Frostarch

Frostarch (also referred to as Frostarch Keep) is a fortress in the Midlands, a central region in Daelyria. It is the seat of House Kaerfels and thus the capital of the Midlands.

Duke Alpha Kaerfels (AlphaEnderGamer) governs the region from Frostarch.

History
Originally the castle was designed to shelter people in the surrounding who seek protection from attacks or from war. On July 19th 2021 the construction began and soon the main keep was finished. It is a castle on the mountains, taking advantage of the terrain. Its proximity to Duskopion castle makes for easy communication and travel to the city. The beauty of the white castle attracted people already.

When Count Spoken of House Thorne started to communicate with Alpha and local bartender at Shamrock Tavern, _Sky_Rox_ ,they formed the area of the Midlands and set to their goal to make the area consist of "70% castle, 20% alcohol, 10% town". So spokenclaw's castle, Duskfang (now Vederya), and Frostarch began shaping a semicircular line of fortresses from Duskfang to Duskopion castle, which allowed new, safe settlements to be built in the valley in between. 2 castles were built, one by IcyDuck13, a noble of the Silverhand family and one by dopebrose.

Architecture
The solid diorite walls of Frostarch Keep lie on a solid cobblestone foundation. The snowy ambience of Frostarch makes it perhaps the prettiest castle in Daelyria. Due to smart defensive engineering it is easy to defend as well. Some residents live on the Keep, while others live in the town in the valley.

Culture
Frostarch grows a mutated variant of the Duskopion berries, Hvaekan berries. These are known for their amazing taste and resistance to cold weather. Hvaekan berries are the main ingredient in the recipe for Hvaekar wine, a traditional wine made at Frostarch. This recipe and the way of growing the berries is written down in the book "Beverages of the Midlands" by AlphaEnderGamer.

Frostarch was the first place to host a tournament in Daelyria, hosting several others regularly. In Daelyria, tournaments are the most common way of satisfying the bloodlust of some people, as the Neutrality Act signed by King Unburnt Blackfyre hindered many wars.