Hyldsmeet

The Hyldsmeet is a competition where the Hyldnir compete to "rule by Thorim's side".The Hyldsmeet While the Hyldnir think men are good for naught but slave labor, their disdain has one exception: Thorim. They run the Hyldsmeet to decide which of the Hyldnir should rule at his side. A vrykul lady can't even enter the competition if she hasn’t won at least one duel to the death. At the center of Brunnhildar Village is the Pit of the Fang, where they battle each other while riding on polar bears.Exploring Azeroth: Northrend, pg. 148
The Hyldnir of Brunnhildar Village take part in the Hyldsmeet, while the Hyldnir of Valkyrion insulted it.Yulda's Folly Gretta the Arbiter seems to be the judge.
==Stages==
To enter the Hyldsmeet, one must be a Hyldnir and win at least one duel to the death against another Hyldnir. While the competition is active, all challenges must be accepted by participants.Is That Your Goblin? Then the Hyldnir must kill six other Hyldnir that have also won a duel.Taking on All Challengers The next stage is mounted combat on the backs of polar bears. Obtaining a bear requires extra effort.You'll Need a Bear The Hyldnir must then kill six other Hyldnir in the Pit of the Fang to advance.Into the Pit The final stage is the Drakkensryd. The Hyldnir must kill ten other Hyldnir, while jumping from proto-drake to proto-drake, flying around the Temple of Storms.The Drakkensryd The winner gets the right to "rule by Thorim's side", and gains the title of Hyldskvinnar.Defending Your Title
==Winners==
*Sif, Thorim's late wife, is believed by Muradin Bronzebeard to have possibly been the winner of an ancient Hyldsmeet.
*The adventurer (which may or may not count)
*Sigrid IcebornBattle at Valhalas: The Return of Sigrid Iceborn
==Participants==
*Hyldsmeet Bear Rider
**Hyldsmeet Warbear
*Hyldsmeet Drakerider
**Hyldsmeet Proto-Drake
==References==
Category:Vrykul