Bjargvík (ˈpjartkvik)

Bjargvík is the southernmost settlement on the island of Eyju. It is a small but busy village, with a harbor surrounded by towering cliffs and filled with colorful fishing boats. It's location makes it a common port for ships traveling within the the Norður Islands. The village is made up of thirty or forty sturdy wooden buildings, and has a large marketplace where farmers and herders from the local area congregate to buy and sell.

Bjargvík's most famous historical resident was Ketill Half-Troll, who features in many local legends. One of these stories claims that Ketill was so big and ugly that he managed to infiltrate a Trollþing, and convinced them to not attack Bjargvík for fear of fighting Ketill himself. Jarl Gunnar Bloodaxe claims descent from Ketill Half-Troll, through his mother's line.

Demographics

Bjargvík is an entirely human village, and the entire population is of Eyjamaður descent. However, there are frequently ships in port from elsewhere in the world, and the villagers are accustomed to seeing the occasional selkie, or hearing people speak Inselsprach or Saarenkieli. Including the surrounding farms, Bjargvík has around 750 inhabitants.

Government

Like most Eyjamaður communities, Bjargvík is governed by a þing, which is an assembly of the free people of the region. It is presided over by the elders of the community, who are given the title Lögsögumenn. The þing meets regularly to make decisions for the community. For day to day decisions, any of the Lögsögumenn can pass judgement, although any such judgement can be brought to the þing to be formally challenged if any of the involved parties chooses to do so.

Districts

The village is dominated by the docks and the marketplace, which is located directly in the center of the village. The largest building in the town is the Þinghǫll, where the þing meets and other functions are held. There is a dockside tavern known as Sjóormurinn, or the Sea Wyrm, which can be easily found by the large carving of a sea serpent over the door. This tavern is the best place to find rooms for the night, although most sailors will choose to stay shipboard.

Type

Village

Location under

Eyju

Geographic Details

Location: Eyju, Northeastern Region
Latitude: 63.42 degrees North
Longitude: 39.01 degrees East

Routes

Sea

• Drekahöfn: Sail east and then north along the coast of Eyju. ~283 miles.
• Höfnvík: Sail west and then north along the coast of Eyju. ~275 miles.
• Róni: Sail southeast to Borgaholmr. ~133 miles.
• Saareke: Sail west to Kuu. ~73 miles.