Askalda

Askalda is a continent in northwestern Verdun, located on the northern side of the The Scar. One of the most heavily-settled areas on the planet, Askalda possesses as many varied cultures and environments as any other continent in the world and an ancient history stretching back tens of thousands of years. Many great civilizations have prospered on Askalda, from the seafaring nobles in west who have tamed the savage waters of the White Sea, to the Dwarven citadels carved into the black mountains of Cairndubh, and even the great serpent kingdoms that rule the Sand Wastes in the heart of the land.

An inhabitant of Askalda is known as an Askaldi.

Geography

Askalda is the northwestern most continent on the traditional map of Verdun, centered on the continent of Nakanula. It is surrounded by the White Sea to the west, the Saerrian Ocean to the east, the Frozen Sea to the north and the Black Sea to the south.

Nations and Regions

• Kingdom of Jarland
• Vale of Bregorond
• Wulfslaed
• Westlake
• Eastlake
• Tomorkhan Empire
• River Kingdoms
• Realm of the Forest Lords
• Dikistrana
• Vinterkron
• Doren
• Oldurmok
• Minadal
• Dreadmist Jungle
• Cairndubh
• Cairnban
• Cairnglas

Inhabitants

Humans

There are three major human civilizations that have settled Askalda:

• Saerish, seafarers dominating the west coast.
• Vysoki, highlanders spanning the northern coast.
• Doré, merchants from Vintara.
• Ruvara, traders from who fled Oskaro, developed a prosperous nation on the southeastern coast of Askara.
• Iyiniwak, the first human nation on Askara frequently lending crucial aide to the Rundara dwarves in the north and the elves in the south.

Dwarves

There are three dwarven civilizations that occupy each of the three major mountain ranges:

• Krazuk Located in Cairndubh. The Krazuk are legendary miners and smiths, renowned for steel and adamantine productions.
• Skiathane Located in Cairnglas. The Skiathane are an ancient clan of gryphon riders. Their mountaintop fortresses double as rookeries.
• Rundak Located in Cairnban. The Rundak are the oldest of the dwarven civilizations. They rarely leave their deep subterranean holds, focusing instead on their study of the arcane.

Type

Continent

Included Locations

• Dokir'dol Qar