TEXT: http://yeomanry.oerth.com 
   
  Welcome to the grand and beautiful home of a strong and free people!  Your character has the 
  fortune to adventure in the Yeomanry, a bastion of freedom and democracy rare on Oerth.  Rich in 
  culture, history, and adventure, the Yeomanry provides ample opportunity for young and energetic 
  adventurers to find their fortunes and become the stuff of legend!  Unlike its neighbors to the north 
  and south, the Yeomanry held against both giant and humanoid invasions and Scarlet Brotherhood 
  infiltration, and its people possess a fierce pride that is visible in every aspect of their lives. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Creating a Character in the Yeomanry 
   
  The Living Greyhawk campaign allows you to choose any character of any race and class 
  combination in the PH. Characters in the Yeomanry, however, work best if they fit the feel and 
  history of the land.  Below are some guidelines for creating a character appropriate to adventuring 
  in the Yeomanry.  Feel free to use them in the character creation process.  For more details on the 
  people of the Yeomanry, check out our online gazetteer at http://yeomanry.oerth.com.  
   
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  Your character lives and adventures in the 
  Yeomanry, but that does not necessarily mean he or 
  she was born here.  It is important, however, that 
  the character has at least chosen the Yeomanry as a 
  homeland, and has some reason for being there.  
  That reason is left up to the PC.  
   
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  No character may begin play as either a dustdigger 
  or a freeknight.  These prestigious organizations are 
  very selective, and prospective members must earn 
  such a position through their deeds.  
   
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  The most popular religions in the Yeomanry are 
  those of Kord, Fortubo, Phaulkon, Norebo, Jascar, 
  Phyton, Xerbo, Trithereon, Joramy, Mayaheine, 
  Allitur, Zodal, and Rao. 
   
  Geography of the Yeomanry 
   
  The Yeomanry rests in the far 
  southwest of the known world, far away 
  from the political wrangling of the old 
  kingdoms.  Its borders are protected on all 
  sides by formidable natural barriers.  To the 
  north and west, the mighty mountains of the 
  Jotens 
  and 
  Crystalmists 
  form 
  an 
  impenetrable wall. To the south, the 
  mysterious Hool Marshes keep invaders 
  from the Scarlet Brotherhood-controlled 
  Hold of the Sea Princes at bay, while to the 
  east the mighty Javan River separates it 
  from the Kingdom of Keoland.
  The 
  Yeomanry's 
  fertile 
  interior 
  has 
  been 
  safeguarded by these natural defenses and 
  the strength of its people for centuries. 
  A Brief Tour of the Yeomanry 
   
  Ruler: His Steadfastness, Marius Lindon the Freeholder  
  Major Towns: Loftwick, Longspear, North Reach, Westburn, Farvale, Dark Gate 
  State Alignment: LG, with strains of LN, NG, and CG 
  Allies: Keoland, Sterich, Knights of the Watch 
  Enemies: The Scarlet Brotherhood, Empire of Iuz, giants and humanoids in the region 
  
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  Racially, the Yeomanry is a rather eclectic mix. 
  While the region is predominantly human, the racial 
  stock of humanity there is quite diverse.  There are 
  also considerable numbers of halflings, mostly stouts, 
  who live in the Little Hills and larger cities.  Hill and 
  mountain dwarves live near the various highlands on 
  the Yeoman frontier, and a small concentration of 
  elves live in the capital city of Loftwick and to the 
  southwest of Dreadwood.  Half-orcs are rare in the 
  Yeomanry, but given the diversity and tolerance of 
  the Yeoman people, they are neither scorned nor 
  persecuted against.  Gnomes are very rare in the 
  Yeomanry, but are seen on occasion. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Rumors of the Yeomanry 
   
  • Scouts from the north report that the giant and humanoid tribes of the Jotens are stirring again.  
  The beating of their war drums can be heard for miles.  Will the Yeomanry be a target of their 
  aggression? 
  • Adventurers have discovered a long tunnel that winds deep into and through the Hellfurnaces to 
  the mysterious sea of dust.  They claim that the tunnels are full of horrible denizens hungry for 
  human blood.  They also claim that agents from the Scarlet Brotherhood have been seen near its 
  entrance.  Is there something within the tunnel that they are looking for?   
  • Scores of citizens are being haunted by eerie voices in their heads and a subsequent feeling of 
  dread.  They claim that the earth itself is calling to them.  What foul sorcery is causing this? 
  • The birth of a rare albino alligator has halfling priests and wise men claiming that a terrible 
  prophecy is about to come true.  Its first steps may be taking place as we speak.  Is there truth in 
  these fortunes, or are these halflings worried for nothing? 
  • 
  The Loftwick Dustdigger College is claiming that an artifact of incredible power has been found 
  in the ruins of an ancient Suel city.  In the wrong hands, it could be a deadly weapon!  
  THE YEOMANRY TRIAD: 
  Ernest Mueller 
  ernestm@mindspring.com 
  Kevin Freeman 
  madman31@mindspring.com 
  August Hahn 
  rookhaven@ntr.net 
  HTTP://YEOMANRY.OERTH.COM is the official site for information about Living Greyhawk in the Southern Realms, 
  including an informative Gazetteer, local Con information, news about module premieres, and much more!
  Places of Interest in the Yeomanry 
   
  Loftwick is the capital and the home of the 
  Council of Common Grosspokesmen.  The
  Yeomanry's major port and trading center is
  Longspear.  North Reach is built upon the ruins
  of an ancient dwarven stronghold and is littered
  with underground catacombs.  Dark Gate serves 
  as a base for brave souls entering the Passage of 
  Slerotin.  
  Government of the Yeomanry 
   
  Also unlike other countries on Oerth, the 
  Yeomanry boasts a government that is 
  elected by, and thus representative of, its 
  people. The Yeomanry is divided into 
  thirty-six political districts, each of them 
  being represented by a Grosspokesman 
  who is voted for by the district's citizens. 
  They form a council of some 108 
  members who have the wants and needs 
  of their constituencies in mind.  The 
  current 
  elected 
  Freeholder 
  is 
  the 
  relatively young and energetic Marius 
  Lindon.  His aim is to secure and 
  solidify Yeoman borders and to increase 
  the prosperity of the Yeomanry as a 
  whole in the wake of the Greyhawk 
  Wars. 
  
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