Jarin
Jarin Immigration
Tribes of humans known as the Jarin first arrived on the shores of Harn around 1300 BT. Recognizing the superior cultures of Sindarin and Khuzdul that already inhabited Harn, they swore allegience to King Daelda Halirien.Atani Wars
Within a few centuries, the Jarin outnumberd the Sindarin adn Khuzdul. This would have likely led to bloodshed as the Jarin populations were threatening to eventually overwhelm Harn. A common enemy re-united the Jarin, Sindarin, & Khuzdul. In 900 BT, Lythian tribes began raiding coastal communities of Harn. For two centureis, the Elder Folkk and their Jarin allies fought a war of attrition against the invading Lythians. The coasts of Solora & Horadir were the first to be abandoned to the Lythians. By 685 BT, they controlled all lands south of the Ulmerien & Horka rivers.Battle of Sorrows
In 683 BT, King Daelda led a combined force of about 6,000 to do battle with 20,000 Lythians on a grassy plain ten leagues norht of present-day Burzyn. The allies triumphed against great odds, but at a staggering cost. Jarin are highly independent and extremely proud. Most are inherently peaceful, a trait that is interpreted by some as cowardice. Jarin culture varied and primitive by comparison to the ethnic Harnian humans. Physically, they are similar to the varied american indians of Terra.Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Myfanwy, Megen, Mealla, Blethen, Arwen, Binnion, Aelwen, Fionnuala, Maddux, Morgann, Comey, Amser, Poyner, Aelwyd, Pryce, Meggan, Glace, Tonwen, Glyn, Gurganus, Gwynfar
Masculine names
Rhun, Kenrick, Corraidh, Rhobert, Treharne, Caradoc, Beccán, Breckon, Eudav, Samuel, Seth, Glynn, Aodhgán, Brys, Rees, Rhydian, Buell, Eirwyn, Hughes, Llwy, Bivin, Caolán, Amhlaidh, Colm, Coinnich, Ualgharg, Canannáin, Riabhaigh
Family names
Hueil, Prothro, Hopcyn, Margan, Martyn, Wynn, Merwyn, Gwyn, Tecwyn, Cogan, Sulwyn, Binnion, Meilyr, Purcell, Dylan, Garwyli, Moss, Owin, Nist, Mervyn, Ceredig, Sare, Saer, Dyfan, Dey, Dremidydd, Einian, Kraddock, Amynedd, Arfon, Aidan, Meredydd, Gethin
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Most worship Ilvar as they find this god's elaborate mysticism, theology, and ritual attractive. A significant minority also worship Siem for similar reasons.
Jarin-made and designed jewelry is highly prized for its unique style of design as is woodcrafting which is generally excellent and is distinguished by its elaborate and imaginative carving usually of serpents.
Lavish Feasts are central to the social lives of the Jarin often hosted by rulers or wealthy community leaders. Often mock combat with wooden swords is used to settle disputes.
Bard and storytellers are greatly honored.
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