Deornoth

The Deornoth were the first tribe of Humans to arrive on the shores of eastern Haven during the Age of Descent. An old, proud, and strong race of man, the Deornoth were instrumental in winning The War of Ages, constructing the Empire, and maintaining peace throughout the lands. Notable Deornoth include Cenhelm the Vigilent, the first Emperor of Haven. In fact, the Emperor of Haven is traditionally of Deornoth descent, making them one of, if not the, most influential group in Haven.

Their home lies within the northern kingdom of Cenhelm, and their capital city is Ostanor, yet they also have a strong presence in the Imperial City. Most confortable in the harsh climate of the northern mountians and evergreen forests of Haven, the Deornoth are hardy and strong, and have a natural resistance to cold.

Culture and Warfare
The Deornoth are masters of battle, smithing, and building, yet they too have produced many scholars, musitians, and artists. The Deornoth as a rule are slow to anger, and are known to be exceedingly fair and open minded; yet those who willfully do harm to their land or their people suffer the full force of their power.

Though the Deornoth have a reputation of putting the warrior caste above all others within their society, they in fact find themselves in the position of "protectors of Haven" more often than naught, and must defend their land at all costs. They do, of course, have an extremly powerful military. Yet, it is often through soundness of planning and execution that the Deornoth gain sucess in battle, not through brute force. They are known to be inspiring and fair leaders, and are thought of as fit to lead the Empire in the millenia to come.

Deornoth knights often wear heavy armor into battle, and though many knights ride horseback, the military itself often marches on foot into battle. They are masters of the longsword and claymore.

Deornoth Mages excel in a form of Archaic Magic which focuses on bitterly cold temperature and ice, not far removed from the water magics of the Octa.

Description
The Deornoth tribe is known to be comprised of tall, fair skinned, dark featured, muscular men. Their women too are strong of will and body.