Draekheim

Summary
The Draekheim clan is the most southern clan of the proud Vaenir people who live in the cold north lands of Gianus, known to the Vaenir as the Issbio. The Draekheim traveled south, under the leadership of Ragnar Fritjolfsson, in 1 A.S, seeking new lands to settle, and new groups to raid. According to Draekheim legend, Ragnar followed a giant black dragon, which he believed was leading them to a home chosen by the gods. Soon they found a massive tree which they believed to be a Yggdrasil, one of the the world tree that connects the realm of the gods, and the realm of men. The original Draekheim settlers founded a town to the west of Yggrasil, naming it Yggdragrund. Soon after founding Yggdragrund, Ragnar Fritjolfsson disappeared, many Draekheim believe that Ragnar Fritjolfsson was actually the god Gefjun, taking a mortal to guide the Draekheim to the Dark Oak Yggdrasil. Following the the disappearance of Ragnar Fritjolfsson, Ulf Jotunblod took control of the Draekheim Clan.

Culture of the Draekheim
The Draekheim are very proud people, believing themselves to be the last true wardens of the earth. According to Draekheim mythos, to get into the after life a man must prove himself to be a great warrior. The Draekheim are also fiercely private. It is near impossible to get an invitation into their land, and the unwelcome are often killed, thrown into the bear pit or sacrificed.

Raiding other groups and peoples is part of the Draekheim way of life. The Draekheim often send probing expeditions asking different groups for ale, food and gold, this is to test if the faction is a worthy raid target, and if the faction has a spine to protect what is theirs. Any Draekheim with the rank of Huskarl, or higher may organize and lead a raid, it is tradition to ask for the Chieftains blessing, but not a requirement. This has lead to confusion on the part of outsiders, who do not separate individuals raiders from the clan as a whole. Often if a group gives up too much or too little, without a fight, they are seen as an easy raid target, or a lucrative raid target, prompting further expeditions and future raids.

It is hard to get the Draekheim to sign a treaty or send formal war declarations. They believe an agreement must be face to face, and "signed" with a firm handshake. The agreement is only as valuable as the person who agrees to it. Meaning they are not likely to find peace with those who they believe to be untrustworthy.