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, roughly 396 Years Via historical and oral records. 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 396, 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 (Summarized)
 The Full Midjorisk History can be read out in detail here 

Midjorisk History is one of extreme emotional attachment to ones culture and a distant memory passed down by elders to all interested in listening. The history of the Midjorisk and year 0 on their calendar starts in the ancestrial land of Yonr (yo.NEAR). A beautiful continent with flowers, fauna, and numerous tribes inhabiting the bountiful earth. Many tribes gathered at the heart of Yonr and created a village known as "Flower town". It was peaceful for over 300 years, until others grew greedy and hateful for the prosperity of Flower Town and sought it be burnt to ashes. The war divided many ancient Yonirsk, causing a vast majority to voyage out from the continent in search of new lands.

Around year 253, The ancient Yonirsk founded the town of Midgard in the Icey north of a new continent. one inhabited with even more sophisticated people than their homeland, the Midgardians sought to develop their technology with the help of powerful hero's to guide them. Many gods from Haizkeim originated from Midgard and brought with them the strength and technology to bring the Midgardians peace and prosperity once again. This sadly also did not last as the Midgardians hatred for their neighbors, Coldenburg, grew so large they brought the wrath of Odenum's Cube to their countries. the devastation of the bombing killing hundreds of Midgardians. Like their Yonirsk ancestors, they too would flee their wrecked homeland in search of somewhere new.

The Midgardians would wander the oceans for half a century, until in 301 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.

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 housing is built often tucked into mountains and tiled with thick roofing to insulate from the cold. However, before the use of stone and wood, Midgardians in the Vuljor, used only snow and ice to cover carved indents on the insides of the mountains as a type of igloo. This building practice is still used to this day.

In time, architecture would turn into more of an interpretive art form for skilled builders. The Blackstone and Stem Longhouse in Draakthakt, Odenum's spear with its high and mighty stature in Odenia, and the humble Elyyrisk church in Kjagdauyn, and Grand Odenia Bank are great examples of Midjorisk architecture used as art. Sadly, Most Midjorisk Architecture hasn't stood the test of time.

Religion
Over the years, the Midjorisk have been attested to their faith in the Old gods after their disappearance during the Dazjorvul. This abandonment plunged the Midjorisk into a time of permanent crisis. Without the guidance from their forefathers left the Midjorisk with only blind hope.

It was only discovered years after the migration to eldham that the old gods were alive! barely clinging to life, possessing flowers as weaker vessels. The Midjorisk worship these flowers in the belief that one day, with enough prayer and sacrifice, The gods will have enough strength to come back. thus summarizes the belief of Florskism.

Governmental Ideology
the Midjorisk see their government as functioning like that of the old gods. Ruled with council and its leader. The Midjorisk believe that people set in charge are ought to by a natural drive to Ensure the safety over ones brothers and sisters. Similar to the old gods who founded the settlement of Midgard. it is a relationship that is developed to grow and prosper as a culture. This is seen in words like "Jorvalsk" which means "earthen/land protector." "Yørv" means leader and comes from the name of the first mortal Yuno as it is believed that the leaders of old are reincarnated as the next Yørv.

Stories and Myths
Stories and Myths of the older culture and even in modern times are still a spoken practice. Midjorisk Origin stories like "Fir Heim" (Literally: first human) tell the tale of Yuno emerging from ashes and splitting themselves into the Tribe of Heim.

"The Grandfather" is a short story that was popular during the Vuljor period leading up to the Dazjorvul. its premise was centered around an old man with his 4 grandchildren, who have all suffered trauma from their grandfather's abuse and do not wish to anger him any further than staying up past curfew. the youngest child, however, is killed for her disobedience to her grandfathers rule.

A popular Poem during the settlement of Rathnir was that of "a Drunken Monk" a short piece of literature that talks about the tale of a monk who is the last surviving monk in his synagogue, with nothing but bottles of wine by his side being the only survivor of a raid.

Behavior
Midjorisk Behavior is mostly violent. with the commonplace bloodsport and homicide to show aggression and might. however, that sense of violence forms a deeper bond and relations with their fellow Midjorisk. though this cannot be said for all Midjorisk, poking fun at each other usually in a light-hearted way also expresses how close an individual feels towards another, usually the more aggressive the more respected they feel towards that person. though formalities first, as violence from outsiders can be misinterpreted as unnecessary aggression and a desire for conflict. as earlier mentioned

Names
Midjorisk Names are only given out to highly trusted individuals as a sign of respect, loyalty, and kinship. improper use of names is regarded as very informal, offensive, and disrespectful to the culture as a whole.

Calendar
The Midjorisk Calendar is written in yy/ss. with s being season. Its year 0 starts on 5/25/18 where the Peninsula of Hyymjór was believed to be inhabited. if you were to figure out the current date, For example; the date 11/20/21 would be calculated as such:


 * 1) find the days between 5/25/18 and the date of today
 * 2) Make the equation x*72/365 (where x is the number from the first question)
 * 3) round the decimal to the nearest tenth and depending on the tenths place will determine the current season on the calendar

1-3 winter

4-5 = spring

6-7 = summer

8-9 autumn

so the date, 251.70 would be written as; Year 251, Summer.