Njortan
To be Njortan is to belong to one of the many ethnicities encompassed within Joorduunim Major. The loosely aligned people have an array of differing belief structures but ultimately fit under the same banner through proximity, as well as lineage. While many of them maintain their deeper traditions, the invading Matronite forces has begun to shape the community at large to a small extent.
Given the wide array of ethnic backgrounds, most people lump them together as the regional identification "Njortan". On average Njortan are stereotyped as large, light skinned humans with an appetite for battle, and pagan ideologies. While they are indeed tall most of their other stereotypes are a byproduct of the harsh environment that Njortans live through on a daily basis. Their cultural practices dependent on a survivalist mentality.
Structure
Smaller regions present within Joorduunim Major are subject to rulership by an appointed Jarl. However they come into office, the individual is responsible for leading the settlement and a stretch of the surrounding territory that they are both able to protect and control. Usually the Jarl in question is appointed democratically, and thusly has the support of his or her people. Apart from the Jarl roles can differ greatly from settlement to settlement depending on the occupants that shaped it. As the surrounding landscape is often dangerous, communication, and order are lost as one moves further beyond civilized walls.
Public Agenda
The ultimate agenda shared between Njortan is a constant struggle for survival. Generally every Jarl will have their own different agendas. A common theme across the many aligns with the desire to hold power, and maintain independence of their city from the larger whole.
Demography and Population
The diversity between the Njortan people is vast. Most Njortan are human but occasionally they have unique lineages of other races tied into their bloodline. Elves, Angels, and Demons have common roots in various Njortan backgrounds. The specifics are covered within each associated ethnicity.
Territories
Njortans occupy the majority of Joorduunim Major. They tend to favor coastal regions, and occasionally populate deeper inland with adequate resources available. Their lands are colonized for a variety of reasons occasionally at odds with local elven populations.
Military
Warrior culture is strong in Njortan society. While they have no official military, many participate in raids, and tribal warfare against neighboring villages, or roaming monsters. Towns have formed loose militia for security purposes, as more often than not the local flora and fauna are not enough to live comfortably on for very long. Celestial occupation has hampered the need for some cultures to utilize these militia as they succumb to assimilation in return for protection.
Foreign Relations
Njortans have trust issues. Surrounded by Fey, and Fell they have developed a strong sense of distrust when it comes to outsiders. This extends to caution even around unfamiliar Njortan sects. Were it not for the presence of celestial occupation of Joorduunim major the people would have likely collapsed on itself from internal conflict.
Trade & Transport
By land and Sea. Trade is common between Njortan settlements. traveling between civilized areas can be a risky protection. It is common practice for hired escorts to protect your goods, and overnight refuge have been set up across longer trade routes.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Alternative Names
Njortan, Joord
Leader Title
Government System
Democracy, Direct
Power Structure
Feudal state
Location
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
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