Town of Orlane The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Orlane is a small town based on agriculture, with two inns and the usual pleasant atmosphere you’d expect. It’s a relatively isolated town, but is connected to a caravan road that passes through the small town. Most traffic that passes through Orlane does not stay long, mostly using the town as a rest stop as they travel further across the region.

This small farming community is located in western Gran March along a major trade-way between Hochoch and Hookhill. It is a village of approximately 300 residents and the area is renowned for its remarkably rich soil. The people here are faithful to the Oeridian goddess, Merikka who is the goddess of agriculture, farming and the home.

The border between Gran March and the Kingdom of Keoland has been a peaceful one for many years. In the western section of this frontier, the stagnant bogs and slime-coated pools of the Rushmoors occupy much of an otherwise fertile plain. To the north of the marsh, the dark recesses of the Dim Forest cause even the most stalwart travelers to think twice before entering among the tall trunks and dangling tendrils of moss. Only a few years ago, a group of adventurers opened a small caravan track through the previously untraveled Dim Forest. This track connects the town of Hochoch with Gran March's thriving capital of Hookhill. The track cuts through a narrow finger of the forest, and traders have to take precautions against the marauding creatures there. Ogres and goblins have been reported, often in large and bloodthirsty bands, and only lucky or well-armed caravans can expect to make the journey in safety.

Orlane itself was founded nearly a generation ago, when explorers from Hochoch reported that the land between the Rushmoors and the Dim Forest seemed to be extremely fertile. Soon after the arrival of the first farmers, a temple to the goddess of agriculture, Merikka, was erected, and thus, the village of Orlane was born. The land here proved to be very rich, often producing crops half again as large as those grown in more mundane soil. Orlane quickly grew into a thriving community of 300 people.

Occasionally, the settlers are harassed by bands of humanoids from the forest, or strange, scaly creatures from the swamp. These farmers are hardy folk, however, and are not intimidated by a few raids. The town of Orlane is a cluster of buildings and homes built near one another. Most streets are made of cobblestone with threes growing throughout the settlement. Orlane is a frequent stop for many merchants in need of rest and does see trade during the warmer months of the year.

Like many settlements across the Gran March, Orlane has autonomy in how it governs itself, electing its own officials and imparting its own brand of justice. Only when issues go outside their expertise or infringe upon another jurisdiction are they prone to ask for aid or upscale the matter to outside sources. The current mayor of Orlane is a man named Zakarias Ormond, older fellow who is a former soldier and explorer of years past. Orlane once held frequent festivals, feasts, and fairs throughout the year, including the Forever Orlane pageant, a competition for the title of "Gem of Orlane" which was held until the following year when the Forever Orlane pageant was held again, and also the midsummer Peachiest Pie bake-off was also held during this celebration. The festival would also have other random events and contests that change from year to year depending on popularity.

The Forever Orlane pageant was an annual festival, first held 45 years ago. It consisted of an interview, a talent show, and an evening wear exhibition. Persons who won during previous years could re-enter in later years to potentially win the title multiple times.

Though the competition was primarily held for residents, those from out of town could also enter; entry was open to all ladies of the surrounding region. Other festivities during this pageant included a presentation of pies during the day, which were also judged in a competition, and a presentation of barbecue and smoked foods at night. These events have not been held in Orlane for the last five years.

Notable Locations
• Stables
• General Store
• Inn of the Slumbering Serpent
• Blacksmith's Shop
• Temple of Merikka
• Moneychanger's Shop
• Town Square
• Patisserie Shoppe
• Golden Grain Inn
• Woodworker Shop
• Mayor's Residence
• Shrine of Merikka

Throughout the past year, "for game purposes", the population of Orlane has undergone a steady decline. Many farmers have packed their possessions and, for unknown reasons, migrated to other, less fertile areas. Some homes have simply been found abandoned, with food on the table or crops unharvested in the field. No explanation has ever been offered for these strange disappearances.

Sometimes the families have returned in a week or two, and other times they have never been heard from again. The friendly character of Orlane has vanished as those who remain have become suspicious of the strange occurrences. Families have drawn in upon themselves, rarely conversing with their neighbors. Now, strangers in Orlane are more often met with questions and challenges than friendly invitations.

Region Locations
• Rushmoors
• Javan River
• Oytwood
• Teagel Manor