High Ery

The Ery Villages—High Ery and Erybend—lie nestled in the gentle, fertile uplands south of Greyhawk and east of the Gnarley Forest, not far from the road that runs toward the Wild Coast. Though modest in size and scope, these twin farming villages play a quiet but vital role in feeding the bustling Free City of Greyhawk.

High Ery is the more “respectable” of the two villages, known for its orderly rows of crops and strong ties to Greyhawk merchants.

High Ery sits on a broad, elevated plateau with sweeping views of the surrounding fields. It is the older and more established of the two Ery Villages, with stone fences, windmills, and a small but well-maintained chapel dedicated to Beory, the Oerth Mother.

• The locals are conservative, industrious, and tend to look down on the more free-spirited folk of Erybend.
• A village reeve appointed by Greyhawk oversees trade regulations and keeps order, but the local elders hold considerable sway.

Despite their differences, High Ery and Erybend are economically interlinked and collectively referred to as “the Erylands.” They share a common market day every Starday at a roadside green between the villages, where fresh goods are carted for trade caravans bound for Greyhawk.

Though rivalries exist—especially over which village produces better ale or prettier harvest festivals—the two communities band together when threatened. Banditry from the Wild Coast, strange sightings near the Gnarley Forest, or trouble along the Greyhawk trade roads can bring out the stubborn courage of the Eryfolk.