Midjor

Midjor (Mid.YOUR) is a collection of viking city-states located in west Eldham; underneath the rule of The High Kingdom of Soolia. The Midjorisk as a culture have existed for more than 1390 Years Via historical texts and oral storys. Their history spans across three distinct worlds called Yonr, Midgard, and Midjor. In these worlds, the Midjorisk have experienced a plethora golden ages and complete annihilation.

Through much of their historical struggles they have found light in their stories and myth's. Often many of the great hero's from their tall tales have been great icons of salvation and worshiped as gods in a local religion known as Haizkeim. Their government is one originally founded on the basis of tribalism in its early days, however developed into a Triumvirate which was then replaced by an Absolute Monarcy.

As of year 1396, its seen almost a complete revival of its culture and community once again. Many Midjorisk now are content living in small communes and sharing resources and having daily festivals for the fun of it. just like the ancestors foresaw, their people would rise from the ash again to create anew.

History
In the beginning, the first god Yuno birthed himself from ash from the nothing. The progenitor of all then split like a tree into thousands of beings all mortal like him. From Yuno's two hands, His children twisted and contorted out from is limbs tearing them off. In his dying breath, he asked for his children Odenum and Vallenir to sacrifice him in order to bring form to the nothing. and so they did, they tore out his eyes, dismembered his flesh, shattered his bones, and let his lifeblood flow throughout all of the world.

It was beautiful, Yuno's flesh made the earth to stand on; The oceans were his blood, rich with life; and the fauna and trees made from shattered bone. The world became filled with life and mortals inhabiting the bountiful earth. Odenum and Vallenir named this world "Yonr". Many of these peoples banded into tribes, and gathered at the heart of Yonr and created a village known as "Flower town". It was peaceful for thousands of years; until others grew greedy and hateful for the prosperity of Flower Town and sought it be burnt to ashes. The war that waged lasted decades and left the land in the land in ruin. Divided, many remaining Yonirsk, voyaged out from the holy continent in search of new lands.

After generations of migrating, The Yonirsk Nomads founded the town of Midgard in the Icey north hundreds of thousands of miles away. This world was inhabited with even more people than in Yonr. Causing the now Midgardians to develop their young empire. With the help of powerful hero's like Odenum, Baughorn, and Elyyruh to guide them; The Midjorisk were able to flourish. Because of their help, many of the Migardian's champions are immortalized within the Äsyyrsk of Heizkeim. Prosperity Returned for a short time, until the Midgardians hatred for their neighbors, Coldenburg, grew so immense they brought the wrath of a 25x25x25 cube of TNT named 'Odenum's Cube ' to Coldenburg. the devastation of the bombing killed hundreds of Midgardians and Coldburgians. Yet again, the Midjorisk's ancestors would vacate their wrecked homeland in search of somewhere new.

The Midgardians would wander the oceans for half a century, until they finally docked for shore in the Sørligste continent of Rathnir. Illegally settling a small town on the northern shores of Frostmarch. through much legal troubles with the larger country, the Midjorisk ended up getting deported further south to the swampland of Frost march. It a cozy place, however the Midjorisk sought to expand their influence and reclaim the glory of respect recognition their ancestors once had. When news came of Eldham, The Midjorisk set sail once again. Abandoning their Rathnirsk settlement in hopes of a brighter future.

Arriving in eldham, the Midjorisk found themselves settled in the center of the Astios Vaemorian peninsula near Redoriv, Soolia, and Vaemore.

The Old Government;
Throughout history, the Midjorisk and their ancestors were Tribalistic by nature. small groups of very patriotic peoples ruling small villages and settlements. While in Midgard, Many Midgardian's took inspiration from more developed nations and engineered their own Oligarchy of determined people. This worked well for a time, even in Rathnir. However once in Eldham They sought to develop as fast as all the new settlements were; and formed a Triumvirate state between its Military, Religion, and Law. This government lasted a short time, but paved the way for an Absolute Monarchy. This system functioned well with the Midjorisk people and has been running fairly similar even under the rule of Soolia.

Communal Government & Economy
in recent years, the Midjorisk have adopted a more communal and family oriented way of life. Sharing riches with neighbors in times of prosperity; and Helping allies grow in times of great peril. Many 'pure' Midjorisk bloodlines still exist, The largest being the Baughorn Family. However many Midjorisk noble families only hold their rich history to their names. Often because wealth and resources are shared in such a way that the Midjorisk hardly have social class system entirely. This is most likely because the use currency is almost non-existent within the community; Currency between the Midjorisk people is often saved for foreign transactions and trading goods.

Ancient Kings;
Odenum - Founder of Midgard

Yathum - Founder of Midjor

Midjorisk Yørv's
Malzein - Second Yorv in Eldham

Torm - Ruler of Vidanmor

Trist - Yorv of New Midjor

Hana - Yorv of the renaissance

Architecture
Midjorisk Architecture varies between cities and towns. for example, Ilothwii uses many floral elements along with dark oak are spruce. Odenia relies mostly on snow and mountain caverns as apart of its dwelling. and Kjag uses majority dark oak with more rural farm aspects integrated. Many of the old houses within midjor were designed for the smaller stature of the First Midjorisk people; and doesn't accommodate the larger builds of the Modern Midjorisk.

Stories and Myths
The Midjorisk love to pass their stories and history down while sitting at campfires or sharing with foreigners at festivals. A great way to learn more about Midjorisk history is to talk with the locals! Many also might refer you to Varei's Library within Ilothwii. This Library is the largest in the state. Varei's Library houses all kinds of books written both by the Midjorisk, and by old writers of Rathnir and Eldham. The Bókks series is by far the most distrubited book; as the series is a retelling of all Midjorisk History.

Some popular pieces of literature within Midjor are: "The Drunken Monk" a Rathnirsk poem of a hammered monk left to die after his synagoge was raided in war. "Grandfather" is another tall tale that takes place during the early settlement of Eldham. In this story, a Grandfather demands that each of his four grandchildren do their tasks for the day; and when the youngest neglects her tasks, she meets a fate worse that death...

Behavior
Midjorisk behavior is quite standard for those used to vikings. brutish, aggressive, headstrong, and violent; are all commonalities within the culture itself. Though most people aren't aware that this form of interpersonal aggression is a sign of loyalty and trust as many who are injured in bar fights and skirmishes are often treated by there enemies and make a full recovery. Fighting within Midjor is a symbol of Strength and Commonality between the people themselves. often strengthening not only ones capabilities, but also their bonds with their fellow Midjorisk.

Another, often frightening, thing the Midjorisk are known for is having "Private relations" with each other in public spaces. Town halls, churches, Farmlands, and ofc the wilderness. "Dont wander the farms after the festivals." - is a saying that truly expresses the nature of these kinds of 'actives'. The Äsyyrsk's of love are primarily Baughorn and Elyyruh. Prayed to not only for "romance", but also sacrificed to in hopes of fruitful harvests and fertile cattle. Often some 'pure' Midjorisk families are comprised of many wife's and husbands all married to one another. Its likely that because the Midjorisk live so communally and often share their prosperity with those around them; is why family dynamic within the culture is also very laid back and open to interpretation.

Names
Names are a VERY important aspect to Midjorisk culture. During the developmental years of children, they are called by their middle names. Once one reaches adulthood, they are allowed to partake in a Renaming Ritual; Where they will be renamed under their god of choice and embrace a brighter future.