Dispatch .References
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