Clan Origins

Home City: The Glade Tree in Varkellr
The Glade Tree was an incredible city in the East known by its particularly large leaves and surrounded by Fire Trees. The Glade Tree was inhabited by particularly skilled hunters, warriors and scouts who were in the first line of defence against the Stonewarg of Jotunheim. 

The Eldi-Stokkir clan was named by Eldur, a Fire Mage who saved an outlying village within the Forest of Glimé from an insectoid assault. This earned him a reputation as a protector of wargs and slayer of bugs. Eldur was a traveller by nature, but when his closest friend Vidür proposed that they journey to find a spot to settle down together, Eldur allowed himself to be convinced. It’s said that something deeper had been brewing between the two for some time, and they only grew closer on their long journey. Such a vibrant spark could only gutter; the proud and colorful fireleaf trees of Varkellr drew Eldur in irresistibly, but Vidür scoffed at the gaudy things, far more drawn to the elegant silverleaf trees of Draumrvollr. Light banter soon devolved into traded insults, and by the time the two returned to Ljosa they parted ways in anger, each cursing the other’s name. It wasn’t long before Eldur felt the sting of regret, but when he sought out Vidür, it was only to discover that his friend had already left for Draumrvollr. Hurt beyond words by the slight, Eldur left for Verkellr. His clan grew and flourished as the silence between the two stretched for a hundred years. Wounds softened with time, though, and following a series of heartfelt letters that spanned another decade, the two agreed to reunite. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. After news of Vidür’s death reached him, Eldur was never the same. He returned to his wandering ways, and met his end alone in the wilderness.

A Short History of Highwarg

Eldur the Protector || The founding Highwarg of the Eldi-Stokkir, Eldur found himself lost without Vidür and was killed in a snowstorm in the Chillwind Expanse.

Huw the Bold || Huw ascended to Highwarg after Eldur’s death in 376A and saw the Eldi-Stokkir through the first year of the civil war. He was killed in Vindwar.

Rhian the Brave || Rhian took up the mantle for Huw from Senwarg to Highwarg, in the second year of the civil war in 403A. He was later killed in the clash at Holttén.

Aileas the Martyr || Aileas ascended to Highwarg in 428A after Rhian’s death. She was later executed by Gísla in the Waning years of the civil war in the final battle of 467A when she refused to cede the Glade tree to the Thuaidh army.

Carrun the Rock || Carrun the Rock ascended to Highwarg in 467A, he ruled throughout the Fenrir War, until, weary of toil he retired and passed leadership to his daughter. He was last seen in the Glade Tree.

Daena || Current Highwarg of Eldi-Stokkir, Daughter of Carrun, Ascended in 789A.

Clan Culture & Values

Temper every warg alike in the fire of justice.

Members of the Eldi-Stokkir all wear a preserved leaf from the Fire Tree on their lapel as a pin. Unique among the clans, they have an affinity for fire mages, and are often especially welcoming to any fire mage who wishes to complete an initiation trial and join their ranks. They are a no-nonsense clan that takes pride in stoicism and self-discipline. They place a great weight on justice and the rule of law, and many of their number often find jobs in the guard or military. Others tend to view them as stubborn, but to Eldi-Stokkir, the matter is simple; if a crime hasn’t been atoned for, it can’t be forgiven.

• Decisiveness: A course of action should be an axe sunk deep into deadwood, clear and confident.
• Experience: There is no treasure greater than wisdom won through experience.
• Justice: 
• Family:

Clan Politics

Clan Festivals & Events

Initiation

In order to join this clan, a Warg must bring the Highwarg the head of an insectoid as proof of their worthiness. Though bigger bugs tend to make a bigger impression, the physical strength and stature of the warg in question is taken into account when judging their offering, and the offered insectoid is only refused under egregious circumstances (such as, if the head of a domestic Gryllo were to be brought before the Highwarg). Wargs are judged and accepted individually, and the clan will occasionally hold group celebrations for initiates when enough new wargs have joined their ranks.

Ascension

The ascension of a Senwarg is a small and secretive ceremony, often only involving the current Highwarg and other select Eldi-Stokkir of renown. With many magical precautions taken, a small ring of fire is erected in a hidden location, and the new Senwarg must leap through it onto a raised dais. There they speak the oath of the Eldi-Stokkir and complete their ascension. The ascension of a Highwarg is a far more public affair. Often referred to as the ‘Trial of Aileas,’ the new Highwarg must carry a burning torch over a set path through the city of Ljosa and ensure that it does not go out. To the Eldi-Stokkir this is a defiant and sacred remembrance, but many of the other clans tend to view it as somewhat petty and overdramatic. The use of fire is not popular among outsiders, either, and the torchbearer often receives jeers or reprimands.

Leaf Jumping

A dangerous but exhilarating sport, the wargs of Eldi-Stokkir throw massive tourneys in the last days of Summer for their clansmates (and sometimes the occasional lucky/unlucky outsider). Leaf jumping involves jumping onto the largest leaves of the forest trees and successfully riding them all the way to the forest floor. Not always successful, competitors can expect severe injuries and sometimes for the most unlucky, death. Prizes include money from wagers and trophies, as well as the notoriety of being the winner. So far, no outsider has ever won.