Asgaroth

For much of munen history, Asgaroth existed as a mythical place from which barbarians and monsters descended. It was thought to be a land of deadly flame and empty fields of ice. In reality, it is a tough but beautiful place, sporting vast open expanses, breathtaking mountains, and untouched natural splendor. The people who live there do engage in ancient pagan traditions and strategic raids, but they are far from monsters.

To live in Asgaroth is certainly a challenge, as farming is difficult in the cold and rocky soil, but wild venison is plentiful. The land favors skilled hunters and trained scouts. Those  without the necessary skills could easily perish from starvation or simply from the cold. It may  be tempting to set up inside the occasional pine forest, but there the risk of becoming a meal yourself increases exponentially.

Given the openness and difficulty of the terrain, Asgaroth is mostly home to the munen of Uthenhal. There aren’t many who would  survive here on their own, so the population  tends to be tightly packed into cities or settlements. A traveler seeking respite from the civilized world could make a life for themselves in Asgaroth, but it would be a lonely one.

Uthenhal
A roaring fire, a cooking stag, and a bloody brawl in the snow: These are the three sights a visitor will usually be greeted  with at one of the lodges of Uthenhal. There, High Jarl Ragnhild Vornjir oversees her court and plans lucrative raids against Elsmir, Vamihadras, and the Holy Corian Empire. She is one of the few leaders of Arethal who refuses to take a seat at the Prophet Queen’s congress, instead ruling overthe waterways of the North with her superior tacticsand incredible battle prowess.

Despite the harsh conditions of the lands around them, the men and women of Uthenhal enjoy a bounty of venison, mead, and music in their halls and worship loudly their ancient gods and heroes. However, outsiders would do well to prove themselves before partaking.