Svailheim

Svailheim, known as the "Gateway to the Cursed Mountains," is a fortified city perched on the borders of the Frostwild of Villitunturi, The North, and the Kingdom of Myredonia. This strategic location has shaped Svailheim into a unique blend of frontier outpost and cultural melting pot.

Defences

• Massive stone walls reinforced with runic magic to withstand both monster attacks and harsh weather
• The Frostwatch. A network of enchanted beacons that can be lit to warn of approaching dangers
• Elite border patrol known as the "Mountain Wolves"

Industry & Trade

• Major Exports. Furs, enchanted ice, monster parts, mountain herbs
• Major Imports. Weapons, preserved foods, textiles

Infrastructure

• Well-maintained mountain paths connecting to major trade routes
• Magically heated underground tunnels for winter travel
• Communal longhouses built to withstand severe storms

Assets

• The Rimefrost Citadel. Headquarters of the city's defence and main lookout point
• The Traveler's Respite. A massive inn complex capable of housing hundreds of weary travelers
• The Cursed Market. A bazaar specializing in rare goods from the Cursed Mountains

Guilds and Factions

• The Mountain Wolves (border patrol)
• Cursed Expedition Guild
• Svailheim Merchant's Coalition

Tourism

• Guided tours to "safe" areas of the Cursed Mountains
• The annual Frost Fair, showcasing goods and cultures from The North and Myredonia
• Svailheim's famous hot springs, said to have curative properties

Natural Resources

• Rare minerals from the Cursed Mountains
• Unique flora with alchemical properties
• Ice and snow (used in various magical applications)

Alternative Name(s)

Gateway to the Cursed Mountains

Type

Large city

Population

15,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Svailheimers

Owner/Ruler

Hersir Thorgar Styrsson

Ruling/Owning Rank

Hersir

Owning Organization

Frostwild of Villitunturi