Skjölbrunda
Extinct
One of two rival chiefdoms that fought the Great War of the Dark Forest. Fierce warriors ruled by Chief Håíłster. Branched from an older chiefdom whose name is lost to time.
Chapter IX
Ancient & Fallen Kingdoms
Skjøldungår
Extinct
The other rival chiefdom in the Great War of the Dark Forest. Nearly identical to the Skjölbrunda in culture, warfare, and leadership — also ruled by a Chief Håíłster. Branched from the same ancient chiefdom.
The Kabáz Idol
Revered Founder — Name Pending
United the nomadic tribes into the Caliphate through peaceful conquest roughly 250 years ago. Reputed to have single-handedly stopped a war and sacrificed himself for his people. His legacy is the foundation of the Following of the Idol faith and the basis for all claims to the title of Caliph.
The Frappian Empire
Extinct — Destroyed 973
Originally invaders from the unknown lands. Descended upon Griba when it was a continent of savage chiefdoms and jarldoms with no true kingdoms. Through the Frappian Conquest, wiped out the native population and established an empire occupying the entire main island. After its fall, the remaining population fragmented into new kingdoms and chiefdoms — the precursors to today's factions.
The Khoun-Udag
Ancient Precursor to Hounúd
Occupied the northeastern island. Sigil: a flower with a snake beneath it. Victorious in the Great War of the Frappian Extinction. Following their victory, they changed their sigil to an anchor and eventually evolved into the modern kingdom of Hounúd.