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| − | The '''County of Aalborg''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]-occupied part of the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas. The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for shipbuilding. | + | The '''County of Aalborg''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]-occupied part of the [[Denmark & Norway|Kingdom of Denmark and Norway]], located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas. The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for [[Shipbuilding (sage study)|shipbuilding]]. |
| − | Castles and fortifications stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region. These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts. | + | Castles and [[Fortification (sage study)|fortifications]] stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region. These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts. |
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Latest revision as of 22:38, 19 July 2024
The County of Aalborg is a human-occupied part of the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas. The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for shipbuilding.
Castles and fortifications stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region. These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts.
Culture
The forested expanses are the source of a tapestry of myths and legends that are told by the hearths of rustic households. These are tales of enchanted creatures and enigmatic ruins, endowing the landscape with a sense of mystique and wonder. Narratives speak of supernatural entities dwelling within the forest depths, imbuing the natural environment with an ethereal quality.
Aalborg town is a focal point for maritime trade, with a strategic position facilitated by the exchange of goods and knowledge. The town is characterised by cobbled thoroughfares and a bustling harbour, with vessels from far-flung regions.
The County covers an area of 8.9 hexes, with a population of 98,774.
Settlements
| Name | Population | Year founded |
|---|---|---|
| Aalborg | 14,459 | 700 |
| Bronderslev | 738 | 1244 |
| Dronninglund | 912 | 1260 |
| Fladstrand | 1,586 | 1273 |
| Hadsund | 676 | 1287 |
| Hjorring | 1,358 | 1243 |
| Hobro | 910 | 1177 |
| Norresundby | 683 | 1319 |
| Nykobing | 827 | 1275 |
| Skagen | 637 | 1255 |
| Skive | 1,469 | 1175 |
| Thisted | 1,056 | 1202 |
| Viborg | 4,519 | 750 |
