Hjarofjall

> *'S a lot like Waterdeep, 'cept colder.*
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> *-A sailor of the Thunderchilde to Virion Galadell.*
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**Hjarofjall** was the northernmost city in the world, and one of the largest too. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Rakkimar, and was nestled in a warm bay on mainland Tarkassia.

### Names

City of the Aurora; The Waterdeep of Rakkimar; Capital of the North

### Location

Naturally warm harbour of western Rakkimar, upon continental Tarkassia

### Rule

Historical and administrative capital of Rakkimar

### Foundation

The þing (meeting place) of Clan MacLovatt around -2100.

### Known For

Largest northerly city; ancestral home of the historical Rakkimarran raiders; penguins; expert metalcraft

### Exports

manufactured goods; worked stone and metal; lumber

### Languages

Rakki; Faerunian Common; Xantor; Saemhl; Yupiisut; Øngbræn; Darim; Jkaru; Kalkaghyr; Qagqaalit

### Demographics

40% Rakki and similar; 20% Saemhl; 15% Gildegran; 10% Xantic; 5% Darim; 5% Luskan; 5% other.

## Name

Its original name, **Þing MacLovatt**, simply meant 'Thing (council/meeting place) of the clan of the sons of Lovatt'. As it grew and as the clan left, the abandoned town was given new life, thus named **Hjarofjall**, coming from the Old Rakki words 'hjar' meaning crossing and 'fjall' meaning mountains.

## History

Founded many thousands of years before the Dalereckoning by a now-dwindled clan, Clan MacLovatt, it grew steadily. In their heyday it was called Þinglovatt.

It was absolutely huge, the largest city in Rakkimar (and probably Toril) by far. Its population was well over 700,000.

The city opened beyond the bay of Jarl's Sound to extensive ports and docks either side, at the mouth of the river Hys. The buildings were fashioned of stone, wood, brick, and were often ornate in design. There were chimneys puffing smoke out from the industrial wards, though it was nothing like Waterdeep.

In Jarl's Sound, the heavily armoured fort of Jolðenskorrir was situated. It was the meeting place of the Council of the North.

The city's main industry was as a trade hub, trading in minerals, rare earth metals, timber, ore, furnished and finished goods, and more. Most of this took place in the industrial wards.

Hjarofjall to the west of the river was under the ward of Clan MacTamworth.

The place was full of ambitious people and those seeking to make their fortune.

The aurora could be seen from Hjarofjall on a clear night. There were extensive slums outside the walls.

The tavern The Roaring Hearth was infamous as a place where adventure could be found. Rooms there were 5 silver a night. It was found in the Felðen district, and its barkeep was a half-orc woman named Alnsford. There were bounty posters up and all.

There was a small island in the bay very close to Hjarofjall called Penguin Island, home of many crested and banded penguins!

There was a small merchant district on the east side, called Nova Scandzia. It was a Xantic trade colony, allowed to exist within Hjarofjall's walls. The north slum and Nova Scandzia were under the ward of Clan MacCrannack. The district was also home to the Martino Memorial Library and the legendary Kraklan Jaernværks.

In the north slums, just at the base of the walls was the inn The Lion's Head.