Wintermark
“The storm can never break us.”
The Winterfolk are three great tribes - the mystic Kallevesi, the bold Steinr and the cunning Suaq - wrought into a single mighty nation. Their symbol is three rings joined together - three peoples bound with one breath, three voices raised together against the storm.
The Winterfolk revel in battle, they know that death is only the long sleep before the dawn. They face every threat with weapon in hand and their heads unbowed. The Winterfolk, are nails hard and cool. They will do you in the face if you look at the funny. They're also mystical and clever, and when you tie these three qualities together they kick arse.
In Wintermark you are judged on every deed. It is a land of ancient mysteries and obscure riddles. It is a land where men and women stand steadfast against the cold and know that sometimes there is no-one to rely on but yourself. This is a nation where a warrior faces down an enemy chieftain, knowing she’ll be outflanked in the process, but knowing that her courage will turn the tide of the battle.
In Wintermark there's a firm belief that if only the other nations followed their example, the Empire would rule the world.
Five Things about Wintermark
- Scions sired by a storm. Wintermark is a harsh land. Mastering it has made us strong.
- A hero’s tale ends with a good death. We glory in battle; we stand tall and do not skulk from danger.
- Cold cannot compromise. We do not compromise even with ourselves. Not even age or injury turn us from our undertaking.
- A hero has a name. We judge others as we judge ourselves – as individuals.
- Three tears entwined. The three people of the Wintermark are indivisible, they live together and fight as one.
What the Winterfolk are not
- Vikings. There are no longships, raiders or horned helmets here. Although the Steinr have a similar look, they are closer to Saxons. There is no God of Thunder, or anyone else from the Norse pantheon. It therefore follows there are no Thor's hammers either.
- Heavy uniform shieldwalls. Each Winterfolk warrior is an individual hero and tends to fight as such, disdaining the regimented ranks of the Highguard chapters.
- Linguistically redundant. The only word they have for snow is "snow".
The Nation
Core Brief
Further Reading
- History
- Political Leadership
- Economic Interests
- Military Concerns
- Religious Beliefs
- Magical Traditions
- Hearth Magic
- Lineage And Species Attitudes
- Territories
- Children
- Music
- Costumes