A slightly more detailed breakdown of population than we get in the Guide to Glorantha(GtG), I have done this for a number of reasons.
Firstly it shows a number of the races which do appear in Balazar and the Elder Wilds, but not in significant enough numbers to merits space in the GtG. So Newtlings, Broos, Giants and dinosaurs were always in Griffin Mountain but not in significant enough numbers to get a mention in the guide.
The next reason is to add extra distinction within the major races, so troll numbers have been split down into subtypes. Humans have been split into social groupings, and other types of Aldyrami have been added to supplement the Elves.
Also one of the deviations from the standard background is the introduction of a significant number of Tusk Riders mercenaries by the Lunar administration.
The final reason is to add some groups who would be present in the Rockwood mountains but never made it onto the GtG list, specifically the gargoyles and the wind children. These do not represent all of these species within the Eastern Rockwood Mountains, but those that are adjacent to and likely to interact with the Elder Wilds.
Population | |
Humans | 130,000 |
Dykene Citadel | 1,300 |
Elkoi Citadel | 2,000 |
Trilus Citadel | 1,700 |
Dykene Clans | 26,000 |
Elkoi Clans | 18,000 |
Trilus Clans | 36,000 |
Independent Balazarings | 28,000 |
Votanki* | 16,000 |
Lunar Villages | 850 |
Elves | 70,000 |
Elves Green | 50,000 |
Elves Brown | 20,000 |
Dryads | 800 |
Runners | 20,000 |
Beastmen | 1,200 |
Trolls | 430,000 |
Trollkin | 260,000 |
Trollkin Superior | 90,000 |
Dark Trolls | 65,000 |
Great Trolls | 12,000 |
Misstress Race Trolls | 8 |
Cave Trolls | 1,200 |
Dwarves | 100,000 |
Baboons | 4,000 |
Broos | 2,500 |
Chaos Other | 2,000 |
Dinosaurs – Assorted | 360 |
Gargoyles | 400 |
Giants | 28 |
Griffins | 50 |
Newtlings | 1,200 |
Tusker Riders | 900 |
Wind Children | 8,000 |
Assorted Monsters & Weird Stuff | 500 |
*Votanki are distinguish from Balazarings because they usually not found in Balazar. They have never sworn allegiance to Balazar or any other Citadels, they refuse to worship foreign Gods such as Yelmalio, and cling to a way of life as passed down from Votanki at the Dawn. They are usually found in high mountain, deep forest throughout the Dangerground and the northwest of the Elder Wilds.
I’m just starting reading the blog with interest. Looks good. I noticed that you mention 430,000 Trolls in this post, but 480,000 in the next one.
Good spot, an inconsistency on my part. I will have to go back to my notes and sums and check. Whatever agrees with the Guide to Glorantha is right.
I think its the 430,000 number. If it is that one I will cull some of the independent clans in the troll tribes post.