The Northmen nation is composed of both the Lake-men and Dale-men of Rhovanion, as well Rhûn. Their cultures are similar, since all are skilled diplomats and merchants, and together they influence much of the mercantile trade in western Middle-earth. The Northmen aspire to develop and control vast markets, and so acquire considerable wealth. Their numbers are not great, but their settlements much larger than their neighbours’. The Northmen possess adequate and well-provisioned armies, and also possess a navy at the Sea of Rhûn. Led by Bard I, the Northmen represent a significant power waiting to be awakened.
¶ Special Abilities
- New emissaries can start with an emissary skill rank of up to 40 when created using the order, 734 – Name Emissary.
- The nation can buy from the market at 20% less than given buy price (but bids from the market do not gain this price break).
- The nation can sell to market at 20% greater than given sell price.
- All new recruits start with a training rank of 20.
- The nation can build ships for 750 timber (half the normal cost).
¶ Starting Characters
| Name |
Command |
Agent |
Emissary |
Mage |
Stealth |
Challenge |
Artifacts |
| Bain I |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
| Bard I |
40 |
- |
20 |
- |
- |
42 |
- |
| Girion II |
30 |
- |
20 |
- |
- |
32 |
- |
| Koldana |
20 |
10 |
- |
10 |
- |
24 |
- |
| Kynoden |
- |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
22 |
- |
| Marcatio |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
- |
30 |
- |
| Montieff |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
- |
20 |
- |
| Swithwulf |
20 |
10 |
- |
- |
- |
21 |
- |
¶ Starting Population Centres
| Name |
Location |
Size |
Fortifications |
Harbour/Port |
Special |
| Dilgul |
4217 |
Town |
- |
Harbour |
- |
| Elgaer |
4415 |
Town |
- |
Harbour |
- |
| Esgaroth |
3109 |
Town |
Tower |
Harbour |
- |
| Lest |
4017 |
Village |
- |
- |
- |
| Shrel-kain |
4013 |
Major Town |
Fort |
Port |
Capital |
¶ Starting Armies and Navies
| Location |
HC |
LC |
HI |
LI |
AR |
MA |
Warships |
Transports |
Morale |
| 3109 |
- |
- |
100 |
100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
| 4013 |
- |
- |
100 |
100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
| 4217 |
- |
- |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
5 |
3 |
20 |
¶ Nation Climate and Terrain Modifier Percentage
| Climate |
Shore |
Plains |
Rough |
Forest |
Desert |
Swamp |
Mountains |
| Polar |
87 |
87 |
82 |
80 |
77 |
77 |
80 |
| Severe |
90 |
90 |
85 |
82 |
80 |
80 |
82 |
| Cold |
92 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
82 |
82 |
85 |
| Cool |
95 |
95 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
85 |
87 |
| Mild |
100 |
100 |
95 |
92 |
90 |
90 |
92 |
| Warm |
97 |
97 |
92 |
90 |
87 |
87 |
90 |
| Hot |
95 |
95 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
85 |
87 |
¶ Warship Strength
5
¶ Files
NOTE: Character locations and artifact bonuses will differ from game to game.