Category:Local Lore

.. The player handbook section is a catch all for the various terms, traditions, rituals and practices in use by the entire community of Hofborg guilds and clans. As time progresses and we craft or absorb other Fanon practices this page will expand into additional pages.

Hofborg, Overview

Nestled high above a thriving little sea port lies the Nord temple known as the Motherhouse. A regal structure dedicated to both the mainland Nord and Skaal pantheon, medicinal arts and hedge magic -- the Motherhouse is a point of attraction for clergy, holy warriors, and healers.

The outpost known simply as Hofborg, which lies on the coast north west of Solitude, is currently under the shared guardianship of a sea-faring crew known as The Saebjorn, the Thane of Hofborg and the High Priest/ess of the Motherhouse. The Saebjorn crew has recently been given the responsibility of running the town on behalf of the temple while the town's new Thane is the voice of the community at court. Rumors have it that the Saebjorn crew is not as above board as the local officials would like, but so far they have garnered no charges of piracy, smuggling or kidnapping.

The three branches of the town, the Motherhouse, the the Seabjorn Crew, and the town of Hofborg are ran by their individual in-character leadership under the OOC management of the Hofborg Roleplay Guild.

See Also

History, Hofborg (Lore)

Laws, Hofborg

Holidays, Hofborg (Lore)

NPCs, Hofborg (Lore)

Haafingar, Overview

Haafingar, Overview (Handbook)

Terms

Bondsman

A person who works as a servant, may have originally referred to someone who was working off a debt or bond. Bondsmen are not master crafters, nor warriors, nor land holders. They are the "minimum wage" of the community.

Borgmester

the mayor or other official of a town, in this case the "quartermaster" of Hofborg who also functions as mayor.

Bratta

Bratta (v) means to To swear, to promise. Brattung is a Promise, oath, contract. And Brattaful is the cup or horn traditionally the Chieftain's cup which is used to make oaths. While individual oaths can be made with or without the cup or even over a forge, when there is a lot of oath's taken and given the event is known as a Symbel which has many forms and variations.

Hall Mistress

The person who runs a long hall either independently or in conjunction with the Jarl/Thane/Chieftain/Captain's Wife

Hedge-Mage

Hedge-Magic (Handbook)

Hedge magic in Hofborg refers to the clever craft, magical herbalism, enchanters, and shamans, as well as druidry and some Reach magic. The Motherhouse functions as a place of study and collaboration for hedge mages, as well clergy, shamans, and healers.

Huskarl

Housecarl (or Huskarl) is a title bestowed upon the bodyguard of an important person in Skyrim. Generally excelling at physical combat, whether in ranged or melee weapons, the housecarl dedicates their entire life to protect their liege, their home, their family, and their assets.

Moot

Moot (Handbook)

Nørring (nørringar)

This is a term used in Hofborg to refer to people who are not Nords but live in Skyrim and have adopted the culture of the Nord to a large part.

Quartermaster

a military officer responsible for providing quarters, rations, clothing, and other supplies, in this case for the Saebjorn.

Reaver

While most of the Saebjorn crew call themselves "crew" the more accurate term is Reaver which is used like one might use the term "Viking" to refer to the earth base profession of Norse warriors who take to the sea and engage in a wide range of activities from raiding, to mercenary to mercantile.

Riddari

A group of religious warriors, like D&D Paladins, who are a mounted warrior guard in service to the priest and priestess of the temple. Often one priest and one riddari are paired for years.

Sheild-Maiden

“In the snowy lands of Skyrim there’s a band of warrior women known as Mara’s Shield-Maidens. They vow to take no lovers but Shor himself, for Mara is said to be his concubine and no one would dare to usurp Kyne’s place as his rightful wife. Clad in wolf pelts, they go to battle with reckless passion, determined to earn their place in Sovngarde by deeds of valor.” In Hofborg, the Shield-Maidens are a female only group dedicated to Mara and Shor exclusively.

Skógr-Vard

The term used for the grove guardian who is tasked with the protection of the Spirit Woods and acts as a shaman, clever-man or law speaker when needed. This position is more commonly referred to as 'Grove Father' or simple 'Fadir'.

Sword-Thane/Shield-Thane

The group of warriors and body guards who are in service to the Thane or Chieftain of Hofborg.

Thane

Highest political rank in Hofborg. There is no Jarl that covers Hofborg, so the Thane reports directly to the king. When the kind does not ratify the position of Thane, the rank given to the highest political rank in Hofborg is Chieftain. If Hofborg, has more then one clan, then the rank maybe indicated as High Chieftain.

Outlander (út-lendr)

An outlander, often spelled Utlander, is someone who not a member of Hofborg or a member of any Nord holding. It is not a derogatory term but it is a clear distinction saying 'you are not one of us'.