Hjem
The planet is tidally locked to a binary star system (Blålys & Rødlys). Only a small band around the equator is habitable. When in the sky, Blålys casts a blue light upon all of Midden. When in the sky, Rødlys casts a red light upon all of Middenhjem. Hjem has one moon, Skygge (shadow).
Lysogild
Land of Light & Fire, to the south.
Mørkogis
Land of Darkness & Ice to the north.
Middenhjem
Middle Home. Inhabited by the Mennesker and many other races and beasts.
Middenhjem is roughly split into two kingdoms: Middenøst and Middenvest. Many villages, towns, and cities dot the landscape and are under feudal rule of the Jarls and ultimately a King.
Middenøst
Ruled by King Mileas Sedorsen who dwells in Hafrafell, the largest settlement in all of Middenhjem and in the heart of Middenøst.
| Settlement | Ruler | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafrafell | King Mileas Sedorsen | 59,759 | The largest settlement in all of Middenhjem and in the heart of Middenøst. Recent battles against the Skyggemenn have left many of the farmlands ravaged. The king has not called an all out war with the Skyggemenn yet, but many expect it to come soon. |
| Skali | While it is nestled in the Middenøst, Skali does not answer to the King. Instead Priests of Anast wield complete control over the town and surrounding area. | 19,541 | Nestled on the outskirts of the Fjalirwod on the western shore. It is rumored that there are untold riches in the town. |
| Bravollr | 8,135 | ||
| Klofningar | 5,949 | ||
| Faereyjar | Jarl Krisor Herlamsen | 4,215 | An ugly city with utilitarian stone buildings that serve its populace. If attacked it would prove quite defensible. |
| Kjarra | 3,915 | ||
| Ormsdalr | 3,549 | ||
| Hafnarfjoror | 2,848 | ||
| Hegranes | 2,165 | ||
| Deildara | 764 |
Middenvest
Ruled by King Gunnar Torraesen who dwells in Asbjarnakiv on the eastern most shore of Middenvest.
| Settlement | Ruler | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbjarnikiv | King Gunnar Torraesen | 21,654 | - |
| Kopanes | ... | 9,151 | - |
| Gunnolfsfell | 7,564 | ||
| Helgasker | 1,894 | ||
| Jolgeirsstaoir | 1,584 | ||
| Myrka | 1,254 | ||
| Saxahvall | 984 |
Calendar
Only Middenhjem has seasons. Since Hjem is tidally locked in its orbit with the binary stars, Blålys & Rødlys, it suffers long periods of light and long periods of darkness. Those that live in the Midden record the passage of time by the alignment of Blålys & Rødlys with the moon, Skygge.
Measures of Time
- Syklus = 25 Tid & 146 Uke (at which they align on opposite horizons, ~6 years).
- Skygge is in the shadow of Hjem and can only be seen atop the highest peaks in Midden.
- Tid = A full cycle of the binary suns. (~65 days)
- Blålystid = Time of Blue Light. Blålys is high in the horizon (~26 days).
- Kveldtid = Blålys & Rødlys are both near the horizon, covering Midden in deep violet shadows (~13 days).
- Rødlystid = Time of Red Light. Rødlys is high in the horizon (~26 days).
- Uke = The cycle of the moon, Skygge (~14 days).
- Voskuke = New to Full
- Avtuke = Full to New
- Deluke (“Del” for short) = ⅛ of a Uke. (~1.8 days)
- The time in between New to Quarter to Half to Three-Quarters to Full, etc.
The most ancient Mennesker have lived for 15 or more Syklus.
