Uruk people

The Uruk live in the north east of Ausalon in hundreds of tribes throughout the vast boreal forests. Having lived in the high latitudes for nearly five thousand years by the end of the First Age, the Urug are fair of skin, though not quite as light as the Elves, freckled, often with red hair and green eyes. See also: Of Elves and Orcs and Other Naming Conventions The Uruk peoples were organized into numerous chiefdoms. Each chiefdom typically encompassed 2,800 to 5,400 individuals, with 350 to 650 residing in the principal settlement, distinguishable by its substantial earthen mounds. The chief resided on the largest mound, while other leaders inhabited smaller mounds nearby. Ordinary citizens dwelled in homes scattered around these mounds. A typical chiefdom spanned about 20 kilometers along a river. Conflicts between chiefdoms were frequent. A no-man's land, roughly 33 kilometers wide, served as a buffer between adjacent chiefdoms. These communities were active in trading goods like copper and flintstones. Initially known as reindeer herders, a segment of the Uruk population continues this ancestral practice, seamlessly integrating it with their more settled lifestyle. These herders maintain a dynamic relationship with the rest of the settled Uruk community. They seasonally traverse vast landscapes with their herds, following ancient migratory routes. During their journeys, they engage in trade and cultural exchange with the stationary Uruk populations, bringing with them unique products and news from different regions. This interaction fosters a symbiotic relationship; the herders supply reindeer products like meat, hides, and antlers, essential for various uses, while receiving agricultural goods and crafted items from the settled populace. Despite their nomadic tendencies, these herders remain deeply connected to their tribal roots, often participating in communal rituals and celebrations, thereby enriching the cultural tapestry of the Uruk society.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

The Urugi languages derive from a set of mostly intelligible dialects from the time they entered Auslon. By the end of the First Age, they had splintered into ten fully separate languages divided into two groups: Përür in the south and Yïrrüg in the north.

Foods & Cuisine

Cranberries are cultivated along the many forested rivers. Wild bilberries, oval-leaf huckleberry, and black crow berries are found on the slopes of the mountains surrounding Urugoŋ. Lingonberries are also popular as a sauce for elk and reindeer steak. Onions and celery are often used. Silvery wormwood is brewed into a tea with medicinal properties

Diverged ethnicities

Encompassed species