Torvaldsland

 Based on John Norman’s Gor series (particularly Marauders of Gor), Torvaldsland does not have "cities" in the way southern Gor does (like Ar or Turia).

Instead, it is a harsh, agrarian region of scattered farmsteads and fortified halls ruled by Jarls. However, there are a few specific settlements and key locations you should know:

1. Kassau (The Gateway)

While technically southwest of the Torvaldsmark (the border stone), Kassau is the primary port and "city" associated with the north.

• Description: It is a town of wood, surrounded by a wall of sharpened logs. It acts as the trade hub between the civilized south and the wild north.

• Key Feature: Unlike Torvaldsland proper (which worships King Thor and the old gods), Kassau has a temple to the Priest-Kings and is the seat of the High Initiate of the North.

2. The Islands (West of Torvaldsland)

Off the coast, there are islands that are culturally part of the northern sphere but are often listed separately.

• Skjern: A bleak, rugged island west of the mainland.

• Hunjer: Another northern island known for its sailors.

• Scagnar: An "exchange island" or free port located offshore, used for trade to avoid the heavy taxes of mainland ports.

3. Famous Halls & Homesteads

In Torvaldsland, a "city" is essentially the hall of a powerful Jarl surrounded by the farms he protects.

• The Hall of Hrolf: The homestead of Hrolf the Helmsman (a major character in Marauders of Gor), located on an inlet.

• The Hall of Ivar Forkbeard: The stronghold of another powerful Jarl.

• The Hall of Svein Blue Tooth: Another notable leader's seat.

4. Other Key Locations

• The Thing-Fair: This is not a permanent city but a gathered assembly (a parliament of sorts) held annually. It is a temporary "city" of tents and booths where laws are decided and disputes settled.

• Ax Glacier: The northern border of Torvaldsland. The area around it is inhabited by the "men of the Ax Glacier" who hunt whales and snow sleen but do not farm.

Summary for Role-Play: If you are looking for a "home city" for a character from this region, you would typically say you are from "The Hall of [Jarl's Name]" or from the farms near Kassau if you want a more urban background.