The Soderfjord Jarldoms

Ruler:: The Nordharter Defense League
Government:: Alliance of petty monarchs
Capital:: Soderfjord
Languages:: Heldannic

Rumors, Lore and Places of Interest:

The Nordharter Defense League meets twice a year in Soderfjord to appoint or confirm a war leader, who is in charge of defense of Soderfjord from outside threats.
The Sodervirk is a defensive wall currently being constructed in cooperation of the local jarls and dominions.
The Ostfold Scarp is a spectacular series of 300 to 500 foot cliffs overlooking the ocean where the Gnollheim Hills and the Hardanger Mountain Range meet the open sea.

History:

For the past three centuries this region has been divided into a number of minor nations, each ruled by a powerful clan. From time to time, one jarl would overrun several neighboring territories and proclaim himself king. The other jarls would then get together and thoroughly trounce the upstart.

At the Council of Soderfjord in 950 AC, representatives of the most powerful clans signed the Treaty of Allied Dominions, forming the Nordharter Defense League. This action was seen as necessary to prevent the region from eventually being overtaken by Ostland or Thyatis. All who signed, and their descendants, are sworn to answer the summons of the "war leader," who is chosen by a Council of the Great Jarls. This treaty provides for the mutual defense of all the dominions held by those who signed the treaty.

Notes from the Dungeon Master:

Like Ostland and Vestland, this is a good point of origin for a Viking-like character.

For more information see GAZ 7: The Northern Reaches.