Halvorna

Halvorna is a coastal region and cultural area in the northern archipelago of Nordmark, a fictional Nordic realm. It comprises five main islands connected by ferries, wooden causeways, and tidal inlets. The name Halvorna is derived from Halvor, a common Norse given name, with a plural definite suffix signifying the people or land associated with Halvor.

Historically, Halvorna has a long maritime heritage. Settlement dates to the early medieval era, with communities specializing in boatbuilding, fishing, and salt production. The region developed a network of cooperatives in the 19th and 20th centuries and remains known for skilled seamanship and craft.

The economy today centers on small-scale fisheries, shellfish farming, and ecotourism. The population is around 14,000, with most residents descended from families long established in Halvorna. The local language variety, Halvoric, is a Norwegian-inspired dialect with distinctive maritime terms.

Culturally Halvorna hosts annual festivals such as the Summer Regatta and the Harvest Fête. Notable landmarks include Halvorna Keep, a cliffside fortress, and Windharbor Lighthouse. The region emphasizes sustainable fisheries, protected seabird habitats, and community-driven governance through a regional council.