Jarldom of Vandia

The Jarldom of Vandia is a nation located in the northern regions of West Vera. It is bordered to the south by the Kingdom of Veille and the Free City of Midia and to the east by the Commonwealth of Vlozky and the Khaganate of Dahakstan.

Locations
The territory of the jarldom encompasses the vast swaths of land to the north of West Vera. Major cities of the jarldom are often located within harsh mountain ranges.


 * Jarngard is the home of Clan Irontide and the current capital of the jarldom.
 * Faltholm is the home of Clan Greenthorn and the main source of food in the nation. It is an agrarian city filled with farmers and shepherds.
 * Palheim is the home of Clan Bloodsong. Its people are known as excellent leather workers and weavers.
 * Rikstad is the home of Clan Goldfist and one of the primary sources of armor, weapons, and accessories in the jarldom.
 * Slottborg is the home of Clan Stoneguard and a heavily fortified city due to the threat of the Khaganate of Dahakstan.
 * Vattenheim is the home of Clan Tidetamer. It is located on Thrumm Island and is home to many scouts and raiders who frequently travel across the seas to explore and pillage other lands.

Politics
Vandia is ruled by a jarl elected by a moot consisting of the clan chieftains who have pledged their loyalty to the nation. The current ruler of Vandia is Valnir Irontide, head of Clan Irontide.

The other major chieftains and their respective clans are:
 * Chieftain Bjorn Goldfist
 * Chieftain Eren Tidetamer
 * Chieftain Franz Greenthorn
 * Chieftain Wilgoth Stoneguard
 * Chieftain Wolff Bloodsong

Culture
The people of the jarldom are notorious for their hardy nature and aptitude for seafaring. Throughout the history of Providence, there has been much conflict between raiding parties from the jarldom and the Kingdom of Veille. The northern and western coastlines of Sahaka, which falls under the dominion of the Sultanate of Sarima, has also suffered numerous Vandian raids.

Economy
While many consider Vandians to be a brutal and savage people, the confederation is in fact a powerful nation with a strong economy. The mountains of Vandia are rich with ore deposits that have fueled the smithies and forges of the jarldom. Because of this, many cities and holds have been founded amidst the mountains which form the core of the nation.