the rusgaard

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The Rusgaard people, often called ‘The Rus,’ live in the northern part of Miradawn in a sprawling wilderness that remains the largest de facto nation on the continent. Although, the true numbers of the Rusgaard remain a mystery as their nomadic, secretive and oftentimes confrontational nature isolates these brave warriors.

Unlike the organised militaries of the south, the Rusgaard are typically guerilla fighters, using shock tactics to overwhelm and brutalise their enemies. Rus society is very fluid , with a few northern clans straying from traditional values. Their core belief is in their nine natural Gods and a simple mantra of ‘if you breathe, you live. If you live, you fight. If you fight then to die in battle is your life fulfilled.’

Do you think you would join the Rusgaard? Do your blades thirst for the blood of your enemies as you call out blessings from the Gods? Or are you a Civilian of this harsh land, trying to make your own way and maintain the honour of your clan? Read through some of our lore below to decide if you will join the raid!

Rusgaard Lore

  • Graphic of two crossed axe axes with a fiery background and a green emblem with a whistle at the top.

    Russa-Saga

    A brief history of the Rusgaard people and tales of their great feats under the leadership of Ferwiga Bloodfist and Rusvak Stonejaw

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  • A purple background with nine circular icons arranged in a circle around a white number nine in the center. The icons include an owl, a lantern, a fish, a crescent moon, a green leaf, a harp, a medical caduceus, a hook, and a skull.

    Gods of the Nine Rings

    If you are to be a Rusgaard, then you must learn to pay homage to your northern Gods. Learn the names of Fulknore, Myrkur and others.

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  • A black tribal-style dragon and bat hybrid logo above the word 'MARFAX' stylized with runic-like letters.

    Ulf Drekebani and the last hunt

    An epic ballad telling the conquests of the Rus hero Ulf Drekebani and the origins of Clan Dragodare from the slaying of the great serpent, Louhikäärme.

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A digital illustration with text about the Clan Sturmnool, including their background, region, and fealty to Clan Brorsverge, with a diagram of their territory and a map showing their location, alongside a drawing of a warrior archer with a green clo
Illustration of a Viking warrior with a beard, wearing a helmet, holding an axe and sword. The background features symbols and text about Clan Dragodare, a region called Western, with a map showing Dreke Bay, Dragdore, Jarnrig, and River of Tears.
Information about Clan Bloodfist from a fantasy map and text, including a cartoon Viking warrior, clan insignia, and a regional map of northwest areas and the western ocean
A graphic with texts and images about Clan Vuenori, a Norse-inspired group, featuring photos of three individuals, a map, and descriptive information about their lore and history.
A clan profile for Clan Trollsbane featuring a man in armor, a map of the clan's region in North, and descriptive text about their history and lore.
A split-page infographic about Clan Fjallskugasson, featuring a photograph of a man dressed in medieval armor and face paint, a map of the North region with clan locations, and text detailing the clan's history and lore.
A detailed legend about Clan Heska, including a photograph of a woman dressed as a Viking warrior with face paint, standing in a forest. The legend discusses the clan's history, leadership, and geographic region, with a map illustrating the area.
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“Hagall madr ar reida. is. sol. valknuttr.”

‘Through days of hail we journey. Ice. Sun. Endure all.’

— Rusgaard Proverb