Area - Myrkviðr

Myrkviðr, the foreboding home of Clan Bregthir, is a notorious region of mist-laden swamplands nestled along the coast of the Nord Sea. The career warriors and mercenaries of Clan Bregthir have long carved their existence in this harsh environment, their fortress standing tall amidst the dense fog that perpetually clings to the swamp.
The atmosphere of Myrkviðr is one of perpetual gloom, with the thick fog lifting only slightly during the midday hours before once again swallowing the land in its ghostly shroud. The terrain is treacherous and damp, the bog swallowing anything that dares tread its unstable ground. Each step is a struggle, as the mud pulls at the legs, threatening to submerge one knee-deep into the cold, unforgiving swamp. To combat this, the resourceful Heimer have forged narrow paths through the mire - elevated earth mounds reinforced with rocks and wooden planks snake throug the swamp and offer more stable footing. However, even these paths are fragile, vulnerable to heavy rains and floods, which can warp and destroy them, making travel through the swamp even more dangerous.
The trees scattered throughout Myrkviðr are sparse and twisted, their gnarled branches looming like skeletal arms, adding to the eerie and unwelcoming ambiance. The swamp itself is dotted with two large lakes, fed by the river Runelva before it spills into the sea, its dark waters reflecting the ever-present mist.
Yet, what truly gives Myrkviðr its infamous reputation is the legend whispered among the locals - the tale of the Nightstalker. This creature is said to prowl the swamps under the cover of night, preying on the lost and unsuspecting. Many disappearances within the bog are attributed to this unseen terror, and those who know the swamp speak of the Nightstalker's malevolence in hushed, fearful tones.

Type

Wetland / Swamp

Location under

Region - Heimerland

Owning Organization

The Heimer Clans

Related Myths

• The Nightstalker