Northmen

The Northmen, known by the southerners as 'Berserks' are human warriors who forego conventional armor for the sake of speed. Their bare, battle-scarred flesh doesn't protect them much, but the speed and ferocity of the Berserks' attack gives them a definite edge, especially when they attack in groups. However, their eagerness to attack may make them difficult to control. The Northmen traditionally hail from the Kingdom of Gower, but have since migrated north to the northern coasts, East of the Drowned Kingdom of Yer-Ks and along the north reaches of the Cloudspine. Northmen culture is centered around a Clan family structure. Many Clans are led by a Clan Father and a selection of nobles. During war time, the Clans will gather and send out their forces to support the Cath Bruig's call, leaving one or two clans behind to protect the homeland. Many northmen, following the end of the various wars, remained in the various distant lands they fought in. The Cath Bruig have enjoyed a strong positive relationship with them since before the Wolf Age.

Naming Traditions

Masculine names

Runor Beard of Thorns, Jael Who Has Many Goats, Wuhrung the Quiet, Syrving of Ylldgard, Barung Whose Sails Are Full of Wind, Hurfing Wulfgar’s Son, Vermyl Son of Uhl, Firguhl Who Knows Not Fear, Uhrlich of the Stone House, Korrung Who Eats the Root, Ruhnling Whose Shield is Bent, Nuhrfyld Who Has Four Daughters, Bryrgul of the Missing Fingers, Throndyl Shield Painter, Ohmgurd Who Laughs When Angry, Nihgult Who Never Forgets, Suhrfyng the Often Praised, Volmyr Who Casts a Long Shadow, Dirguhl with the Broken Horn, Ymohr of the Frozen Lake, Randnir of the Iron Helm, Bjornung with Many Furs, Gormyr Who Lost His Boots, Erdlicht Who Ties the Knots, Fuhrmir the Climber, Rulf the Uncertain, Buldnir Who Pays in Silver, Throndhor Whose Fire Goes Out, Khormyr of the Kettle Drum, Rundnir Who Picks His Battles, Jhulvard Never Thirsty, Ghondrun Whose Back Pains Him, Tryndahl Born at Sea, Norvard the Hungry, Lhongvar Who Never Tires, Rjorki Whose Wife Is Freisyl, Vorulf Who Has No Son, Hrondhir the Ill-Tempered, Tormyr the Goatherd's Son, Buhlfing who Chews the Bone, Hrothgar the Shipbuilder, Vrondmir Who Killed the Bear,

Encompassed species