Fjallagrunnur

Fjallagrunnur is a town on Eldham, located on the northeastern coast of Stormgova. It was founded on March 5th, 2023 by the Head Sisters of The Sisterhood of Cher. The town has been a part of the Simulami Empire since its creation. Fjallagrunnur is one of four areas contributing to the territory colloquially designated as "The Cherlands," with the others being Cherusalem, Cheryang, and Chertakeo.

Creation
In late February of 2023, The Sisterhood of Cher was granted permission to expand their territory northward into the abandoned land formerly known as Zandia and earlier as Vesnagorod. Rather than simply laying claim under Cherusalem's name, The Sisterhood saw this as an opportunity to further make connections with their Stormgovan neighbors. The plan was to study and integrate local styles of architecture while still applying Cherist practices to the fresh construction of this town. Once plans were settled, Fjallagrunnur was established, its name meaning "the base of Cher's mountain." The name drew inspiration from the area's proximity to the Cherusalem Monastery, and its spelling crafted from languages seen around Stormgova and their familiarity to Rexian Lykko's mother's native tongue.

Research & Revitalization
Efforts to record and revitalize the land began immediately. The wooden ruins by the shore---believed to have once been a part of Vesnagorod---were taken down first. The Head Sisters salvaged as much of the material as possible, planning to reuse it for new construction. Adjacent to the ruins, the placement of what was assumed to be Vesnagorod's church later inspired the location of Fjallagrunnur's local place of worship. The remains of a nearby wooden fort was also replaced with a sturdy stone fort that stretched to the water; it was dubbed Port Bharbe. In what appeared to once have been the former residential area of Zandia, a few in-tact homes were kept standing to be studied before their eventual replacement. Unfinished structures neighboring these houses were taken down; however, elements of these buildings were still integrated into the Fjallagrunnur's new buildings. What remained after the great sweeping of the abandoned land was to patiently wait for grass to spread.

During the downtime, the Head Sisters toured nearby towns to further study the varieties of Stormgovan architecture. Additionally, they reached out to local officials to inquire about buildings and the culture. After this period, the Sisters started planning houses for Fjallagrunnur, taking various means of inspiration from the territory's former iterations in order to honor the land's history.

Area & Architecture
Fjallagrunnur spans from the northernmost border of Cherusalem to the river shore south of Greater North Stormgova, formerly Scardin and Pissevirke.

Sites

 * The Riverside Inn is a standalone building near the southwest gate where travelers may take a relaxing stay in its cozy lanternlit rooms.
 * White Lily Trading Company (or "The White Lily") is a shopping hub in Fjallagrunnur's southernmost district.
 * Church of Cher acts as a public place of worship for Cherists living in Fjallagrunnur.
 * Port Bharbe welcomes seafarers access into The Cherlands, as well as providing a secure hub for trade and bartering.