pronounced Vi-al-dur
Far to the north, there are lands where winter seems to hold the realm in its icy grasp for much of the year. Dwelling in the cold are the hardy northerners who venture forth in their longboats, both to raid coastal villages and trade at various coastal outposts.
The scattered Baronies of the north are vast provinces with rocky soil that is poor for farmland, and combined with the lengthy winters, not much grows in the north. Thus, most Vyaldur dwell near the coasts or along a few rivers that weave through the lands. Most Vyaldur know what it is like to survive on lean months with little to eat beyond tough roots and fish that were dried before the rivers froze over.
The Vyaldur venerate circles and spirals, believing that the world constantly goes through cycles. While the seasons constantly rotate, the northerners also look at other cyclical patterns that emerge again and again throughout their own lives. During the harshest cold of winter, elders will often sit around the fires in the longhouse and weave stories from their youth that seem to be repeating themselves in current events.
Many Vyaldur enjoy the thrill of the hunt, often likening themselves to great wolves that stalk the cold and bitter lands of the north. They are quick to volunteer to hunt down anything, man or beast, and bring it back to show their accomplishments. Many Vyaldur respect great hunters, and few of their leaders are without tales of great beasts that they brought down.
Costuming Requirement: Braided hair or beard, fur, spiral pattern jewelry or motifs on clothes and armor.