Oxevik

The town of Oxevik is an established settlement located in the lower ranges of The Icecrest Mountains. Its denizens are strong, hardy individuals, conditioned for life in the mountains.

History
The town's history stretches back over the course of nearly a century and a half. No longer wishing to live in The Range and The Reach, the forebears of Oxevik journeyed into the mountains to live in an isolated community. Over time, the population flourished, and what was once a simple village of trappers turned into a hardened community of mountain folk, standing strong against the test of time.

Friends of the Dwarves
When Nulric Ironcrag relocated the dwarven city of Dun Boldihr to the Icecrest Mountains, the two settlements regarded each other with caution at first. The dwarves extended trade agreements towards the Oxevikans, and eventually the two entered an alliance. The Oxevikans traded meat, wool, and timber to the dwarves who, in return, have given them iron, sturdier weapons, and gunpowder. Oxevik's trappers and hunters taught the dwarves how to effectively hunt in the mountains. In exchange, the dwarves taught Oxevik masonry, improving the walls and structures of the town.

Together, Oxevik and Dun Boldihr have stood shoulder-to-shoulder (relatively speaking), fighting off bandit clans and expelling the Legion threat from the mountains. Nulric has given critical acclaim to the people of Oxevik, praising their bravery, hardiness, and shrewd leadership.

Way of Life
The denizens of Oxevik share heritages from the Reach and the Range. Motifs and customs from both regions can be seen being put into practice in Oxevik.

The Oxevikans do not discriminate in terms of religious practice; both followers of the Old Ways and the Holy Light are seen openly embracing their faiths. In particular, the spirits of Hod and Kolsir are most commonly venerated in Oxevik.

Archery is considered a tradition in Oxevik, and many families consider skill with a bow to be a right of passage. Since the town and its surrounding villages are nestled in the lower mountains of Icecrest's ranges, mountain horses are often used for travel and fighting on horseback.