nordlander
These are the people that live in the north. They are brutish, trabiliatic and animalistic. I take inspiration from vikings and the Germanic tribes.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Alia, Amalia, Emma, Frida, Hilda, Sign
Masculine names
Adelmar, Adalwin, Baldassare, Gerulf, Heimrich, Tata
Unisex names
Goda, Romilda
Family names
Clan names: Stormcallers, lightwalkers, dawnfighter and seasailors last names: josefdotter, svensson, adolfdotter and so on. The people have two last names the first being there fathers name with son or dotter depends on what gender you are. Then they have a clan name.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
- Baytur: Idiot
- Hobble: Steal
- Lasher: Attractive
- Throw a rabie: Get very angry
Culture and cultural heritage
society is traditionally made up of kin groups known as clans, each with its own territory and headed by a Jarl. Succession to the Jarl is through fights until only one still stands. When the leader becomes Jarl, a relative is elected to be his tanist. When the Jarl dies of natural causes, the tanist automatically succeeds.
Common Dress code
Clothing consists of fur and tanned hides. Charms and jewelry showing which tribe they belong, showcasing victorious hunts and it's a show of power and wealth.
Coming of Age Rites
when you are around the age of 10 years old. You get sent out in the jotunfjell and need to survive there in 10 days and then find your way back to your clan settlement.
Common Myths and Legends
There are four big stories in the northlander culture. there is the story about Adelmar who balanced the a big mountain on his pinky finger and haven't come up with the other stories.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The characteristics valued are those that show experience in combat and strength. Soft features are not considered attractive and show a weak bloodline.
Men and women with the most scars are considered the most attractive mates.
Gender Ideals
Men and women are expected to share the same duties and to maintain peak physical health.
Both sexes are responsible for gathering, hunting, protecting the tribe and parenting small ones.
Courtship Ideals
Before a union is made in the eyes of the clan, the couple must sucessfully hunt a dangerous beast together and share both meat, fur and bone with the tribe.
After a unionship is formed, only by performing a solo hunt against the same species of beast and sharing the spoils will allow one of the partners to break their bond.
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