Gaivoutna

The tribal village of Gaivoutna is comprised of a relatively large group of people, about 5000 strong. Located in the in the Northlands of Mirilarin amongst the northernmost foothills of the Seldarin Mountains, it is subject to harsh weather and home to a race of extremely hardy people. Best known for its weaponry, horses, and unique style of dress, it also maintains the distinction of having one of the highest proportions of elven blood outside Riolythe, thanks to one notable family in the settlement's history.
The main trade of Gaivoutna is mining, thanks to an ancient treaty with the dwarves that allow them to dig mines in the mountains below a certain altitude. As they are one of only two tribes with such a treaty, the village’s largest export by far is metal, and they are one of the main suppliers of crude metal and metal goods such as pots, tools and weapons to the other northern tribes. A small majority of men in the town take up mining as their profession.
The poor soil and short summers make the land mostly unsuitable for farming, and therefore the main sources of food are herding (goats and reindeer in particular) hunting and gathering from the wilds, as well as trade with the two nearby clans. The most celebrated agricultural pursuit of the tribe, however, is the breeding and training of the hardy alpine draught horses used for scouting and hauling ore.
Another role of particular importance to the tribe is that of the Wall-Guards. For many, many generations, the people of Gaivoutna have passed on the belief that the duty of protecting the nearby mountain pass and ancient wall from invaders, particularly the Hobgoblin Army, is their sacred task. Every boy who comes of age must spend at least three years training as a warrior and guarding the wall, which is seen as a right of manhood. Some dedicated individuals decide to spend upwards of decades protecting their people and land, and even some women dedicate themselves to this task as well.
Category:NorthlandsCategory:MirilarinCategory:City