Niedene

History
The Niedene (or Ignii in Soleannen when referring to full-blooded or ancient Niedene) are a native people group found on the Nieden continent and are known for their empires in the east. The Niedene are known for their with magic affinity which the type of magic used is often determined by an upbringing in the tribe in question. The Solarii who lead the Soleannan Empire are the reason why fire magic is so beloved among Niedene in most places. The first Niedene lived all across Nieden and Sparwood in tribes. The greatest of these tribes were the Escharii, the Solarii, Gentarii and the Imaskii. The Gentarii and Imaskii lead a tribal confederation in the north of Nieden while the Soleannan Empire rose in the south of Nieden.

Timeline

 * -10,000: According to texts, Solaris and his wife Sylene created the first Ignii on the shores of the northern Sea of Pearls.
 * -7,500: The Ignii spread out across the lower Nieden continent and form separate tribes based off the elements.
 * -5,000: The Ignii begin to linguistically and culturally become distinct. The worship of Solaris becomes rare in most tribes except along the Sea of Pearls.
 * -3,000: On the Sea of Pearls a hamlet called Soleanna is founded.
 * -2,800: Soleanna has grown into a City State.
 * -2,700: Soleanna began to expand into the surrounding countryside, going on to eventually claim the entire Soleanna Region as the Soleannan Empire.
 * -2,550: The Soleannan Empire reaches its largest territorial extent.
 * -2,300: Soleannan arts and culture peak, the primary worship of Solaris has spread to almost every region except in some areas in the countryside.
 * -1700: The Empire begins to decline due to outside invaders, famine, and corruption.
 * -800: The Empire as an entity is dissolved after years of decline. The Ignii begin to worship new gods, religions like Pavlovism are found here.
 * -502: The son of a Pagan Chieftain in Etscharien was born, named Alfrikr Aspak.
 * -474: Alfrikr adopts the Soleannen religion and the Soleannan name Auberon I after establishing the Escharian Empire.
 * -469: Lileanen (Kaiserslicht) Is established on the Neichs (Nyx) river.
 * -400; The Escharian Empire is almost fully reconverted to Soleannen.
 * 0-Present: Emperor Siegfried I ascends to the throne and expands the empire greatly.

Subgroups

 * Etscharii: Fullbloods descended of the Eastern Ignii tribes who founded the Escharian Empire
 * Riede: The Riede people come from the swamps and coasts of the Escharian home region, they are renowned for their sailing and fishing..
 * Hocii: The Hocii come from the forested hills of the Escharian home region and are renowned for their bravery, music, woodworking, and hot tempers.
 * Niede: The Niede come from the lowlands and river valleys of the Escharian home region, they are known for establishing their scholarship, eccentricity, and for their Capital of Kaiserslicht.
 * Solarii: Fullbloods from the Sea of Pearls who founded the Soleannan Empire.
 * Variscii: The Variscii are from the Soleannan home region and are known for founding the Soleannen Empire which preceded the Escharian one.
 * Amenner: The Amenner are from the land between Soleanna and Escharia and are known for their cuisine and trade skills.
 * Litocii: The Litocii are south of Firezzo and are known for the town of Castrillo. In addition to this they are renowned at fishing and cooking.
 * Wolinn: The are much more mixed with Niedene native peoples in the south and considered half-bloods by the standard of the Niedene. The Wolinn are found in the southern borders of the empire in tribes and forts.
 * Annwe: The Annwe are from the southwestern reaches of the Empire's forests and are known for their loyalty, architecture, and mines.
 * Ingare: The Ingare are a tribe that is heavily mixed with foreign settlers from the Taltos nomads in the south, they are known for their fort building and stubborn nature.
 * Vendarii: The Vendarii are from the southeastern part of the Empire and are known for their use of axes in war, reverence of dogs, and unique customs.
 * Nyleén: Considered to be half-blood due to of much mixing with native Niedene and are found by the northern reaches of the Nieden tribes.
 * Pamii: The Pamii are from the mountains north west of the Empire and are known for being hardy people i addition to their engineering.
 * Mukkonu: The Mukkonu are from the plains of Escharia and are renowned for their bow, horse-riding and general animal husbandry.
 * Ignarners: The Ignarners are found in by the coast in the north and known for their isolationist customs. They are also renowned for their use of highly trained staff-bearers. Though they're almost extinct.

Practices & Traditions

 * Lying is seen as a crime beyond all measures which has led to a culture where lying over something minor can get you expelled.
 * The trading of swords is seen as something that the Niedene do to declare friendship.
 * When a Niedene dies the two accepted ways to dispose of the corpse are through a burial practice or cremation.
 * It is custom to take armor off in the presence of another Niedene, and not to draw a weapon.
 * Sharing of food is customary and is a sign of friendly relations between two people.