Ormurinn Langi means "Long Serpent." Get your minds out of the gutter, people. It was the name of Olaf's boat, said to be the largest Viking ship ever built.
Tag: History
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Duchess Elissa of Tanith
Perhaps the most famous woman in Realmgard, the reigning Duchess of Tanith is respected by the other rulers of Realmgard and venerated as the living incarnation of the patron goddess of Tanith.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Saint Artemio
A reminder that in real life, today is All Saints' Day. So, in keeping with that theme, here's the one person in Realmgard I've established to be a saint so far…
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Count Bunnyescu
Child's beloved doll, man of integrity and courage, possibly a Vampire. Haven't made a call on that one yet…
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Guillaume d’Arquestone
Ancestor of the current Darkstones. Probably married a mermaid.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Prince Johanna of Porthaven
That the current Prince of Porthaven is a woman passes largely without comment. It is generally understand that the word derives from the Ancient Elven title Princeps, which simply means "leader" and is gender-neutral.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Free Mercantile City of Porthaven
Just ignore that "Port" and "Haven" mean the same thing…
30 Days of Biographies: Gladia
The far-travelled Amazon heroine Gladia's most famous deed was her slaying of the Aciarian Hydra, in which she was aided by Zardax, one of the Three Great Sages of Ancient Realmgard.
30 Days of Biographies: Tarquinius Constantius Dispositor
For his famously unimpeachable personal integrity and honour, Dispositor has become a legendary figure, particularly revered in Porthaven and highly-regarded throughout the rest of Realmgard as a model patriot and civil servant.
30 Days of Biographies: Gregor von Plündern
Either famous or infamous as one of the exceedingly few pirates in the history of Realmgard to have never laid eyes upon the ocean, the outlaw Gregor von Plündern spent several decades as a major thorn in the side of the Dukes of Middlesbrooke before going on to become one of Middlebrooke's most famous chefs after several improbable twists of fate.
