Venir (Of Vanaheim)

The inhabitants of Vanaheim are known as the Venir. The Venir spent ages under Aesir occupation. They were treated as second class citizens and employed by the Aesir for their unique abilities in divination and telepathy, an ability granted to them by their Mind Worldsoul Even though they were under oppression, the Venir made no attempts at resistance. With the same powers that the Aesir coveted, the Venir were able to see what fate awaited their foreign rulers. It was the Venir that first foresaw Ragnarök’s destructive wake, and the Venir that patiently waited for their freedom. When their visions proved correct, the Venir were primed to launch themselves into a golden age. Now they have grown into a strong civilization rivaling even the Old Aesir in glory, but with a very important difference; The Venir have no lust for power. They are a grateful and patient people, that now seek to understand before being understood, having learned that lesson the hard way in the Aesir-Venir War. They had lived in peace for ages, until one day the ancient Bifrost gate they had kept as a memorial began to shudder and flash with colorful lights once more. The Venir knew this day would come, but could not answer how to respond. Most feel they should leave well enough alone and never look back, but others hear a strange call luring them to the gate. Could it be the Norns calling forth a new age of heroes? Or is this yet another of the Aesir’s many tricks?

Culture

Culture and cultural heritage

The Venir have always been a very philosophical and unified people, greatly due to their telepathic abilities allowing for shared access to the gained knowledge of all individuals. They tend to thrive in dense urban dwellings where they can live and work with the constant support of a telepathic collective. This said, there are Venir that prefer the solitude and privacy of smaller, more isolated communities.

Shared customary codes and values

Patience, Peace, Knowledge, Respect Communication, Honesty.

Average technological level

Building on the foundation the Old Aesir set, the Venir enjoy the comforts of a sophisticated Golden Age. They have access to highly advanced technology, reaching levels of technology only the Old Aesir have ever to acheive. Space Travel, Fully Renewable Energy, Advanced Medicine, Holographics, etc.However they are still lacking in many areas the Old Aesir did not, such as the wormhole technology of the Bi-frost.

Common Dress code

The traditional dress involves hair pieces for both men and women, and long flowing robes or decorated skirts.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Venir come in all shapes and sizes, but most commonly have curly blonde, red, or brown hair.

Relationship Ideals

Venir tend to be more on the reserved side, not wanting to cause a fuss. They always seek debate over violence, and do what they can to incur a peaceful outcome.

Perks: Vanaheim is home to a worldsoul that enhances the capability of the mind.Access to the Mind Worldsoul & Long renowned for their ability to glimpse the future and advise the best course of action.You may instead spend 2 of your skill points to gain additional destiny points up to the maximum 5.

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Penalties: Pursuit of the mind leaves most Venir lacking in hard skills. Every point in INT grants you only 1 extra point for character creation instead of the normal 2.

Related Locations

• Vanaheim