Sigjarir

A typical member of the Sigjarir

The Sigjarir, are an ethnic group of peoples who mostly live in Sigjariahlæm. Known for their hardy lifestyle in arctic regions, the Sigjarir are fearsome raiders. Ethnically and culturally similar tribes existed in the old land of Ygnaokfoyd; however, the Sigjarir are the last remaining peoples from that ancient land and are said to be descended from the Gods themselves.

## Clothing

The Sigjarir, given the nature of their home, often resort to wearing the skins and furs of the local animals and sealife that surround them. In addition, it is fairly common for members of the Sigjarir to use skis as a preferred mode of transport across land, with more wealthy members of the tribe preferring to go by way of sled, either dog or reindeer.

Bright colour is used sparingly in clothing, as dyes are expensive and hard to come by, with more natural earthy tones more commonly seen. Although, each household mostly has a ceremonial outfit for religious celebrations where they are dressed in a dazzling array of colours from the dyes that are available to them.

### Armour and Weapons

In contrary to the resource depleted nature of the islands elsewhere. Iron is fairly common beneath the earth, and therefore armour is relatively easy to come by on the islands, with Sigjarir preferring their warm skins and furs over the cold touch of metal.

However, when armour is used, it is often used in conjunction with furs unless the Læguitr are travelling further south into warmer climates where wearing armour becomes preferable.

In terms of weapons, axes, swords and spears are the most widely used, usually with a rounded shield. Archery is more widely practiced amongst game hunters than warriors, who often join the Læguitr in the winter months when game is more sparse.

## Diet

Complete list of foods often consumed by the Sigjarir:

### Seafood:

Seals, Walrus, Cod, Salmon, Haddock, Shark, Whales, Squid, Shrimp, Halibut, Caviar, Sturgeon, Oysters, Lobsters, Crabs, Lamprey, Rays, Flounder, Eel, Sea Urchin, Narwhal.

### Meats:

Fox, Reindeer, Muskox Snow Owl, Puffin, Goose, Duck, Gyrfalcon, Gull and Fulmar Eggs, Wooly Mammoth, Walrus, Polar Bear, Wolf, Elk, Sheep, Horse, Wooly Pig, Rabbit/Hare, Goat, Ptarmigan.

### Vegetables & Spices:

Bearberry, Beetroot, Mustard, Cabbage, Chives, Kale, Turnips, Chard, Collards, Honey, Rhubarb, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Spinach, Lettuce, Seaweed, Labrador Tea Plants, Cloudberry, Lingonberry, Raspberry, Cranberry, Redcurrent, Snow Gentian, Purple Mountain Saxifrage, Poppy, Oregano, Juniper Berry, Caraway, Sea Salt, Bilberry, Nettle, Samphire, Moss, Mushrooms, Walking Onion, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Lichen, Rye and Barley

### Popular Dishes:

* Moss Smoked Salmon
* Sea Urchin and Rhubard Soup
* Puffin Steak
* Berry Salad
* Oysters in Honey
* Labrador, Poppy and Nettle Tea
* Gull Eggs and Wooly Pig Sausages
* Salmon cooked in Cranberry with Samphire and roasted Potatoes

## Demographics

Hloshiríc: 60,000

Geddæøahl: 20,000

## Culture

### Calendar

The Sigjarir calendar - Note, the Sigjarir do not count in years, nor have any established method of dating due to the oral history of the tribe.
 Spring
 Summer
 Autumn