group of islands north of Uttara

The people are called The Ribari. They are semi independent from Uttara, on the condition they provide ships to the navy and a few men to stay in Drake's Landing for upkeep of the ships. They are fisher-people and their land is frozen half the year. They have two chiefs, one for the people and one for their elite warriors known as the Maharib. Their oral tradition says they came to the islands 1000 years ago when the White Sea stayed frozen for 7 years straight. Most of them are skilled hunters and some live part of the year at Frystgate making a living at hunting white elk and white bear. In addition to hunting they also are skilled at tanning and boot making. Rivergarden castle has 4 Ribari cobblers living at the castle. They are predominately dark brown or black haired, olive skinned and brown eyed people. They are an incredibly equal society, men and women perform all tasks, including the Maharib. They have a Ribari Chieftess, Alva, and a Maharib Chief, Hakon, who have equal say in the tribes well being. It is important to the Ribari that their two leaders are from different families, so power does not all belong to one person or family.

Ribari

5000

Drivot

Most law are around the concept of Do Not Take What is Not yours. Includes spouses, children, things, food. Most food is shared, they do not want to see their people go hungry. Disputes are settled by both chiefs.

canoeing around the smaller islands, swimming from island to island

23 islands in the northern White Sea

seaweed, fish, fur

White Sea

frozen winter for 3 months, cold and snowy 3 months, light rainy spring for 2 months, sunny and unfrozen ground 3 months, cold and frosty without snow 1 month.

Thier oral tradition says they came to the islands 1000 years ago when the White Sea stayed frozen for 7 years straight.

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War for independence against Uttara 800 years ago.