Aedeland toponymy
Common Aedelish place names (toponyms), their origins, meanings,and typology
List:
Æðelant (Aedeland in Anglish):
The contemporary Aldsay nation-state in northwestern Stoldavia, homeland of the Ædelmenn. Traditionally includes all of Stoldavia west of the Blåfell and Jörveh south of the Sikerige Merke. Derived from Old Ædelish æðel and lant meaning "God's land" or literally "where one stands with God."
Ælssássregionen (Aelsass Region in Anglish):
A lowland area that is part of the Grunnerlands, largely within the Vigrid basin. It stretches from the western shores of Østrefjord in the east to the Elivagar peninsula in the west, and between the Seaxnáat ridge to the south and the Northern Sea. From Old High Stoldavic Elisaz, meaning "foreign domain." Originally an exonym for Aedeland under Stoldavic domination, the term later referred specifically to the Aelsass lowland region that was the power base of the Fürst in Aedeland.
Ærilár (City of the Ærilaz in Anglish):
Aedeland's largest city, renowned for its terraced cityscape and impressive citadel.
Ástillevatn (Still Lake in Anglish):
A deep glacial lake located approximately in the center of Aedeland, fed by the Rákrinná river. Derived from Old Ædelish á stille and vatn, meaning "to still the waters." The name refers to the sudden calmness of the lake and the downstream Rákrinná river, contrasting with the tumultuous upstream section.
Østrefjord (Shining Fjord in Anglish):
A large glacial bay in northeastern Aedeland. From Old High Stoldavic Østara, meaning "shining" or "clear."
Grunnrlant (Grunnerland in Anglish):
The lowland areas of northern Aedeland. From Old Ædelish grunnr and lant, meaning "lowland" or literally "the bottom where one stands."
Hvit Merke (White Marches in Anglish):
The border region between Aedeland and Vittmark (Hwittmark). Traditionally referred to all of Vittmark (Hwittmark) between Blåfell and the Austháls. From Stoldavic Hwitt and Mearko, meaning "white marches." The name refers to the limestone bedrock found in parts of modern Hwittmark.
Rákrinná (Rikrena in Anglish):
The longest river in Aedeland, running generally northeast from central Aedeland, filling the Ástillevatn and finally emptying into the Østrefjord. Navigable from Østrefjord to Ástillevatn, the river is known as the Lower Rákrinná, forming Aedeland's critical industrial artery. From Old Ædelish rák (meaning "powerful") and rinná (meaning "sound"), referring to the thunderous sound of the tumultuous upper Rákrinná.
Sigyn:
A peninsula in eastern Aedeland formed by the northern terminus of the Austháls. From Old Ædelish Sigyn, meaning "victory's maiden," though the origin of the name is uncertain.
Vaettir (Vader in Anglish):
A small peninsula at the western mouth of the Østrefjord. The name means "place of the death spirits" in Old Ædelish and refers to the deadly tidal waterfalls created at the mouth of the glacial bay.
Villant (Villand in Anglish):
A lowland area part of the Grunnerlands, located on the Sigyn peninsula east of Østrefjord and stretching north from the foothills of the Austháls into the Dlreukv Sea. Dominated by hilly terrain with few but fertile plains, its eastern border with Vittmark (Hwittmark) is known as the Hvit Merke. From Old High Stoldavic Völund, roughly meaning "brave battle." The region has been hard-won by the Ædelmenn and borders an area that has been contested between East and West Stoldavia for centuries.
Vigrid (Vigrid in Anglish):
A dissected plateau in north-central Aedeland, featuring many heaths and peat bogs. From Old Ædelish Vágráðr, meaning "battle plain," known as the site of many famous battles.