Northman
The Northman are a very strong and hardy race of Humans, they are the original strain of humans later leading to the Imperials and the Fariens. The Northman come from the most northern part the North. Due to the harsh conditions they advanced very slowly however once they moved more south they were able to accommodate a more significant culture and better technology to keep themselves caught up with the rest of the continent.
Basic Information
Behaviour
The Northman are a hardy and strong race, they are extremely tall and built. Although they are not a smart as other races like Dwarves they definitely not dumb either. Northman are known for their short temper, want for battle, courage and most importantly prominent in all humans, their determination and will to succeed.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Many Northman have grown out hair, often being blonde, and blue eyes. Additionally, their faces are very structured and defined.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The Northman are the origional strain of human that came from the most Northern lands and more specifically originate from its most northern island.
Average Intelligence
The Northman have a similar intellect to other humans however are considered and stereotyped to be dumber by most other races in Farenguard.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Northman dawn Norse names and have the last names of their father. For example if your name is Leif and your fathers name is Erik your name would be Leif Erikson
Major Language Groups and Dialects
The Northmans origional dialect was Norse and some still speak it but most of the Northman speak common.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
The Northman are often found in small towns and villages rather than cities as they prefer the community of their neighbors. Though strong and hardy in their harsh homeland the northman enjoy an ale at the end of the day and are known throughout for their Northern cranberry ale. The Northman do not have many forms of hobby and art to offer however they love to sing whilst drinking and tell stories of battle and hunt, along with stories of their gods and ancestors. The Northman live a simple life for they hunt, eat, sleep and dont do much else so they can survive the harsh artict conditions.
History
The Northman survived in the North for many millenia until Gunnhautr Hadolfrsson had traveled south leading other Northman to do the same, this later lead to the province Helm and even later to a birth of new humans called Fariens and Imperials . Fariens went south and became shorter but smarter and later created Farenguard and its empire with the help of Gunnhautr Hadolfrsson. The Imperials left the island altogether to be rediscovered in Postria where they had become shorter, but not as short as the Fariens, but were more in tuned with magic and conquest.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Northern Humans
Origin/Ancestry
Human
Lifespan
Northman live an upwards of 80 years
Average Height
7' - 9'
Average Weight
450Lbs
Average Physique
Northman are extremely strong and hardy being raised to withstand the harshest conditions of the north. They are known to be able to survive under any circumstance even when the threat of death is high, most Northman can lift significantly more than their body weight.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Many Northman dawn tattoos of their gods, lives, accomplishments and dreams.
Geographic Distribution
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