"Where frost and steel forge the mightiest."
Jotun is a frigid, mountainous planet, home to the Vandu Empire and its indomitable people. Dominated by snow-covered peaks, expansive tundra forests, and vast frozen oceans, Jotun is both a crucible and a sanctuary for the Vandu, shaping them into a resilient, disciplined, and fiercely loyal population. Jagged icy mountains rise sharply against a pale, wintry sky, while frost-laden coniferous forests stretch across tundra plains. Frozen seas stretch to the horizon, dotted with massive ice floes and occasional towering glaciers, providing both natural barriers and resources for the Empire.
The Vandu are towering humanoids, standing 9–12 feet tall, with light blue skin and black, white, or red hair, built for the harsh environment of Jotun. Villages and settlements are carved into mountainsides, built with darksteel and frost-resistant stone, reflecting both practicality and grandeur. Population centers are highly militarized, with training grounds, watchtowers, and ceremonial arenas integrated into every district.
Life on Jotun is rigidly structured around military and religious devotion. From early childhood, Vandu are trained in survival, combat, and loyalty to Rastu, the Archon of Might, Domination, and Ice. Slavery is institutionalized, with human, Saurian, Soban, and Untari slaves working mines, construction, and other labor-intensive tasks to support the Empire’s ambitions.
Corsus is the sprawling capital of Jotun and the heart of the Vandu Empire. The city is a testament to Vandu engineering and aesthetic, with black steel structures fused with blue marble, towering over the icy landscape. Gravcar lanes crisscross the skies above, and starships dock at orbital platforms, projecting the Empire’s power to the galaxy.
Notable Locations on Jotun:
Untak’al: A sacred Vandu settlement nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. Small darksteel homes surround frost-covered alien trees, serving as a holy site for rituals and pilgrimages to honor Rastu.
The Frozen Arenas: A sprawling icy battlefield where Vandu warriors duel to demonstrate skill, loyalty, and divine favor. Victories determine promotions, command positions, and social standing within the Empire.
Cordnium Mine: Carved deep into a frozen mountain, this massive mine extracts Cordnium, a rare mineral vital for Vandu ammunition. Slaves from across the galaxy toil under the watchful eyes of Vandu overseers, enduring harsh, perilous conditions.
Corsus Slave District: A sprawling slum outside the city walls where human, Saurian, Soban, and Untari slaves live in harsh conditions. Small fires dot the icy streets as inhabitants gather during rare moments of respite, huddling against the cold and oppressive hierarchy.
Rastu’s Throne Hall: A towering marble and darksteel hall that serves as the seat of Warchief Horgar Icebane, containing council chambers for his lieutenants and ceremonial altars honoring Rastu. Political, military, and religious authority converge here.
Corsus Capital Building: Perched atop the city’s primary spaceport tower, this grand structure functions as the administrative and residential center of the Vandu rulers, blending Imperial grandeur with functional futuristic design.
Grand Cathedral of Rastu: A monumental temple celebrating the Archon of Might, Domination, and Ice. Its spires pierce the frozen sky, and inside, altars, statues, and frost-carved murals commemorate the Vandu’s divine mandate and history of conquest.
Jotun’s culture is centered on martial discipline, devotion to Rastu, and survival in extreme conditions. All citizens undergo rigorous training, and military service is considered both an honor and a religious duty. The Vandu fleet and ground forces are recruited, trained, and maintained here, preparing for campaigns across the galaxy.
The planet’s landscape doubles as training grounds—mountain passes, frozen rivers, and ice caverns are used for combat exercises, survival trials, and elite warrior selection. Festivals and rituals honor victories, legendary ancestors, and divine intervention, combining military ceremony with spiritual reverence.
Jotun represents the frozen, unyielding might of the Vandu Empire, a world where harsh climate, divine devotion, and martial rigor shape every facet of life. From sacred villages and grand arenas to slave labor camps and towering mines, the planet reflects the strength, discipline, and ambition of its towering inhabitants.