Brehka

The province of Brehka is a rugged and harsh region located in the north of the continent of Vispin. It is known for its freezing winters, dense forests, frozen tundras and icy seas, bordered by the towering Greyreach Mountains to the west and north. The people of Brehka, known as Brehkans, are diverse people with a mix of different cultures and traditions. Many are descended from the ancient tribes that once roamed the province, while others are immigrants from other parts of the realm. The people of Brehka are known for their fierce independence and self-reliance, valuing strength, resilience, and loyalty above all else.   Despite its inhospitable terrain, Brehka is rich in natural resources such as iron, silver, copper, timber, and fish.   The three major cities in the province of Brehka are Ravenrest, Sleetcrest, and Stormstrand.   Ravenrest is the largest of the three cities and sits atop a high fjord on the eastern coast of Brehka. A bustling walled port city, Ravenrest’s access to the ocean from its protected harbour below has made it a center for trade and commerce. Ships arrive from all over the world to trade in its crowded markets.   Sleetcrest is located in the western portion of the province, near the foot of the Greyreach Mountains. It is known for its extensive silver mines and position guarding the only pass through the mountains leading west into the neighbouring province of Bagor. Thick walls surround the city and are well-protected by an elite group of soldiers called the Silver Watch.   Stormstrand is an ancient and looming fortress protected by concentric rings of high walls and the frozen waters of The Congealed Sea on a peninsula at the northernmost point of Brehka, believed to be impregnable. Stormstrand is the last bastion of the Brehkans in the event of a massive invasion. The city's walls are constructed from the same dark black stone as The Twisted Monoliths by a people forgotten by time.   Brehka is also home to several unique landmarks, including the Frozen Vault, an enormous ice cave deep within the Greyreach Mountains that is said to hold ancient treasures and arcane artifacts. The Twisted Monoliths, a formation of five massive stones, is another well-known landmark in The Forest of Glass. These monoliths are believed to be remnants of an ancient civilization that once inhabited the region. Finally, the Standing Stones, a collection of twenty-five ancient stone formations, are scattered throughout the province and are the subject of much fascination and speculation.   Despite its rugged and inhospitable environment, Brehka is a vibrant land with diverse and independent people who are fiercely proud of their heritage and traditions. The province is also known for its skilled craftsmen and artisans, who create intricate works of art, practical tools, and weapons from its abundant natural resources.