Ni'arnfell

Barbarian Kingdom

The sky is painted in gold and crimson as the sun rises over the hilly horizon of the open plains. Rolling hills of grass and interspersed woods stretch out as far as the eye can see. Stone monoliths rising from beneath the ground stretching up toward the heavens. It is a land of open spaces, vast riches, and the humble folk that call it home.

Culture

The Narr culture is that of history, honour and virtue. The have a verdant ethos, almost tribal in nature, yet are do not shun from progress and the unknowns of new ideas. They live in tune with nature and have a strong tradition in fieldcraft, herbalism and hunting.

Governance are based on a "rule of three", where most decisions are made based on if at least three factors contribute to it. As such the realm is governed by three rulers each from it's own capital city.

The people tend to be accepting of outsiders, and evolve their own beliefs based on their encounter, but remain true to their basic morals and virtues throughout. Very much influenced by the Dver Imperium which conquered the lands in the Age of Stone they are hardy and hard working, often regarded as stoic and unmoving, but with a friendly, accepting demeanor.

Ecology

Ni'arnfell is primarily a dry savannah that sees sparse rainfall during the summer months. It has typically temerate and stable weather patterns. Most of the forests are a mix of evergreen and thorned trees.

It is known for it's large steppe tigers and in the east, roaming dire Red-bears. They prey on large herding antelope and buffalo.

Areas

Toro Fields: From the upper edge of the Long Mountains is the grasslands known as the Toro Fields, also known as the Feather Plains. The lower edge reaching the banks of the Golden River. The region stretches over almost half of the realm. Eskold stands as the capital of the area, and one of the tree cities that make up the governance of the realm.

The Pheagas Rise: The South of the Ni'arnfell is characterized by the unending waves of hills and gullies. Also known as the Leopard Hills the area is most common for it's plethora of wildlife. Keeping East of the Golden River and reaching the Ferrovein at the far end, it is an area that developed primarily through ship trading. Port Mere is its capital, and largest of the tree ruling cities.

Darkdale: The Wester regions of the Ni'arnfell are know as Darkdale, sometimes referred to as The Golden Glade. Beyond it lies the Unending Forests of Menassim. Its Southern border is marked by the Twinslate Mountain range, and ends at the coast, beyond the Vahlen Forest. It is a mysterious region and not well travelled, known for the presence of mischievous Fey and large lizard-like creatures that hunt the plains. Scepters Hall is its capital and smallest of the three ruling cities.

Javerhear Dale: Also known as the Red Bear Peninsula. Flanked by mountains on the West and a massive Forest on the East, the civilized dale forms a narrow strip of land along the length of the peninsula. Though not one of the three capitals, Mascalon City is larger than all but Port Mere.

Elkenhex Stretch: At the tip of the world and reaching into the Sullen Expanse. Surrounded by jagged and untamed waters, exposed to the turbulence of the deep oceans. The city of Deupont serves as a lighthouse and halfway house to the passing traders who wish to claim the riches of the Golden Trade Route.

Points of Interest

Netherfell Mountains: Flanking the Toro Fields with Twinspeak, forming an almost impassible border between Ni'arnfell and Skällcrag Dale.. It is believed that somewhere in the heart of the mountain, an ancient dragon lies dormant.

Twinspeak Mountains: Rising above the walls of Eskold are the Two Fingers of Ornim, dual peaks facing off into the clouds. So called as those who attempt to climb to the top most often come face to face with the god of the grave.

Alpinstar Forest: The centre of this forest has not been found to this day. The trees are foreign to any others of the Ni'arnfell, believed to have been brought here thousands of years ago.

Damlamer Lake: The Great Mere lies on the Western edge of The Pheagas Rise. So big that its banks shift with the phases of the moons. On its eastern bank is the Jewel of the South, the metropolis city of Port Mere. The lake itself has many secrets. One particular legend claims that deep beneath the waters, in the deepest parts of the lake, lies an ancient, submerged ruin.

Elvenrise: A tall peak that serves as a beacon to all who seek the mouth of the Golden River. Covered with an annual fall of snow. Named for the Elves that dwell at its base in the city of Dali.

Basaltton Moor: An untamed delta that empties into the Sea of Demons. Covered in swamps and bogs.

Behemoth Bay: A large gulf that holds three islands, each independently claimed by its own state. Pirates roam the seas between the islands, raiding trade ships travelling around the eastern edge of the continent.

Settlements

Major Settlements

Settlement	Description	Size	Authority	Government
Dali	A city of Elves, unaligned with the rest of the Ni'arnfell. Non-Elves needs an Elf noble as sponsor before allowed into the walls.	Large City	Jaonos Daebalar, Ailre Qivyre, Chalsarda Olosys	Noocracy
Deupont	A halfway stop for trade vessels sailing around the Elkenhex Stretch, the most profitble routes from the Gold coast into the Sea of Demons.	Large City	Onol Oltartulon	City State
Eskold	A massive city and stronghold built into the Twinspeak mountains. The capital of the region and location of the largest army in the realm.	Metropolis	Sebi Alåth Akrulgusil	Constitutional Monarchy
Fort Dil' Dorahl	A large Dver settlement and mine. Known for their prestigious academy to Dver martial arts.	Large Fort	Asën Sigunùshrir	City State
Fort Gufel Nürr	A large Dver settlement and silver mine.	Large Fort	Ònul Uristkosoth	City State
Fort Nürrskyd	An independent Dver fort and major gold mine and coinage manufacturer for the Thundrastur Alliance.	Large Fort	Oddom Libashthob	City State
Fort Yazdkugar	An independent Dver fortress with a very rich gold mine.	Large Fort	Vucar Ïtebedzul	City State
Kydo	A larde pirate haven on the eastern island of Behemoth Bay. From here the pirate queen Catherine Boulderdown operates her fleet.	Large Town	Catherine Boulderdown	Nepotocracy
Lakeview	A large settlement on the shores of Maelcreek lake. The last refuge before venturing into the Basaltton Moor.	Large City	Fayden Cartwright	Social Democracy
Lancor	A substantial port and haven for vessels taking a wide berth around the pirates of Behemoth Bay.	Large City	Cedric de Mowbray	Representative Democracy
Mascalon	Built on the ruins of an unknown origin, Mascalon is a marvel or geometric design and carved stone. Everone has a place in this city, regardless of history.	Metropolis	Jeremiah Bartholmew	Social Democracy
Port Mere	A massive port city spreading across three hills next to the Damlamer lake. It is built on top of ancient Dver foundations. The capital of the region and location of the biggest Arcane school in the realm.	Metropolis	Sebi Jon Saul, Unnamed Counsel	Constitutional Monarchy
Riverdell	An agricultural outpost to the east of Port Mere. Supplying produce, wine and cheese up and down the Ferrovein river. Very well known for their fruit wines.	Large Town	Thallan Sarhana	Plutocracy

Minor Settlements

Settlement	Description	Size	Authority	Government
Aspenwind	A logging town at the edge of the Alpinstar forests, which has a multitude of exotic trees for varied exports of timber.	Medium Town	Atiel Birdiir	Social Democracy
Equinmill	A small port town that serves as a landing for direct ship trade coming into Eskold.	Small City	Oron Runlithmae	Plutocracy
Fort Ablâr	A small Dver fortress mining the treacherous caverns of the Harkenridge mountains for silver.	Small Fort	Rovod Dakostunib	City State
Fort Amhär	An independent Dver fortress that forms an alliance with the other forts in the Thundrastur mountains. They specialize in crafts and arms.	Medium Fort	Ral Degëlstukos	City State
Fort Ashenstor	A Dver fortress that overlook the traffic coming in to the realm via Darkdale.	Small Fort	Nish Ùshrirmebzuth	City State
Fort Dökkfursla	A Small Dver fortress dedicated to fighting the hostile Kashite & Malkovian tribes of Skällcrag Dale - where a natural gate to Gaia exists.	Small Fort	Kikrost Dîshmabtosid	Kraterocracy
Fort Dorul	A Dver fortress dedicated to faming and brewing different variants of mushroom wine.	Small Fort	Ïteb Minkotathel	City State
Fort Keisskzah	An independent Dver fortress that forms an alliance with the other forts in the Thundrastur mountains. They specialize in sand and marble trades.	Small Fort	Udil Asmeloslan	City State
Fort Mäel	A Small Dver fortress dedicated to fighting the hostile Kashite & Malkovian tribes of Skällcrag Dale - where a natural gate to Gaia exists.	Small Fort	Feb Asënimush	Kraterocracy
Fort Nerämyil	A Dver fortress offering protection over the trade routes through Basaltton Moor.	Medium Fort	Åblel Letmosuvash	City State
Fort Olihm	A Dver fortress on the eastern reaches of the Harkenridge mountains. An unsettling place, focussed on fighting the threats from the Demonsplain.	Medium Fort	Ïngiz Mestthosid	Kraterocracy
Fort Ornim	A Dver fortress dedicated to the study of death and the afterlife.	Small Fort	Stinthäd Dumatakrul	City State
Fort Saola Högvaär	A Dver fortress that was historically a intel gathering oupost to all traffic coming into the realm through Crimson Cove.	Medium Fort	Äs Asmelducim	City State
Fort Skargg	An independent Dver fortress that associates directly with Kalibora instead of with the local governments of the realm.	Medium Fort	Kilrud Berudib	City State
Fort Vakirföre	A Small Dver fortress dedicated to fighting the hostile Kashite & Malkovian tribes of Skällcrag Dale - where a natural gate to Gaia exists.	Small Fort	Lokum Ingishkonos	Kraterocracy
Girshwin's Pass, Lower	One half of the settlement around Girshwin's pass, housing a series of enormous floodgates that can trasport trade ships up and down the plateau.	Medium Town	Lord Zaine Killian	City State
Gladefield	A river town and rest-stop on the Golden river trade run.	Small Town	Gavin Stonesworn	Nepotocracy
Hegelwood	A small logging village on the edge if the Northerlock forest	Small Village	Althalos Crewe	Social Democracy
Ironmoor	A small pirate harbor on the southern coast of Basaltton Moor.	Medium Village	Gilmirie Talraidal	Nepotocracy
Kains	Historically the home town of Darkdale's noble bloodline, now a simple lumber and hunting outpost to Scepters Hall.	Small Town	Francis Farlight-Kain	Meritocracy
Kesserhold	A pirate town on the eastern island of Behemoth Bay. Allied to Kydo.	Medium Town	Durgat Ragemaw	Nepotocracy
Lance	A small town and first rest on the Golden river trade coming north out from Port Mere	Small Town	Enereg Elendiir	Social Democracy
Lichenbend	A small fishing settlement.	Small Village	William Morningfall	Social Democracy
Manashale	A small village at the edge of the Basaltton Moor. A point of entry for the pirates of Behemoth Bay into the mainland.	Small Village	Orutor Vormop Felcorin Zanybar	Plutocracy
Nightshire	A small town that sits on the southern island in Behemoth Bay. Tied into a forced allegiance to Kydo to it's north.	Small Town	Khumo Tirelo	Nepotocracy
Port Westend	A small southern port and last stop of the Gold coast trade going west around the continent.	Medium Town	Demas Erastus	Plutocracy
Silverrough	A small human village that specialises in trading silverware with Fort Ablâr and transporting it across the Demonsplain to civilization.	Small Village	Asher Cloudfang	Representative Democracy
Sparrow's Hole	A small farming community. Historically placed near what are now Dver ruins. Probably it used to be a coastal garrison, yet no one alive knows.	Small Village	Mayor Dighii Cromwell, Brother Hili	Representative Democracy
Thudwell	A small port town that serves to load metals and minirals for trade from the mines of the Guinoroth mountains to the east.	Small Town	Dorothea Shalem	Plutocracy
Timber	A small logging town that supplies lumber to Port Mere a few legues north.	Small Town	Enan Kemuel, Council of Landowners	Plutocracy
Underfoot	The main "port" for the Thundrastur Alliance. A medium town of traders and artisans, independent to the rest of the Ni'arnfell.	Medium Town	Elizabeth Armoni	City State