Holmhallas

Holmhallas is the capital of Laevateinn and the seat of the Oberjarl.

It boasts the largest population on the island, at about 1200 people.

Egg Chapel
The Egg Chapel is the original temple that predates Holmhallas as a town. The belief is that once upon a time this was where the dragons of Laevateinn brooded on their eggs. As Laevateinn became a larger town, and eventually a city that would be the capital from Laevateinn, the dragons left to live closer to the roots of the Tree, so as to guarantee more of their privacy. The Egg Chapel to this day worships the dragons of Laevateinn.

Sunside
Sunside takes its name from the fact that that side of the riverbank was the one that usually is in the sun. Sunside is the oldest district of Holmhallas, and as such houses many smaller buildings. Nowadays, Sunside is the main business district of Holmhallas. Most craftsmen have their shops here, as well as a large host of other small shops. The many small buildings are squished together, with narrow streets running in between them. In the present day, Sunside is the district to be if you want to get out of the sun.

Ashfield
Ashfield lies outside of the walls of the old city. Nowadays it is a residential district, though the name still alludes to its history of old. Before becoming a residential area, Ashfield was the field of offerings, where offerings were burned for the gods and goddesses of Laevateinn. Due to the many controlled fires that burned over the years, the field slowly became coated in a fine layer of ash, and became known as the Ashfield for the locals. As the city grew and houses appeared outside the walls, the 37th Oberjarl of Holmhallas decided to move the offer fires further south, beyond the river.

Milkbridge
Milkbridge lends its names from the fact that the dairy fields that supply the capital lie south of it, and the milk comes into the city over that bridge. Some citizens of Holmhallas have become superstitious about the bridge, and believe that any milk that comes into the city via any other road than the one leading over the Milkbridge is poisoned.

The Pole
The Pole is the name of a statue of a pole on the south-west side of Holmhallas. The first Oberjarl of Holmhallas stuck a 10 foot wooden pole into the ground a bit outside of the city and decreed that any ground beyond that was for the purpose of feeding the city. Moving away from the city, there are many grain fields and poultry farms.

Chalklodge
Chalklodge is the newest residential area and the latest expansion direction of Holmhallas. The houses here date from the past two decades and are built in a utilitarian manner, preferring the efficient use of space over style. It’s unclear where the name of this district comes from.

Liver’s Gate
Liver’s Gate used to be where the beast market was held, though nowadays it is a rare sight to see a pig walk through this gate. As part of the yearly celebrations of the city, a single pig liver is hung above the Liver’s Gate, to remind the citizens about the previous four-legged companions that used to graze there.

Citadel
The Citadel is the seat of the Oberjarl, and the administrative heart of Laevateinn. Here all the decisions about the jarldom of Holmhallas as well as the oberjarldom of Laevateinn are made. At the heart of the Citadel is the Oberjarl’s Treasure Room, where all the treasures gained by the Oberjarls throughout their reigns are stored and put on display.

North Quarter
The North Quarter is a place where warriors train, food stores are kept, and dignitaries reside. There are a number of monasteries and temples here, and it is here that the teleportation circle to the city is maintained by an archdruid and their order. The Bringers of Hope have taken refuge here, leaving the main land of Cidir due to the troubles there. They have reformed the Dawn of Hope academy with permission of the Oberjarl.

Bjarte Svannhild
The current Oberjarl residing over Laevateinn. He is an older half-elf, blind in one eye and a proven warrior and tactician. Married to Grania Ya Svannhild, a female half-elf who is perhaps Bjarte's equal in combat.

Notable Siblings

Gadreel Oen Svannhild
A female tiefling, one of Bjarte's younger sisters. She married the Jarl of Storstad, and took over as Jarl after his passing.

Divine, Nature, and Arcane Magics
Arcane magics are forbidden within and around Holmhallas. With utmost desire to protect The Great Tree, they hold a deep rooted belief that the mystical energies of the arcane can only bring great harm to it, no matter the intention.

There are many guardians of the tree who are trained in identifying the sources for types of magic used, and they are swift to respond to reports of fjölkyngi in the area.