Gurbolruhm was a glorious dvergr city carved in the Forbidden Peaks in the Second Age of Svilland, the city halls of which were full of life and joy. People came here from all over to see the city, and to trade goods. However, nowadays it has been turned into a source of scary tales and nightmares. It was abandoned and sealed towards the middle of the Second Age.

Hvannsavik was the capital city of Nionaem until Aleson the Arisen dethroned Ingmar and took over the kingdom. It was the capital from the time of the Bear King, to the times of old king Ingmar. The city hosted big ceremonies, religious rituals, important meetings; it was home to thousands of merchants, and soldiers, and played a part in many adventures. But today it has lost its old magnificence. Now, it is known as the “City of the Broken Throne” in all of Nionaem.

Hvannsavik is located at the center of Nionaem which makes it an important crossroads even today. Many merchants and travelers use the roads leading up to and from this city, or visit the city itself. Large steppes surround the city with some groves and a few trees here and there. The city has a pleasant atmosphere in spite of the horrible events it bore witness to in the first days of Aleson’s reign. People go about their business, and children wonder around the muddy streets with joy. Travelers can find many daily jobs here, from jewelry-making to cooking. It is therefore no surprise that many people come here for the available jobs, and that many people with different backgrounds live here in harmony. Yet, it is hard to find seidrs in Hvannsavik, because most of the time, they do not feel good spending time in the city that hosted the Bear King at one point in history.

Nyrstadir is the new capital of Nionaem, which claimed this title after Aleson the Arisen became king. Aleson is also known as the prophet of Aegir, and he needs the new capital because he can only set foot on land once every 27 days. He is acutely aware of this serious limitation, and thus requires the capital to be closer to sea. In that way, he can give orders to the lands from the capital with the help of a high Aegir gothi who goes by the name of Gizur. This high gothi basically rules Nionaem in accordance with the orders of Aleson.

From a distance, the city looks pleasant with a landscape full of various shades of green and blue. Nyrstadir used to be a town, which Aleson turned into a city after he rose in power. Inside, the city is still doused in the chaos of a new city, with many constructions, newcomers, and muddy streets. Still, there are also many buildings that are finished and that look well-groomed and new. Many tents can be seen in and around the city, due to the tradition of not building walls that traces back to the Bear King in the Second Age. In fact, it looks like Aleson also follows this tradition since there is not a wall around the city. Unlike what might be expected, there are many wealthy people among those who prefer to live in tents as well.

Maerin is a coastal city that looks over the South Sea. From a distance, it looks like a big coastal city with a large dockyard and many ports, with small fishing boats visible on the open sea. Overall, the city looks clean, and the atmosphere is nice and warm. People are welcoming of strangers and are interested in different stories set in distant parts of Svilland. The large streets dispersed in between all the stone buildings, are mostly crowded and always smell of fish and the sea.

Many different people come here, for either trading or entertaining purposes, and hence the economy is mostly based on trading. Fish, fruits and wheats, beer, gems and clothing are the main subjects of this trade. Many taverns and inns are full of storytellers, bards, prostitutes, dancers and good quality meals. Maerin not only trades with Svilland but also with a region in the south, which is known as South Sea, to which it is connected by a trading route.

A rare sight to behold in all of Svilland, Berzog’ul is a dvergr city located in North Assembly. On the snowy slopes of a high mountain, Berzog’ul is reminiscent of Gurbolruhm with its high stone doors and walls, its architecture, and the runes carved on the stones within. The cursed city of Gurbolruhm is famous among Svillanders. Fortunately, Berzog’ul does not share the same fate.

The city was built by dvergrs and is now ruled by them. It is a big city, most of which is carved and built inside the mountains. The city looks so strong and sturdy, even from a distance, that it looks impossible to occupy. When travelers enter the city through the big, stone, two- winged door, they find themselves at the foot of an enormous mountain hall, which is also used as the city center. A large stone statue of Balder stands tall in the middle with altars around it full of sacrifices. The people of the city, all of whom are dvergrs, go about their daily business working, training, and entertaining themselves.

Once a small village in the foothills of the Gray Highlands mountain, Kolbovaik is now a big city. It is said that Hanlon the Real King took refuge here when he escaped from his nephew, Gudrick the Moonbearer, and has been here ever since. Since then, the settlement has grown quite quickly and became an impressive capital city. It hosts an army, an assembly, and thousands of people. As the wooden walls of the city were being constructed, thousands of people flooded into the city with new occupations, backgrounds, expectations, and hopes.

Riverstorm is one of the largest cities on the Red River across from Katzel. Once a military city, it has lost these qualities throughout the years. However, the folk of the city did not give up. As a result, the economy has improved, the population has increased and even if it lost its military importance, the city continues to be a force to be reckoned with.

For years and years, the city lives under the threat of Green Lights of the East, which has affected the atmosphere of the city drastically. So, despite the good conditions of the city, people look anxious and unhappy. The buildings and the streets feel dark and cold.

Located between Freyja’s Tear Lake and Red River, Beruvik is a city surrounded by a gorgeous landscape of forest and lake. The guards of Beruvik have the pleasure of enjoying the view more than anyone else in the city, as they are tasked with watching the surrounding from watchtowers. There are four of these watchtowers, which were built to protect the city from possible attacks.

Through the city gates, people are met with a dark and melancholic atmosphere. The streets are dark and silent, and in spite of the large population, people are either in or around their own homes, which creates a lack of a sense of community. The muddy and smelly streets are overflowing with beggars begging for food, clothing and money.

In the south east of Alsvartr, Enkleistra is one of the biggest cities in Svilland, and it was the one and only capital of Alsvartr before the civil war. It is a beautiful, coastal city around which the landscape is filled with the sea and the Obsidian Slopes, a black mountain range.

Upon entering the city after passing through the gates, people are greeted by a dark atmosphere. Most people look sad and nervous, and even the animals on the streets look unhappy. The buildings look in need of maintenance, some of which look as though they were about to collapse and have moss growing on the walls. The Stone Pavilion at the center of the city, a well-known landmark, stands strong among all the wooden buildings. It is the longhouse of the city where Gudrick and his high-ranking officers meet. Right next to the Stone Pavilion, there is another building used as an archive to which most people aren’t allowed in. It is said that it contains texts about corrupted ancient runes.

An old castle built in the Second Age, Katzel still stands strong and tall by the Red River. In the time of the kingdom of Eastern Horn, Katzel was built between two mountains, Mount Kham and Mount Vayld, to protect the borders. However, as time went by, the borders have changed, the civilian population has increased, and the castle has therefore slowly lost its militaristic use. Even though it still houses many soldiers and training areas, it has today become more of a bureaucratic place in which warlords, heirs, and certain royals are introduced to the people. Nowadays, the city is a meeting place for important figures of Green Lights of the East to make sacrifices and oversee the army.

A historical town in the north, Bram is visited by many travelers and adventurers. Once a regular settlement built in the Second Age within the borders of Eastern Horn, it was occupied by the forces of Bear King and became legend when Bear King himself marked a grey stone in the forest. The exact location of the rock is still unknown. Today, some people claim to have seen the gray stone with gigantic claw prints on it. Others believe that Bear King did not intend to mark the stone at all, and that he was just whetting his claws.

Bram is a simple and clean town with a well-maintained wooden wall, a watchtower, and spacious streets. Most buildings in town are one-story tall and made of wood, and some of them appear to be mouldy and old. The folk of the town raise animals in their gardens, mostly goats. They also have dogs as pets, and the streets are thus filled with the peculiar sounds of the shrieking goats and the barking dogs wandering around. The townspeople take their dogs with them when they go hunting in the mythical woods, as these animals are quite adept at finding their way.

One of the strongest castles in Green Lights of the East, Katzar is an important military town ruled by an old warlord, Olvir Einarsson. He is a 61-year-old veteran loved for his cheerful disposition and respected for his aggressive teaching style. He was assigned to train soldiers after he lost his left arm in battle. Few soldiers are able to finish his program and those who do are respected.

The atmosphere of the town envelops
travelers the second they step foot inside. Upon entering, one is greeted by
the sounds of soldiers training and practicing near their barracks, the sight
of altars full of sacrifices, and people gathered around fires, eating and
drinking together.

Kroksholt is a thriving city with many inns, a big market, hardworking people, and countless job opportunities. Wheat and various vegetables such as cabbage and maize are grown by settlers, and animal farms full of pigs and goats are maintained. Trade may be the most important occupation in town, as the city is located in a prime location, close to Thorath. Forestry and herbalism are also popular jobs in the city.

Apart from the humble longhouse where Hora lives, the most famous building in the city is the temple for Thor, which was built with the great efforts of Hora. The temple has never been empty, there is always someone in it praying to Thor. The altar inside the temple is even the subject of some stories, the most popular of which says that the blood flowing from
the altar never stops. This is true in a sense, since the very religious folk of the city wash the altar with blood, gold, furs, and fresh fruits.

Thorath, the biggest city of Svilland and the capital of Green Lights of the East, looks fit to be the home of the Queen, of the strongest warchiefs, and of the wealthiest of people.

The city was built on two sides of an opening, which geographically divided it into two main parts that are also
divided into seven districts amongst themselves: Noble Quarters, Fishers’ District, Military Quarters, Lightened Acre, Outsiders, Dvergr’s Row, and Midtown. While the outer walls protect these districts, the inner walls are built around the Green Mansion where the Queen lives.