Men of the Forodwaith

The Forodwaith are an enigmatic people of the Far North.They are the ancestors of the more western Lossoth on the Icebay of Forochel and are believed to be descendants of the drowning of Beleriand, especially the Bórians.

History
The Forodwaith were a Mornerim People which was driven out of the northeastern regions by their kinsmen, the ancestors of the later Urdar.They fled to the northern Waste and became a people of scattered Hunters, Gatherers, Nomads, Herdsmen and fishermen.

Language
The Forodwaith Tribes speak two different languages, the westernmost speak a dialect of Labba, the same language as their Losson Offspring, the southernmost speak a dialect close to the Rhovanian language of the Men of Dale and Esgaroth.Some easternmost tribes are also fluent in Easterling tongues, notably Dyrian, Lotanig, Syrnan and Urdar.

Culture
The Forodwaith Culture was influenced by the Snow Elves and Avari of the north and the Stiffbeard Dwarves.Tribes of the Steppes and forestlands are for the most part Hunters, Trappers and Herdsmen, tribes of the River Valleys and northern Shorelands are also fishermen.The northern tribes have even made efforts in Shipbuilding and travel the Forogaer in sturdy ships known as Icebreakers.These northernmost Forodwaith are known as able Mariners, Whalers and Sealers.They have been known as tamers of Losrandir and the great Norsu.

Forodwaith Tribes are led by Sages and Chieftains, often Shamans, Elders or great Hunters.Some Tribes are ruled by Matriarchs while others are patriarchal.The Forodwaith revere a number of ancient spirits but their main deity is the single god Os.