SIGVILL (sig-vill)
The Sigvill Tribes, also known as the Sigvills, are an collection of different barbarian tribesthat have lived in Lavantia since ancient times. They in the northern lands that are close to the borders of Gershom, Astoria, Lotus Kingdom, and the Sarton Kingdom. The adjective form of the tribal name is Sigvill, occasionally Sigvillian.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Among the Sigvills, few things remain the same throughout the years. Their settlements are mostly temporary, with only the long-lasting settlements lasting past at least two generations. This was due to their nomadic lifestyle being primary for many years. Marriages can last for life, but only if both man & woman agree to be committed for that long. Literacy is only common among Sigvill tribesmen who favor trade with the other nations. The ability to read & write is expected among the leadership & other notable high members of Sigvill society.
One important thing among the Sigvill is the honoring of one’s oath, as the keeping of an oath affects the reputation & honor of a person. The final authority on oaths rests with the Chieftain. A clever chieftain can find loopholes in any oath. If an oath has been broken among Sigvill holds, the offending party can pay the price of the transgression according to the terms given in the oath. The most stringent of Sigvill oaths tend to be ones that are spiritual in nature.
Sigvill usually hate capture by a powerful enemy, and would rather end their own life by suicide or dying in battle. They despise being the prisoners to an foreign enemy.
One important thing among the Sigvill is the honoring of one’s oath, as the keeping of an oath affects the reputation & honor of a person. The final authority on oaths rests with the Chieftain. A clever chieftain can find loopholes in any oath. If an oath has been broken among Sigvill holds, the offending party can pay the price of the transgression according to the terms given in the oath. The most stringent of Sigvill oaths tend to be ones that are spiritual in nature.
Sigvill usually hate capture by a powerful enemy, and would rather end their own life by suicide or dying in battle. They despise being the prisoners to an foreign enemy.
Diverged ethnicities
Each tribe of the Sigvill has a local government that directs Sigvill life according to their roles. The roles include Chieftain, Augur, Master of the Hunt, Skald, and Combat Master. Chieftain
Chieftain is the title of the each tribe’s leader. Chieftains, or simply Chiefs, are responsible for settling internal and external disputes. They make final decisions for the tribe, especially those involving alliances. They receive their counsel from Augurs. Augurs
Augurs are the spiritual leaders of the Sigvill, who are trained in the ways of the Sigvill magics & rituals. They commune with beings from beyond the Veil, seeking advice that they later share with the Chieftain. Hunt Masters
Masters of the Hunt, or Hunt Masters, are the leaders of the hunters in a Sigvill hold. They lead the hunts, train tribesman in the Sigvill hunting methods, and ensure that the tribe gathers enough food. Hunt Masters are also responsible for handling the initial preparation of ritualistic offerings. Skald
Sigvill Skalds are responsible for keeping and cultivating the history of each Sigvill tribe, due to the Sigvill relying mostly on oral tradition. Skalds learn old Sigvill songs that are sung in festivals, and sagas of Sigvill figures shared with the rest of the tribe. They are also tasked with preserving important decisions & events of the tribe.
It's always one spark that sets off the powder keg - that disrupts the already chaotic status quo. Oof on the side of the Sigvills. Interesting bit though and I like the add on for their culture and heritage, like an after-thought of how they'd turned out once it was all said and done. <3 Lovely article.
This one was interesting to write as I had to consider how they fell into their current status, plus develop the cause of the downfall. Glad that you enjoyed the article.