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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Rushmoors were the heart of the [[Empire of Vecna|Occluded Empire of Vecna]], until its abrupt fall circa [[-358 CY]]. Vecna's [[Rotted Tower]] once stood here. | |||
== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
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=== Flora and fauna === | === Flora and fauna === | ||
The moors are home to many creatures, [[ | The moors are home to many creatures, [[otyugh]]s, [[froghemoth]]s and various types of large reptiles. | ||
== Inhabitants == | == Inhabitants == | ||
[[Lizardfolk]] and wandering bands of [[orcs]] roam the edges of the Rushmoors, | [[Lizardfolk]] and wandering bands of [[orcs]] roam the edges of the Rushmoors, while [[human]] farmers inhabit the western portion. | ||
== Features and settlements == | == Features and settlements == | ||
The [[Gran March]] city of [[Shiboleth]] is situated just east of the Rushmoors, along the [[Sheldomar River]], which skirts the southern boundary of the | The [[Gran March]] city of [[Shiboleth]] is situated just east of the Rushmoors, along the [[Sheldomar River]], which skirts the southern boundary of the moors. | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
*''[[Dungeon]]'' Staff. "Critical Threats: Evard." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #107. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004. | |||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI. TSR, 1983. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI. TSR, 1983. | ||
*[[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*[[Reynolds, Sean K.]], and [[Samuel D. Weiss]]. "[[Core Beliefs]]: [[Vecna]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #348. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006. | |||
[[Category:Greyhawk wetlands]] | [[Category:Greyhawk wetlands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:51, 11 May 2010
The Rushmoors are wetlands which mark the northern border of the Kingdom of Keoland.
History
The Rushmoors were the heart of the Occluded Empire of Vecna, until its abrupt fall circa -358 CY. Vecna's Rotted Tower once stood here.
Ecology
In the western portion of the Rushmoors, farmers can be found farming the tall, thick grasses and draining the wetlands to create more farmland.
Flora and fauna
The moors are home to many creatures, otyughs, froghemoths and various types of large reptiles.
Inhabitants
Lizardfolk and wandering bands of orcs roam the edges of the Rushmoors, while human farmers inhabit the western portion.
Features and settlements
The Gran March city of Shiboleth is situated just east of the Rushmoors, along the Sheldomar River, which skirts the southern boundary of the moors.
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI. TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Reynolds, Sean K., and Samuel D. Weiss. "Core Beliefs: Vecna." Dragon #348. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
