Svesshian

 
Svesshian is the name of both a port city on the coast of Narulys and the bay on which it is located, north of Kumul and the GreatFrost. The bay is home to the northernmost known human settlements of Raieh.

Living conditions in the Svesshian area are quite harsh, and the only apparent reason for its continued habitation is the rich fishing to be had in the Svesshian Inlet and nearby seas. Most other material goods must be imported, so trade is important, primarily with Kumul to the south. Fortunately the fish of Narulys are highly sought after in other parts of the world, so most inhabitants of Svesshian enjoy a decent standard of living.

Most travel is by sea, but land routes have also been established between the port towns to facilitate the trade from foreign lands. All but two of the inland villages were established merely as rest points for weary traders.

The only real threat to Svesshian way of life is their rivalry with the Siardthaim to the west, who inhabit the coastal area north of the Torsenn and Shartham mountain ranges. There have not been major wars between them for many centuries (1), but the Siardthaim often attempt to extend their domain into Svesshian waters.

Demographics

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(1) A passage in the 11th chapter of the epic poem Folwæg Myn Hversbaj hints at a more violent past:

original

 Sruggn j skaþid ir saal.
 Wogen id werrn aon wid wædral
 Svecha j Sierþa daa scælm.
 Burezl brakké bsed j baim,
 hyrriþmta j hettn aro Hiosbyr
 polvynné pimil id paxr.
 Kælyrmn kazpl kolmé dr kaafkoan,
 mynné manru dr mænal ife mion.

translation

 Struggle and strife on seas.
 Wages of war over wide waters
 Svesshian and Siardtham do share.
 Brazenly breaking blade and beam (oar and keel),
 harrasment and hatred near Hiwciber
 preventing plans of peace.
 Caelirmin quickly calming the conflict,
 making mannered the mains (seas) for man.