The Frijot

[Ibn Khaldun 7750]

Varivik

Land of the Kirvel and the Frijot

In the lands of Levanthus, bears the peoples calling themselves Frijot. The Subudai Confederacy has split asunder as the Ulfgars sail out at bay at the news of death of Varin Ulfgar. The Ulfgars before Varin's death had requested time and again within the Subudai to base themselves in a sedentary settlement, free from the migratory attitudes of the majority of the Subudai. As Varin Ulfgar proved himself in battles, Sauros Alanbataar knew he would need to prove his appreciation and as such; granted land for their settlement to built upon. Unfortunately, the township of Varivik lost one of their leaders, that being Varin Ulfgar having fallen ill and died of old age; now stands bare.

Frijot is a word derived from Ancient Dervas that represents the identity of free men. Frijot describes how men and women were freely existent without the forceful guidance of a governing force. Rather, the respect towards elders was the driving force of any political structure, looking to those with experience from age and events accumulated over time to guide them in certain aspects. In terms of their culture, simplicity and functionality reigns, they respect other cultures; however they do not participate in the fanciful and the politicking seen in other nations.

What consists of the Frijot Culture?

The Frijot Culture is defined by a deeply 'natural respect' to the woodlands as well as the waters. As evidenced by the location of Varivik, the Frijot inspire to use both wood and water as their means, being both seafaring and building their homes mainly of wooden supports. Whilst the Jahvids who have split from the Subudai to raise the settlement of Agrabah use clay to make the finest potteries, the Frijots of Varivik work with the timber to secure and carve totems, hovels, and effigies in honor of dead soldiers and the different crafts they dedicate themselves towards. The Frijot preferably are loggers and shipwrights, albeit certain groups such as the Kirvel would dedicate themselves to securing precious minerals from the roughen earth around their settlement and due to such; smiths have arosen to introduce unique weapons. Nonetheless, as their culture surrounds functionality, unique respect is given to even fishermen and mages that contribute to the settlement of Varivik.

The Frijot giving respect to elders, look towards elders who speak wisely and unbiased on issues of conflict and suggestibility. As Varin Ulfgar has died, the original Chieftain, Vladivoj Kirvel is now looked upon as the Carnyx Chieftain that concerns himself with the everyday affairs and judicial affairs of the settlement. When problems occur, or conflicts arise, it will be the Carnyx Chief to delegate the process to prove one's innocence and relieve the accused or punish him. The Druzh Chieftain is one who oversees how the settlement expands and dedicates groves for religious worship when he sees fit; usually dedicating them to nature. He oversees the affairs that people remain happy in the settlement and respected as well. Finally, the Gaesa Chieftain is the one who looks out for the defense and warrior espirit d'corps [morale] of the warriors of the Frijot. In general, it is usually amicable to hold a warrior tradition amongst all of the peoples of Varivik, but not in the form of over-aggressiveness, but rather festive traditions and defense of the lands of Levanthus and specifically Varivik.

Some aspects of the culture of the Frijots were adopted from the Subudai, such as the total equality of both man and woman. The ownership of property is viable for both genders as well as the warrior traditions treat that men and women may fight together and challenge each other during festivities. As was the request of Varin Ulfgar in the past when the Subudai began migration from Salvus through Seventis, Varivik remains sedentary and build structures proper to their culture that provide them the ways to achieve the means of exporting goods from their settlement; such as the infamous open-air forge...

...Such is that these structures will serve specific functions and be kept properly in stock and organized. The Frijots also are seafaring, constructing Longships and Curraghs that sit in Ulfgar Bay, allowing them to sail to different locations and setting trade between other lands and peoples. Such is that the Frijots are extremely respectful towards other customs and bide no arrogance within themselves when conversing and interacting with such peoples as the Elves, Dwarves, or Orcs.

What comprises of Varivik?

Varivik was the settlement resting upon the land granted to Varin Ulfgar after the compromise by Sauros Alanbataar agreeing to allow the Ulfgars and Kirvels to free themselves from the migratory ways of the Subudai Tribe Confederacy. In that time, Varin Ulfgar, Delthor Ulfgar, Rocco Ulfgar, and others proved themselves capable warriors in the Battle of Volsung Fort and the Raids on Skravia; especially proving shrewd in the latter with an amphibious assault. With the passing away of Varin Ulfgar of old age and Vladivoj bedridden, Varivik had laid bare for a time; until Sauros and the Subudai rebuilt more in honor of the Ulfgar culture and sought out those interested. Varivik now bustles more and more, growing in population as it surrounds Ulfgar Bay where the Orme Lang floats.

The Orme Lang was one of the remaining Drakkar to stand after the amphibious assaults on Skravia and now assists wayfarers traveling through the lands of Levanthus as it sets sail frequently between the Cloud Temple Docks and Ulfgar Bay. Recognizable by the dragon carved from timber on both bow and stern of the Orme Lang, Varin initiated it's construction in honor of the Black Dragon that he and Sauros encountered and fought at Rienna and the First Subudai Encampment. Translating roughly in Ulfgar to mean 'Sea Serpent', the Orme Lang stands testament to the seafaring ways of the Ulfgar.

Varivik also hosts one of the few open-air forges in Asulon, testifying towards the Frijot's adept smithing practices. Such a fine work of functional art that the Khagan of the Subudai practices his crafting of tabar axes and falxes at this forge, nicknamed by some as the Belly of Drakkar.

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