Jörvi

*"I have taken lives, conquered lands, forged a vast Empire... Yet I want for more, perhaps I'm seen as worthy in the eyes of Men, and the Gods, but for me... I must take, conquer, and forge more."* - Torm Yarvikssorg.

Jörvi Is a religion from a distant land to Eldham's own. It's a strange and diverse Religion, with no bible, no prophets, only Gods and Men. Eldham, often called Eldheim by Jörvites, hosts only a few believers, as the religion isn't spread through grand conquest, it's simply there as it's people know it's so.

## The Gods

The Gods are the most integral part of Jörvism. Each of the Gods aids worshippers in their individual needs.

#### Yarvik

Yarvik is better known as the 'God of Chiefs', translated roughly, his role in Jörvi is to command the other Gods and keep peace over the mortal realm of Inóm, appoint new Gods and Vikingir and beyond.

#### Skalli

Skalli is the Twin Skeleton God of Archery and The Hunt. Skalli, whilst alive, was known as Ferðkyn the Ferocious.

#### Kyndarr

Kyndarr is the God of War, Power, and Berserkers

#### Ulthshör

Ulthshör is the God of all seas, in all realms.

##### Demi-Gods

The Demi-Gods of Jörvism are those mortals who have achieved "larger than life" status and were gifted grandeur and ascendance for their grand deeds.

###### Hadi

Hadi the Relentless, achieved his status as the Demi-God of Mischief.

## The Realms

#### Faldshör

Faldshör is the Haven of Legends. It is the place in which all the Gods reside, and where legendary leaders, thinkers, builders, and warriors go to if chosen by Yarvik to eternally dine in his hall.

#### Inóm

Is the world in which all "Heim"s exist, Heim roughly translates to "Land of", such as Eldheim and Helvheim. It is where men are tested by The Gods to see what kind of men and women the people were.

#### Skrímshör

Skrímshör, in the Eldheim tongue, meaning Shore of Monsters

#### Rýmshör

Rýmshör is the space between all shör's. It is the domain of Ulthshör.

## History

The birth place of Jörvi was called Hofborgin, on a small island, in Helvheim, where Ferðkyn the Ferocious first spoke to Yarvik. Through his great deeds Ferðkyn was bound to his bow, Bjoryyd, and became the second God of **Jörvi**, dubbed Skalli.

Revna Mörsdahgter, also known as 'Black Blood' in life, was a healer who was accused of witchcraft. Unlike her compatriots she had no desire to farm, or raid, so she provided supplies such as potions to ail the wounded. She was later assonated after poisoning the nearby well, killing hundreds. Yarvik plucked her from Skrímshör to over see all the souls doomed to Skrímshör, making her the ruler of the very lands she was once tortured in.

Kyndarr was a famous viking of Helvheim, Kyndarr Jörvisson. He was the son of Jörvi, the most famous Viking to ever pillage Helvheim. Kyndarr followed suite, raiding, stealing, and pillaging wherever he could. He also waged a war on what was called Bretheim, another large isle that was taken. For his many victories, Kyndarr was granted the titled God of War

Ulthshör, lastly, was the first Viking alongside Jörvi, who's namesake is of the religion, to sail the seas on the first longship, known as Gwelógn. For his desgin of the brilliant and long used craft, he was granted Godhip by Yarvik, and Faldshör, along with Skrímshör, gained Ulthshör's namesake.

### Akir

In the homeland of Jörvism, there are many differing kinds of people, or as the religion calls them, "Akir", groups of people, who hold differing beliefs to Jörvi.

* Goakir
* Alfakir
* Draugr
* Stilakir

These races hold their own religions, with their own Gods, however were, and are, an important part of Jörvism's history, due to the fighting, and peace between the Akir.

## Jörvite Ideology

    For the Jörvites, it's very important to comemorate and remember the Gods, and their people regardless of rank, occupation, or religion. To the Jörvites, rememberence is above all else, for if a friend remembers them, it is believed they never truly die as their story will always be told. The Jörvites created cards to envision their Gods.

While Jörvism has no "tennants' it does have traits and ideals.

* There is no, nor has their ever been, a "true" religion. Jörvism is called Jörvi because Jörvi was the first one to worship the Gods, and the Jörvites needed a way to describe the Gods. Unlike many religions, Jörvism believes **ALL** Gods are real, excluding those whom are believed to be the only God.
* Discrimination of other religions is-Unless asked by the Gods, or a monotheistic, world creating God-wrong.
* Warfare, conquest, expanding the Knowledge and Domain of the Gods, and raiding in the name of The Five is the best way to worship them.

Jörvism condones drinking, fighting, and doing most of whatever people want, within reason.

## Important Jörvic People

Some of the most well known people in the Jörvi religion are as follows.

### Torm

Takorm Kyndarrsson, known widely simply as Torm, is a nation representative for three separate nations, including Einberg and Rodinnbrok. He earned his Jörvic name by his deal with Yarvik, and leading the Jörvic people.

Name(s): Torm the Undying, Torm the Terrible.

### Hadi

Hadi Fawziksson known as Hadi: The Demi-God of Mischief, was a great warrior of Eldheim, who was forced out from it by the local Eldheimite Gods.

Name(s): Hadi the Relentless.

### Malak

Malak Jörvisson is the most revered and profound brewer of alcohols that the Jorvic have ever known. He even memorized many long forgotten, ancient, and secret Eldheim brews.

Name(s): Malak the Mindless

### Cold

Cold Takormsson is the eldest son of Torm, the Æäislegt of Jorvism. Cold is a well known warrior and plotter within Jorvic society.

Name(s): Cold the Companion

### Tristshun

Tristshun, known widely as Trist, was Torm's advisor, and the very first Eldheim local to join the Jorvic ways.

Name(s): Trist the Versed

### Sya

Sya Nikina/Takormsspouse is the first Aeternian to accept Jorvic ways, and even helped promote them vastly in Aeternia, leading the her and Torm's marriage and the Aeternian/Einberg merge.

Name(s): Sya the Selfless