Confederation of Drakkaheimr

The official flag of the Confederation of Drakkaheimr as of May 22nd, 2022.

The Confederation of Drakkaheimr (Also known simply as Drakkaheimr) is a nation in North-eastern Rovenell.

## **Geography**

### Environment

#### Landscape & Climate

The Drakkaheimr landscape consists of vast snowy tundra, peppered with spruce forests and frozen rivers. Due to the harsh climate, the cities and settlements of Drakkaheimr are built relatively near to each other. Despite this, many a traveller has been known to disappear in the swirling blizzards. It is recommended that foreign potential travellers say thorough goodbyes to their loved ones before entering the tundra, as it is likely they will be their last.

## **Culture**

According to what little records remain from the period, the ancient ancestors of the Drakkani people were constantly at war with each other over land, glory, or simple petty feuds. Nowadays, the people of Drakkaheimr tend to be quite social and helpful to each other. It is not uncommon for large numbers of Drakkani from all corners of the nation to congregate in one city or settlement. Large congregations happen most often in the villages Thorpe, and Ravenwood. Most Drakkani are untrusting of foreigners, and prefer to stay within their nation.

### **Government**

Drakkaheimr is divided into a series of semi-independent territories called Jarldoms. Each Jarldom is ruled over by a Jarl. The title of Jarl is hereditary, and Jarls hold absolute power in their Jarldom, unless their actions go against national law.

#### The Møt

The primary governing power in Drakkaheimr is the Council of Jarls, referred to as The Møt. The Møt holds the power to pass laws, sign treaties & pacts, declare war, grant citizenship, impose taxes, allocate land to Jarls, and declare individuals outlaws. Jarls are officially recognised by The Møt once they sign the *Pakt av Konføderasjon*. In signing the *Pakt*, Jarls swear to abide by national law. Should a Jarl break the *Pakt* they are liable to be forcibly removed from The Møt, and the position of Jarl.

#### Statsminister & Gjallahorn av Drakkaheimr

One of The Møt's duties is to appoint the *Statsminister* and the *Gjallahorn av Drakkaheimr*.

The *Statsminister* can be interpreted as the face of public relations, or Chief Diplomat. They are in charge of posting national announcements, and engaging in foreign international relations as The Møt's representative.

The *Gjallahorn av Drakkaheimr* is the Chief Military Officer of Drakkaheimr, and is placed in charge of all military matters in the nation, such as keeping stock of gear and resources, training and outfitting soldiers, forming battle plans, and ensuring the nation's security against foreign and internal threats. The *Gjallahorn av Drakkaheimr* does not hold the power to declare war. Declarations of war must be considered and decided by the entirety of The Møt.

#### Karls

Regular full citizens of Drakkaheimr are legally referred to as Karls. Karls are defined as an individual that lives within a recognized claim inside Drakkaheimr, does not hold debt internally, and is recognized as a citizen by The Møt. Should a Karl hold too much debt, engage in treasonous or rebellious actions, or disobey their respective Jarl, they may be declared a Thrall - An enemy of the Confederation. Thralls are not to be harbored by any citizen of Drakkaheimr, and are to be killed on sight.

#### The Althing

The Althing is a meeting of all Karls and Jarls of the Confederation. During the Althing, all citizens of Drakkaheimr are invited to voice their concerns over the nation, its status, or direction, as well as offer advice and suggestions. Refusing to allow a citizen entry to the Althing is a treasonous act, and may lead to the offender's citizenship being revoked. Thralls are to be denied entry to the Althing.

### **Religion**

The Drakkaheimr Pantheon, also referred to as *The Aisen*, consists of six Elder Gods, and a number of minor gods and demons. While the Elder Gods are universally known and accepted, minor gods can sometimes be localised, and only worshipped or known in a specific region, or even a single household.

## **OOC Info**

* Drakkaheimr was founded on May 21st 2022