Duskhold

The second largest is Duskhold, far to the North, where the sun's reach is a welcome relief from the snow and cold that covers it most of the year. Duskhold is close enough to the Half Orc strongholds Valnak and Miknar that communication, trade and travel between them is regular and welcomed. As a result of the abundance of ore and metal, Duskhold is the hub of the Holy Empire's arms production. There, the finest weapons and armour of the Holy Empire's grand crusaders is produced, for the glory of Sarenrae. The crusade that wiped out the Orcs was launched from Duskhold, sweeping East until none remained.

Sovereignty
Duskhold's society is focused around industry, and its people are represented by union leaders, who meet with Arch Herald Praetan to discuss city-wide policy.

Laws
Duskhold's laws on heresy are strict, but redemption is not out of reach to a repeat offender. Once heart, body and mind have been devoted once more to Sarenrae, and all traces of the taint of corruption cleansed, the offender can retreat into the solitude of Sarenrae's worship. Many of those who follow this pursuit do so missing limbs, and some of the worst without tongues, eyes or ears.

Towns

 * Port Varden, the northern base for the Holy Empire's navy.
 * Barbarian's Gate, right at the northermost border of the Holy Empire's territory, is the first defence against any Barbarian invaders.
 * Fort Orcsbane, originally just a fort built to combat the Orc raiders, has sprouted into a larger town and is now the primary refining sattelite for Duskhold.