Port Harl was build on the side of the “Mountain”, which is only a 400 meter steep hill. Along the coast is a 30 meter tall wall that separates the city from the water needing repairs every year by the expert masons. 

The river “Harelv” has a resonant frequency with the tidal cycles making the tides a massive 12 meters tall during high tide and reverses six hours later. The troubling waters keep most ships from attempting to siege the place as the city can keep supplies coming via the water. As such the city is build in an oxbow lake that connects back with the Meander cutoff during high tide, resulting in the bay having less violent tides. Sailors of these ships are well versed in sailing on chaotic seas, using the tides as a test to their skill and for those who fail, won’t hear the end of the tale.
Bay of Fundy-like

Captain Corus Pumanath, is the captain of Baleen’s Hull, he came to the city of Port Harl to help Havardr take over the city after it was the victim of their previous leader Eiren. Corus came to Port Harl not only to help Havardr, but also to find a new home after his old home got destroyed by a Hafgufa

They started to work as protectors of the sea around Port Harl Together with Hjalmar, Corus and his men killed the Hafgufa, after he destroyed a ship of the adventurers guild.

Now he leads a fleet and sails on the icy cold seas of the High North to protect fishermen and sailing travelers from the monsters down below.

Monster

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