Nordhart

Nordhart
The northernmost land in Aurasa, Nordhart's climate is fairly cold year-around. Covered mostly in a taiga-like climate, it is only inhabited by the strongest of men. The coastline is a jagged series of fjords jutting inland, this is where the Nordic settle, one such example of this building pattern is Nordhart's unofficial capital, Svangard. Svangard is located at the end of the two mile long Kavjar fjord. In this fjord is docked over a hundred longships, used mainly for one purpose: warfare. The city of Svangard is built from almost entirely pine wood, the Nordic culture's main building material. The great chief, or Bjar, of the Svangard region is Ulf Alriksson, a warrior who has proven himself in battle through bravery, strength, and durability. To prove leadership one must go through a series of tests and trials, these involve survival, endurance of pain, and skills. A warrior may have more than one wife, unlike most southern nations such as Talasholm and Anglia.

Other Names
The Nordic people are known across Aurasa for their seafaring ways, in Tierraz, the locals call them the Furia Del Mar, or the 'Sea Fury'. In Talasholm they are referred to as 'The Northerners', and in Moscova they called the Pokarannya pivnochi, or the 'Punishment of the North'.

History
Though they have earned a bad reputation, the Nordhart culture is just as old and unique as any other culture. Thought to have been founded over five hundred years ago, the Nordic peoples were the first culture to begin constructing boats not just for transportation, but for warfare. The idea quickly caught on, and now the Nordic people have the most intimidating navy in Aurasa. The Nordic culture spread, and they were quickly perceived as brutal northern warriors. Most Nordic warriors will proudly admit they are uncouth barbarians, but this is not entirely true. The Nordic religion is a complicated web of gods and myths, all of them telling the story of how the world came to its current state. The chief Nordic god, Jorhov, is known to wield a mighty battleaxe, causing massive waves every time he is angered. The women's status in the Nordic culture is fairly low, as you can see below.

Major Cities
Svangard- Being Nordhart's capital, it is naturally the largest settlement in Nordhart. It has a large abundance of resources such as animal hides, fish, and lumber.

Olavsheim- Olavsheim is a large seaside settlement in Nordhart's western region. It has a large fishing trade and a formidable navy.

Kjarta- Located in eastern Nordhart, this settlement is located near Nordhart's Great Northern mountains, it serves as an outpost along Nordhart's eastern borders.