Clan Brynjar

Clan Brynjar is a clan of Goliaths that inhabit the foothills at the base of Giant's Rest. Clan Brynjar is know to Novayan Natives of the wheat bowl as relentless raiders and an ever enduring threat to their lives and livelihoods.

Structure

Clan Leader
Thanes: Honoured warriors of the clan chief who forsake any claim to clan leadership. Responsible for martial matters. Elders: Fire Giant elders who have lived for longer than 200 years. Responsible for social functions of clan. Forge Warrior: Talented warrior recognised for their martial prowess. Also capable smiths.

Culture

Clan Brynjar have a martial culture. Young goliaths are trained from birth to be formidable warriors.

Assets

Hammer of Baldreng

History

Decended from the Giants inhabiting the mountains of Giants Rest, Clan Brynjar have gone to great lengths to carve out territory of their own in the foothills at its base, resisting attacks by neighbouring giant clans and Novayan warbands.

Tenets of Faith

Never retreat from an honourable fight

An honourable warrior's weapon is sacred and should be returned to their family upon death

The smithing of arms and armour is the ultimate tribute to Baldreng

Priesthood

Forge Warriors of Baldreng

Sects

Individual goliaths more dedicated to the smithing aspect or martial aspect of Baldreng.

By Hammer and Fire

Founding Date

1000EA

Type

Geopolitical, Clan

Capital

Giant's Rest

Alternative Names

Goliaths of Giants Rest

Predecessor Organization

Fire Giants of Giants Rest

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Veteran

Demonym

Goliaths of Clan Brynjar

Leader

Asbjorn 'The Bear' of Clan Brynjar

Leader Title

Goliath Clan Chief

Head of Government

Asbjorn 'The Bear' of Clan Brynjar

Government System

Meritocracy

Economic System

Barter system

Executive Body

The clan is ruled by the Clan Chief. Any warrior within the clan can challenge the ruling clan chief to a duel for the leadership of the clan. These duels are usually to the death. The Clan Chief often consults his thanes and eldars for guidence and advice on clan matters.

Deities