Territory of the Fid-Nemith

Ice Barbarians (Fid-Nemith)

Capital: Glot

Ruler: His Most Ferocious Majesty, Lolgoff Bearhear, the King of Fid-Nemith; Fasstal of all the Suelii

Racial make-up: Suloise

Major resources: Furs, copper, gems, rare wood (sablewood), slaves

The lands of the Fid-Nemith, or Ice Barbarians, are located in the far northeastern portion of the Flanaess, on what is commonly known as the Thillonrian Peninsula. They occupy the coastal regions to the north and east of the Corrusk Mountains, lands that are among the coldest and most severe in all of the barbarian kingdoms.

From the bleak shores of the Thillonrian, the Ice Barbarians raid their cousins to the south, the Awenyddion (Snow) and Taidbhse (Frost) barbarians. Or, they will raid with them into Ratik and the Great Kingdom. In high summer they often find fighting by rounding the coasts of the Hold of Stonefist, and the Fid-Nemith have both hatred and respect for the dour inhabitants of that land. Their most despised enemy, however, is the Sea Barons, whose ships they attack on sight, and whose isles they often attack and plunder — usually at a price. Of late these raiders have joined with Frost and Snow barbarians in order to counter the growing strength of the coastal defenders of the Great Kingdom and the Sea Barons.

The loose governmental authority can best be described as tribal and feudal. Clans are initially formed as extended families, but the most powerful of these tribal rulers have evolved into lords. The greatest warrior among them, the King, holds power only through the legend behind his name and the power of his axe.