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(Ulfriksson family members are distinguished by their blood or legal relationship to the Jarl.)
Ulfrik
Jarl
The big daddy at the head of the table. In charge of everything.
Ameerah
Hústrú to Ulfrik. (Almost) The boss lady. Everyone aside from the jarl serves her as they do the jarl.
Bolverk
Uncle
Jorunn
Cousin
Thorgrim
Cousin -
(Fighting men that have sworn their fealty and service to the jarl.)
Muunokhoi
Stallari
Clingy
Huskarl
I, ____, make this oath: that I shall be in the forefront of fierce battle, forging ahead with my lord and friend, coming to the war-call carrying my weapons; and when no battle causes the war-horn to blow, I shall not forget the ring-giver's generosity, but will offer wise counsel as I may. And though I had liefer lay down my life than see harm come to my lord, still should the poisoned point or aged edge strike him down, then I shall not flee a single footlength from the field, but rather shall advance into the enemy army, slaying as I might, to avenge the protector of the people. And by Freyr, and by Njordr, and the Almighty Ase, may this sword smite me upon which my hand rests, may my own edge twist and turn against me should I fail to keep this oath.
Each warrior under the Jarl swears an oath of fealty like the one above. Whether Dane or Celt, mutt or furry, if they are a warrior for the Ulfrikssons they must swear their fealty. If it is broken, the man will be beaten brutally, bones will be broken, flesh mutilated, and they will be called oath-breaker.
Not yet oath bound:
Pucke
Dreng
Trygve
Dreng
Manky
Dreng
Beot
Dreng
Jahe
Hired muscle -
(Men and woman who make their permanent residence within the walls of Ulvholme.)
Missa
Bondi
Kopi
Bondi
Freyia
Bondi
Exusia
Bondi -
(Permanent slaves and servants of the clan that live within the walls of Ulvholme.)
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(Any person(s) or groups that are considered friends of the clan, and are welcome within Ulvholme at all times.)
Heimdall
Friend
Pucke
Blue haired shit
Necessary Evil
Fighter / Guard
Lunetta
Stray dog who is loyal to the clan
Aethiops
Apple munching horse-arse
Hegan
Friend / Gladiator
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(A list of rank definitions, and who is ranked above who.)
Social Hierarchy
Jarl
Fully independent lordship, some hold lands by right of inheritance, others ruthlessly fight their way to power. Jarls are distinguished by their wealth, measured in terms of followers, treasure, ships, and estates. The eldest son of the Jarl is on the fast track to becoming the next Jarl. A sort of noble chieftain.
Bondi
A regular and permanent resident
Hústrú
Wife / Wife of.
The legal female partner of any free man. She rules the household in which she resides in.
Leysingi
A person who has been freed from slavery, but is of no noteworthy status
Thrall
A male slave/servant
Ambatt
A female slave/servant
Military Hierarchy
Jarl
Fully independent lordship, some hold lands by right of inheritance, others ruthlessly fight their way to power. Jarls are distinguished by their wealth, measured in terms of followers, treasure, ships, and estates. The eldest son of the Jarl is on the fast track to becoming the next Jarl. A sort of noble chieftain.
Stallari
A sort of marshal, or deputy in the field for the Jarl, and at home. In charge of security for the fort, as well.
Thegn
Thegn, meaning an attendant, servant, retainer or official, usually in a military sense similar to the later "knight", and old norse for Thane. A hand of the Jarl.
Huskarl
Housecarl, also spelled huscarl, Old Norse húskarl (“house man”), Danish and Norwegian hird(“household,” or “household member”), member of the personal or household troops or bodyguard of Scandinavian kings and chieftains in the Viking and medieval periods.
Dreng
A young warrior, not yet fully initiated. These are the ones that do the bitch-work for the clan; cleaning, repairing items, sharpening weapons and digging ditches.
