Jörvi

Jörvi
"I have taken lives, conquered lands, forged a vast Empire... Yet I want for more, perhaps I'm seen as worthy in the eyes of Men, and the Gods, but for me... I must take, conquer, and forge more." - Torm Yarvikson.

Jörvi Is a religion from a distant land to Eldham's own. It's a strange and diverse Religion, with no bible, no prophets, only Gods and Men. Eldham, often called Eldheim by Jörvites, hosts only a few believers, as the religion isn't spread through grand conquest, it's simply there as it's people know it's so.

Yarvik
Yarvik is better known as the 'God of Chiefs', translated roughly, his role in Jörvi is to command the other Gods and keep peace over the mortal realm of Inóm, and beyond.

Skalli
Skalli is the Twin Skeleton God of Archery and The Hunt. Skalli, whilst alive, was known as Ferðkyn the Ferocious.

Revna
Revna is the Goddess of Death.

Kyndarr
Kyndarr is the God of War, Power, and Berserkers

Ulthshör
Ulthshör is the God of all seas, in all realms.

Faldshör
Faldshör is the Haven of Legends. It is the place in which all the Gods reside, and where legendary leaders, thinkers, builders, and warriors go to if chosen by Yarvik to eternally dine in his hall.

Inóm
Is the world in which all "Heim"s exist, Heim roughly translates to "Land of", such as Eldheim and Helvheim. It is where men are tested by The Gods to see what kind of men and women the people were.

Skrímshör
Skrímshör, in the Eldheim tongue, meaning Shore of Monsters

History
The birth place of Jörvi was called Hofborgin, on a small island, in Helvheim, where Ferðkyn the Ferocious first spoke to Yarvik. Through his great deeds Ferðkyn was bound to his bow, Bjoryyd, and became the second God of Jörvi, dubbed Skalli.

Revna Mö rsdahgter, also known as 'Black Blood' in life, was a healer who was accused of witchcraft. Unlike her compatriots she had no desire to farm, or raid, so she provided supplies such as potions to ail the wounded. She was later assonated after poisoning the nearby well, killing hundreds. Yarvik plucked her from Skrímshör to over see all the souls doomed to Skirmshor, making her the ruler of the very lands she was once tortured in.

Kyndarr, a famous viking of Helvheim, Kyndarr Jörvi sson. He was the son of Jörvi, the most famous Viking to ever pillage Helvheim. Kyndarr followed suite, raiding, stealing, and pillaging wherever he could. He also waged a war on what was called Bretheim, another large isle that was taken. For his victory, Kyndarr was granted the titled God of War