Falkria

Falkria is a nation located on the western part of Akonanda. It is essentially a jarldom, with 3 Jarls ruling at any giving time. One Jarl is also named king to act as an overarching ruler.

At the dawn of man, with the sun rising through the morning mist, three great viking longboats sailed into the land of Tremons. The Skjolvar, Sejgar and Sifrün. They were the first to arrive to the world, not yet explored, wetlands and mountain ranges only conquered by the bustling wildlife. A world of mystery, untouched, but the hands of the gods. The last ice age had brought the vikings here. Three Jarls by the name of Pikachu, Shadow and Undead had rallied their people as the crops died, north of the land of Tremons, to descend into the new world, axes sharpened, and helmets fastened. After days of sailing, the longboats came across a mystical cove, where they set up camp. The next day when the vikings prepared to leave, lightning struck from the clear skies above, right in front of the Jarls, sending them stumbling to the earth. The gods had spoken, this land was the promised land of Diokru, the new home of the vikings. The lands were plentiful and brought the vikings bountiful harvests and resources. With this the vikings would be able to expand, and spread and proclaim the land of Diokru, such that none dared oppose the grace of the  gods.

The brothers Undead and Shadow would go onto to build a grand capital in the heart of the lands of Falkria, whilst the ambitious Jarl Pikachu fought the elements for control of the northern territories, Falkreath would stand as a promise to protect the land bestowed upon by the gods, while Sifria would be the protector of the seas.

Economics
Falkria is a kingdom that thrives on trade and expansion, with many colonies and the production of arms, goods. As part of the empire, the nation is one of the main suppliers of arms and supplies for the Impirial Forces.

Today
Falkria has remained a united kingdom since the day Pikachu, Undead and Shadow proclaimed the promised land. Prophecies speak of a great battle that will take place in the holy land in a time yet to come.

Currently Falkria is in a golden age of enlightenment, amongst other things induced by beneficial cooperation with the wider Errinnian empire. The vikings were originally sworn to independence but many years of close neighbourly ties convinced the hardened vikings that their culture would not dissappear with their joining into the empire, but be bolstered by their support.

Leap of the first born
To become a viking one must take the leap of the first born. First done by Diotilgi to prove their loyalty to Diokru, it is now done as a ceremony of confirmation to the gods and fellow viking brethren.

Not every man dares, and therefore not every man can become a viking. If one takes the jump however, and bathe in the waters, they are reborn, into the Falkrian creed as a viking.

This may be why Falkrians always seem to win gold in olympic diving events.

The hunting of the stag
Once a year, a stag is hunted to symbolise the bond between man and earth. Diotilgi, the creator of life descends to the earth to the hunter who kills the stag to bless him. The hunter consumes the blessing of the god through the raw meat of the animal. A life is taken to ensure the survival of the gods chosen people, the vikings.

Tugging the beard
To settle disputes between viking commoners, they sit down at a table with their elbows placed parallel to each other, and a fist around their opponent's beard. When KLAR is shouted by another viking they may tug until one gives in…

Mead Mondays
Men must drink mead for meals on Mondays!