Hordalant - Revision history

Twiggy at 16:00, 16 March 2026

2026-03-16T16:00:16Z

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	===Lion of the North===		===Lion of the North===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|Clever]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|Clever]]<br>
	The '''Lion of the North''' were primarily camped as guests of the Jarl of Alsterbo. They are an army that seems to make great use of specialised groups of fighting orcs. They travel with many more thralls than similar Jotun armies – thralls known for their craftiness. Their leader is '''Yrsa ~~Jansdottir~~, Queen of the North''' – the actual Queen of Kalsea, She Who Calls Herself Jarl-of-Jarls, Who is Chieftain of the Northern Jotun.		The '''Lion of the North''' were primarily camped as guests of the Jarl of Alsterbo. They are an army that seems to make great use of specialised groups of fighting orcs. They travel with many more thralls than similar Jotun armies – thralls known for their craftiness. Their leader is '''Yrsa Jansdóttir, Queen of the North''' – the actual Queen of Kalsea, She Who Calls Herself Jarl-of-Jarls, Who is Chieftain of the Northern Jotun.

	While the bulk of the army was resting at Alsterbo, large numbers of scouts were active throughout Hordalant. Bands of Jotun supported by cunning thralls were actively searching the territory for signs of enemy influence. This was extremely bad news – there were several engagements between warriors of the Lion of the North and scouts attached to the Spy Network. It is extremely likely that the Jotun scouts discovered the Hordalant spy network by the end of this season's campaigning.		While the bulk of the army was resting at Alsterbo, large numbers of scouts were active throughout Hordalant. Bands of Jotun supported by cunning thralls were actively searching the territory for signs of enemy influence. This was extremely bad news – there were several engagements between warriors of the Lion of the North and scouts attached to the Spy Network. It is extremely likely that the Jotun scouts discovered the Hordalant spy network by the end of this season's campaigning.

Hailmur: /* Skjaldirborn */

2026-03-04T23:19:26Z

Skjaldirborn

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	===Skjaldirborn===		===Skjaldirborn===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Fast\|Untiring]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Fast\|Untiring]]<br>
	The [[~~Armyy~~#Enlargement\|immense host]] of the '''Skjaldirborn''' were camped in the eastern hills of Ashahon, below the Fortress of the White Queen. Their leader was reported to be the relatively inexperienced '''Jorgen Hylasson''', successor to Hylas Viersdottir who was killed in the Mournwold.		The [[Army#Enlargement\|immense host]] of the '''Skjaldirborn''' were camped in the eastern hills of Ashahon, below the Fortress of the White Queen. Their leader was reported to be the relatively inexperienced '''Jorgen Hylasson''', successor to Hylas Viersdottir who was killed in the Mournwold.

	===The Hierro===		===The Hierro===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Resilient\|Defensive]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Resilient\|Defensive]]<br>

Twiggy at 01:53, 22 January 2026

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	===Skjaldirborn===		===Skjaldirborn===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Fast\|Untiring]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Fast\|Untiring]]<br>
	The [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|immense host]] of the '''Skjaldirborn''' were camped in the eastern hills of Ashahon, below the Fortress of the White Queen. Their leader was reported to be the relatively inexperienced '''Jorgen Hylasson''', successor to Hylas Viersdottir who was killed in the Mournwold.		The [[Armyy#Enlargement\|immense host]] of the '''Skjaldirborn''' were camped in the eastern hills of Ashahon, below the Fortress of the White Queen. Their leader was reported to be the relatively inexperienced '''Jorgen Hylasson''', successor to Hylas Viersdottir who was killed in the Mournwold.
	===The Hierro===		===The Hierro===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Resilient\|Defensive]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Resilient\|Defensive]]<br>
	The [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|great]] '''Hierro''' orcs were camped in Kalmar. The Jotun seemed to have embraced them entirely – their service in the [[Mournwold]] appears to have dispelled any suspicion. Their leader is currently '''Eahgoh Blackhammer'''. Imperial scouts reported that they appear to be taking every opportunity to share their understanding of the Seven Virtues with the Jotun of Kalmar, although what progress (if any) they are making is not clear.		The [[Army#Enlargement\|great]] '''Hierro''' orcs were camped in Kalmar. The Jotun seemed to have embraced them entirely – their service in the [[Mournwold]] appears to have dispelled any suspicion. Their leader is currently '''Eahgoh Blackhammer'''. Imperial scouts reported that they appear to be taking every opportunity to share their understanding of the Seven Virtues with the Jotun of Kalmar, although what progress (if any) they are making is not clear.
	===Roaring Thunder===		===Roaring Thunder===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Glorious\|Heroic]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Glorious\|Heroic]]<br>

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

2026-01-16T09:42:53Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	* The fortified port-town of Dalvi in [[#Alsterbo\|Alsterbo]] is a rank one fortification.		* The fortified port-town of Dalvi in [[#Alsterbo\|Alsterbo]] is a rank one fortification.
	* The Fortress of the Pale Queen in [[#Ashahon\|Ashahon]] is a rank two fortification. It would be very challenging for invaders to pass between Ashahon to Kalmar without first neutralising this fortification, There appears to be no easily accessible passes through the Ash mountains; an Imperial army would struggle to pass through Angfors to attack the settlements on the western side, or to reach Sigla or Kalmar without going through the pass in Ashahon controlled by the Fortress of the Pale Queen.		* The Fortress of the Pale Queen in [[#Ashahon\|Ashahon]] is a rank two fortification. It would be very challenging for invaders to pass between Ashahon to Kalmar without first neutralising this fortification, There appears to be no easily accessible passes through the Ash mountains; an Imperial army would struggle to pass through Angfors to attack the settlements on the western side, or to reach Sigla or Kalmar without going through the pass in Ashahon controlled by the Fortress of the Pale Queen.
	* The [[#The Kongegőr\|Kongegőr]] is a causeway that appears to allow armies to cross the Gullet without needing the assistance of a [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navy]]. Precisely how it works is not certain at this time.		* The [[#The Kongegőr\|Kongegőr]] is a causeway that appears to allow armies to cross the Gullet without needing the assistance of a [[navy\|navy]]. Precisely how it works is not certain at this time.
	[[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:Jotun]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:Jotun]]

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:53:36Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	==Recent History==		==Recent History==
	In Spring 379YE a [[spy network]] was [[Construct_Hordalant_spy_network\|commissioned]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Hordalant, but it was not until the Winter of 379YE that a significant force of [[military unit\|Imperial scouts]] was [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project\|assigned]] to cautiously explore this prosperous Jotun territory. The [[Wintermark]] scouts (assisted by [[Navarr]] explorers) were able to prepare a map of the [[territory]] including some details of the main settlements, but the information they uncovered during the particularly harsh winter of 379YE was patchy at best. The details of this exploratory force can be found on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour #Winter Solstice 379YE\|Imperial Roll of Honour]].		In Spring 379YE a [[spy network]] was [[Construct_Hordalant_spy_network\|commissioned]] by the [[Senate]] in Hordalant, but it was not until the Winter of 379YE that a significant force of [[military unit\|Imperial scouts]] was [[Military_unit#Assisting_a_Special_Project\|assigned]] to cautiously explore this prosperous Jotun territory. The [[Wintermark]] scouts (assisted by [[Navarr]] explorers) were able to prepare a map of the [[territory]] including some details of the main settlements, but the information they uncovered during the particularly harsh winter of 379YE was patchy at best. The details of this exploratory force can be found on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour #Winter Solstice 379YE\|Imperial Roll of Honour]].

	Hordalant has been invaded by Imperial forces on more than one occasion - the most recent, and most successful, [[Campaigns_of_Emperor_Guntherm#Invasion_of_Jotun\|invasion]] took place during the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. A more recent attempted invasion took place in Summer 381YE. The [[Navarr_military_concerns#The_Black_Thorns\|Black Thorns]] under [[general]] Ulric Y'Basden evaded a Jotun trap in [[Liathaven]] by crossing the border to the west; their short-lived [[381YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Road_Less_Travelled_.28Hordalant_and_Liathaven.29\|attempt at conquest]] was handily repulsed by the orcs.		Hordalant has been invaded by Imperial forces on more than one occasion - the most recent, and most successful, [[Campaigns_of_Emperor_Guntherm#Invasion_of_Jotun\|invasion]] took place during the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. A more recent attempted invasion took place in Summer 381YE. The [[Navarr_military_concerns#The_Black_Thorns\|Black Thorns]] under [[general]] Ulric Y'Basden evaded a Jotun trap in [[Liathaven]] by crossing the border to the west; their short-lived [[381YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#The_Road_Less_Travelled_.28Hordalant_and_Liathaven.29\|attempt at conquest]] was handily repulsed by the orcs.

Hailmur: /* Iron Host */

2025-08-09T15:24:21Z

Iron Host

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	===Iron Host===		===Iron Host===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Relentless\|Challenger]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Relentless\|Challenger]]<br>
	The '''Iron Host''' are camped in Sigla, and are apparently a comparatively new army. They appear to be an army composed of warriors of several lesser clans of southern Jotun, eager to prove themselves. They are allegedly favoured by a “Great Power” the Jotun call “The ~~Lame~~ Jarl” - almost certainly the eternal [[Barien]].		The '''Iron Host''' are camped in Sigla, and are apparently a comparatively new army. They appear to be an army composed of warriors of several lesser clans of southern Jotun, eager to prove themselves. They are allegedly favoured by a “Great Power” the Jotun call “The Iron Jarl” - almost certainly the eternal [[Barien]].

Twiggy at 18:55, 8 August 2025

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	* Information about Hordalant is discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.		* Information about Hordalant is discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
	* The fortified port-town of Dalvi in [[#Alsterbo\|Alsterbo]] is a rank one fortification.		* The fortified port-town of Dalvi in [[#Alsterbo\|Alsterbo]] is a rank one fortification.
	* The Fortress of the Pale Queen in [[#Ashahon\|Ashahon]] is a rank two fortification. It would be very challenging for invaders to pass between Ashahon to Kalmar without first ~~neutralizing~~ this fortification, There appears to be no easily accessible passes through the Ash mountains; an Imperial army would struggle to pass through Angfors to attack the settlements on the western side, or to reach Sigla or Kalmar without going through the pass in Ashahon controlled by the Fortress of the Pale Queen.		* The Fortress of the Pale Queen in [[#Ashahon\|Ashahon]] is a rank two fortification. It would be very challenging for invaders to pass between Ashahon to Kalmar without first neutralising this fortification, There appears to be no easily accessible passes through the Ash mountains; an Imperial army would struggle to pass through Angfors to attack the settlements on the western side, or to reach Sigla or Kalmar without going through the pass in Ashahon controlled by the Fortress of the Pale Queen.
	* The [[#The Kongegőr\|Kongegőr]] is a causeway that appears to allow armies to cross the Gullet without needing the assistance of a [[Imperial navy\|navy]]. Precisely how it works is not certain at this time.		* The [[#The Kongegőr\|Kongegőr]] is a causeway that appears to allow armies to cross the Gullet without needing the assistance of a [[Imperial navy\|navy]]. Precisely how it works is not certain at this time.
	[[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:Jotun]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:Jotun]]

Twiggy at 17:58, 13 July 2025

2025-07-13T17:58:16Z

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	===Lion of the North===		===Lion of the North===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|Clever]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Mercenary\|Clever]]<br>
	The '''Lion of the North''' were primarily camped as guests of the Jarl of Alsterbo. They are an army that seems to make great use of specialised groups of fighting orcs. They travel with many more thralls than similar Jotun armies – thralls known for their craftiness. Their leader is '''Yrsa Jansdottir, Queen of the North''' – the actual Queen of Kalsea, She Who Calls Herself Jarl-of-Jarls, Who is ~~Chieftan~~ of the Northern Jotun.		The '''Lion of the North''' were primarily camped as guests of the Jarl of Alsterbo. They are an army that seems to make great use of specialised groups of fighting orcs. They travel with many more thralls than similar Jotun armies – thralls known for their craftiness. Their leader is '''Yrsa Jansdottir, Queen of the North''' – the actual Queen of Kalsea, She Who Calls Herself Jarl-of-Jarls, Who is Chieftain of the Northern Jotun.

	While the bulk of the army was resting at Alsterbo, large numbers of scouts were active throughout Hordalant. Bands of Jotun supported by cunning thralls were actively searching the territory for signs of enemy influence. This was extremely bad news – there were several engagements between warriors of the Lion of the North and scouts attached to the Spy Network. It is extremely likely that the Jotun scouts discovered the Hordalant spy network by the end of this season's campaigning.		While the bulk of the army was resting at Alsterbo, large numbers of scouts were active throughout Hordalant. Bands of Jotun supported by cunning thralls were actively searching the territory for signs of enemy influence. This was extremely bad news – there were several engagements between warriors of the Lion of the North and scouts attached to the Spy Network. It is extremely likely that the Jotun scouts discovered the Hordalant spy network by the end of this season's campaigning.

Hailmur: /* Ashahon */

2023-03-19T14:07:48Z

Ashahon

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	This crucial region at the centre of the territory is largely filled by the Ash Mountains, a line of tall grey mountains that runs north-south through the territory. The Kings Road goes through Ashahon, passing through the '''Fortress of the Pale Queen''' which guards the pass as well as serving as the most important [[Elite_Jotun_troops#The_Kirkja\|Kirkja]] of the [[Elite_Jotun_troops#Skjaldir\|Skjaldir]]. The name of the [[fortification]] refers to the legend that [[Cathan Canae]] took Skaldir, the Jotun faðir of the Skjaldir as a shield bearer and lover. Spies report seeing several creatures that are clearly not Jotun orcs around the fortress – servants and heralds of Cathan Canae.		This crucial region at the centre of the territory is largely filled by the Ash Mountains, a line of tall grey mountains that runs north-south through the territory. The Kings Road goes through Ashahon, passing through the '''Fortress of the Pale Queen''' which guards the pass as well as serving as the most important [[Elite_Jotun_troops#The_Kirkja\|Kirkja]] of the [[Elite_Jotun_troops#Skjaldir\|Skjaldir]]. The name of the [[fortification]] refers to the legend that [[Cathan Canae]] took Skaldir, the Jotun faðir of the Skjaldir as a shield bearer and lover. Spies report seeing several creatures that are clearly not Jotun orcs around the fortress – servants and heralds of Cathan Canae.

	Imperial scouts report that it would be challenging to pass from Ashahon into Kalmar without first conquering or destroying the Fortress of the Pale Queen. With the peaks of Angfors being quite inaccessible, an Imperial force would otherwise need to skirt round the hills and mountains and pass through Alsterbo to reach Kalmar. ('''OOC Note:''' The Fortress of the Pale Queen is a rank 2 fortification).		Imperial scouts report that it would be challenging to pass from Ashahon into Kalmar without first conquering or destroying the Fortress of the Pale Queen. With the peaks of Angfors being quite inaccessible, an Imperial force would otherwise need to skirt round the hills and mountains and pass through Alsterbo to reach Kalmar. ('''OOC Note:''' The Fortress of the Pale Queen is a rank two fortification).

	===Sigla===		===Sigla===

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 At the point where the two rivers meet, there is the great '''Green Iron Eye''', a set of metal monoliths arranged in the shape of an iris. According to legend it was created by Jarnsmidr, the greatest of the Jotun smiths, to ward against "the evils of the East". What its purpose is (if any), Imperial scouts are unable to say, but it appears to be built over and around a potent Winter [[regio]].
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 '''Quality:''' [[Army_qualities#Relentless|Challenger]]<br>
 The '''Iron Host''' are camped in Sigla, and are apparently a comparatively new army. They appear to be an army composed of warriors of several lesser clans of southern Jotun, eager to prove themselves. They are allegedly favoured by a “Great Power” the Jotun call “The Lame Jarl” - almost certainly the eternal [[Barien]].