Rainoga

Gnarhelm stands as a rugged jewel along the windswept shores of the northern Sea of Swords, its bustling port chiseled into a rocky coastline and forever echoing with the clang of hammers and the calls of merchants. Rich in veins of copper, silver, iron, and gold, the city thrives on mineral exports, forging alliances and securing necessities through constant trade. Its soil is thin and stony, unsuited for agriculture, and thus Gnarhelm leans heavily on its maritime routes to feed its population and fuel its growth. Though its navy is modest by Northlander standards, Gnarhelm boasts one of the strongest land-based forces in the region, fielding disciplined cavalry units that range far beyond the city’s granite walls to patrol trade roads and borderlands. The city is known for its practical architecture—fortified stone keeps, ore-laden warehouses, and smoke-belching forges—symbolizing a culture shaped by endurance, trade, and the rhythm of hooves and hammers.

Stone buildings cluster along steep harbor cliffs, their rooftops draped in banners of deep crimson and steel. Cranes creak as they lift ore-laden crates from black-hulled ships, while smoke from forges curls into the gray sky. Inland, the low hills are scarred with mine shafts and dotted with watchtowers, and riders on broad-shouldered horses patrol the winding roads. The scent of brine, metal, and fire blends in the crisp, salt-laced wind.