Vaeringjar is a pride that is constantly progressing, though it has its own values and traditions that shape the pride. The members of this pride are its foundations and without the hard work, determination, and innovation of each member the pride would not exist. Each member is important in their way - singularly, and to the pride as a whole. While the members are ranked by class, personal relations often have a lot of sway over the goings-on of the pride, so just because a member may be a Leysingi or thrall, a favored one has the ability to change the opinions of a higher ranking member. Keep in mind as you play, the pride does not take terribly kindly to rogues lingering in the area, but will welcome members in freely if they swear an oath, though not everyone might be so inviting...
High Class
Jarl [1/1]: The leader of the pride. They must be a warrior and a leader. They make all of the decisions in the pride. In the case of an inherited title, the new jarl is expected to prove themselves in battle. This title may also be taken in combat.
Jarlkona [1/1]: The wife of the Jarl. She is a strong figure and often a warrior herself. She runs the pride while the Jarl is away and holds just about as much power.
Jarlbarn [0/∞]: children of the Jarl and Jarlkona
High-Middle Class
Ráðgjafi [1/?]: a trusted person of the Jarl. They act as an advisor or a voice for him and often carry out any needed tasks set out by the Jarl.
[Völva [3/?]: practiced seiðr, spá and galdr | teachings which encompassed shamanism, sorcery, prophecy and other forms of indigenous magic. Basically our seer rank. Not all seers need to be this rank nor do they need to be seers.
Middle Class
Jordbrukare [1/∞]: General rank for a farmer. They own herds of animals that may be traded to provide other things for their family.
Næringsdrivende [0/∞]: General Trader/Merchant Rank. They trade things of value for things they need and vice versa.
Jaktur [2/∞]: Unlike a farmer, hunters go out to catch their prey and bring the wares back to the pride. This is usually for larger animals that cannot be controlled, like hippos and alligators, but not always!
Fisker [1/∞]: Like hunters, they do not keep a herd. Instead, they fish in the rivers and lakes for prey.
Smed [1/∞]: Unlike the other middle-class ranks, the smed crafts items, usually out of metals, and trades them for goods. More skilled smeds may also make items out of furs or wood.
Lapsi [0/∞]: youth of the pride.
Low-Middle Class
Leysingi [0/∞]: A freed thrall. While still not entirely free; he was still dependant on his former owner and family for a number of generations and could not institute legal proceedings against him. He needed a patron to protect his new found freedom and often looked to his former master to champion him.
Low Class
Eið Brotsjór [0/∞]: This is a member and/or their family who has broken the oath of fealty and have remained within the pride. It takes a lot of work to rise above this rank. They are watched closely and may not be allowed to own land. They are considered lower than a thrall. In some cases, they may rise above this rank and become a trusted member of the pride once again.
Thrall [0/∞]: A slave in the pride. They are owned by a single family and are expected to aid the family in day to day activities and life. (see VALUES & TRADITIONS)
Thrallkona [0/∞]: This is a special type of slave in which only the Jarl can own them. They rank translates to ‘slave-wife’ and they are, bluntly, concubines. Any children they have by the jarl are not considered legitimate.
