Hepmonaland

In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, the continent of Hepmonaland is Southeast of the Flanaess. Hepmonaland was created as a in-game region where the Aztec culture is dominant (the Olman) and dinosaurs are very common monsters.

Hepmonaland is the Suel and Oeridian name for the land, named after Eri-hep-Mona, the first Suloise explorer to arrive there. The Olman call it Xamolatatl, "Home of the People," and the Touv call it Melavi, "The Bountiful Place." It is the smallest of Oerth's continents.

Geography

Hepmonaland is bounded by the Densac Gulf and Vogan Sea to the west, the Solnor Ocean and Sea of Sharks to the east, the Tilva Strait to the northwest, and the Oljatt Sea to the northeast. A spur of islands splits off from the continent's western shore, curving north to form Xuxchan Bay. A large island, the Isle of Singing Stones, lies to the southwest.

An unhealthy tropical marsh, the Pelisso Swamps, sits along much of the continent's northeastern coast.

Climate

Hepmonaland is a tropical landmass, suffering frequent storms.

Inhabitants

A number of intelligent lifeforms inhabit Hepmonaland, including three human races: the Touv to the south, degenerate Suloise tribes in the north, and Olman tribes in portions of Hepmonaland. Yuan-ti are also known to dwell on the continent. Hobgoblin pirates which ply the Oljatt Sea are thought to have a presence in Hepmonaland as well.

Flora

Notable flora of Hepmonaland include:

• Akat
• Bato
• Goni
• Jev
• Kola
• Miro
• Pok
• Xantla

Sources

• Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
• Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
• Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
• Reynolds, Sean K. The Scarlet Brotherhood. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
• Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.