The Fylkirate of Northmen

A society of Nordervolk who worship the god Hangatyr. Fylkirites claim that Hangatyr sacrificed himself upon the World Tree, and used his body to create the Material Plane in spirit form. They believe that the Fylkir is a direct descendant from Hangatyr himself, and when the End Times come, whoever is Fylkir will act as Hangatyr's vessel in the final battle to decide victory for either the mortal races or Otti, the Dread Wolf and devourer of everything. The Fylkirate has a heavy warrior culture, and hold two things in the highest regard: respect for the gods, and honor in combat. The Fylkirate has its share of folk heroes and mythological figures. It is often the goal of warriors from the Fylkirate to emulate these legends, and attain the same glory as their ancestors. The Stålvingar clan has held the title of Fylkir for the past six generations, and claims relation to the god through his fifth son, Sigurd the Steel-Winged.

Etymology

The title of Fylkir is a word meaning 'highest chieftain', and is derived from the language spoken by the Nordergott, passed down into the priesthood. Those from the Fylkirate are either referred to as Nordervolk or Fylkirites, depending on how strongly they adhere to their religious beliefs.

Leadership

The current Fylkir is Hrafn Sveinnsson Stålvingar. Through Hrafn's devotion, he leads the Fylkirate in a stalwart defense against the Eiturwood Elves at the border in the current Svalbard Border Conflict.

Additional Facts Nordervolk names are structured thusly: First Name, Patronym (e.g. Asbjörnssen, Pehrsen, Johannsdatter), and Clan Name for nobles. For bastard children or those with unknown fathers, the name of the god their mother worships is instead used in the patronym, in the hopes that the god shall look over the child where their father failed.

Type

Geopolitical, Theocracy