RagnFjord

RagnFjord is a Nordic/Celtic/Barbarian themed country from the north of Dargarth (Hex's not assigned yet).

RagnFjord will be founded on June 16th 2013

Matthew Puddicombe, currently playing the character "Marek" will be founding this nation as the new character "Bodvarr" who's character page will be uploaded in the near future.

RagnFjord comes from the root-word "Ragn": for Fate/Gods/Rulers; and the word "Fjord": usually an Inland Sea, or simply a sea in some cases. We interpret our name as meaning "Sea of Fate, or Sea of The Gods"

Overview

National Colors: Pumpkin Orange, Mossy Green, Charcoal Gray Nation Capital: Raven's Hearth Flag: Charcoal Gray Raven within an Orange Circle on a Moss Green Field. (Picture will be uploaded when flag is completed) Building Style: Central Europeish – Orange primary color

RagnFjord is intended to be a Role-Play heavy, theme focused nation, in order to help add to the overall lore and continuity of the realm.

RagnFjord's theme is based on the history of the Scandinavian and Celtic peoples of the real world, as well as popular culture depictions, myths and legends. We "worship" the Celtic and Viking pantheons as a nation, though other individual deities will be respected. Membership will be based on character background only, and should fit our overall theme and style of garb.

Resources for inspiration: Viking Mythology, Celtic Mythology, The 13th Warrior, Brave, Conan (entire series), Vikings (History Channel series), Rohan from LOTR series, Beowulf, How To Train Your Dragon, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, etc.

The 7 Tenants

I. An enemy honors you by facing you fairly on the battle field. RagnFjord does not hold gruges against an honorable enemy.

II. We will show good sportsmanship in all combat.

III. We may meet our enemies with overwhelming force, but they will be standing, They will know we were comming, and They will be armed.

IV. We will honor any calls for mercy, and though we may claim gold or goods durring a raid, we will let non-hostile nations retain control of their lands.

V. We honor our word and keep out oaths. We will only make oaths we intend to keep.

VI. We will fight hard and meet our deaths without fear, that the gods may find us worthy to join them in Valhalla!

VII. We will offer hospitality and rest to those who seek it off the battlefield. One way we will offer this is in the form of a National Tavern to be open and run by our nation members. We will equally share in any profit.

Characters and Culture

Fighters, Rangers, Rouges(theives), and greatsword weilding barbarian style Monks would all be very well suited for this nation. Especially those players who wish to explore multiple styles of combat tactics, from bull rushing and berserking to orginized small and large unit shield walls.

Players wanting to play Mages, Clerics, Druids, and Paladins may not find RagnFjord an appropriate nation to join, as we are quite superstisious towards magic, regarding it as the relm of the gods and a powerful force not easily trifled with. If you must play a magic based character, we highly encourage you to play a Seer or a Medicine-Man/Woman style spellcaster. Other spellcasters will probably encounter fear and mistrust from the people of RagnFjord. In no way do we wish to stifle player creativity, and if you have an idea for a magic using character that could fit our nations theme we will consider it.

Gods of RagnFjord

Odin: God of War, Battle, Victory and Death, Wisdom, Shamanism, Magic, Poetry, Prophecy, and The Hunt. [1] Odin is not to be followed lightly, as he could call his warriors to his hall at any time, and one who follows him must be constantly prepared to be tested or die.

Thor: A God of both warriors and common man. Overall, a pretty cool guy. He is notably the God of thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing and fertility. [2] He is followed in a more relaxed manner.

Freyja: Goddess associated with love, sexuality, beauty, fertility, gold, seiðr, war, and death. She is also known simply as "The Lady" and is a Vanir (Fertility/Nature or Natural World God/Goddess) whereas Thor and Odin are both Aisir (Gods/Goddesses of Conscious Action and "Culture"). Her male counterpart is the god Frey. [3]

Wayland the Smith: God of Craftsman and Blacksmiths. Wayland was a Blacksmith of legendary abilities, and was the forger of Beowulf's Chainmail among other things.

Morrigan: sometimes referred to as "The Morrigan" is a Celtic goddess of battle, strife, and sovereignty. She hovered over the battlefield in the form of a crow or raven. [4]

• This is only a preliminary pantheon for our nation, if you are a member of RagnFjord and would like to add your own God/Goddess to this list(Historic or Fantasy), please let me know.