Avelsbirk

Nestled in the foothills of The Break, Avelsbirk is a proud mining village whose lifeblood is the pale-gray metal cascatorum. Renowned for its pliability, cascatorum feeds tradecraft across Gattland, and the people of Avelsbirk take pride in both their skill and their devotion to the “Old Way”—a set of traditions that place equal weight on labor, song, and community memory. Outwardly, they dedicate their work to Ezna, Goddess of Work, Song, and Craft, whose worship is centered in the Village Hall, which also serves as the town’s civic heart.

The Fimmib’s Wend river bisects the settlement, with the North Bank home to the cooperative Avelsbirk Forge, wealthier artisans, and the famed tavern The Bellows & Blast. Across the Avelsbirk Bridge, the South Bank houses most miners and farmers, whose sweat fuels the community’s pride. Mines like Halterkrin, Tremoth, and the storied Blue Ballad define Avelsbirk’s economy, while the Disaster of 1023 Memorial stands as a stark reminder of the perils beneath the earth.

Avelsbirk’s identity is one of resilience: forged in stone, bound by shared tradition, and held together by the belief that their craft, their community, and their memory are one and the same.