Men

"For a race that lives less than 100 years on this earth, they certainly make use of their time. History is replete with men that have come from nothing and risen to great heights. Some such men have been virtuous. Yet while the ambition of men is their strength, it is also their weakness. That which drives them to achieve is the same which compels them to corruption. Few things rival the great heights and foul depths of the human spirit."
- Calaith Aowen, elven sage

Overview

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The men of Edda are a diverse race and they have come to inhabit much of the continent. There are five kingdoms of men: Bjordlund, Jutlund, Unterlund, Garrad, and Ithra. They are divided among two regions: Ostramyn and Balamyn. Their cultures, religious beliefs, and social structures vary enormously from place to place.

Regions

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Ostramyn is an Elvish word that translates as 'the land of the northern men' in Common; the inhabitants of the region are known as the Ostrans (meaning 'Northeners' in Elvish). It is composed of Bjordlund and Jutlund; Unterlund was part of the realm once, but it was conquered by the men of Andor long ago.
Today, the Ostrans are divided into two national identities, the Bjords and the Juts, which are each subdivided further into tribal affiliations. The tribes of the north commonly come into conflict with one another, but they have traditionally unified against external threats. A common saying among the Ostrans is "North, blood, honor", in reference to the values they hold.
See Jutlund and Bjordlund
Balamyn is Elvish for the 'land of the southern men'. The inhabitants of Balamyn are more diverse than the men of the north; Unterlund, Garrad, and Ithra each have distinctive cultures that distinguish them from their neighbours and each was once a great power in its own right. In the lead up to the War of All Lands, they became united as the Empire of Balamyn (also known as the Three Kingdoms), but following the war the political alliances dissolved and now Balamyn is generally used only as a geographical term.
See Unterlund, Garrad, and Ithra

Religion

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Humans are more diverse in their religious beliefs than other races. While the five kingdoms of men all currently worship the Aldor, there was a time when the hearts and minds of kings were corrupted by the Malor and men flew the banners of the dark lords.

Soldiers in Unterlund