Vasldor, Free Nation of the Empire

Vasldor is a fortress unlike any other. Deep in the Icewind Forest lies a set of steap cliffs and there built from the frozen foundation is Vasldor. Despite being just a city it is seen as one of the 4 nations of the Vridium Empire. While their territory is surrounded by the nation of Sul, Vasldor is completely self-sufficient and does not need any imports from across Baephios. Vasldor is governed by the Rime Seat Council, Vasldor is treated as a free nation to those born and raised within their walls. Everyone has a job to do to make Vasldor function.
Vasldor is home to the largest and most secure safe on the material plane. This houses all new official Baephionian coin ready to be pushed out to the Continent. Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Copper coins each crafted, inspected and released into the world. This is one of the many reasons why Vasldor is considered, "A Thief's Dream Turned Nightmare."
Vasldor is full of countless races and heart warming citizens whose education vastly exceeds that of the Empire's average. It is with firm thought of the council that the general population's education be at similar levels with those in power. This is the most controversial topic that the Empire is trying to pursuade Vasldor into changing.

Demographics

Dwarves, Gnomes, Humans, Warforged, and Goliath make up the majority population. There are Dragonborn, but very few.

Government

The Rime Seat Council are a group of 5 individuals with Volder being the 1st Seat.

Defences

If there is one thing Vasldor is known for, it is their perfect defenses. Not is the city built into the side of a massive mountain, but the entrance and 24/7 rotating guards are just the tip of this defensive iceburg. There is a dedicated wizarding task force who specialize in long form alarm spells. These spells are able to be written into glyphs into the walls and floors of the city of Vasldor. If and when anything living or dead moves within that space an instant response is sent to all those part of that task force. Not to mention the constant patrol outside of Vasldor from the Lunar Scouts are giant owl riders. This among other defenses make up the identity of Vasldor.

Industry & Trade

Vasldor maintains itself as a city as long as everyone does their job therefore money is not really needed. However, there are certain trade items that citizens of Vasldor like to have like tropical fruits and rare meats. Vasldor has complete control of the rotation and amount of coins in circulation.

Infrastructure

Vasldor's infrastructure is complex and daring. With the use of harvesting ice for fresh water as well as mining deeper into the mountain for coal to burn for heat. They have a working sewege system that trickles off into the Icebound lake in the front of Vasldor. There light from special luminous rocks act as underground sunlight that helps grow the unique crops for food.

Districts

There are 3 main districts of Vasldor. The Trade, Housing and Spire district. The Trade district is as far as outsiders are able to go into Vasldor, this is where wares made in Vasldor and exchange is made from the carefully selected few merchants that are allowed in. Native made heirlooms and ceramonial weapons are popular among the merchants. The Housing District is not a select section of Vasldor but the very walls of Vasldor. The housing is built into the walls of the mountain seperated by four floors. The Spire district is the furthest into the city one can go. There are several tall towers carefully armored with Ice that has been embued with magic. This is where the most protected secrets of Vasdlor lies.

Assets

Vasldor is best known for their cold protection enchanted clothing and armor. Vasldor's marketplace is specifically targeted towards those who live there, so the only things sold are provisions that those who live in the side of a mountian need to live.

History

The true mystery of Vasldor are its origins. No one, not even those on the Rime Seat Council know exactly how nor why Vasldor came to be. There are stories of a great storm suddenly sweeping the north of the Empire and causing groups of people to flee to the cliffs and make do there. There are also tall tales of a great Vehicle gifted to humanity by Emos god of machines himself to help clear out the giant hole to start Vasldor. But the most commonly accepted answer is that the founding memebrs of the Rime Seat Council were tired of the current Tyrant King many years ago and made their own settlement. However, this theory itself is also flawed as Vasldor has a spoken agreement that while Vasldor stands as a free nation, they must still pay fealty and send aid to whomever the King of the Empire may be. Whether they are from the Rigby nation, Sul nation or Umbra nation, and of course the Vasldor nation.

Tourism

Tourists are not welcome in Vasldor.

Architecture

Very structually sound and functional. Function over style is a way of life in Vasldor.

Geography

Vasldor is surrounded by thick forest and a small mountain range. There is a large rushing river that is often frozen that stretches 50 feet wide and continues on to the Bouros Sea. Along with the curse of Eternal Winter palced upon the Empire Vasldor is difficult to even get to.

Founding Date

Unknown

Alternative Name(s)

The Frozen Vault

Type

Large city

Population

10,000

Location under

Baephios

Owner/Ruler

Volder

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Boris
• Gorm Blackhand
• Kynthia
• Tharballa

Characters in Location

• Volder