- Ahlissa
Greyhawk Realm
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name = United Kingdom of Ahlissa
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region = OldAerdy East
ruler = Overking Xavener I
government =
capital =Kalstrand
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provinces = Eight principalities, one grand principality, various marchlands, and numerous very small noble fiefs (counties, duchies, and baronies)
resources =
coinage = [Modified Aerdy] nightingale (pp), crown (gp), noble (ep), penny (sp), common (cp).
population = 3,836,100
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languages =
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religions =Zilchus *,Hextor , theOeridian agricultural gods ,Xerbo ,Fharlanghn ,Olidammara , Kord,Norebo ,Ralishaz ,Procan ,Kurell , orc pantheon, halfling pantheon,Boccob ,Wee Jas ,Delleb ,Syrul , various goblinoid gods,Rudd , and the elven pantheon
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enemies = In the "World of Greyhawk "campaign setting for the "Dungeons & Dragons "roleplaying game , Ahlissa, properly known as the United Kingdom of Ahlissa, is a political state of theFlanaess .History
Geography
Modern Ahlissa is generally located in the southeastern portion of the Flanaess, and is one of the largest countries on the
subcontinent . Its western boundary withNyrond runs generally north from Relmor Bar to the town of Innspa at the southernmost reaches of theFlinty Hills , then down through the Ardri forest, southeast to the confluence of the Nallid and Imeda Rivers -- the town of Orred is considered to be within Ahlissan territory, while the ruins of Rauxes are not). TheGrandwood Forest is claimed as a marchland of the realm, but that claim is disputed byRel Astra and the powers of theSolnor Compact . All the lands from Relmor and Dunhead Bay in the west to the Aerdi sea in the east (except forOnnwal , and the free city ofIrongate ) as far south as Naerie are claimed, though the Hollow Highlands, the Grayflood River, and theGlorioles form an effective physical southern boundary.As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Rel Deven (pop. 29,400), Torrich (pop. 27,500), Kalstrand (pop. 24,000), Jalpa (pop. 22,900), Prymp (pop. 17,400), Nulbish (pop. 17,100), Zelradton (pop. 12,900), Hexpools (pop. 12,700), Innspa (pop. 12,200), Naerie (pop. 6,300), Orred (pop. 5,800), Carnifand (pop. 4,800), Pardue (pop. 4,100), Ralsand (pop. 2,500), and Sarndt (pop. 2,300).
People
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of Ahlissa totaled 3,836,100 persons, almost 80% of whom are humans of
Oeridian and Suel descent (with some Flan stock as well). Halflings make up almost another 10% of the population, while elves (predominantly of the Sylvan variety), dwarves, gnomes, half-elves,half-orc s and orcs appear in increasingly smaller numbers.Religion
The religious leanings of Ahlissa's population are quite diverse. Though
Zilchus is most favored by the state, other popular deities among the citizenry areHextor , theOeridian agricultural gods ,Xerbo ,Fharlanghn ,Olidammara , Kord,Norebo ,Ralishaz ,Procan ,Kurell , orc pantheon, halfling pantheon,Boccob ,Wee Jas ,Delleb ,Syrul , various goblinoid gods,Rudd , and the elven pantheon.Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in Ahlissa include Common, Old Oeridian, Orc, Halfling, and Elven.
Government
Ahlissa is a
feudal empire withhereditary rulership, and is currently ruled by His Transcendent Imperial Majesty, Overking Xavener I, Grand Prince of Kalstrand, Crowned Head of House Darmen. The overking's powers over the provinces are limited by written agreements with the various nobles.The national capital is Kalstrand.
Administrative Divisions
The lands of Ahlissa are divided into eight principalities, one grand principality, various marchlands, and numerous very small noble fiefs (counties, duchies, and baronies).
Heraldry
Ahlissa's
coat of arms is blazoned thus: "Gules, on a fess or three fire-balls sable".Economy
Resources
Ahlissa is noted for producing numerous foodstuffs, livestock, cloth, silver, copper, gold, iron products, timber, herbs, fine ale and beer, and research into historical and magical knowledge.
Currency
Ahlissa's
coinage is based on a modified version of theAerdy standard, and consists of theplatinum nightingale (pp),gold crown (gp),electrum noble (ep),silver penny (sp), andcopper common (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 , andFrederick Weining . "Living Greyhawk Gazetteer " (Wizards of the Coast ,2000 ).
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