Talk:The Witcher 3 Easter eggs/@comment-79.161.240.113-20150717025355

The skellige islands holds so many referances to Scandinavian geography and norse mythology that it'll be hard to name them all. Some locations have the very same name as Norwegian cities, such as Larvik and Lofoten. Others are very similar in pronounciation to towns in the real world, like Trottheim (Trondheim) and Rogne (Ronde).

People you meet in Skellige, and Gods you hear talk of, aswell as many quests and the stories that go with them have very clear ties to actual,mythical, and fictional heroes and happenings from both viking sagas, norse mythology and scandinavian legends.

Note: The game portrays this as a scandinavian and celtic-inspired area with druids, a warrior society, beautiful nature and a rich heritage. I could not possibly be more pleased with how the writers and makers of the game revive and hint at sagas and stories from this world's actual heritage. All my thumbs are up. It's gorgeous.