Strand

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Greyhawk Settlement
Strand
General information
Realm:Ahlissa
Government
Authority:Prince Karralak of Darmen
Demographics
Population:900

Strand is a village surrounding a keep that hosts a stable full of swift light warhorses and five resident mages due to its strategic importance, especially before the fall the Great Kingdom when it was used to spy on neighboring provinces. [1] Not to be confused with Strandkeep in the Principality of Ulek.

Geography

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The keep is located halfway between Rel Deveon and Kalstrand, on the Thelly River.

People

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Notable individuals

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The keep is run by a princeling named Karralak, who is one of Xavener's younger brothers.

Religion

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The city is home to a small shrine to Istus, housing a famous relic, a small strand of her web. It is said to be able to tell whether a malady is caused by magic, and wheter a child has innate magical aptitude, which leads to an constant trickle of pilgrims looking to consult the strand.

Creative origins

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Publishing history

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See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. Ivid the Undying (1995), p.121.

Bibliography

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Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Istus, Shrine of (Strand) Building Shrine, Ivid the Undying 121
Kalstrand Settlement Ahlissa, Capital, Settlement, (585 pop: 8000), (591 pop: 24000), Ivid the Undying 21, 118, 120, 121, 122, 125, 127, 133, 143, 154, 160
Strand Settlement Ahlissa, Settlement (585 pop 900) Ivid the Undying 121