Shield Lands

in universe
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Greyhawk Realm


caption =
name = Restored Holy Realmof the Faithful of the Shield Lands
motto =
region = Empire of Iuz
ruler = Knight Commander Countess Katarina of Walworth
government = Commonwealth of lords ruled by highest ranking noble of Walworth Isle
established =
capital = Critwall
major towns = Critwall, Bright Sentry, Admundfort
provinces =
resources = [formerly] livestock, foodstuffs
coinage = Knight (gp), axeman (ep), shield (sp), sheaf (cp)
population = 27,000
races = Humans (79%), halflings (9%), elves (5%), dwarves (3%), gnomes (2%), half-elves (1%), half-orcs (1%)
languages = Common, Halfling, Elvish
alignments =
religions = Heironeous*, Saint Cuthbert, Mayaheine, Pholtus, Trithereon.
allies =
enemies = Iuz, Horned Society, Bandit Kingdoms

In the "World of Greyhawk" campaign setting for the "Dungeons & Dragons" roleplaying game, the Shield Lands, properly known as the Restored Holy Realm of the Faithful of the Shield Lands, is a political state of the Flanaess.

History

Geography

The Shield Lands are located in the central portion of the Flanaess, just north of the Nyr Dyv.

As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Critwall (pop. 14,300), and Bright Sentry (pop. 2,700, on Scragholme Island). Admundfort had a population of approximately 5,000, but has been occupied by Iuz's forces since 587 CY, so accurate figures are unlikely. All other towns have been destroyed by Iuz.

People

Population

As of 591 CY, the population of X totaled 27,000 persons, the vast majority (almost 80%) being humans of chiefly Oeridian stock, with some Suel and Flan as well. halflings are the next largest group (9%), followed by elves (5%), dwarves (3%), and gnomes (2%), with half-elves, and half-orcs making up the remainder of the population (approximately 1% each).

Religion

The most popular deities among the Shield Lands's citizens are Heironeous (favored by the state), Saint Cuthbert, Mayaheine, Pholtus, and Trithereon.

Languages

The most widely-spoken languages in the Shield Lands are Common, Halfling, and Elvish.

Government

The Shield Lands is a commonwealth of lords ruled by highest ranking noble of Walworth Isle, currently Her Most Honorable Ladyship, Countess Katarina of Walworth, Knight Commander of the Shield Lands.

The national capital is Critwall.

Heraldry

The state's coat of arms is blazoned thus: "Gules, a tower sable within a bordure argent".

Economy

Resources

The Shields Lands have a significant number of livestock and foodstuffs in the regions occupied by Iuz, but these resources are not exported. What remains as the free lands does not hold many natural resources.

Currency

The Shield Lands do not currently have standard coinage; however, when found, the following coins are used most often: the gold knight (gp), electrum axeman (ep), silver shield (sp), and copper sheaf (cp).

Transportation

Military

References

*Gygax, Gary. "The World of Greyhawk" (TSR, 1980).
**Gygax, Gary. "World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting" (TSR, 1983).

*Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. "Living Greyhawk Gazetteer" (Wizards of the Coast, 2000).

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