Fjord of The Fallen

The Fjord of the Fallen is a stark and desolate expanse in the northern reaches of Norska, a frozen inlet that leads to the towering northern mountains. As it is the only passageway to access Skaeling City by foot, it is often patrolled by Unknown warbands. Once a thriving fjord, its waters were locked in eternal frost following the legendary battle between the Elementari of Ice, Skald, and the celestial spirit of the aurora, Borealis. The conflict between these titanic forces forever altered the landscape, freezing the fjord solid and shrouding the region in perpetual Everwinter.

A Valley of Ice and Blood

Even for the hardened inhabitants of Norska, the Fjord of the Fallen is a perilous place. Its surface, riddled with hidden crevasses and thin patches of ice, has claimed countless lives. The unpredictable arctic winds, swirling snow, and blinding blizzards make navigation nearly impossible without a skilled guide.

Yet, some brave—or foolish—adventurers seek out the fjord, drawn by legends of treasures buried beneath the ice or the glory of walking where the great battles of Norska’s past were fought. The Tribes of Khaos are among the few bold enough to traverse the fjord, and often do so to answer the call of a risen Warrior-King.

The Fjord of the Fallen is a place where time itself feels frozen. Its surface, a thick and jagged sheet of ice, stretches as far as the eye can see, reflecting the pale blue of the arctic sky above. The winds howl with an unrelenting fury, carrying the biting cold and the mournful echoes of the past. The fjord's frozen depths are a crypt, preserving countless layers of history and death.

The bones of the fallen rest just beneath the translucent ice, their forms visible in the right light. Broken weapons, shattered shields, and frostbitten corpses litter the surface and layers below, creating a ghostly panorama of countless battles fought here over millennia. From above, the icy expanse glimmers faintly, betraying the shadows of the dead who rest in its frozen grip.

The Legacy of Skald

The Fjord of the Fallen owes its name and current state to Skald, the fallen Elementari of Ice, whose titanic battle with Borealis left an indelible mark on the region. Skald, who once reigned as a primordial force of nature, froze the fjord in an attempt to entrap Borealis, transforming it into a battlefield of elemental Khaos. Though Skald was eventually felled, his presence endures, etched into the land in the form of an unyielding winter.

The great fjord, now a lifeless tundra, bears the scars of this ancient conflict. Massive glacial crevasses and jagged ice formations stretch across its surface, resembling wounds left by the titanic clash. It is said that the imprint of Skald’s massive footsteps can still be found frozen in the ice, a grim reminder of his overwhelming power and his ultimate fall.

The Battlefield of Ages

The Fjord of the Fallen has seen countless battles across the ages, as it holds immense strategic value for the various factions vying for dominance over Norska. Tribes of Khaos, marauding bands of winter orcs, and the legendary frost giants have all clashed here, their blood staining the icy expanse in crimson streaks that refuse to fade.

Frozen Remains: Many of the fallen warriors—Norskan, Nordvergur, Orc, Frost Giant and even Demon—are preserved in the multiple layers of ice, their bodies frozen mid-struggle, weapons still clutched in frostbitten hands.
Tales of the Fjord speak of wailing spirits, believed to be the restless dead whose souls remain bound to their icy graves. Travelers claim to hear the faint sounds of clashing steel and guttural war cries carried on the wind.

Legacy

The Fjord of the Fallen is not merely a frozen expanse of land but a testament to the harshness and brutality of Norska. It serves as both a graveyard for the past and a battleground for the future, its ice holding the weight of history and the promise of more bloodshed to come.