[Kiha]

 
  

History

  
A clan of warrior craftsman, claimed to have lineage tracing back to the times of old, when Giant clans ruled Meranthe with no merit to their tales. A clan rising from decline, one of Giants by old tale and rumor alone for as long as the living can remember, having fallen into obscurity over the ages until the awakening of Ymir's blood in Surtyr. Despite their loss of renown in the current age, they survived due to their skill in bloodshed and the forge, prized skills in Vdalion. Surtyr the chieftain of the Folhammars in the present day, was showing promise until he became fascinated by the slumbering throes of Vdali below, and he seemed to hold no interest in anything else.   

  

The clan declined, skill and mythical claims failing to endure the prospect of an estranged leadership. Until five years ago when he was thought lost after a failed communion with Vdali resulted in his conscious being swallowed by the cyclopean mind of the primordial. For three days he remained below, before emerging a figure of astounding stature and skin red as fire, yet lumbering. His proof of heritage came with a price, a changed self within and without. 

  

In his awakening, he has spent the last five years rebuilding the clan in a new image, one of spiritual craftsmanship and reverence to Vdali and Ymir. Surtyr says himself, 'They are so mighty they shape the world in their wake. To craft, is to pray to them, our true purpose made clear.' It is with this mantra the Folhammar clan is going through reform, even accepting new blood into the fold should a prospect come to be of likeminded belief.

  

Shamans, and Shapers
   

The Folhammar clan is one consisting of warrior craftsman initially, however Surtyr's recent reforms have brought forth a new identity. They are a shamanic, spiritual clan that reveres the source of the Giant heritage, Ymir, and his child Vdali, their patrons and focus of worship when they shape stone, wood, and metal. In the last few years this has earned intrigue and confusion alike, yet their skills are irrefutable. Few will craft a better ax or atgier than a Folhammar. 

 

Dedicating to a craft is a defining requisite to carry the clan name, and the members with the highest standing within the clan itself are those who commit to an 'artisan's prayer', where the crafter shows reverence and homage to the gods with their work. Setting themselves apart, and shifting towards the direction of not only clan but religious collective. 

 

A member of the clan can be recognized by the crest marking their right hand or bicep. A blood-relative of the chief family having it upon their right hand, and 'new blood' receiving the crest upon their bicep after going through apprenticeship and producing their first artisan's prayer, after learning the rites and techniques of the forge that came to Surtyr in dreams after his encounter with Vdali's mind.

 

  

Clan Structure 

  

The clan consists of a hierarchy based on skill and mastery in it's modern iteration, not being a noble line resulted in Surtyr's decision to accept new blood, and also for these newcomers to have opportunity to rise in the clan. The hierarchy goes as:

 

Forgeseer -   The leader and spiritual mentor of the clan.

  

Augur - Advisors of the clan's leader and masters of artisan prayer. Often oversees inducting 'new blood' and ensures clan trades go as desired when the Forgeseer cannot. This role is mantled by the most loyal and talented of the clan.

  

Woldhammer - Typically the path which most Folhammar take when their focus in practice leans more towards warfare. The martial role within the clan, and as fierce as expected of Vdalion warriors. They often bring in new trade and apprentices by displaying the power of Folhammar crafted weapons and armor and spreading the clan's dogma.

  

Meistari - The path taken by those who truly wish to have their craft be their scripture and prayer. Meistari perform rituals during the crafting process, whatever form of craft they hold expertise in. Their attention to detail and passion for praising the gods with their craft sets them apart from a mere craftsman. The weapons they make are scripture that truly slays one's enemy.

  

Novice - New blood and the young of the Folhammar clan both start here, working to complete their training and make their first true work of their craft in a coming of age rite to prove their skill to graduate to one of two paths.

 

[If you wish to start as a Folhammar, please reach out to me at kiha#7408 on discord]

[Kiha]

 
New Blood
 
The Folhammar clan has inducted new blood in the wake of Vdalion's stirring post-Moot. The strength of Grimhjall grows as burgeoning craftspeople and warriors enter the ranks of the Worldhammers. Chants fill the night as hammer rings and cauldron boils, artisans of every medium cropping up under the current Flamespeaker's banner. The names of the newest family are forever burnt into the halls that churn works among Vdalion's finest.
  
Meistari Mia Emara Renee
 
Wolhammers Hiram and Firam
 
Novices Raithe Dureya, Aphis, and Jotunn
 
These promising folk compose the new crestbearers of Folhammar.

[Kiha]

  
A Greatclan is Born
  
News of the clan of the Flamespeaker elect of the first Moot since the disaster that rocked the foundation of Meranthe has spread in Vdalion like wildfire. A proud fact for the Forgeseer of Folhammar, but one made manifest by not just his charisma and leadership but the backbone of any great house. It's people. The clan has boomed with growth to the point it has gained recognition as a Noble Clan within Grimhjall and it's resources will continue to uplift members and Vdalion peoples alike.
  
Most notable of happenings within Clan Folhammar is the presence of those rising in it's ranks that helped it achieve this milestone, with the forgehalls now being the abode to these honorable names:
     
Augurs 
Biens Enrise
Glufdor Vorraog
 Mia Emara Renee
  
Woldhammars
Hohenheim
Maria Banvaenn
Adrian
Raithe Dureya
 
Meistari
Cirilla Sevaria
K'or
 
Novices
Hiram
Gavin Larkis
Aphis
Esthila Godfrey
Lux Rumpitur
   
   
It is these names that have forged the path that led for the rise of Vdalion's newest Greatclan, may they remain everlasting like stone.
Going forward, the Folhammar clan is officialy a Noble House with all the benefits that brings. To join the clan look for individuals with the Mark of Folhammar upon them (Found in descriptions) or contact me at kiha#7408 to set up a scene!

[Kiha]

With the fall of the last Augur and a wave of new artisans and faithful in Vdalion, the second Emperor announces Folhammar will be hosting a seminar for new blood to enter the greatest forgehall in Meranthe as Surtyr's apprentices in craftsmanship.

To craft, is to pray.

Seek the elder out in the city itself today, or contact me at kiha#7408 to arrange a meeting if you cannot be present while Surtyr is about recruiting.