Norse

Brief Overview

 * Theme - Civilized Barbarian Raiders


 * Population - 4,744,000


 * Religion - Norse (Similar to the Olympian Order but much more violent)


 * Language - Gaelic


 * Currency - Roman Coins


 * Normal Skin Tones - Fair/light


 * Normal Hair Tones - Red, Brown


 * Normal Eye Colors - Blue, green


 * Clothing - A mix of metal and cloth. Metal jewelry is only taken from defeated foes.


 * Government - No formal government, but each region is rules by one of the 7 main clans.


 * Family Structure - The most powerful male in family makes the decisions.


 * View of Exalted - If the Exalted is a powerful warrior he/she will rise to power quickly. If not he/she is sent on the least honorable missions.

Taboos/Rituals

 * Norse cannot buy jewelry
 * A warrior cannot show any mercy to an enemy
 * After a meal or battle, you must wash yourself

Architecture
Mostly stone buildings with wooden supports. All towns are enclosed in circular walls as to defend against battering rams. The walls themselves are 2 layers, the outer consisting of wood, the inner being stone.

Death
Males are sent off in burning ships with their belongings. Females are cremated, their ashes buried in sacred land.

Marriage
The male and female must get the bride's father to consent. It is common for the father to send the groom on a challenge or quest.

Exports

 * Old Worn Ships: Traded to Rome and Greece
 * Spoils of War: Traded to Rome and Crete

Imports

 * Salt from Crete
 * Heavy Horses from Thrace

Social Classes

 * Warrior Males
 * Females
 * Non-warrior males

Army
The Norse are unmatched in naval combat. Each male is a capable warrior, as are the tougher females. They do not make use of horses. Their tactics are normally suprise and shock.


 * Active Troops: 340,000
 * Breakdown Type: Uncivilized
 * Current Breakdown: 7 Clans
 * Percentage of Population in Standing Armies: 7.17%