The Country of Norheim
Beyond the mountains known as the Titans lies the cold north. Norheim. Forged by war and blood. The times of conquest have ended, but the strife continues in these lands.
Structure
Queen Fíusnath - Widow to the king Ulmó.
Rules the country as queen regent. Her rule is heavily contested by reigning lords in the land who do not believe they should be governed by a woman.
Culture
The people of Norheim believe that to survive in this harsh world, one must be strong in body or keen in mind.
They are a hearty and strong people, from the lowest farmer to the fiercest warlord, it would be a fools errand to attempt violence against them.
They revere and worship a cruel pantheon of warrior gods reflecting their own value of strength and honor.
As its usage died out over the centuries, Magic is very rare in this country, replaced by mechanical advancements.
Real magic is most often practiced by hags, demons, or other malignant creatures, thus is often met with hostility by the populace.
Assets
Iron ore for weapons
Livestock
Minerals and materials for smithing.
History
Founded countless ages ago by tribes of dwarves voyaging for new lands. They settled here and built the first settlements which eventually saw humans emigrate to the harsh landscape.
Technological Level
Technology in Norheim has kept pace with the rest of the world. They are by no means at the cutting edge. But casting off magic and magic users means they adopted technologies that would not be readily found in a place like Auldsod.
Religion
The gods worshipped in Norheim reflect the cruel harsh ideals that keep them alive in this dreary country.
Kord - God of Strength
- Be Strong, but do not use your strength for wanton destruction
- Be brave and scorn cowardice in any form
- Prove your might in battle to win glory and renown
- Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience.
- Innovate with new processes and skills.
- Honor your clan leaders as you honor Moradin.
- Hold no pity for those who suffer and die, for death is a part of life
- Bring down the proud who try to cast off the chains of fate, punish hubris where you find it
- Never allow fear to gain mastery over you, but place in the hearts of your enemies
- Punish insubordination and disorder
- Hone your combat skills to perfection
Agriculture & Industry
The soil in Norheim is rich in minerals which makes it great for farming and also for use in forging and smithing metals.
Honor, Strength, Survival
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
The North
Demonym
Norns
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Provisional government
Economic System
Mixed economy
Judicial Body
A Council of trusted elders handles judicial matters within the kingdom.
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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