Glacial Sea of Iskaldr

The Glacial Sea of Iskaldr is a frigid and treacherous expanse of frozen ocean that stretches across the northernmost reaches of Norska. This icy wasteland, dotted with colossal glaciers and treacherous ice floes, serves as both a natural barrier and a deadly frontier for those daring enough to traverse it.

Geography

• The southern shores of the Iskaldr are bordered by the towering fjords of northernmost Norska, great cliffs of ice and rock carved by ancient glaciers. These fjords are a stark yet breathtaking sight, their icy walls reflecting pale sunlight during the few hours of daylight in winter.
• The sea’s surface is scattered with massive glaciers, some as large as islands, drifting slowly or frozen in place. These ice giants form an ever-shifting maze for those who dare to navigate the icy waters.
• Even for the hardy Unknown Tribes of Khaos, traversing the permafrost that spans the Glacial Sea of Iskaldr is a monumental challenge. The ice is riddled with hidden crevasses and thin patches that can break underfoot or beneath a sled.

Ecology

The Glacial Sea of Iskaldr is not devoid of life, though what inhabits this frozen expanse is as brutal as the environment itself.

• Polar Bears: Massive and territorial, they patrol the glaciers in search of prey.
• Yeti: These elusive and savage creatures are known to ambush unsuspecting travelers with cunning tactics.
• Ice Behemoths: Mythical beasts said to roam the ice, their immense size and strength have become the stuff of legend.

Passage of The Bloddvergur

While even the most seasoned Khaos raiders struggle to conquer Iskaldr’s icy expanse, the Tribe of Bloddvergur has risen to the challenge with unparalleled ingenuity.

• The Isfrægr (Ice Reaper in ancient Norskan) - A legendary longship, its bow is enchanted with Khaos-infused magic, making it as searingly hot as molten lava. This ship, shrouded in black smoke and glowing with hellish embers, melts its way through the icy barriers, granting the Nordvergur access to territories others cannot reach.
• The Isfrægr is not only a tool of war but a symbol of dominance over the Glacial Sea, revered by the Bloddvergur as a gift from the ruinous pantheon of Khaos.

Legends and Lore

• Local myths speak of a colossal sea creature frozen beneath the ice, its jagged teeth forming the icebergs that dot the Glacial Sea.
• Travelers often report spectral figures wandering the ice, said to be the spirits of those who perished attempting to traverse the treacherous sea.

The Glacial Sea of Iskaldr, while harsh and unyielding, stands as a testament to the resilience of those who call Norska home. Its icy expanse is both a natural fortress and a proving ground for the fierce and untamed. Those who dare to traverse its surface do so at great peril, but with even greater glory awaiting those who survive.