Glacierheart

Glacierheart, capital of the Spellward of Frostpeak Haven, is built around and partially within a magically preserved glacier. This feat of arcane engineering stands as a testament to Numerian magical prowess, maintaining a massive ice formation in a climate where it wouldn't naturally exist.

Notable Features

• The Eternal Glacier. A magically sustained ice formation at the city's core, preserved by powerful, ancient enchantments.
• Frostflow Canals. A network of magically-regulated water channels for transportation and irrigation.
• The Echoing Spires.Towers of enchanted ice and stone that amplify and direct magical energies throughout the city.
• Underfrost Warren.An extensive network of tunnels and caverns beneath the glacier, housing various city functions.

Glacier's Existence

1. Magical Preservation. The glacier serves as a massive magical focus, amplifying and storing arcane energies for the entire Spellward.
2. Historical Significance. It's a relic from an ancient era of Heraklion of powerful ice mages, preserved as a testament to teaching about ice evocation magic.
3. Climate Control. The glacier acts as a natural air conditioner for the region, allowing for unique ecosystems and magical phenomena.
4. Resource Extraction. The magical ice contains rare, potent magical elements used in high-level enchantments and rituals.
5. Defensive Advantage. The glacier provides a unique, malleable environment that can be shaped for defense in times of war.
6. Political Symbol. Maintaining such a large magical construct demonstrates Numeria's magical supremacy to neighboring nations.

Defences

• The Frost Veil. Magical barrier that can create instant ice walls
• Cryomancer Brigade. Elite force of ice and cold manipulation specialists
• Avalanche Ballistas. Siege weapons that launch magically enhanced ice projectiles

Industry & Trade

• Export of magically preserved foods
• Production and trade of cold-weather enchanted items
• Ice wine brewing using magically cultivated grapes
• Extraction and refinement of rare magical ice crystals

Infrastructure

• Magically heated roadways that prevent ice buildup
• Crystalline aqueducts channeling water from the melting glacier
• Arcane lift systems for vertical transportation within ice towers

Districts

• The Frost Core. Central district built within the glacier itself
• Rimespire Quarter. Residential area for nobility and high-ranking mages
• Thaw Market. Main commercial district with heated plazas
• Icemelt Harbor. Port district utilizing glacial meltwater

Assets

• The Glacial Archive. Vast library with information magically preserved in ice
• Frostfire Foundry. Facility for creating magical cold-resistant materials
• The Rimeseer's Tower. Center for weather divination and control

Guilds and Factions

• The Glacial Preservers. Mages responsible for maintaining the magical glacier
• Frostforge Artificers. Crafters specializing in cold-enchanted items
• Rimespeakers. Diplomatic corps trained in "ice singing" magic
• The Thaw Merchants. Guild controlling trade in and out of the city

Points of interest

• The Everfreeze Spire. Tallest ice tower, serving as a magical beacon
• Whispering Ice Gardens. Park with magically shaped ice flora
• The Cryomancer's Collegium. Premier school for ice and cold magic
• Frostlight Caverns. Underground crystal caves with bioluminescent ice

Area 
15 square miles 

Alternative Name(s)

The Frozen Citadel

Type

Large city

Population

200,000

Owner/Ruler

Magister Freya Icebinder

Ruling/Owning Rank

Magister