The Forgotten Realms [Fan Version]

Nestled within the frigid embrace of the Ice Spires, Hartsvale presents a surprisingly fertile valley, a haven amidst the harsh north of Faerûn. Low, rolling hills and dense pine forests give way to frozen plains, all bisected by the Clear Whirl River and its winding tributaries, which feed into serene southern lakes. Ancient menhirs, remnants of giantish influence, mark the boundaries between human settlements and the territories of the giants who still roam the surrounding mountains and woods. Ruled by House Hartwick from Castle Hartwick's Alabaster Throne, the kingdom maintains a tenuous peace with its giant neighbors, a legacy tracing back to the legendary Hartkiller, who united the human tribes against the giants of old Ostoria. Villages like Stagwick dot the landscape, and figures such as Tavis Burdun and Avner, the Seraph of Thieves, hail from this remote realm.