Enigma
04-19-2011, 01:35 AM
To the northwest of Ashaheim is the Great Northern Plains, a rolling land of grass, shallow valleys and peat bogs. Nomadic tribes of short, stocky wild elves live here, riding the sturdy northern pony and tending small herds of goats, hunting the plains deer - and Oblinsgó, the northern goblins.
The tribe led by the Chief, with the Ändhë as his deputy on the right as war leader, and on the left the Ardïocú or medicine man, spiritual leader of the tribe.
The Northern Wild Elves worship nature - Atúrena, the Great Mother; Únsen, the Bringer of Light; Únäla, the Sky Sister. It is their belief that every living thing contains Óúlsú or spirit, so ask practice "Óúlsë Pólogyäth", asking forgiveness for the life taken and uttering "Oodfó Ïftga" before each meal.
The Oblinsgó are the bane of the Great Northern Plains, small packs living in burrows, using their small gift of magic to harrass their prey before swarming over it in a feeding frenzy.
The Northern Elves attack the Oblinsgó on sight, taking the heads and shrinking them as trophies. In some cases, the spirit of the goblin is trapped or "Oúlsí Ieten" in the shrunken head, which then mutters and talks with is owner.
Metal is not unknown, sometimes found in shallow craters and used sparingly for knives and axes. The elves also use the bones and hair of animals and enemies to craft laminated but powerful short bows. Wood is sparse,used mostly for spears, yurt-building and sleds.
Some elves are known as Oulsä Íngérsá, capable of working great magics. Young Oulsä Íngérsá are often traded for a time between the tribes to learn from other Oulsä Íngérsá. This is done in a small ceremony watched by both tribes, usually done at Áthersgí, great meetings of the nomadic tribes.
Usually the elves do not leave the Great Northern Plains, but sometimes singly or in pairs can be seen traveling along the edges. They are said to be practicing Únalë Ándërwá, a spiritual journey. Usually travelers carry or wear a small flat, round pebble as a symbol of their journey.
The tribe led by the Chief, with the Ändhë as his deputy on the right as war leader, and on the left the Ardïocú or medicine man, spiritual leader of the tribe.
The Northern Wild Elves worship nature - Atúrena, the Great Mother; Únsen, the Bringer of Light; Únäla, the Sky Sister. It is their belief that every living thing contains Óúlsú or spirit, so ask practice "Óúlsë Pólogyäth", asking forgiveness for the life taken and uttering "Oodfó Ïftga" before each meal.
The Oblinsgó are the bane of the Great Northern Plains, small packs living in burrows, using their small gift of magic to harrass their prey before swarming over it in a feeding frenzy.
The Northern Elves attack the Oblinsgó on sight, taking the heads and shrinking them as trophies. In some cases, the spirit of the goblin is trapped or "Oúlsí Ieten" in the shrunken head, which then mutters and talks with is owner.
Metal is not unknown, sometimes found in shallow craters and used sparingly for knives and axes. The elves also use the bones and hair of animals and enemies to craft laminated but powerful short bows. Wood is sparse,used mostly for spears, yurt-building and sleds.
Some elves are known as Oulsä Íngérsá, capable of working great magics. Young Oulsä Íngérsá are often traded for a time between the tribes to learn from other Oulsä Íngérsá. This is done in a small ceremony watched by both tribes, usually done at Áthersgí, great meetings of the nomadic tribes.
Usually the elves do not leave the Great Northern Plains, but sometimes singly or in pairs can be seen traveling along the edges. They are said to be practicing Únalë Ándërwá, a spiritual journey. Usually travelers carry or wear a small flat, round pebble as a symbol of their journey.