Wintermark

“The storm can never break us.”

Three peoples call Wintermark their home: the mystic Kallavesi, whose spiritual insight brings wisdom to the nation; the bold Steinr, whose courage and indomitable spirit defends the nation; and the resourceful Suaq, artful hunters whose cunning helps the nation get the better of her enemies. The three retain their culture and heritage but live and fight together, defeating any danger the frozen wastes might throw at them.

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

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Core Brief

• The People
• Culture and Customs
• Look and Feel

Further Reading

• History
• Political Leadership
• Economic Interests
• Military Concerns
• Religious Beliefs
• Magical Traditions
• Hearth Magic
• Lineage And Species Attitudes
• Territories
• Children
• Music
• Costumes

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