Kingdom of the North

The Northmen are the northernmost kingdom. They oppose the Sanctus Imperium but are not openly hostile to them. They currently are regaining from a mass genocide commited by the southerners.

Gameplay
The northmen have one of the most historically accurate armies in the game during the middle ages. Their units ae not usually given standardized equipment, but the Northmen make sure their soldiers have at least -a- type of real weapon. Standard soldiers are not used to regimental warfare, as it is easier for them to evade catapults, massive beasts, and many other things without regiments.

They employ Harlskarns, which are ex-Sanctus soldiers that have defected to the north. These men are the elites of the northmen who employ Regimental warfare on most occasions. On top of that, they also have Huscarls, which are the northern Knights. They are born from families that are apart of Jarls, or Noblemen leaders. The northmen also employ beasts of war. They ride massive mammoths for war purposes and for travel. They also can have Dire wolves that they tame and let loose against their enemies.

History and Lore
The very first northmen were Imperial Noblemen that were sent to explore the northern frontier. For a time, they were wholly under Imperial rule. However, turmoils within the main land of the Imperials lead to their neglect. Eventually, the Northmen dispersed from the Imperium and formed many independant noble houses. They were in conflict for many years, until a man known as Torvalyon One-eye united the houses and formed the North. Under his rule the Northmen turned for the better, and formed their own independant kingdom. With the aid of the Imperial king David, the North became independant, and forever David would be revered as one of their favorite Imperial Rulers.

He eventually had a son, named Norgath. Norgath quickly left when he was the age of 15 to prove his right to rule the North. During his absence, The orcs invaded from the mountain lands, and a great battle took place. Torvalyon fell to the orc chief's blades, but not before he could end the chieften, scattering the orcs, and saving the Northmen. In his place would be a King Regent, who managed to enrage the Imperium to the point where they had commited mass genocide, dispersing the northmen kingdom once again

Present Day
Norgath has restored the kingdom of the North and a compulsory military system has been instated during the early days of the kingdom's Rebirth. Relations are kept at an all-time minimum with the south and the Vampiric castle has recently been discovered within their lands. Most men are moved to the south to ensure a bulwark in case of another southern invasion.

Government
The Northmen are not like the men of the south. To them, positions must be earned, and they scorn upon Hereditary Titles. This is why Norgath had left his people for so long, to prove himself to rule. Many of their officials proved themselves one way or another, either through combat or smarts. If the King fails to prove himself, or he dies before an heir can be named, the Nobles are expected to act as a council until a new one rises up as the New King.

Relations with other Races
The Northmen are just as racist as their human kin. However, unlike their cousins, the northmen have more practical reasons rather then pure superstition and religious hatred
 * High Elves - Negative, They tried to assassinate their king
 * Dark Elves - Impartial/Negative, No real reason, but they've just hated each other for a long time
 * Wood Elves - Negative, They kill everyone who tries to collect lumber from the nearby foresets
 * Vampires - Impartial, They kill and drink their people's blood a lot, and they are hated by the Church
 * Raiders - Negative/Honored, Although they are heavily influenced by them, they raid Korfas regularly
 * Imperials - Despised, they were the cause of a recent genocide on their race
 * Dwarves - Unknown

​High Horogath
The city of High Horogath is the Northmen Capital. It is built into the mountainside, and is one of the most defensible cities in the game. It has a palace overlooking the Tundras of the North, and people who live their can expect to be safe from violence, as the Northmen Guards often remove citizens of weaponry whilst in city limits.

Significant Members

 * Torvalyon One-eye was the first and the greatest of the Northmen kings. He helped the Imperial forces repel the invasion of one of the Lich King's liches, and make the North into a prosperous nation. He died while saving the north from an immense orcish invasion.

Trivia

 * Their Capital is High Horogath
 * Icewrathe is one of the most realistic of the towns found, with a keep loverlooking a small town
 * The Village of Korfas is heavily attacked by Raiders, and provides a decent amount of Half-Raiders, who are really strong compared to most infantry
 * Valhold is one of their only port Towns
 * Northmen as a culture are based on a combination of the Nords (Skyrim) and the Starks (Game of Thrones)