Jyd

**Jyd** is a kingdom of Allward. It is also known as raider country.

## General Information

The demonym and language is Jydi. Their language is famously impossible for outsiders to learn. The colors are blue and green.

Unlike the other kingdoms of the Ward, Jyd has no monarchy. Instead, there are a dozen different clans ranging in size and strength that control different regions. These regions are then named after their ruling clan. For example, Yrla is a settlement across the mountains at the spearpoint of a fjord. Rulers are chosen by the members of each clan. The coast is rocky. Even in early autumn the Jyd is positively freezing.

Jyd is viewed as a frozen wasteland by many other kingdoms. The Jydi use runes, which outsiders derogatorily call "wolf scratch." Jyd is known for its palisade cities and ale lodges. The clans of the Jyd are home to people from all across the world, each varying in appearance and origin. Most of the people born in Jyd have pale skin and fair, blond, or ginger hair. However, as the Jyd welcome all who take up the ax, shovel, or sail, every shade of skin from white to ebony is present in the north. The Jydi are a strong people, fearsome to the other kingdoms, but disjointed with each clan separate from the others. Of all the mortal kingdoms upon the Ward, only the Jydi ever attempted war with the Vedera. The Jydi are not afraid of the Vedera and haven't forgotten them like the other mortal kingdoms because the lure of their riches is too great. The Jydi are not politicians and don't bluster or boast but simply state the truth of things. They are known for their raiding throughout the Glorysea and even as far south as the Tyri Straits. Port cities dread their longships as much as any storm. Jydi raiders are fine sailors and finer fighters. They are cutthroats and warrior pirates borne of summer snow and winter storms. They are a hard people. Traders sail under white sails while raiders use gray sails. The frostbitten port city of Ghald is often used as an entry point to travelers.

Kovalinn is the Vederan enclave in Jyd. It's located on a fjord. Like the clans of the Jyd, the Kovalinn enclave is home to Vedera from all across the world, each varying in appearance and origin. Kovalinn's sigil is a great bear on its hind legs. It is currently ruled by Dyrian of Kovalinn.

The Jydi aren't raiding because something is wrong in the Watchful Sea. People have been fleeing the land and Jydi longboats have been disappearing. If the Jydi aren't raiding, there is a good reason.

## Known Locations

* Yrla
* Gidastern
* Ghald
* Blodin
* Hjorn
* Gryma
* Agsryl
* Kovalinn
* The Snowlands
* The Watchful Sea

## Known Inhabitants

* Valtik (formerly)
* Ehjer (formerly)
* Lenna
* Dyrian of Kovalinn
* Lady Edya of Kovalinn
* Kesar

## Trivia

* The Jyd is Scandinavian inspired.
* Known words in Jydi:
	+ *Haarblød*: horrible
	+ *Gaeda*: grandmother
	+ *Dryskja*: dragon
	+ *Pyrta gaeres*: pretty girls
	+ *Khyrma*: charms
	+ *Velja*: wishes
	+ *Jys kiva*: no interest
	+ *Yss*: piss; a curse
	+ *Gud dhala kov*; *gud hyrla nov*: The gods walk where they will, and do as they please.

## References

1. ↑ https://vaveyard.tumblr.com/post/653461411865952256/deepocean-the-realm-breaker-map-is-incredibly