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Greyhawk Realm | |
Gynarchy of Hardby | |
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Hardby viewed from the sea, as depicted in Dungeon #109 (2004). | |
Motto/Nickname | City of the Scorned |
Region | Central Flanaess |
Ruler | Despotrix Ilena Norbelos |
Government | Gynarchy |
Established | -278 CY |
Capital | Hardby |
Major Towns | Hardby |
Provinces | |
Resources | |
Coinage | |
Population | 5100 |
Races | human (72%), half-orc 22%, halfling 2%, dwarf 1%, gnome 1%, half-elf 1%, elf !% |
Languages | Common |
Alignments | LN |
Religions | Ehlonna, Joramy, Lirr, Mayaheine, Myrhiss, Norebo, Osprem, Pelor, Procan, Saint Cuthbert, Wee Jas, Xerbo, Zilchus |
Allies | Greyhawk City |
Enemies | Bright Lands, Pomarj |
Hardby (also known as the "City of the Scorned") is a city in the Central Flanaess, in what is now known as the Domain of Greyhawk.
History
Hardby was founded in -278 CY by Ena Norbe, a Safeton wizard of Suel extraction who established the town (originally known as Norbe Harbor) as a gynarchy, to be forever ruled by women. The town has only ever had one official male ruler, Zagig Yragerne, who ruled as Despot from 339 to 351 CY. The town has been ruled by the City of Greyhawk since 582 CY, the Despotrix reduced to the status of figurehead, and resentment simmers.
Geography
Hardby is built around a deep port called Hard Bay, at the foothills of the Abbor-Alz hills. For many, Hardby is the gateway to the south and to the Bright Desert.
In its heyday, Hardby's claimed land as far north as the Neen River.
People
Population
Religion
Languages
Government
Hardby is still ruled in name by the Despotrix Illena Norbelos, though in practicality the town is ruled by Greyhawk's Directing Oligarchy through Military Governor Wilbrem Carister, the captain of the Hardby Marines.
Behind the scenes, Hardby is controlled by Retep Mandel. A lieutenant of Vesparian Lafanel of Greyhawk, he controls much through his network of assassins, rogues, and spies.
Administrative divisions
Executive Branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
Currency
Transportation
Military
Hardby is protected by the Mountaineer Militia and by the Hardby Marines, both of which are controlled by the City of Greyhawk. The Marines have six war galleys and a total of 80 men, most of them lawful neutral or lawful evil. The Mountaineers have installed a garrison of about 300 men. Day to day order is maintained by a City Watch.
Gallery
Maps
Bibliography
- Brunner, Frank. "Strike on the Rabid Dawn." Dungeon #111. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Gygax, Gary. The World of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- -----. 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.
- Howery, David. "Ghazal." Dungeon #30. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991.
- Looby, Paul. "Hardby: City of the Scorned." Dungeon #109. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Reynolds, Sean K, and Chris Pramas. Slavers. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.