CY596


People of the Duchy of Urnst

Population (as of 591 CY): 751,850-Human 79% (Suel), Halfling 9% (lightfoot 80%, tallfellow 20%), Elf 5% (sylvan), Dwarf 3% (hill), Gnome 2%, Half-elf 1%, Half-Orc 1% (1)

Note: This is the offical census of the Duchy of Urnst. How accurate it is an open question.

The sylvan elves are counted from the Celedon March but they themselves would not claim Duchy citizenship. The census completely ignores the High Elves that live in that forest as well.

The lightfoot halflings are clustered heavily in the Vale while their tallfellow cousins are primarily clustered in or near the Celedon Forest.

The Hill Dwarves and Gnomes are clans from the Cairn and Abbor-Alz Hills. The Dumadan Mountain Dwarves were not counted.

Half-Elves are not uncommon in the east of the Duchy and Half-Orcs are primarily from the South and Western portions.

To say that all Humans in the Duchy are Suel is misleading.

  • There is a small but signifigant minority population of refugees from the Shield Lands, the Bandit Kingdoms, and Nyrond. These people are underrepresented in the census.
  • The Cairn Hillspeople are Flan.
  • The Abbor-Alz Hillspeople are Flan/Suel mix.
  • The Rhennee are non-people in the Duchy and beneath contempt.

The links in the next column explain how the various racial groups fit or don't fit into the "native" population that makes up the Duchy of Urnst. These are not binding (except where a race requires campaign documentation) as there are always exceptions that prove the rule.

Don't be suprised if you choose a race that is considered "foreign" or worse dangerous within our fair Duchy and your character encounters some difficulties..

Note: Races in Italics require campaign documentation to play or are banned from play.

(1) From the Living Greyhawk Gazateer, pg. 124.

Humans

Elves

    Drow
    Grey
    High
    Snow
    Valley
    Wild
    Wood

Dwarves

    Deep
    Derro
    Duergar
    Hill
    Mountain

Gnomes

    Forest
    Rock
    Svirfneblin

Halflings

    Deep
    Lightfoot
    Tallfellow

Half-Elves

Half-Orcs

Other



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