Everguard/Peoples of Everguard

Everguard has united many Dwili under one banner through their military prowess; but despite all efforts some tensions do arise...

South Islanders

South Islanders, also known as Islanders, are immigrant refugees not native to the continent of Dwilight - instead originating from a distant island known to the inhabitants as the South-East Island. They make up the vast majority of the ruling noble class of Everguard, as well as a small percentage of peasant servants who are mostly concentrated in the city of Valkyrja.

Torenites

Torenites make up a majority (albeit a small one) of the South Islanders in Everguard. They hail from what was once the mighty empire of Toren on the South-East Island, which was a mountainous and rough territory with inhospitable farmland, dreary weather and harsh conditions overall. This has led the Torenites to strongly identify with the Mountaineers who are native to Dwilight, forging close relationships with them, especially in the administration of the religion of Torenism.

Over the centuries, Torenites had developed an extreme warrior culture. They are typically quick to anger, aggressive, and absolutely brutal when challenged on the battlefield. Additionally, they have a long and storied independent streak - often times revolting or inciting unrest in their old kingdom, something they have quelled a bit since coming to Dwilight. These Islanders are cavalier, impulsive and shrewd.

They are also intensely religious, often times to a fault. Torenites have been long adherents to the god Tor, often citing "Tor's will" as the reason why they would go to war. Upon hearing the revelation that their home was to be destroyed, they immediately believed it and devoted themselves to evacuating.

In the old times, Torenites were enemies of the other South Islanders, Ikalakians and Taselakians. Since the shared experience of the destruction of their home, however, Torenites have made peace, forging great friendships among the others, especially the Ikalakians.

• His Royal Highness, High King Fisc Arylon is a Torenite.
• Royal High Commander Karibash ka Habb is a Torenite.
• Royal High Adjudicator Mosious Aljfoi Suaht is a Torenite.
• Royal High Treasurer and Duke of Gelene, Hackem de Struct is a Torenite

Ikalakians

Ikalakians are almost as strong in numbers as Torenites in Everguard, and equally influential. They hail from what was once the mighty realm of Ikalak on the South-East Island, which was a vast area of beautiful plains, rolling hills and rich farmland. Due to the wealth of their land, Ikalakians were more able than the other Islanders to educate their people - thus they are extremely cunning and intelligent people, and tend to be a bit more politically minded.

Their brilliance, however is not to betray a lack of strength or military prowess. Through the strength of their blades, Ikalak carved out the largest empire seen on the South-East Island, controlling more than half the continent for an extended period of time. The field marshals of Ikalak were renowned for being tactitions and strategists, allowing them to decisively defeat opponents when they were evenly matched in strength, or even outnumbered. Where Torenites are known for aggressively sending waves of soldiers consumed by blood lust to intimidate and ravage their opponent, Ikalakians are known as the disciplined professional soldiers who stay cool in the face of overwhelming force - something it used to dominate South-East.

Ikalakians were historically skeptical to the belief of Tor, but unlike the Taselakians, they did not hold open contempt for Tor, and spent little time attempting to disprove his existence. When it was revealed to the island that Tor was destroying their home, many Ikalakians took the warning seriously. As the flood waters inched upward, more converts were made and today most Ikalakians in Everguard have an active belief in Tor.

Ikalakians have identified themselves strongly with the steppemen, finding a great deal of common ground with them culturally. Since coming to Everguard, Ikalakians have also made peace with the Torenites, and the two groups today are staunch political allies.

• Duke of Valkyrja Lestat Corax is an Ikalakian
• Duke of Eidulb Jack Carnes is an Ikalakian
• Marquis of Gelene Outskirts Lawrence Expatriate is an Ikalakian
• Marchioness of Eidulb Outskirts Freda Windwalker is an Ikalakian

Taselakians

• Count of Ygg d'Razhuul Raziel Thor is a Taselakian

Mariners

Hailing from coastlines, they are typically seen as more cultured and have been less resistant to Everguardian rule. Centuries of warfare has led to an almost instinctual hostility towards the Steppemen.

Valkyrjans

Hailing from Valkyrja, Yggdramir, and Ygg d'Razhuul among other places, they are large in build and make fierce infantrymen for Everguard. They raided the other coasts for centuries and absolutely hate the Eddo. Their build is similar to the Torenites, who were actually mistaken for a group of Valkyrjans who sailed to the west ages ago. They have many guttural sounds in their language and so they speak very "roughly".

The last great Valkyrjan king was Ramjkyyr XIV who 400 years ago ruled from Ygg d'Razhuul all the way to Nifelheim, Nifelhold, Muspelheim, Aegir, and Freke. Since then his kingdom has fallen apart, and rested solely in the area around Valkyrja. The Everguardians came and laid claim to the land, which was solidified when King Lavrimlef III swore fealty to the crown of Everguard and relinquished control of the city. He still lives to this day as a minor court official.

Eidulbese

From Eidulb, Duil and Ammando they are a very refined people. They have a pompous attitude and frown upon relations between different peoples. Their archers are the most skilled in all of Everguard. They are pale, average in height, and typically thin. They have a very intricate and complex language which mirrors the culture. Their lands are rainy and cloudy for much of the year.

After Caerwyn took control of the city, Everguard convinced them to move away. As they moved, the former leader of the Eidulbese, Yl Diduti Piotari Michcirri, staged a revolt and freed the city from Caerwynian rule. A few weeks later, though, Everguard took rule of the city as Piotari Michcirri declared High King Arylon the Yl Diduti of the Eidulbi.

Eddo

The most exotic of the peoples, their native language is fast and filled with clicks. They come from Libiddo, Dizeddo, and Libidizedd. They hate the Valkyrjans who raided them for centuries and despise the Eidulbese who kidnapped them to be put to work as slaves.

Steppemen

From the inland areas, they are all united by their love of horses and fierce raiding nature. They mock the Mariners, whom they raid regularly, and despise the mountaineers who have constantly fought off their raids.

Gelen

Situated in Gelene and Gelene Outskirts, the city was founded about 300 years ago as a base camp for raids and a market. The city has grown exponentially, though. The Gelen in the city find it difficult to maintain their traditional way of life. They are staunch allies of the Aquituers.

Aquiteurs

Living in Aquitain, they range from Zabadell all the way to distant Gaston. They are close friends of the Gelen and very independent. They hate the mountaineers with a passion.

Mountaineers

Living in the mountain range, they are some of the most religious, besides the Toren. They are also renowned for their metalworks. They dislike the Steppemen.

Seeklanders

The most cosmopolitan, their city is built into the mountains and filled with the great forgeries that supply much of the weapons for Everguard.

Mountainmen

Living in each of the different mountains, they all hate each other fiercely. They produce many of the priests for Torenism and are valued for their siege weaponry.