Legend-mark

Legend-mark is a cognomen that replaces the surname of an Avvar when they perform a significant deed and become recognized in their hold. A legend–mark is usually a title of honour, though it can also signify someone's negative traits. A person cannot choose their own legend–mark, it is bestowed by the rest of the hold.According to dialogue with Fullna Hethsdotten. Trying to establish your own legend-mark is seen as childish.According to ambient dialogue after the battle with the Jaws of Hakkon.
== Known legend-marks ==
* Svarah Sun-Hair – thane of Stone-Bear Hold, her hair was lit on fire during a battle but she kept fighting.According to dialogue with Svarah Sun-Hair
* Tyrdda Bright-Axe – founder of the Avvar, defended her tribe using a fire staff that was gifted to her by her leaf-eared lover.Codex entry: Saga of Tyrdda Bright-Axe, Avvar-Mother
* Thelm Gold-Handed – adversary of Tyrdda, wished to travel across the Waking Sea and assail the golden city in order to gain its riches.
* Ivatt Stone-Thunder – deterred lowlanders from attacking his hold by rolling a boulder off the edge of a cliff and killing half of the enemies.Codex entry: Two Marked in Battle
* Rekkas Feather-Fall – was jealous of Ivatt’s legend-mark and wanted to get one for himself by killing a flying monster that lived near their hold. He managed to grab it but the beast took off with Rekkas on its back. Eventually, he plummeted down with torn feathers floating around him.
* Ivar Snow-Favored – founder of Stone-Bear Hold; he led his people out of a snowstorm by following a sight of great bear that turned out to be made of stone, which the Avvar interpreted as a sign of Korth’s favour.Codex entry: The Naming of Stone-Bear Hold
* Sindri Sky-Breaker – climbed the summit of mountain Belenas where Korth’s throne used to stand. Korth gave him great gifts, which prompted other adventurers to scale the mountain, eventually leading Korth to ask the Lady of the Skies to make the peak of Belanas inaccessible to mortals.Codex entry: Constellation: Belenas
* Heth Mule's-Head – father of Fullna Hethsdotten, he refused to let go of any quarrel.
* Gulda Gilden-Song – skald of Stone-Bear Hold before Fullna Hethsdotten, she created a great new tale that was well-liked by her tribesmen and spirits.
== References ==
Category:Avvar lore