The Kayikal Myths

1. #1Overview

   Keys: Perkonuginus, Norseland, Gherhzatana, Surdiev, The Kayikals, Kuyshev.

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   According to the legend of The Kayikals, in ancient times, the goddess "Gherhzatana" from "The unknown real" (Utriheim) conquered their ancestors and created three other gods, which became the four gods they worshiped and gave them more powerful magic.

2. #2Perkonuginus

   Keys: Perkonuginus, thunder, thunder wyverns, spring, agriculture

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   Perkonuginus, The Kayikals believed that he was the god of spring and the master of thunder, hunters and warriors. He once made a bet with the winter god Kuyshev, and after being cheated and defeated, he used force to seize Kuyshev's hurricane as his mount. It was also he who imitated Surdiev's fire and gave it to the ancestors of The Kayikals. In addition, Perkonuginus killed "Hattorskur" the king of the thunder wyverns and ruled those powerful aquatic creatures. Because Perkonuginus was ordered by Gherhzatana to deliver blessed malt to the ancestors of The Kayikals, he is also regarded as a god of agriculture. In The Kayikal version, Perkonuginus is usually shown as a strong young hero with horns on his head, holding a golden spear and a round shield.

3. #3Surdiev

   Keys: sailor's guardian, summer, fire, sun, Surdiev

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   Surdiev, The Kayikals believe that he is the god of summer. According to the Kayikals, the sun will one day be destroyed, it's Surdiev uses his will to keep it running. Because the ice and snow in the Norseland sea melt in summer, the catch is abundant and the sea conditions are relatively mild, Surdiev's totem is always engraved on The Kayikals' ships. Surdiev once had conflict with his brother Perkonuginus because he copied Surdiev's fire without permission and brought it to the mortals. Surdiev even almost had a duel under the instigation of Kuyshev. Later, under the mediation of Gherhzatana, Surdiev authorized Perkonuginus to summon the "mortal fire" that is still subject to the rules of the universe. However, the Kayikals still worship Surdiev as the god of medicine and health. Because in the Kayikals mythology, the earliest recorded healing was done by humans possessed by Surdiev. The Kayikals believe that Surdiev is usually shown with flames around his body and flaming wings behind him.

4. #4Gherhzatana

   Keys: harvest, Einherjar, Gherhzatana, autumn, the mother of gods

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   Gherhzatana was believed to be the goddess who conquered the ancestors of the Kayikals in ancient times and is the "mother" of the other three gods. The Kayikals believe that she originally ruled the four seasons, but later gave all the territories except autumn to the other three gods - Perkonuginus, Surdiev and Kuyshev. The Kayikals legend says that Gherhzatana blessed the seeds of crops so that they could grow, germinate and bear fruit in the harsh environment of Norseland. Because Gherhzatana defeated Meindyr the great pest and turned its body into bees, and then collected its honey to make mead, she was also regarded as a teacher by the brewers of The Kayikals. In The Kayikals tradition, the most important day of the year is not the New Year, but "The day of autumn moon", festival of Gherhzatana. Because only with a good harvest can the harsh winter of Norseland be survived. The Kayikals believe that Gherhzatana will guide The Einherjars (The good souls) of the deceased, so that they can rest in the palace on the moon instead of wandering in the human world. In the Kayikal myth, Gherhzatana always appears as a tall and elegant woman holding a golden scepter, with goat horns on her head and golden wings behind her.

5. #5Kuyshev

   Keys: Einherjar, Kuyshev, Jotnar, wisdom, winter, judge

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   Kuyshev is a mysterious god. The consensus of the most Kayikal tribes is that Kuyshev is not only the god of winter, but also the giver of wisdom and the judge of souls. Kuyshev holds a giant hammer in his left hand and a trident in his right. A souls judged as "Einherjar" will be handed over to Gherhzatana to take to the Moon Palace, otherwise they will be driven into the "Utriheim" by Kuyshev's trident. In the myth of The Kayikals, although Kuyshev is wise and selfless (in judgment), in the legends of many tribes, he also enjoys inducing sin and death. Legend has it that Kuyshev once transformed into a wise woman, seduced a lustful chieftain to abandon his family and children, and finally went crazy, and gave birth to the ancestor of "The Jotnar". After Gherhzatana learned about it, he deprived Kuyshev of his "beauty" as a punishment, so that he could only show himself as a white-haired old man or a terrible image of the dead.

6. #6Hymn to Perkonuginus

   Keys: Perkonuginus's hymn

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   Praise you Perkonuginus Lord of spring and light Older brother of the sun Teaching us the right Thunder is your lance Hurricane your steed Wyverns at your command Clouds drum as you proceed You've been so kind to us Your fire burns so bright Our greatest hero found None can match your might Perkonuginus our guide You awaken our wheat sprouts Your fire burns so bright Illuminating darkness Turning silence into life

7. #7Hymn to Surdiev

   Keys: Surdiev's hymn

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   Oh Surdiev master of summer Your light cuts through the night Beasts and evils hide in slumber In your warmth we find our might Your fire rages melts the sea's ice Fish abound beneath the glow Nourishment as your generosity Life you grant where waters flow Herbs you planted on our land Healing grows from your own hand Save the lives heal the wounded In your light we stand unbounded In your rays they laugh and live Surdiev mighty in your blaze Let our kids grow up healthily Keep our elders safe and sound Guide our sailors back to homeland

8. #8Hymn to Gherhazatana

   Keys: Gherhazatana's hymn

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   Mother of Autumn, Maker of deities Loving and kind Gherhazatana You ripen fields of golden wheat Make our harvest bloom Makes your people strong and right Berries full and horns of wine Your blessings pour like rain Beehives rich with golden bliss Bring us joy not pain Take this offering fine and true From our livestock's best Grant us bounty all year through Tell your sons our piety In your kingdom on the moon Ancestors do reside Sooth them under your vault As we work on your ground

9. #9Hymn to Kuyshev

   Keys: Kuyshev's hymn

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   Kuyshev lord of winter days You taught us wisdom's icy ways Through mischief cunning tests we face In your shadow we find our place None of us can match your skill In testing hearts with iron will Examining souls without a trace Judging us with solemn grace Accept our humble ode we plea Guide us through this wintry sea May our wisdom truth embrace Let justice punish our disgrace Let our wisdom grow so strong Above falsehoods we belong With your guidance pure and just Ancient spirits we entrust

10. #10Jotnar

    Keys: Giant, Norseland, Harplenas, Kuyshev, Jotunn, Jotnar, troll, mammoths

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    Jotnar (singular: Jotunn) or "Giants" is a kind of humanoid creature live in the north part of Navinorme Continent, the Veridian scholars also called them "Harplenas", while the elves named them "Trolls". The Kayikals believe that Jotnar are spiritual, because they were born by a human chief with a woman incarnated from Kuyshev the master of winter. Jotnar are taller than ordinary humans, and are more sturdy in proportion, with faces similar to humans, but have narrower foreheads and more set back chins. Their newborns are as tall as adults and can walk at birth, Their feet are very wide even in proportion. Male Jotnar are hairy since childhood and have horns, while female Jotnar are larger than males. Jotnar were once widely distributed over Navinorme Continent, but later they were only found in the north part such as Norseland. Although slow in movement, they do not seem to be truly stupid. Not only do they display memories superior to those of humans, but there are also many fables about being deceived and fooled by the Jotnar's tricks. Jotnar can communicate with voices of different speeds and tones and gestures. After learning, they can also speak some simple words and even understanding short sentences. Jotnar are strong enough to endure the harm of high-purity Anoterion materials far better than humans and elves, even process Anoterion Alloys directly by hand. The Kayikal's ancestors learnt the technology for mining and processing Anoterion through trade with Jotnar. Today the most skilled Jotnar still carry out their distinctive Anoterion handicrafts. Jotnar do not have a country. They live together in "extended families" that are smaller than human tribes but larger than human families. The head of a family is usually the oldest female. Jotnar domesticated mammoths as livestock, and bears were their favorite pets. Jotnar seems to have its own beliefs, because their society also has funerals. Although their beliefs are difficult to classify into most mainstream beliefs on the continent, they generally show solemnity when "Gherhzatana" is recited in front of them. Jotnar are strong, their muscles are as hard as rocks, can uproot trees. Their bodies also have amazing self-healing abilities. Jotnar's attitude towards humans varies, ranging from capturing human children for food to rescuing lone humans, but for the most part, Jotnar prefer to avoid contact with humans.

11. #11The poetry of Origin

    Keys: The Kayikals, origin, history, Akhuliels

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    In the phantom days, in ages lost, Before the goddess landed our ground. The world was ruled by elven kin, In endless strife, their wars begin.

    Mountains fell and seas did rise, As elves brought ruin from the skies, Darkness reigned in that cursed age, Till even elves succumbed to rage.

    From mud they shaped, with hands of grief, A race anew, a brief relief, They named us humans, born of clay, But bound in chains, no light of day.

    Enslaved we were, in shadowed night, Forbidden spells, denied the light, Yet some defied, the ancient law, And from the elves, their wrath did draw.

    Exiled north, through snow and stone, Our ancestors walked, forlorn, alone, The mountains high, the waters far, Monsters rose, beneath no star.

    Warriors brave, with iron hearts, Took up arms and played their parts, Though many fell, their courage pure, They claimed the land, their fate secure.

    “This is our home,” the elders said, Where ancestors fought and monsters bled, And so they dwelled, a thousand years, In frozen lands, through toil and tears.

    Then from the sky, a light so bright, Gherhzatana came, day the night turned, Her power vast, her glory known, Three gods she shaped, from her mighty will.

    Our ancestors knelt in reverence deep, And homage paid, their oaths to keep, The goddess smiled, with names she blessed, Akhuliels, sons of wind and crest.

    These were our forebears, bold and true, From whom we sprang, the chosen few, Guided by gods, in lands of old, Their tale is ours, their legacy bold.

12. #12The story of Hattorskur

    Keys: Perkonuginus, Legend, myth, Hattorskur, story, Thunder Wyverns

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    In the shadowed groves, where the forest weeps, In the waters deep where thunder sleeps. Dwell the thunder wyverns, fierce and proud, With lightning coursing through the shroud. Foremost among them, Hattorskur reigns, Nine necks that rise, unbroken chains. Nine heads with eyes that flash like storm, His presence, dread, his heart, the norm. To the waves he calls with wrathful glee, Vortex summoned 'neath clouds set free. Innocents devoured, their cries unheard, By the wyvern king, the cruel, the terror stirred. Yet word did reach the thunder's lord, Perkonuginus, with lightning's lance. He sought the beast, with caution masked, But Hattorskur, with guile, his task. An elf’s guise took, the dragon sly, A feast prepared, with poisoned rye. Perkonuginus, his might concealed, But with spear and shield, his wrath revealed. Wyverns came, a horde of dread, Around the thunder lord they sped. But gods’ strength in his hand was no-matched, And Hattorskur fled, from wave to crest. To the sea’s dark heart the dragon leapt, Where no sun’s light had ever crept. Perkonuginus pursued, his vision clear, But in the depths, no foe drew near. A roar from the abyss, a terrible cry, Nine necks rose, to blot the sky. Nine heads with malice, their eyes aglow, The dragon’s true form, from depths below. Battle raged, as lightning danced, Perkonuginus, with spear advanced. One head he struck, and darkness spread, Yet 8 more pounced with curses dread. But the slain did rise, as one reborn, The heart the key, the dragon’s thorn. Yet hidden deep even light reaches not, The dragon’s chest in shadows caught. Turned into lightning, Perkonuginus, Thousand bolts of might down the depth. Hundred of eternity, for ten long nights shuttled. Aiming to the heart that evil paved. And at last, with mighty thrust, He pierced the heart, laid low the gust. Hattorskur fell, his reign undone, The wyverns bowed, as thunder lord won. Its structure disintegrated, its existence was erased. But Gherhazatana's son, still let its name left. As a testimony to his strength, his great deed. As an eternal memory, for that grand battle. As loyal hounds, Wyverns knew their place, Under the thunder lord's watchful might. Perkonuginus, in glory, stood, A god of thunder, fierce and power.

13. #13The thunder wyverns

    Keys: The thunder wyverns, Perkonuginus, Perkonuginus's hounds, dragon

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    The thunder wyverns are a type of aquatic dragons that are unique to the north of Navinorme. In order to adapt to the waters in the forest, they are generally not as big as red dragons. The most notable features of the thunder wyverns are their long, thin, flexible necks and flippers. They cannot fly but are good at swimming, and they cannot breathe fire but are born with lightning magic. Legend has it that in ancient times there was a thunder wyvern king named Hattorskur, who was huge and had nine heads. After Hattorskur was killed by Perkonuginus the thunder lord, the remaining thunder wyverns became Perkonuginus's hounds.

14. #14Perkonuginus copies Surdiev's fire

    Keys: Perkonuginus, myth, fire, Surdiev, story

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    It was the ancient year, Perkonuginus the thunder lord had received very little tribute this year, and he wanted to know why. He cut one of his golden hair and blew it carelessly out of his hand.

    "Go. When you return, I shall know what has happened in the mortal world," Perkonuginus said as he watched his hair fly toward the human world.

    The god's hair spun in the air and transformed into a handsome youth, who landed gracefully on the ground. When he came to the place where humans lived, he saw that the fields were deserted, weeds were more dense than crops, and aphids were eating the leaves of wheat.

    He saw an old man sitting by the field, and asked him why people did not cultivate the fields, but let the land of Gherhazatana be destroyed. The old man said sadly that it was because some of them had offended the shamans of Surdiev the god of fire months ago, and Surdiev's shamans set expensive conditions for the fire ritual. Without fire, weeds and pests cannot be burned and turned into fertilizer.

    Knowing, the incarnation of Perkonuginus came to the sanctuary where Surdiev's shamans lived, he saw the shamans only cared about enjoying the rich people's offerings for fire, and ignored the poor people's land. So the youth told Surdiev's shamans that he had a magic bag could double their wealth. Surdiev's shamans didn't believe it at first, but after he demonstrated how to turn a golden sword into two identical ones, the shamans rushed to put their ill-gotten gains into the magic bag.

    The bag seemed to never be full until the shamans handed over everything they had. After the youth finished chanting his spell, the bag swelled. When the shamans were looking forward to wealth and glory, they opened the lid and saw that it was filled with weeds and dead insects from the field.

    The handsome young man laughed proudly and said that it was a punishment for the shamans. The shamans surrounded him in anger, attacked the youth with fireballs. The young man was clearly burned by the fireball, but it didn't hurt at all. When he laughed and turned into a beam of light and disappeared, the shamans realized who they had offended.

    The thunder lord understood the situation and went to his younger brother Surdiev. The eldest son of Gherhazatana said that his golden spear was blunt and wanted to borrow Surdiev's fire to sharpen it. He said while offering the property from the malfeasance fire shamans, saying that only these jewels to made a crown would be worthy of Surdiev the lord of the sun.

    So Perkonuginus borrowed Surdiev's fire, and when he returned it, he had secretly copied it with his own magic. Perkonuginus sent his incarnation again, bypassing Surdiev's shamans and giving fire to the people. Surdiev was wondering why he didn't notice the fire in the human world, and then he was prayed by his shamans.

    The lord of the sun soon realized that it was Perkonuginus's doing, so he went to his brother and asked him why he copied his fire without permission. When the two gods refused to give in, the cunning Kuyshev the winter lord also intervened in the dispute, using his best words to provoke his two older brothers to duel.

    The inhabitants on the ground heard that their lords of thunder and sun were going to fight each other, so they prayed to Gherhazatana, the mother of the gods, to stop her children from dueling, to stop the annihilation of the universe from their conflict.

    Gherhazatana came forward in time and made a fair judgment between Perkonuginus and Surdiev. Perkonuginus was allowed to call on Surdiev's flame, but Perkonuginus's flame would be restricted by the universal rules. As compensation, Surdiev could take one of the ten tributes from Perkonuginus every Autumn moon festival.

15. #15The story of Meindyr

    Keys: myth, bee, the huge insect, Gherhzatana, the great pest, mead, story, Meindyr

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    From the void, where shadows creep, Meindyr the huge pest broke its bound. With a blast of flame, it arrived this world, Magma flowed, melt the mountains' heart.

    By day it fled the sun’s bright gaze, In caves it lurked, in twisted maze. But as the night spread dark and wide, Its swarms and tentacles did glide.

    To feed the brood, the pests did roam, Their nest of dread, a cursed nest. But prayers rose high, to heavens far, And Gherhzatana heard, a shining star.

    With the eye of stars, penetrated from the sky, To the pit where Meindyr’s brood did lie. Her scepter bright, heroes were blessed, And comsumed darkness with her might.

    The sacred beams cut through the deep, And from the pits, the swarms did leap, Hisses, screams, and quakes they brought, But against her chosen, all for naught.

    The mountains collapse, the earth did break, But Gherhzatana, her light bright. As the sun raised, her victory claimed, The pests of death, by light revealed.

    Transformed by her, the dead did fall, To bees they turned, at her great call. With honey rich, the goddess blessed, A gift for all, from her giant spoil.

    And so the mead, from honey born, Was shared by all, from dusk till morn. Each festival of her, the people sing, And brew the drink, their offering.

    To Gherhzatana, mother divine, Who turned the dark to sweetened wine, They raise their cups, in joyous cheer, For she who brought the golden year.

16. #16The festival of Gherhzatana

    Keys: The War Plays, The festival of Gherhzatana, Norseland, the autumn moon festival

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    The festival of Gherhzatana, also known as the autumn moon festival, is held every year during the second ten days of autumn. According to the Kayikal tradition, the most important day of the year is not the New Year, but the festival of Gherhzatana. Because only by pleasing the Mother of the Gods and praying for a good harvest can they survive the winter. During the festival of Gherhzatana, all tribes in Norseland will stop all disputes. During the first seven days, the tribes of the Kayikals will jointly hold "The War Plays". As the name suggests, "The War Plays" are different from real tribal conflicts. They are more like exercises and parades, and have a performance nature. The most important activity of the festival of Gherhzatana is to offer sacrifices to the four gods. The most important offerings to Gherhzatana include a long-haired big-horned bull and mead. Those offerings are not burned, but will be redistributed after the ceremony. This is not contradictory, because in the Kayikals' concept, after the ceremony, the gods have already enjoyed the spiritual essence of the tribute. Most of the redistributed tribute will be used as supplies for the tribes to plunder Sosed southward after the festival.

17. #17The essence of magic

    Keys: Magic, spells

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    In the minds of the Kayikals, the essence of magic is the borrowing of knowledge and power from the gods.

18. #18Shamans

    Keys: Military Shamans, Shaman, Shamans

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    In the culture of The Kayikals, "Shamans" refers to the clergy class. Shamans are considered to be people who have signed a contract with the gods, so they are distinguished according to the specific gods they belong to. Generally speaking, a Shaman who has signed a contract with a god will not cast spells involving other gods. In addition to being a medium for communication between the gods and the mortal world, Shamans also provide services such as celebrations, funerals, medical care, and education. Legend has it that in ancient times, the Shamans of the sun god Surdiev were responsible for giving fire to the people. The Kayikals also have a tradition called "Military Shamans". These Shanans have higher magical abilities and better physical fitness. When tribal conflicts or foreign wars occurred, they rode on the backs of mammoths and fought with the army.

19. #19Karkatel

    Keys: "Karkatel Empire", "Hero-King", the Veridian Empire, Karkatel

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    Karkatel "The Hero-King", born in 8815 and died in 8865 of the Bright Calendar, was a Kayikal chieftain from the Birvin clan who united the tribes and marched south. Karkatel not only conquered the neighboring Sosed region of The Kayikals, but also captured Alamaron, the capital of the old Veridian Empire, leading to the disintegration of the Veridian Empire. Karkatel established the short-lived "Karkatel Empire" in the south and was crowned the title "Hero-King". Although this regime soon collapsed after Karkatel's death, The Kayikals still believed that the soul of the "Hero-King" would return one day, making The Kayikals' tribes to reunite and become stronger.

20. #20Einherjar

    Keys: einheri, moon palace, souls, afterworld, Einherjar, Utriheim

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    The Einherjar (singular: einheri) refers to the soul that Kuyshev judges as "good". The Kayikals believe that if a person has many good deeds in his life, and these deeds outweigh his faults, then his soul will be judged as "Einherjar" and can enter Gherhzatana's moon palace. Otherwise, he will be exiled to "Utriheim" by Kuyshev. Legend has it that Gherhzatana promoted outstanding souls to become Einherjar in order to launch a prophecy decisive epic battle with the evil souls of Utriheim one day in the future.

21. #21Mammoths

    Keys: Mammoth, Mammoth cavalry, Mammoths rider, Siege mammoth

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    Mammoths are large domestic animals domesticated by both the Jotnar and the Kayikals. According to Kayikal mythology, the method of taming mammoths was taught by Gherhzatana, the mother of the gods. Mammoth riders are an important armed force of the Kayikals. The number of mammoth riders and their equipment can even directly reflect the economic situation of a tribe. To ensure the most efficient control of these huge creatures, a mammoth usually requires 3 to 6 drivers with different tasks on its back. The mammoths were equipped variously. Sometimes iron balls are tied to the long nose of the mammoth as weapons, and sometimes archers or spearmen or even catapults are set on the back of the mammoth. Usually, mammoth cavalrymen will be followed by infantrymen holding large shields to protect the legs of the mounts. Siege mammoths were larger, stronger mammoths protected by heavy armor and equipped with totem-pole-mounted spellcasters that are effective in destroying fortifications. In 8853, when the hero king of the Kayikals, Karkatel, besieged the capital of the Veridian Empire, the mammoth troops played an important role.

22. #22Werewolves

    Keys: werewolf, Werewolves

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    Werewolves are an elite force of the Kayikals. Because the werewolf spell is believed to be related to Kuyshev, the Lord of Winter, this force only exists in tribes that have a positive attitude towards Kuyshev. Werewolves are an elite unit of the Kayikals. Because the werewolf spell is believed to be related to Kuyshev, the Lord of Winter, this unit only exists in tribes that have a positive attitude towards Kuyshev. In most cases, werewolf troops can only transform at night, but a few individuals can also maintain it during the day, such as the female warrior Scugiaa of the Vilka clan.

23. #23The Gerska Class

    Keys: professional warriors, Gerska, Karkatel, warrior class

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    The traditional military system of the Kayikals was to temporarily recruit young and strong militiamen during war, but 150 years ago, the great "Hero-King" Karkatel carried out a military reform and established a system of professional warriors. These professional warrior class was called "Gerska", they had more advanced training and equipment than the militia, and were required to master certain magical knowledge. Although Karkatel has become history, the legacy of his reforms has forever changed Kayikals society. The Gerska class did not replace the traditional militia system - in fact, the two systems always coexist.

24. #24The Bright Calendar

    Keys: The Bright Calendar, The Veridian Calendar, The Unmemorable Years

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    The Kayikals once had their own native calendar, but they learned the Veridians' calendar after they conquered their lands 150 years ago. "The Bright Calendar" is also known as "The Veridian Calendar", although it is actually older than the Veridian Culture. This calendar starts with the end of so-called "The Unmemorable Years" in Veridian myths.

25. #25The Kayikals

    Keys: Kayikal, surname, Navinorme

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    The Kayikals are a people living in the north of Navinorme Continent. Their society is divided into several clans. In the 8850s, the divided state of the Kayikals was once unified by Karkatel "The Hero-King", at which time they went south to occupy a vast land. However, after Karkatel's death, they retreated back to the cold north. According to tradition, the Kayikals do not have surnames, or they prefer to write the name of their clan in the place of "surname".

26. #26Navinorme Continent

    Keys: Continent, Navinorme, Verididan

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    The Kayikals traditionally did not have the concept of "Continent". They heard the theory from the Veridians in the south that "the world is divided into many Continents, and this land belongs to the Navinorme Continent."

27. #27Teronus

    Keys: Heimeydan, World, Teronus

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    "Heimeydan" is the traditional name for "The World" by the Kayikals, but many of them now accept the southern Veridians' "Teronus" as the equivalent.

28. #28The Veridians

    Keys: Southerners, Veikburts, Veridian

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    The Veridians are a group of humans from the south who once built a vast empire on the Navinorme Continent. In the 8850s, the Kayikals onve conquered and ruled their lands for a short time, leading to the disintegration of the Veridian Empire. However, more Kayikals actually prefer to call the Veridians "Southerners". "The Veikburts" is also a common name for the Veridians by the Kayikals, which is a derogatory term literally means "The Weak".

29. #29Pinarbarus

    Keys: Pinarbarus, "Pinarbarus Veridians", Veridian

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    The Veridian Empire has been defeated by the Kayikals, but its descendants still exist. The Kayikals believe that Pinarbarus is the most powerful of all the Veridian successors. Pinarbarus is located southwest of Norseland. The two places are not adjacent to each other, but separated by the sea. There are many islands in that sea, which constitute a territorial dispute between the Kayikals and the Pinarbarus Veridians. The Ruler of Pinarbarus had once declared himself vassal of Karkatel the Hero-King of the Kayikals, but 10 years after Karkatel's death Pinarbarus stopped paying tribute and became hostile.

30. #30Karkatel Empire

    Keys: Yugvo, Veridland, Ubinus, Veridian, Karkatel, "Hero-King", "Karkatel Empire"

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    The "Karkatel Empire" was founded in 8852 of the Bright Calendar and perished in 8901. It was a regime established after Karkatel defeated The Veridian Empire. The capital of the Karkatel Empire was Yugvo in Ubinus Region, and the monarch's title of Karkatel Empire was "Hero-King", equivalent to "Emperor". The Karkatel Empire has 5 "Hero-Kings" including Karkatel himself from established to fell, but nobody as strong and wise as Karkatel.

31. #31Ubinus

    Keys: Yugvo, Zaros mountains, Veridland, Ubinus, Veridian, Karkatel, Sosedland

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    The Veridian Empire was defeated by the Kayikals, but their descendants still exist. "Veridland" is another name of Ubinus given by Karkatel the Hero King. Ubinus is located south of Sosedland, bordering Sosedland by the mountains called "Zaros". Karkatel "The Hero-King" once led the Kayikals to conquer Ubinus and set capital there in a place called "Yugvo" - the land there is even more fertile even than Sosedland. However, now Ubinus has once again returned to the descendants of the Veridians.

32. #32Norseland

    Keys: Navinorme, Norseland, Vindland

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    "Norseland" was originally the name given by the Veridians from the south, to call the northernmost land of Navinorme Continent. The Kayikals traditionally called their homeland "Vindland", but when they once occupied the south in 8850s, they accepted the change to "Norseland" for administrative convenience. The terrain of Norseland is divided by a network of waters, like pieces of tattered cloth spread over the water. The land there is mostly hilly and the climate is cold. The non-oceanic waters of Norseland are very shallow, only reaching an adult's chest at most.

33. #33The Clans

    Keys: Jarl, Clan, politics, Chieftain

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    The Clans are a kind of important social organization in Norseland. Generally speaking, a clan in Norseland always includes one or multiple villages, but more powerful clans may also have settlements similar to towns or even small cities. The leader of a clan is called "Jarl", literally means "Chieftain".

34. #34Althing

    Keys: Althing, council

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    The "Althing" system is a Council system widely practiced in Norseland. Each clan has its own Althing, which is not only used to discuss political issues, but also involves judicial trials.

35. #35Laudisism

    Keys: Laudisism, "Zorlh Worship", Veridian

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    Laudisism, also known as "Zorlh Worship" in the minds of most Kayikals. This is a religion of the Veridians from the south, and some Kayikals began to convert in the 8850s when The Kayikals ruled the south. In 9015, there were still Veridian missionaries coming to Norseland to preach, but they were not welcomed by The Kayikals mainstream society because the teachings of Laudisism were considered to have stigmatizing remarks against Kayikal traditions.

36. #36Elves

    Keys: "Eyruskarpr", Elves, Elf, "The Pointed Ears"

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    Elves come from the south of Navinorme Continent, just like Veridians. The Kayikals have heard that Elves are born with the ability to cast magic, even without learning. "Eyruskarpr" is another name for elves by The Kayikals, literally means "The Pointed Ears".

37. #37The Skyriders

    Keys: "Pinarbarus Veridians", Veridian, Draqutimu, The Draqutimus, Skyrider

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    Since 8900, many Kayikals who traveled southward through the southwest sea to plunder have reported encounters with Veridian "Skyriders". The Skyriders, formally known as "The Draqutimus" (singular: Draqutimu), are an elite force unique to the Pinarbarus Veridians. These people fought on unicorns, griffins, and even dragons, causing many losses to the Kayikals.

38. #38Soliaric Ocean

    Keys: Sjoustur, "Soliaric Ocean", "The Eastern Sea"

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    "Soliaric Ocean" is a loanword the Kayikals learned from the Veridian language from the south, referring to the ocean east of Navinorme Continent. According to the Kayikals tradition, this sea was originally called "Sjoustur", meaning "The Eastern Sea", and its northern part bordered the eastern coast of Norseland.

39. #39Subirus Ocean

    Keys: "Subirus Ocean", Sjovastur, "The Western Sea"

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    "Subirus Ocean" is a loanword the Kayikals learned from the Veridian language from the south, referring to the ocean west of Navinorme Continent. According to the Kayikals tradition, this sea was originally called "Sjovastur", meaning "The Western Sea", and its northern part bordered the western coast of Norseland.

40. #40Ofurvestan the legendary land

    Keys: Ofurvestan, "The Far West"

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    "Ofurvestan", literally means "The Far West", is a land in Kayikals mythology located across the ocean in the west. Many sailors have tried to find it, but all have failed. Different clans have different interpretations of "Ofurvestan". Some believe that it is the territory of Kuyshev, the god of winter and judge, while others say that there is a palace of Surdiev, the god of the sun and sea.

41. #41Utriheim

    Keys: Utriheim, Einherjar, Kuyshev, Gherhzatana, Meindyr, afterlife

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    "Utriheim" is the realm being described as "Void", "Unravelling" and "Twisting". where the souls of those who committed more sins than merits in their lifetime are banished by Kuyshev in Kayikal mythology. Some theories suggest that the legendary "Meindyr The Huge Insect" is the result of the evil souls devouring each other in Utriheim. Legend has it that Gherhzatana promoted outstanding souls to become Einherjar in order to launch a prophecy decisive epic battle with the evil souls of Utriheim one day in the future.

42. #42Anoterion

    Keys: Anoterion, Jotnar, Vasterk

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    "Anoterion" from the Veridian language and "Vasterk" from the Kayikal language both refer to the same substance. This substance not only makes the finest armor and weapons, but also makes highly efficient magical tools. However, this substance is harmful to health in high concentrations, so it can only be made into alloys. The ancestors of the Kayikals mastered the technology to mine and process this material through trade with the Jotnar. Although this substance is rarer than most resources, many deposits can still be found in Norseland that are not difficult to mine.

43. #43Akuriur People

    Keys: Akuriur, Kayikal, Ancestors, Maiziel

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    "The Akuriur" are the ancestors of The Kayikals and The Maiziels. Legend has it that they came from the southern humans who were exiled in ancient times.

44. #44Mertar People

    Keys: Kayikal, Mertar, Ancestors

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    The Mertar People are another ancestor of the Kayikals. Three thousand years ago, the northern part of the Solaric Ocean was covered by thick ice, and the Nomadic Mertars came to Norseland from the east across the frozen sea.. Today's Kayikal culture is the result of the long-term coexistence and integration of the Mertar culture and the Akuriur culture.

45. #45Sosedland

    Keys: Sosed, Sosedland, Maiziel, Morsmunen

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    "Sosedland" or "Sosed" for short is the name given by The Kayikals to a land in the south of Norseland. There live the Elves who call themselves "The Morsmunens" and the Humans who call themselves "The Maiziels". Karkatel the "Hero-King" once conquered Sosedland, but after the fall of the Karkatel Empire, Sosedland rebelled against The Kayikals.

46. #46The Maiziels

    Keys: Sosed, Sosedland, Maiziel

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    "The Maiziels" are a people who live in somewhere called "Sosedland" across the waters to the south of The Kayikals. They share a common ancestor with The Kayikals, and therefore believe in similar gods and can communicate even verbally in simple sentences.

47. #47The Bialus Bay

    Keys: Norseland, "Solaric Ocean", "Mowkias Marsh", Sosedland, "Bialus Bay"

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    The "Bialus Bay" is located southeast of Norseland as an outlet to the North Solaric Ocean. The land south of the Bialus bay belongs to Sosedland. On the west side of the Bialus bay is a horizontal strip of marshland called "Mowkias Marsh".

48. #48The Mowkias Marsh

    Keys: Norseland, goblin, "Mowkias Marsh", Sosedland, "Thunder Wyvern", "Bialus Bay"

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    The "Mowkias Marsh" is a wide horizontal marshland located west of Bialus Bay, with Norseland to the north and Sosedland to the south. The wind there sounds like someone whispering, the wet land here is covered with grass that at least reach the belly of an adult, with sparse trees among them. Few large animals in this area, only big crows circling in the sky, some goblins live in the trees and Thunder Wyverns live in the deeper water.

49. #49"The Battle With No Winner"

    Keys: "The Battle With No Winner", Kayikal, "Mowkias Marsh", Mowkias, Maiziel

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    Legend has it that Mowkias was once a land of pleasant environment and beautiful scenery. In order to fight for this place, The Kayikals and The Maiziels once fought a war in Mowkias a thousand years ago and both sides suffered heavy losses. People call that war "The Battle With No Winner". After "The Battle With No Winner", Mowkias was cursed by the restless souls, and anyone who set foot in it would be dragged into the swamp by the ghosts.

50. #50Goblins

    Keys: Elveslayer, Goblin, "Mowkias Marsh", "Goblin Syndrome"

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    In the perception of most Kayikal people, Goblin is a kind of arboreal humanoid creature that lives in groups in "Mowkias Marsh". They are short, stupid but greedy. People bitten by Goblin or have drunk raw goblin blood seem to have a disease similar to the cold but lasting longer if haven't got cured in time. There are also very few serious cases that become disabled. But it is said that if an Elf is bitten by a Goblin, the body of that elf will split into two or three new Goblins. This is called "Goblin Syndrome" or "Elveslayer" by the Kayikal Shamans.

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