"There is a center to all things, and so it is with worlds. Between Hel and the Dry Lands, Aether and the Endless Ice, the Shining Realm, fair Alfheim and other worlds sits the world of mortal men and women. And the crossroads of all is the Middarmark: a harsh land of stark beauty concealing the crumbling bones of countless civilizations that have sought to tame it and failed."
–from the Middarmark Gazetteer
Middarmark, written by Thor Olavsrud, is a setting gazetteer for Torchbearer RPG. Inspired by Scandinavian myth and folktales, the Middarmark provides a wealth of campaign material for Torchbearer.
In the Middarmark, a magnificent land full of terrifying splendor, civilization huddles behind stout walls and fortifications.
The Middarmark is a fabled crossroads filled with mystical and dangerous lands. The branches of the World Ash connect to other realms, such as the Shining Realm, the dark depths of Hel, and the mystical Alfheim. The land is steeped in ancient history, with remnants of the Ylfarings, its first human inhabitants, and their lost knowledge and riches scattered across it.
Along the misty coast, Rimholm has become the seat of power and the wealthiest city in the Middarmark. But lo, Rimholm—a city born of blood and fire—stands besieged by rival factions, monstrous denizens, and vengeful spirits.
Although the skalds sing tales of glory and courage, there are no heroes in Rimholm—only the destitute, jaded, and opportunistic adventurers paid to plumb the depths of jötunn-infested caves and ancient Ylfaring ruins.
These books, designed by Burning Wheel HQ for the Middarmark setting, can be found at the BWHQ Store.
Books created by the Chalk Horse for the Middarmark setting.
