Territory

ORANGE ROUTE

The Herd stays in Sumarheim from Mid-May to Mid-August. From there, they travel down the tundra and skirt along the shoreline to continuously feast on seaside animals.

By the end of September they have reached Seal Point.

By November, they have reached Haustholt.

GREEN ROUTE

The Herd stays in Haustholt from November to February. From there, they travel up past the Gloamridge, keeping to the mountains to shield them from harsher winds.

By Mid-March they have reached the hills north of the alps.

By Mid-April they have reached Sumarheim.

KVISA ISLES

Roughly translates to "The Whispering Isles"

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A desolate place shrouded in perpetual blizzards and fog, Kvisa isles are home to glacial islands that shift with each Winter season. It is dangerous this far north, for wolves may struggle to discern where the land stops and the ice begins.  

It has obtained the name The Whispering Isles due to the eerie sound of howled voices on the wind. These are said to lure wolves from the safety of their mainland, for beneath the ice-bridge that connects the two sides lies a graveyard of never-retrieved bones from predator and prey alike.  

If one were to summon spirits with maleficent intent, here would be the perfect place to do so.

THYRE'S PEAK

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Thyre's Peak is said to be the embodiment of the Vøskarig spirit, for this peak is the highest in the northern tundra where the Herd resides. It holds snow even in the (slightly) warmer summer months when the Herd makes their home at its base. There, they use Thyre's Peak as a shield not unlike their ancestral Kyn. From below, it appears cold, perilous, and a testament to the heart of a Vøskarig wolf. While climbing the mountain is no easy feat, some of its higher plateaus give way to the radiance and warmth of the sun, which in time has resulted in Thyre's Peak being a popular venue for bonding ceremonies.

SUMARHEIM

Roughly translates to "Summer Home"

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It is here, beneath Thyre's peak, that the Herd finds their summer den. Sheltered by the great mountains at their backs, they have since burrowed into the base of the peaks amidst trees and hilly outcrops. They share the singular, great den to conserve warmth during harsher summer winds and within that den are several little alcoves. (These are not so deep as to be considered tunnels.) 

Their campgrounds are nestled amidst pine trees that serve as both a source of bedding and a protector from curious eyes.

LJÓSLAKE

Roughly translates to "Lake of Lights" or "Light Lake"

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The Herd's main source of water in the summer months and a popular basking site. Ljóslake earned its name due to the reflective sun during morning and evening hours, which lights up the valley in a glow regardless of snow or sparse grasses. 

It is here where the caribou congregate the most, the adjacent open fields giving them room to roam while the surrounding hills, water, and mountains help protect them. Amidst said hills resides the Shepherds at all times of the day, ever-watchful and vigilant of their charge.

GLOAMRIDGE

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A spire of mountains that travels from the northern lands to the south. Despite being no taller than Thyre's Peak, this span of alps are arduous and ragged with angled cliffs and sharp peaks that leave little to the imagination. 

While mountain goats and other high-altitude fauna occupy this area, the dangers of a step-gone-wrong prevent wolves from traversing these challenging mountains no matter the weather. In the winter, it is particularly difficult to discern what snow is sturdy and what will crumble with a simple exhale. 

Sprinkled throughout these alps, however, are hidden hot springs used during the times of Dagrnott.

MIRROR LAKE / LAKE OF MIRRORS

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Nestled between mountains at the Gloamridge's base is a lake seemingly frozen in time. Fish are rarely found here and, by default, the water appears so still and undisturbed that it reflects its surroundings in near-perfect clarity. The night sky illuminates this mirror effect, for which the lake was named, with starlight and colourful aurora borealis. As a result, the lake's tranquil atmosphere makes it a popular place of meditation during the colder months.

Though the true cause for its stillness is unknown, wolves theorize the lake's never-ending depths may feed into an underwater cave system.

SEAL POINT

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Their journey South brings them to a place of great feasting as well as mischievous comedy. Seal Point is home to many different types of prey and predator alike, from the walrus' that claim the beaches amidst the low tide to the prey-like seal dogs that lounge and chuff at passerbys. 

With black sand, sunning rocks, and slightly warmer water, this beach is a prime pit-stop to rejuvenate cold limbs from their frosty travels.

WINTERWOOD

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As the name implies, the Winterwood is a large grouping of various pine species that spans North and South of the Gloamridge. Herd wolves differentiate the areas with a North or South indicator, but the wood's full span encompasses the entire mountain range. These woods are the lifeblood of the Herd, home to a bounty of smaller prey, such as muskox, arctic hare, etc... and just as many predators.

ÀSTROND

Roughly translates to "Lover's Beach"

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Far from the Northern blizzards sits Àstrond, a beach with warm waters, gentle breezes, and soft sand underpaw. Beachgoers can enjoy a shallow tide during the day and scenic waves at night. It is a popular spot among the wolves of Vøskarig to sit, relax, and bask in the warmer months that keep them closer South. Wolves who share a romantic connection also frequent these atmospheric shores, for there are many sea-side cliffs boasting a lovely view.

VAEGHERDYS

Roughly translates to "Honour's Grave"

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As the name implies, Vaegherdys is the place of rest for those in the Herd who have passed and were in good standing. A graveyard of rune-carved stones sits at the base of these mountains, where bodies are buried when the ground has softened in springtime. Graves are marked with sentimental items such as bones, skulls, flowers, and other gifts to honor the departed. It is here, during Nyrar, that the Dark Song takes place, for Vøskarig wolves believe their voices may chase away maleficent spirits and aid their dead in reaching a peaceful afterlife. 

Outside of their sacred graveyard, the area is filled with soft pines, rolling hills, and easy breezes carried down from the mountains.

THE GOLDSTRING

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Directly North of their winter hollow lies a river made of 'golden tethers' from the sun's glow. It is by far the flattest portion of the tundra, with long golden grass, flowers, and other shrubbery that eventually gives way to pebbly beaches overlooking the sea. Although the test of time would see this river's name change a-plenty, it has been renamed The Goldstring River to commemorate the recently departed Jarl Lincoln.

HAUSTHOLT

Roughly translates to "Autumn Hollow"

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During the colder months of November, December, and January, the Herd makes their home in the heart of the Ravenwood. Settled below a ridged mountain, Herd ancestors have dug out what is now their communal den: A small, circular cavern with a column inside and alcoves for individual sleeping quarters. Outside the burrow is a large boulder wrapped in roots of a tree, mirroring their Sumarheim den.

Beyond their den area, Haustholt lives in the Ravenwood's perpetual autumn-coloured landscape. Long, golden grass bleeds into the Goldstring and softer wooded trees that keep them relatively hidden from prying eyes. It is here that the herd of caribou often graze until spring takes them North.

RAVENWOOD

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The heart of their southern route, the Ravenwood, seems to have stopped time in an autumnal state. Though the changing seasons effect it like any other forest, its leaves, even in summer, always seem to have a red or orange tint. 

The rolling hills and distant mountains see this forest much warmer than their Northern counterpart, with heartier game to help fill the bellies of hungry wolves. In more recent years, this has become a hotspot for birds of all kinds—particularly that of the corvid variety.

THE DEEP FOG

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Along their Southern mountain borders is a fog of which Vøskarig has never seen. An odd phenomenon of warm and cold air sees the fog starting abruptly at the mountain base, properly caging them inside their their tundra in fear of losing both spirit and body. No matter the point of entry, this fog limits visibility all across the Southern border. Outlanders who have crossed through the fog-laiden depths are regarded with curiosity. 

Though those within the Tundra do not often dare go past the fog, those who are Lost to the Herd see themselves forced to cross it. 

It is unknown whether they make it to the other side.