Norfthorn

Norfthorn is a Kingdom, in the middle of the Syltör continent. The name of the nation comes from the capitals name, Norfthorn. Norfthorn means in the local language of the Norfst, the Northern Mountain. As the location of the city is in a lonely small mountain range.

Government
government of Norfthorn is a absolute advisory monarchy. It's main ruler is the king, with a body of advisors in specific roles in ruling the government. This is a tradition that has been used for thousands of years, since the tribal ages of the Norfthorn people.

The advisory roles are: The general of the army, main architect, man of the farms and animals, diplomat of foreign affairs, inquisitor of internal matters and overseer of the nation. The king always occupies two of these roles, one of the titles passed down is the overseer of the nation which grants him most of his legal powers. The other one he chooses by himself.

Culture and Religion
The Norfthorn people value loyalty, respect and trust. If you treat them with respect, they will do also, if you show loyalty, they will too, if you offer them trust, they will too. If you break these, once the people of Norfthorn might forgive, if you apologize. If you do not apologize or do it again, they will haunt you, for the rest of your days. The Norfthorn people value peace, and seek to keep it.

Iconography of Norfthorn
Norfthorns two worshipped animals are foxes and chickens.

Foxes (Ketru) are a link between the real world and the Taifar (Heaven). They are a witty and clever species. Foxes are seen to bring intellect and cleverness to anyone who owns one.

Chickens (Hänkhen) are seen as a proud and warrior species. In the times of old, the Norfst clan leaders would breed huge amounts of the the native chicken breed of the mountain Thornidr. the Thornkhen chickens are much more fluffier and fat than all the other chickens, they are also super aggressive and protective. But once you earn once trust, they are trusty companion for life.

Religion
The religion of Norfthorn is an old one, with only a few religiously important places. These are the lake of Nasnidr, the mountain Thornnidr and the Ravine system of Darinidr. These religious sites are named after the three gods of the Diklism pantheon.

Foreign relations

Norfthorn is part of the Syltörean confederacy. An alliance between Aurlanor, Takumakken, Andorn, Fornois and Norfthorn. It has more recently become a freeholder in the so-called Freeholds of Westreach, an alliance of smaller states to its direct east

Norfthorn has friendly relations with many nations, even outside it's close proximity. Norfthorn strives to make peaceful and friendly relations with as many states as possible.

History on the server
The Syltör confederation was founded 5.12.2020