Frostwild of Hrafnsvik

The Frostwild of Hrafnsvik is a loose confederation of giant tribes inhabiting the Hrafnsvik mountains. Unlike their more savage cousins in the Cursed Mountains, the giants of Hrafnsvik have developed a semi-civilized society with complex tribal structures, rudimentary diplomacy, and a degree of interaction with the human kingdoms to their north and south.

Military

• Each tribe maintains its own warriors, but can be called upon by the Rimearch in times of need
• Giants often employ trained beasts like mammoths and winter wolves in battle
• Some tribes have mastered elemental magic, particularly those related to ice and stone

Structure

• Governed by a council of tribal chieftains, each representing their respective clans
• Led by a Rimearch, chosen from among the chieftains for a term of 10 winters
• Divided into 5-7 major tribes, each controlling different territories within Hrafnsvik

Culture

• Strong emphasis on ancestral traditions and oral history
• Reverence for the mountains and the primal forces of nature
• Complex system of honor and obligation governing inter-tribal relations

History

• The Great Frost Pact. A historic agreement with northern human kingdoms establishing current borders
• The Raising of Jarnhall. A feat of giant engineering and magic, creating their impenetrable capital
• The Taming of the Winter Wyrm. A legendary event where giants domesticated a white dragon

Foreign Relations

• Tense but occasionally cooperative relationship with the Thanedom of Rimegard
• Limited trade relations with the Kingdom of Myredonia to the south
• Ongoing conflicts with more aggressive giant clans from the Cursed Mountains

Trade & Transport

• Trade in rare ores and gems found only in the deepest mountains
• Crafting of giant-sized weapons and armor, some of which are traded to human kingdoms
• Ice harvesting from ancient glaciers, prized for its purity and magical properties

Area 
6,500 square miles 
Population 
20,000

Type

Political, Confederation

Capital

Jarnhall

Leader

Rimearch Thrarnaum

Leader Title

Rimearch

Related Ranks & Titles

• Rimearch

Controlled Territories

• Jarnhall

Notable Members

• Rimearch Thrarnaum