Naftyr

==Overview==
The Naftyr are a group of tribes of elves that inhabit the north-eastern half of Laeth, on the opposite side of the mountains to the Etheril. They are characterized by a general lack of centralization, and a very violent culture towards others and towards themselves.
==History==
===Pre-Unification===
The Naftyr tribes of Laeth are the elves that have historically laid claim to the most territory in the island, majorly due to the general lack of resources in that territory, which prevented them from reaching the population density necessary to achieve a centralized government. This lack of resources also encouraged a raiding lifestyle, where the strongest tribes regularly pillaged the surrounding ones to gather enough food. The tribes bordering Naftyr territories were victims of these attacks as well, mainly the southern Syndrion and the northern Quanti.
===Post-Unification===
The nature of the Naftyr customs didn't change after their annexation to Laetheril: their territories were the last ones to join the nation, almost always through brute force, and the object of competition between the Etheril/Syndrion to the south of the mountains and the Quanti to the north.
While the territories were officially under the rule of Laetheril, raids from nomad rebel tribes were still common, and became the reason for most of the military development in the area.