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[Gaz7] Swergheim - Homeplane of the Norse Dwarves of Mystara
by HåvardThe Major Norse Realms: Svartalfheim, Swergheim, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Asgard, Muspelheim, Niflheim, Helheim, Alfheim, Midgard, Bifrost, Yggrdrasil
The Planes of Mystara: Plane of Fire, Plane of Air, Plane of Earth, Plane of Water, The Inner Planes, The Outer Planes, The Plane of Fairie, LimboRobin posted some ideas about this in the thread about the Plane of Svartalfheim, but I think this plane deserves a thread of its own.
According to Gaz7 The Northern Reaches, this plane is called Swergheim and is one of the Nine Worlds of the the Northmen. According to Gaz7 it is the ancestral home of the dwarves. Gates from the Prime Plane are known only to a handful of loremasters. Swergheim is a mountainous plane with large rivers running through it. Beneath the mountains are deep halls with fair halls built by the dwarves.
Planar Statistics
- Sphere: Matter
- Size: Planet
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Dwarven Homeland: Dwarves regain +1d8 Hit Points per night's rest when on this plane.
Crafting: Craftsmen produce items as if they had +2 skill and may enchant items as if they were 1 level higher.Inhabitants
While the plane is said to be the ancestral home of the dwarves, many believe that dwarves in fact originated on Mystara. Some speculate that they evolved from an early branch of humanity long before the Age of Blackmoor. Most likely the first dwarves of Swergheim were invited to this plane by Odin aeons ago. These dwarves developed their own culture under the guidance of Odin. During the centuries following the Great Rain of Fire and the creation of the new dwarven race, more dwarves of the Denwarf variety and the Moulder Dwarves were also invited or found their way to the plane of Swergheim.
- Dwarf, Norse
- Dwarf, Denwarf
- Dwarf, Morigiswerg (Moulder)
- Elf, Svartalfar
- Elemental, Earth
Geographical Features
NIDAVELLIR MOUNTAINS
This is the main kingdom of the dwarves. Within these mountains, you can find Sindri's Golden Hall. Massive forges operate day and night. The boar of Freyr (Gullinbursti), the ring of Odin (Draupnir) and the hammer of Thor (Mjolnir) are all creations of the dwarves who work here.
- Sindri's Golden Hall: This is the mighty fortress of Sindri the Dwarf Lord and his clan. Norse Dwarves, Moulder Dwarves and Norse Dwarves may be encountered here.
- Brokkr's Hall: This is the great Hall of Brokkr brother of Sindri.
- Eitri's Hall: This is the great Hall of Eitri, brother of Brokkr and Sindri.
- Tunnel to Midgard: This tunnel leads to a gate to Norway in Midgard (LaTerre).
- Path to Mimir's Well: This path leads to a branch of Yggdrasil where Mimir's Well can be found. Dwarves from Swergheim guard this well.
IVALDI'S MOUNTAIN
Ivaldi is an ancient Great Giant, who fathered offspring of many races. Idunn is one of his daughters. An entire clan of dwarves who call themselves the Sons of Ivaldi count themselves as his descendants and rule these mountains. They are master craftsmen and rivals of Sindri and his kin in Nidavellir.
- Ivaldi's Forge: The dwarves here crafted Gungnir, the Spear of Odin and the Golden Hair of Sif.
- Ivaldi's Shipyards: The dwarves here crafted Skíðblaðnir, the flying ship of Freyr. Over the past centuries, Dwarves from Guild Hammer of Minrothad have found their way to Swergheim and joined these shipyards.
- Tunnel to Svartalfheim: This tunnel leads to a gate to the Plane of Svartalfheim
GNOMHEIM VALLEY
This deep valley is filled with green woodlands, in contrast from the rocky terrain we find elsewhere on this plane.
- Gnomheim: This is the kingdom of the Gnomes of Swergheim.
- Kingdom of the White Maiden: This is the home of seven smaller dwarven clans. Read more here.
MYRKRHEIM MOUNTAINS
A wall of mountains protect the dwarven lands against intruders. These mountains are home to rockmen and various Earth Elemental creatures. Lesser kingdoms are scattered in the mountainsides of this border region.
- Kingdom of the Niebelungen: This is the home of the Mist Dwarves. Read more here.
- Tunnel to Midgard: This tunnel leads to a gate to mountains in continental Europe on Midgard (LaTerre)
Monsters
ANIMALS
Giant Spiders, Giant Beetles, Animal Herd (Goat), White Ape,MONSTERS
Black Pudding, Gray Ooze, Purple Worm, Dragon, Roper, Choker, Sasquatch, Giant, Rockhome Lizard, Flapsail, Deep Glaurant
Known Gates on the Plane of Swergheim
- Yggdrasil
- Bifrost
- Mystara: Northern Reaches
- Mystara: Rockhome
- Mystara: Denwarf-Hurgon
- Elemental Plane of Earth
- Laterre: Norway
- Niflheim (Homeplane of the Frost Giants)
- Gardarak (Homeplane of Kagyar)