Norse
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
- Rune
- Sofia
- Ulla
- Emily
- Sanna
Masculine names
- Bjorn
- Klaus
- Sven
- Ivan
- Stefan
Family names
- Bjerg
- Blek
- Friberg
- Ness
- Falk
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Norse
Many other dialects are present some regional other archaic.
Many other dialects are present some regional other archaic.
Culture and cultural heritage
Shared customary codes and values
Holmgang
A duel to the death in which the victor receives the spoils of the deceased.
Attestup
The sacrifice of the eldery to the Gods.
A duel to the death in which the victor receives the spoils of the deceased.
Attestup
The sacrifice of the eldery to the Gods.
Average technological level
Somewhat advanced metallurgy with a unique way to forge armour and weapons.
Sturdy buildings and walls meant to keep ice fiends away.
Sturdy buildings and walls meant to keep ice fiends away.
Common Dress code
Heavy and warm clothes sometimes accompanied by chainmail or any sort of available armour.
Art & Architecture
Statues and small temples for the worship of thei Protector Gods.
Norse have a crude understanding of art prefering to rather engage in the sport of bloodshed.
Norse have a crude understanding of art prefering to rather engage in the sport of bloodshed.
Funerary and Memorial customs
The deaceased are buried with their most valuable possesions and set on fire along them.
Several priests pray for the spirits save passage to the Protector Gods.
Several priests pray for the spirits save passage to the Protector Gods.
Common Taboos
Treacheary, cowardice or a general lack of bravery and loyalty are greatly taboo in Norse Culture.
Deceit and trickery are intolerable for the norse and using such methods on one could be a death sentence.
Deceit and trickery are intolerable for the norse and using such methods on one could be a death sentence.
A LYING MAN IS A DEAD MAN!!!-said Thorbjorn Skullcrusher right before he got his name
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Blonde, blue eyed and fair skinned.
Gender Ideals
Both men and women are expected to fight for and defend their country.
Courtship Ideals
A display of physical might and general competence is expected of every young courtier.
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