Nyrheim is a dark medieval fantasy D&D setting inspired by the fractured politics and mythic legends of 11th-century Normandy. It is a land where ancient bloodlines clash with rising powers. While fiercely independent, it remains one duchy of many in the vast, complex kingdom of Floren. 

This is a realm shaped by medieval realism with a "noblebright" edge; there is a sense that even flawed people can make a difference, and that courage and loyalty have value. Stories are grounded in both grit and hope, as characters face their roles in society, the mysteries of old, and the conflict between light and shadow.

This guide is an invitation. Its pages will offer you a glimpse into the duchy’s past and present: its rulers and people, its markets and battlefields, its gods and old traditions. But Nyrheim is not static. It is shaped by those who dare to act.

So, traveler, take this guide as your first step. The rest is up to you.

— Abelard Baldurbarn, the Bard Renowned Around the Land