[Pride I/T] Skiringssal [Open for Joining]

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Family name: Dido (perform mischievous tricks or deeds)
Animal: Moth / Butterfly
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Main God of Worship: Hoarding
Family Words: Nothing Is Lost.

Family Summary: The house of Dido is a young house to come into power, but an old name. The family is more commonly seen as merchants, and fact keepers. They often times refer to old stories for references too current situations and house some of the finest minds the pride has to offer. Trying times landed them out of the running a previous year, but when push came to shove they returned to power with thanks to their strong merchant base - primarily fishing.

They are to goods and information (facts) like a moth to a flame.

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Ranks for the 1st House

Jarl: Sváfnir'dido (*Greenie)
Leif: None.
Vagr: None. Can be contested.

Berserkir:
Ulfhednar:
Svinfylking:

Fiskr:
Stadfestr:
Farmadr: Moerani (Z o m b i k ii)
Skisnr:
Firar:

Lagr:

 

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Family name: Nysnö (Means; Snow).
Animal: Owl.
Location: Bleikr Mountain (Base)

Main God of Worship: Divination.
Family Words: We Will Endure.

Family Summary: The Nysnö are one of the eldest families to keep a hold of power; ruled over by Eir as Jarl and her brother Iver as active champion. The house is based at the foot of Bleikr and has a reputation for being one of the most religious houses; as their domain is literally the (foundation) of the mountain, a fact that the house takes great pride in. Made up of strong, hardened warriors, it is a house that favors the military over other professions. To those outside the house they seem strict, cold and resolute. However, as an insider it is harder to find an group of creatures that are so loyal and supportive, holding this name symbolizes more than a house but a family, one that would lay down their lives for one another if needs be. Polyamory is something openly practiced by the Jarl, and is very common within the House itself.

Short History: Thunn, the old Jarl, recently passed; leaving the title of Jarl to his eldest son Iver. However, the young male was challenged by his half-sister Eir shortly after his father's death. The resulting battle left Eir in charge of the family. When Eir accepted her new title she explained that, Iver, though raised for the specific purpose of leading the Pride, was not fit to rule. Nysnö had always been a warrior House, and to rule it one must have battle in their blood; it is why the God’s favored her over him.

Ranks for the 2nd House

Jarl: Eir (Z o m b i k ii)
Leif: None.
Vagr: Iver (Z o m b i k ii)

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Svinfylking:

Fiskr:
Stadfestr:
Farmadr: Zhue (Z o m b i k ii)
Skinnr:
Firar:

Lagr:

 

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Family name: Dáinn (previously House of Krysin)
Animal: Antelope
Location: Farmlands

Main God of Worship: Pahala (pending authority)
Family Words: Prosperity in Heart

Family Summary: The family has found its fortune in overseeing the herds that roam the Farmlands. Claiming a large portion of the territory, they've been able to sell their kills to the Dido family while sending their pelts out to the Heidr family for crafting. This system of trade has been in place for as long as the family can remember, though only now has it been utilized to its fullest capabilities. Where once the family had been secluded, they are now one of the most open and welcoming houses within the pride. It is common to greet one another with gifts and offer overwhelming hospitality to visitors.

Short History: The Dáinn is a house that in recent times has undergone a sort of revolution, though not one of a warlike nature. A cultural revolution has happened in response to backlash over the family's predicament. Once a family that tightly guarded its riches, it pushed itself so far into seclusion that it nearly collapsed. The Jarl's bloodline dwindled to only one individual remaining within the pride, bringing about paranoia and skepticism over the future. What children and family he had left to the roguelands, chased away by the Jarl's borderline crazy actions and attitude. Only by chance did Kataa'dua stumble upon Skiringssal with his heritage clear upon his sleeve. Tracing the bloodlines back, Kataa was officially recognized as Leif and eventually became Jarl.

Ranks for the 3rd House

Jarl: Kataa'dua
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Family name: Heiðr (previously Gullveig)
Animal: Salamander
Location: Base of Mount Bleikr

Main God of Worship: Rebirth
Family Words: Rise from the Ashes.

Family Summary: Though the Heidr are a relatively young house, their roots trace back to one of the oldest houses in the lands of the Skiringssal. Formerly known as Gullveig, they worshipped the Goddess of Fire and made their fortune on the back of their inspiration and bartering skills. Re-forged and reborn as the Heidr, they now worship the Goddess of Rebirth but follow in the footsteps of their forefathers; the Heidr boast some of the most talented crafters in the pride and sport a wide range of goods that include pelts, accessories, and (purportedly) magical runes (as long as you know who to ask). The lower ranked members of the family often commit to hunting or gathering but they do also have merchants with a knack for bartering and deal making - without free trade they would be starved of resources for their crafts.

Short History: After the collapse of the Gullveig, many members of their family scattered to any house that would take them, but the Jarl (now disgraced and humiliated) left the pride to join the Skadi with two of his loyal sons in tow. After his death in the wilderness, the eldest son of the Jarl prayed to the gods for weeks that they might bring him an answer. At last, the Goddess of Rebirth showed herself to him and bade him meet her for three nights in a field of wildflowers - after the third night, she disappeared, only to return with two children in tow many moons later. She promised that when these children grew, they would bring glory to the house of Gullveig once more. True to her word, Eamonn and Mairead joined the Skiringssal as adults and won a place for their family among the noble houses. They named it Heidr, after their mother, and look to her for guidance.

Ranks for the 4th House

Jarl: Eamonn (Felyn)
Leif: None.
Vagr: Cyrus (Felyn)

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Ulfhednar:
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Fiskr:
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Farmadr: Mairead (Felyn)
Skinnr: Naeemah (Felyn)
Firar:

Lagr:

 

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**Mini meta, conflict resolution.
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**Mini meta, cracked foundation.
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Svinfylking:

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Family name: Fólkvangr (field of host - Freyas meadow)
Animal: White Raven
Location: Mount Bleikr

Main God of Worship: Light
Family Words: ???

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Ranks for 3rd House

Jarl: The Norns (all three)
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Frodleikr:

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