Atirr
| Principality of Atirr | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Motto: | Pride of the East |
| Region: | Old Aerdy East |
| Government | |
| Ruler: | Prince Elkerst |
| Government: | Principality owing fealty to North Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Capital: | Atirr |
| Population: | 19,700 (city only) |
| Races: | Human (OFs) |
| Languages: | Common |
| Groups | |
| Religions: | Procan, Hextor, Kurell |
| Allies: | Ratik, Fruzti, Schnai |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Resources: | Fish, Wood, Furs, Shellfish, Kelp, Fishing, Whaling |
| Coinage: | [Modified Aerdy]: Dragon (pp), crown (gp), noble (ep), penny (sp), common (cp), wheel (iron piece, 20 ip = 1 cp) |
Atirr is the name of a walled city in the North Kingdom of Aerdy. The lands surrounding and subject to the city are known as the Principality of Atirr.
History
[edit | edit source]Atirr was the capital of North Province back in the days when it was ruled by House Atirr (134 CY-223 CY), until House Naelax regained the throne. The reign of House Atirr over North Province was comparatively enlightened, and the region thrived under its hand.
By 585 CY, Prince Elkerst receives emissaries from both the Fruzti and the Schnai and makes non-aggression agreements with both of them which allows for trade.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Atirr lies on the Trask River. It is southeast of Bellport, about 35 miles from the Solnor coast, where it turns southward.[1]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The architecture of Atirr is spartan but functional for the most part; in the oldest quarter, the thatched roofs are carefully coated with oil. The walls are very well defended; the defenders use flaming oil made from walrus fat, fiery oils, and cannon-like devices that shoot fireballs and meteor swarms.
People
[edit | edit source]Population
[edit | edit source]The population of the city of Atirr stands at 19,700 persons, in 591 CY.
Religion
[edit | edit source]The most powerful church here is Procan, who has a large cathedral in the city. Hextor's cult is small and mistrusted, mostly because Elkerst knows the faithful of Hextor are loyal to Grenell. The cathedral of Procan features a magic weathervane that accurately predicts the weather a full twenty-four hours in advance.[2]
Notable individuals
[edit | edit source]One of Elkerst's most trusted advisor is Ryshern Stephanem, a powerful elementalist, who is most well-known for his diplomatic ties to a group of sea elves who live along the coastal shelf to the east, despite the fact that this particular group is known to be shy and reclusive. [2]
Government
[edit | edit source]Atirr is ruled by Prince Elkerst of House Torquann.
Though owing fealty to North Province, Atirr keeps itself apart from the schemes of Grenell and the House of Naelax, much to the latter's displeasure, but it has the support of many Torquann nobles. Laws in Atirr are harsh and thievery is punished severely. Slavery is a common punishment for even trivial crimes.
Economy
[edit | edit source]The city of Atirr is an important trade city on the Trask River (about 35 miles from the Solnor coast), accepting many goods shipped up the Flanmi River further south and also trading heavily with the barbarians to the north. The trade with the Frost and Snow Barbarians makes them a key supplier of wood, furs, and fish to Eastfair, shipped via Marder. Prince Elkerst refuses to trade with Rinloru, despite the fact that there is a dirawaen connecting the two.[2]
Military
[edit | edit source]Atirr is known for having a very strong military, both in terms of its land forces and its navy. They are particularly known for the accuracy of their bowmen, and the cannon-like devices mounted on their walls. The city regularly has its militia patrol the road leading south to Rinloru.[2]
Notable locations
[edit | edit source]- College of Endings and Beginnings
- The city's assassin's guild, closely tied to the church of Kurell.
References
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.27.
- ↑ a b c d Ivid the Undying (1995), p.51.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Miller, Andy. "The Oeridian Lesser Gods." Dragon #263. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assassins, Guild of (Atirr) | People Group | Guild, | Dragon magazine #263 | 51, 52 |
| Atirr | Non-player character | Dungeon magazine #114 | 41, 42 | |
| Atirr | Non-player character | Reference | SEE ALSO Madsen Atirr (the Mad) | |
| Atirr (House of) | People Group | Clan, | Dragon magazine #291 | 95, 97 |
| Atirr (House of) | People Group | Clan, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 74, 99 |
| Atirr Aedorich | Non-player character | Greyhawk Adventures | 93, 95 | |
| Atirr, Principality of | Province | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 73 | |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Dragon magazine #204 | 52, 53, 55 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Dragon magazine #208 | 56 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Dragon magazine #263 | 51, 52 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Dungeon magazine #148 | 46 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 64 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | From the Ashes: References Card | #3 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Ivid the Undying | 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60, 62, 65, 76, 156, 163 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 71, 72, 73, 100 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Oerth Journal #21 | 10,13 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Oerth Journal #25 | 24,32 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Oerth Journal #32 | 17,29 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | Sagard the Barbarian #1 The Ice Dragon | 40 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 26 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | WGS1 Five Shall Be One | IBC |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 55 |
| Atirr, Town of | Settlement | North Kingdom, Settlement, (576 pop: 19000), (591 pop: 19700), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | IBC |
| Kurell, Temple of (Atirr, Assassins Guild) | Building | Temple, | Dragon magazine #263 | 51 |
| Madsen Atirr (the Mad) | Non-player character | Dungeon magazine #114 | 43, 45 | |
| Madsen Atirr (the Mad) | Non-player character | Reference | SEE ALSO Atirr |