Norfvice

### Norfvice's History

Norfvice was originally under the control of the dwarves with the gnomes as the lower class. But they were soon taken over by elves from Essapin who followed Aestas. Because of the dwarves' stubbornness, they didn't listen to the elves so they were banished. The gnomes were much more agreeable as the elves promised better living conditions than the dwarves. However Jólnir spotted an opportunity for new followers and started a family of several demigods to enforce it. These demigods with their superior power took over Norfvice and formed a gerontocracy, which meant if a person had Jólnir's blood they were fit to rule. Jólnir became the major religion and Norfvice was rather peaceful. During this time of peace one of the demigods, wishing to be more like her father, created the race of Caidyn. Her brothers and sisters supported her creation but the other countries saw it as Norfvice playing god. So they decided to stop it before it got out of hand. But after several holy crusades, Norfvice decided to better defend themselves and built a wall separating itself from the other countries, this wall is now known as The Elder Wall.

### Norfvice's Environment

To the east of Norfvice is a mountain range called the Lombar Mountains, it is on the border of Essapin. Norfvice has famously very cold weather and because of this it's lands are covered in snow and its lakes are frozen over. However Norfvice still has many evergreen forests, the most famous of which is Sogrn Grove.

### Norfvice's Relgion

Most of Norfvice worships Jólnir, god of the forge, knowledge, protection, strength, and war.

### Norfvice's Politics

The ones who rule Norfvice are Jólnir's sons and daughters though recently they have been in decline with only three left, they are known as the Elders. Only one elder has been seen actively ruling, Nicholas Klaus. The Elders have the power to introduce new legislature and for legislation to put in action they have to give their approval or it isn't put in place. The majority of the new legislation is proposed by the Jarls Cabinet which is made up of the Jarls of Norfvice (Jarls are like the lords of Norfvice). Before the legislation is put in place it has to be put through the House of Divine to be reviewed and scrutinized. The House of Divine is made up of Earls, Earls are Gothi from the church elected by Jarls, each Jarl can only elect three Gothi. Jarls are appointed by The Elders on advice from the Hofs from each region. Many are worried about what will happen when the Elders die off, but there are those that dream of the opportunities it will bring.

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### Norfvice's Races

Norfvice is largely made up of Norfvician Elfs, Caidyn and Failed Caidyn. There is the less common groups of gnomes and the even more rare groups of dwarves. Norfvice's army is largely made up of mechanized constructs. Like the other countries, Norfvice has its animal races; Aarakocra, Canus, Geitlan, Tabaxi, and Vulpin. Because of Norfvice's human population they have got Half Elves as well. There are a few races that choose to hide among the snowy region such as the Illithids, goliaths, and Wood Elves. Norfvicians are traditionalists and they don't accept foreign races.

### Notable Geographical Locations

Banfjell Range, Brov Gorge, Draksuse Cavern, Erofjun Rise, Felruk, Frosmer Lakes, the Great Natalis Tree, Kull Mountain, Lombar Mountains, Madril Caves, Oskem, Sidre, Sogrn Grove, Solskog Woods, Tonkin, Yarsol, and Zingerber

### Notable Man-Made Locations

Berhlgyn’s Hut of Horrors, Carollers’ Hall of Music, Crumb’s Mill, the Elders’ Conservatory, the Elder Wall, Hof of Zingerber, the Hole in the Floor, the Jolly Mistletoe, Juletre Prison, Klemmung Hall, Kull Mountain Coal Mine, Monolith Brewers, Nicholas' Workshop, Obelisk of Yield, Sidre’s Sheriff’s Office, Spire of the Frozen Court, Srentak’s Grotto, S.S. Strompe, Stakkars’ Brewery, and Thurber’s General Store