Jarldom of Reingard

The Jarldom of Reingard, originally the Chiefdom, was founded on the 30th of Snowmelt (3/30/24). The Jarldom is led by the Ironblood clan. Hailing from the lands of Sparwood, Rathnir, the Jarldom (JOR for short, COR prior) is located in Southern Talasi within the Stalh Peak mountain range. 
We sail to distant shores, from dying lands, in hopes of finding a home to thrive. -Erik B. Ironblood
== Geography ==
Reingard resides within the southern part of the Worldspine mountain range of Talasi (Tal-ah-see). From the frozen mountains, the area below is a valley containing a spruce forest, a forest, and a plains. The majority of the nation's towns reside in the valley with capital reaching to the mountains peak.
== Government ==
The nation of Reingard is an Jarldom, lead by a King and two Jarls who congregate in the nations Folkmoot. The Jarldom is lead by King Erik B. Ironblood, Jarl Magos geðstirðr Ironblood, and Jarl Charles Happ Ironblood. 
==== Nobility Positions ====
* King and Iron Jarls: National leaders. Run the nation.
* Earl: Town/village/castle/fort leader.
==== Non-Nobility Positions ====
Non-Nobility Governmental Positions are assigned to those who are deemed responsible and loyal to the Chiefdom.
* Law-speaker: Enforcers, judges, second in command, advisors, those who assist in developing the law, etc., to the nation's leadership.
* Constable: This person is an elected official by Earls who enforces the nation's laws.
* Minister: This is the person in control of the respective areas, reporting to both the Iron Jarls, and law speakers. Ministers also sometimes have an assistant minister to help them with their jobs.
==== Military positions ====
===== General & Officers =====
* Hersir & Skari: General. Placed in control of their respective branch. The Hersir for the Main military, the Iron Legion. The Skari for the Imperial Guard, the Vargr Guard.
* Officer/Vargr Officer: Military leadership of the Iron Legion and the Vargr Guard.
* NCO/Vargr NCO: Non-commissioned Iron Legion and Vargr Guard officers.
===== Infantry =====
* Footsoldier: The backbone. The standard footsoldier of the chiefdom military, the Iron Legion.
* Vargr Guard: The Royal Guard. Unlike the standard footsoldier, the Vargr Guard is hand-picked by the national leadership for their PVP skills and/or absolute loyalty to the nation.
== Culture ==
The culture of Reingard and the majority of its races originate from Norse culture, with the most dominant being Ashen culture. Being an Ashen culture, a variety of cultural activities and beliefs were brought over to the nation, from how Ashen dealt with War and Disputes to rites of passage and mastering blacksmithing.
==== Architecture ====
The Jarldom of Reingard architecture is Nordic-themed and is consistently used throughout all its current holdings. That being said, some additional themes, mostly from Medieval Europe, can be spotted. 
==== Languages & Races ====
===== Language =====
Reingard has two Languages, Travelers Tongue and Runic. While Travelers Tongue verbal/written communication is most often used by Ashen, from time to time, Runic is used for communication (usually through signs or books). The Runic alphabet goes as follows: A-ᚪ B-ᛒ C-ᚳ D-ᛞ E-ᛖ F-ᚠ G-ᚷ H-ᚻ I-ᛁ J-ᛡ K-k L-ᛚ M-ᛗ N-ᚾ O-ᚩ P-ᛈ Q-q R-ᚱ S-ᛋ T-ᛏ U-ᚢ V-v W-ᚹ X-ᛉ Y-ᚣ Z-z
===== Races =====
The dominate race of Reingard is Ashen, a Nordic race of large grey skin humanoids with an affinity and natural skill set for blacksmithing. 
==== Arts ====
Reingard doesn’t have a traditional sense of art. Stemming from Ashen Culture, Reingardian art isn’t often painting or writing; instead, they show their artistic skills through their creations in brewing and blacksmithing. 
==== Heraldry ====
===== Meaning behind Name =====
The name “Reingard” has Old High German origins and means "resolution, destiny, and protection."
===== Reingardian Flag =====
Everything within the JOR flag holds meaning. The colors represent red - strength, grey - wisdom, and black - determination. The anvil represents the Ashen, their pride in blacksmithing, and their religious beliefs. The triskelion, unlike it's IRL meaning, represents the cycle of creation on the anvil: Creation, Utilization, and Ruination. The twin flames represent knowledge and power.
==== National Animal ====
There are two national animals of Reingard.
===== Vargr wolves =====
Vargr Wolves hold religious value, and they are believed to be tied to the wolf guardian Ubba, who stalks the forests.
===== Ravens =====
Ravens represent wise messengers and bringers of prophecy. Like Vargr, they hold religious ties, being the eyes of the Forge Father.
== Religion ==
Religion is crucial aspect within the Chiefdom.
* Stahl Riesa (State Religion): The Church of Stahl Riesa is a Norse-based polytheistic religion centered around the worship of Vulkan, better known as the Forge Father or the Stahl Riesa (Steel Giant), and eight~~ seven other deities. 
== Military ==
=== Structure ===
The structure of the Jarldom’s military is broken down into two branches, each with its own specific purpose. Sessions are currently held one day a week, with possible plans to change in the future. The military branches include the Vargr Guard and the Iron Legion.
==== The Vargr Guard ====
The Vargr Guard, the royal guard of the nation. Hand-picked by the national leadership, they are chosen for their PVP skills or loyalty to the nation. 
==== The Iron Legion ====
The Iron Legion, the main military branch of the nation. Brothers and Sisters in arms, and blessed by Tsun, the Iron Legion stands as a bulwark against those who would do the Jarldom harm.
Both the Vargr Guard and the Iron Legion are headed by Vargr captain QT 
== History ==
=== Arrival in Abexilas ===
Date: 30th of Snowmelt (3/30/24)
Founded by Erik B. Ironblood, the COR arrived on the shores of Abexilas, after having fled from the lands of Rathnir, and their original home of Reingard. The people of the COR began to travel across the lands, in search of a suitable land to settle.
=== Founding of the Chiefdom ===
Date: 5th of Newgrowth - 2nd of Dayreign (4/5-5/2, 2024)
After weeks of searching, they found a mountain region in southern Talasi. Upon climbing the mountain top, Jarl Erik would plant the COR flag upon the peak, declaring the region the Stahl Peaks. Following their settlement of the land with the creation of their capital city, Jarnheim, the COR would begin relations with their neighboring nations, making agreements and figuring out what lands belonged to whom. Soon after, they began to expand, began construction projects on scales they have never done before, and after many years of waiting, they began settling towns, starting with Spruceholme and Magnushald. Magnashald was created By Vargr Captain QT. Spruceholm was founded by Iron Jarl Charles.
=== Rise of the King ===
Date: 19th of Firecrest (6/19/2024)
On the 19th of Firecrest, in a folkmoot gather, Jarl Erik stood before the moot and proposed returning the throne of Reingard to him. After debating with the other Jarls, it was unanimously decided that Erik B. Ironblood would be given the title of King of Reingard, but with no greater power than that of the other Iron Jarls.
=== Summoning of Deliverance (The Leythe Sword) ===
Date: Early Dayreign - 15th of Harvesthaul (May 2024 - 9/15/2024)
During the early days of the chiefdom's founding, the Jarls decided to attempt the impossible. When they fled during the exodus of Rathnir, the sword of Leythe was left behind. The belief that the sword was, in truth, the Deliverance blade, the sword of the god Borr, they would attempt to summon the blade to the land of Talasi through ritual. It would take months, day after day, of constant prayer and ritual, fighting through constant exhaustion, but it would pay off. On the 15th of Harvesthaul, the gods would answer, and like a meteor falling from the sky, the sword fell before the church in Jarnheim. Although slightly damaged and warped from the summoning, the sword was intact and was back in Reingard's hands. 
=== Renaming ===
Date: 14th of Lightpeak (11/14/2024)
During the folkmoot's gathering, the proposal of renaming was brought to the table. The reason, due to the type of nations government structure, it would only make sense to rename the nation the "Jarldom of Reingard." After some debate, the proposal was passed, and the renaming of the nation began. 
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