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'''Vardhaldsby''' (in Normandic Alexandrian: /vaʁdalzbi/; in [[Hurmu Norse]]: ''Varðhaldsby'', /ˈvaɾhalːd()sˌbyː/) is a the city of [[Normandie]]. Varhaldsby was a strategically significant city currently under the occupation of Neo-Vanic [[Keltia Restoration Movement]]. Located in the far northern territories of the former [[Stormark|Storish]] realm, Varhaldsby has historically played an important role despite its remote and often harsh geographical conditions. It passed de facto into Normandy's hands under the Treaties of Ashen in {{AN|1747}}. It is now the northernmost city of Normandy. | '''Vardhaldsby''' (in Normandic Alexandrian: /vaʁdalzbi/; in [[Hurmu Norse]]: ''Varðhaldsby'', /ˈvaɾhalːd()sˌbyː/) is a the city of [[Normandie]]. Varhaldsby was a strategically significant city currently under the occupation of Neo-Vanic [[Keltia Restoration Movement]]. Located in the far northern territories of the former [[Stormark|Storish]] realm, Varhaldsby has historically played an important role despite its remote and often harsh geographical conditions. It passed de facto into Normandy's hands under the Treaties of Ashen in {{AN|1747}}. It is now the northernmost city of Normandy. | ||
Old Gaol Island was part of the [[Duchy of Normandie (Stormark)|Jarldom of Normandie]] from {{AN|1543}} to {{AN|1555}}. It later became a separate Jarldom called Old Gaol Island. Vardhaldsby was the capital of the Prison Island/Old Gaol Isle Jarldom. Old Gaol Island was the prison of [[ | Old Gaol Island was part of the [[Duchy of Normandie (Stormark)|Jarldom of Normandie]] from {{AN|1543}} to {{AN|1555}}. It later became a separate Jarldom called Old Gaol Island. Vardhaldsby was the capital of the Prison Island/Old Gaol Isle Jarldom. Old Gaol Island was the prison of [[Henryism|Henryist]] prisoners who attempted a coup. Today it is the capital of the lordship of the same name. The old majority of the population consists of the guards who worked in the old prison on the island, the descendants of the Henryists who escaped but could not escape the island, and the minority Durntkinstanis. However, after the collapse of Stormark, logistics to the island were cut off and nearly everyone perished.b Today, the area is inhabited by the officers of the reopened prison and Austrmarkers. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 3 December 2025
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| Nickname(s): Iglo Suburbs | |||
| Country |  Order of the Holy Lakes (Hurmu) |
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| Realm |  Normandie |
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| Lordship |  Old Gaol Isle |
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| Founded | 1529 AN (as Hanajima City) | ||
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| • Mayor | Turgis Guéribout (Since 1744 AN) | ||
| Population (1750 AN) | |||
| • Total | 7,320 | ||
Vardhaldsby (in Normandic Alexandrian: /vaʁdalzbi/; in Hurmu Norse: Varðhaldsby, /ˈvaɾhalːd()sˌbyː/) is a the city of Normandie. Varhaldsby was a strategically significant city currently under the occupation of Neo-Vanic Keltia Restoration Movement. Located in the far northern territories of the former Storish realm, Varhaldsby has historically played an important role despite its remote and often harsh geographical conditions. It passed de facto into Normandy's hands under the Treaties of Ashen in 1747 AN. It is now the northernmost city of Normandy.
Old Gaol Island was part of the Jarldom of Normandie from 1543 AN to 1555 AN. It later became a separate Jarldom called Old Gaol Island. Vardhaldsby was the capital of the Prison Island/Old Gaol Isle Jarldom. Old Gaol Island was the prison of Henryist prisoners who attempted a coup. Today it is the capital of the lordship of the same name. The old majority of the population consists of the guards who worked in the old prison on the island, the descendants of the Henryists who escaped but could not escape the island, and the minority Durntkinstanis. However, after the collapse of Stormark, logistics to the island were cut off and nearly everyone perished.b Today, the area is inhabited by the officers of the reopened prison and Austrmarkers.
History
Varhaldsby was officially part of the High Realm of Stormark between 1543 AN and 1685 AN, during which it flourished as a vital outpost and trading hub in the frozen north. Even after its peripheral location, the city held significant economic and logistical value, particularly for naval routes and Arctic exploration.
Following the collapse of Stormark, the city became part of the semi-autonomous Lysstyrer Region from 1685 to 1705. After this brief period of autonomy, the city fell into a prolonged period of abandonment, its population dwindling as strategic interest shifted elsewhere.
However, in recent years, the Keltia Restoration Movement (KLM) recognized the city's renewed importance due to its location and infrastructure potential. As a result, Varhaldsby was reoccupied and repurposed as a forward base for the Neo-Vanic forces.
The city was taken from EANN under the terms of the Ashen Accords. EANN offered no resistance in relinquishing the territory, as a logistical embargo and bombing campaign forced EANN to give up. Later, one of the largest Normandie flags was erected in the city, also the OHL flag. After Ashen, the city's population dropped dramatically, dropping to a population of 4,500.
In 1748 AN, the Old Gaol reopened and welcomed its first staff. The area attracted further investment due to its fishing potential. By 1751 AN, the city's population was around 7,500. In early 1751, construction began on a monument to commemorate the Aldricist prisoners.
Features
Varhaldsby has a population of approximately 58,000. Uniquely adapted to its environment, the city is characterized by its distinctive ice igloo-style detached houses, which form the backbone of its residential areas. These igloos are not primitive shelters but advanced structures with functional electrical and hot water systems integrated into their design.
Clusters of igloo-style homes are often grouped around wooden apartment blocks, providing both community centers and vertical housing solutions for families and workers. This fusion of traditional Arctic island architecture and modern amenities has long set Varhaldsby apart from other northern settlements.
Present Day
Under Neo-Vanic occupation, Varhaldsby has seen a partial revival. The strategic significance of the city lies in its proximity to Arctic routes and its robust cold-weather infrastructure, which allows it to serve as a key logistical and military node. While life under occupation remains tense, the city’s unique architecture and historical legacy continue to make it a focal point in the northern frontier of the Keltian continent.
