Föndir

The Open City by the Sea

Younger than the other cities of Nyrian, founded only a few centuries ago, Föndir is a city without walls, without protective barriers, without a clear boundary between settlement and wilderness. While the other towns are confined within fortified structures, Föndir rises freely at the edge of the southwestern bay—open to the land, open to the sea, open to those who do not wish to conform to the strict hierarchies of the Frost People.   Those traveling from Vintergard along the narrow coastal path quickly realize that this road is nothing like the great trade routes of Skipti. Here, there are no military fortifications, no continuous network of protective structures—only the rugged transition between ice and water stretching toward the southern tip of the bay.  

The City of Sailors and Craftsmen

In Föndir, small houses blend with large workshops—a city without clear order, a city of work and adventure. Here live the Frost People who crave movement and freedom, who do not wish to serve within the rigid structures of Virkin or lose themselves in the Academy of Galdra.   Most craftsmen specialize in shipbuilding. Föndir is the city of seafarers, who shape their bone-boats with meticulous precision. Large sails, twisted ropes, sharpened hunting spears—everything needed for hunting the giants of the deep sea is made here. In Föndir, it's never about small prey—here, they hunt great beasts, whose massive scales are crafted into armor and whose bones are shaped into new ships. Disputes and conflicts are resolved by a guild council of craftsmen.  

The Sea Soldiers – Rune Warriors of the Ocean

While Virkin houses the warriors of the ice, Föndir is home to the sea soldiers—a specialized force of Rune Warriors dedicated to the ocean. They patrol the coastlines, watching for monsters that could threaten the Frost People. But their duty is more than just defense—they venture into open waters, read the signs of the sea, and warn of approaching storms. For on the ocean, one recognizes changes in weather long before they reach land.  

The Heart of Armor Crafting

Föndir boasts Nyrian’s finest armorers. Located right at the source of the largest sea beasts, the most valuable scales are processed here—used to repair the treasured Rune Armors. While every fortress has its own armor maintainers, it is the workshops of Föndir that hold the rarest materials.   New Rune Armors can no longer be created—the secrets of their craftsmanship have been largely lost. Yet here, existing armors are strengthened, repaired, and preserved. Every warrior—whether Sea Soldier or Frost Watcher—knows: If a Rune Armor is damaged, it will not be restored in Virkin or Skipti, but in Föndir.