Vjor Highlands

East of the Vale, on the other side of the Spine of Sorrow, lies a wilderness expanse that stretches for hundreds of miles. This untamed land is home to the Vjor, direct descendants of Nomad tribes who chose to preserve the old ways. The Vjor way of life is largely centered around the hunt. They are masters of tracking, wilderness stealth and camouflage, and expert skinners and leatherworkers. They are tribal and shamanistic, preferring to live and hunt in small packs. They value freedom, independence and change. Hospitality and self-sacrifice are also strong held in high regard. Theirs is the only Barony that chooses their leader, in a spectacular ceremony that makes use of ovoos, sacred stone heaps that act as altars.

While largely similar to their ancestors, the Vjor of today have notable differences as well. There are no permanent towns, but outposts exist that serve the function of settlement and watchtower. Vjor settlements are built to be easily abandoned if the need arises. Masterfully designed and crafted tent housing can be raised and collapsed quickly. There are no walls, but varieties of movable stake defenses are common, though mainly used as a delay tactic rather than a siege deterrent.

While the Vjor are not isolationists, they are slow to trust outsiders. Foreigners traveling through the Highlands have encountered a variety of Vjor tribes, from the most hospitable to outright hostile (though the Vjor maintain those events to be escalated misunderstandings). Those who wish to live their life among the Vjor must put in the time and go through several rituals before being recognized.

Overview
Population:

Human - 95%

Halfling - 1%

Tiefling - 1%

Half-Orc - 1%

Elves and Half-Elves - Less than 1%

Dwarf - Less than 1% Arae: Archers

Notables: Skjald Wotannson (longbow deadeye), Bragi Torgren (crossbow champion) Food: Game

Exports: Kozé (The Vjor used a Highlands native grain to perfect this clear distilled spirit, which remains their only mass produced export).

Imports: None Religion: Vereo (Major), Obryn (Minor)

People
Baron: Hjalmar Svane (male, 40s)

Regent: Aske Rivertaker (female, 30s)

Places
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