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NORSE

NORSE

The land of Norsca lies right on the edge of the Old World by the frozen fjords that adjoin the western shores of the Sea of Claws. Towering mountains of ice and bleak rock keep the menace of Chaos at bay, while deep harbours provide anchorage for the feared Dragon Ships of the Norse Raiders.

The Norse are hardy barbarians whose wild drinking and fighting are legendary in the civilised lands to the south. The Norse hunt all kinds of ferocious animals, including wild wolves, bears and the monstrous Mammoth, and wear their skin as trophies. They spend their time fighting and when not fighting their enemies they fight mock battles amongst themselves, although these often get out of hand and turn into real battles.

Norse have bristling beards and long hair which they sometimes twist in plaits. They are big, hardy men, with bulging muscles due to the constant exercise of rowing their Dragon Ships in search of fresh plunder. The Norse raid the shores of the Old World and waylay any ships they can find.

Although violent they are also honourable, but only to other Norse, and a Norse without honour is an outcast not worthy of living. This is part of why Norse despise other races so much and would never befriend them, they are to false and unhonourable, and besides if they befriended them there would not be anyone left to fight and plunder so why bother?

The Norse live basically by six commandments. These commandments are not set by the Gods word by word but have been wowen together by the Runepriests and Shamans throughout the ages.

1. Defend the honour of your clan and those deer to you at all cost.
2. Avenge all evil done to your kinsmen.
3. Be brave and enduring in battle.
4. Be generous, have a firm grip on your sword but a loose one on your moneybag, for one rich of gold is poor of friends.
5. Be loyal to your clan and King. If two opponents both have an equal right to your confidence then death is the only way out. It is better to die with honour than to live with dishonour.
6. Be true to your word. Betrayal is punishable by death.

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