Kingdom of Njord

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## History

### First Era

There is little information regarding the First Era of Njordian society. It is characterized as an early, tribal life in which hunter gatherers mixed along with some agriculture societies existed. The first era is described as a time before written history, in which very few artifacts were able to be saved. There are many tombs that exist from this era, and it is believed that many skeletons and zombies that roam the above ground are from these long forgotten tombs. Although, not all tombs that exist in Njord is from the First Era, the tradition to memorialize and honor the deaths of Njordians began during this period. The most famous tombs of this period is that of Sigluvik and Laugar.

### Second Era

The Second Era is characterized as the birthplace of written history and Njordian society. It is during this era in which Hvita, Haell, Myrka and Karlsfell was established. Njord was considered to be a region, with each town and Jarl ruling independently from one another. While often they ruled in peace and cooperation, there have been many wars that have been fought throughout the centuries. The most famous war was the War of Hay, in which during a regional famine, the Jarl Fritjof of Myrka refused to trade it's wheat reserves with the rest of the region. This war was considered to be one of the most chaotic periods in Njordian history, with widespread starvation, black markets, and crime and warfare, however it shortly ended after nearly 4 years of fighting, with Jarl Fritjof being executed by hanging. His remains can be found in the tomb of Mydalr found underneath the Myrka Meadhall. Haell's mushroom and dark forest was also brimming with light with it's bioluminescent flora and nature, with all kinds of beings that lived and called it home. It was considered the cultural and economic hub of Njord and played a major role in all aspects of society, often being sought out throughout the realm. It was however during a major fire and event in which during the war of Hay, when the entire forest's key features were all destroyed to extinction. While the dark oak forest and some of it's mushrooms have returned, almost all of it's past fuana hasn't returned. Due to the War of Hay and the destruction of the bioluminescent forest and it's resources led to the end of the Second Era, and led to the Third Era that would be riddled with chaos and constant warfare and instability.

### Fourth Era

The Fourth and current era is considered to be the first era in which the entirety of the realm of Njord is fully united, under the leadership of the High King. High King Klipzch has announced that this is an era in which he aims to keep the kingdom united and in a state of longterm peace and stability, and has declared war to be immoral for any means outside of the defense of our culture, lands, and people.

## Government

The Kingdom of Njord is an Elective Absolute Monarch, in which the High King is appointed by the Jarls and Thanes. Only upon death is when another High King is appointed, and only a Jarl can be the high King. Kingship isn't inherited or given by the King. Jarls are in charge of the towns, meanwhile thanes are appointed by the King and Jarls in the management of the nation's bureaucracy and government. Honorary Thanes are not considered to be equal to that of a Thane, as it is purely a ceremonial and honorary role, and thus do not participate in the election of a King. Honorary Thanes are primarily given to citizens who have helped contribute to the town in some shape or form. The capital of the nation is wherever the High King is the Jarl of.

### Current Government:

* High King: Klipzch
* Jarl of Myrka: GenGrievous15
* Jarl of Haell: Churrascodetatu
* Thane: CaptainNorth370