Vjorhelm
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Vjorhelm is the current Capital of the Kingdom of Norland, replacing The Krag. This city is one of the main cities in Norland, taking up an entire island. It is mainly inhabited by Humans and Elves.
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History
Vjorhelm was constructed the year 1624 by the order of Javier Ruric, Its grand opening was 10th of the Grand Harvest. The Completion of the city, Signified a New Era for Norlandic People. Soon after constructing the city, Javier Expanded the Housing Districts, Due to Housing becoming filled up within the city. During the Third Crusade Vjorhelm was under siege, holding the remaining Norlandic host aswell,the siege only lasted for awhile before the Crusaders broke the defenses and killed all the garrisoning troops of the Ashguard. Vjorhelm was ramsacking, and burned to the ground.
Coronation of Javier Ruric
Serene Slaughter 1630
The Serene Slaughter is an event that happened when the formal Orenian Vassal House Serene headed to the Norlandic capital of Vjorhelm, Looking to discuss peace. Instead they attempted to end the life of the Norlandic King Javier Ruric. The Ruric Household guard quickly entered the hall and slaughtered the Serene Bannermen, cutting through them rather quickly. The remaining Serene leaders were executed, some being be-headed, some hung on the Ashtree, and others were thrown off the side of the city.
Geography
Vjorhelm sits to the West of Tahn, Resting upon the Western Isles with steep cliffs jutting several hundred feet above the water’s surface.
Notable places in Vjorhelm:
Center Square
Grand Hall
The Docks
Notable Figures
King- His Majesty Javier of House Ruric
Prince- His Highness Jevan of House Ruric
Avalon of House Silversteed
Orvar of House Freysson
Government
The Kingdom of Norland has an Hereditary Monarchy style of government with King Javier I as the ruler of the Kingdom. Under him is the Ashen council which consists of Seven members, The members of the Council are personally picked by the Current King of Norland. Military The Vjorhelm Military acts as the main military for Norland, The army is called the Ruricguard, They pride themselves in Preventing Crime, and upholding the law, And Norlandic Culture. A Ruric Guard can be recognized by the Red and black color scheme of their uniform.
The Guards receive housing as well as all the necessary supplies they will need to carry out with their job, such as armor and weapons.
Culture
Religion
The majority of Norlanders adhere to the religion of the Red Faith and the teachings that Allfatherism entails.
