Kayaks and other simple boats are used to pursue migrating whales, and handheld spears and harpoons are then thrown at them. As well as injuring, these weapons are usually tied off to inflated bladders or other flotation devices which further slow and weaken the whales. Occasionally a weapon may be tied off to a boat, but if the whale is not weakened enough and dives, this can result in the boat being lost, and with the temperature of the ocean, the would-be whalers as well. When weakened enough, or dead, the whales are dragged back to shore and butchered there.
Seals, sea lions, and walruses are also hunted, though these are hunted onshore as there are rookeries of each dotting the shores and they often bask on passing icebergs and nearby sea rocks. Fishing is primarily done from small boats with nets, as almost all the larger boats are dedicated to other concerns. There are many here who are skilled in fishing,
Almost all excess is transported to either Almund or Scalvoris town. Although fish are common around all of the island, the whales, seals, walrus' and sea lions come predominantly from here. This means that, whilst Havardr is small, it is a vital cog in Scalvoris' economy.
Chief
Race: Biqaj
Age: Born 678
Title: Chief of the village of Havardr
Skills: Hunting: 70, Socialization: 55, Fieldcraft: 55, Cooking: 50, Blade: 40, Bow: 25
Other Information: Linca is the chief of Havardr, the hardest worker on the island, some say, and a straight-talking fellow. He will trade, but he won't be fiddled and is a hard negotiator.
Orik
Created by: Yeva of Rharne
Race: Mixed-Breed (Human x Biqaj)
Birthday/Age: 8 Ymiden 686
Title: Ally and Friend to Chief Linca of Havardr
Skills: Hunting (Expert), Seafaring (Expert), Unarmed Combat (Expert), Swimming (Expert), Polearms: Trident (Expert), Fieldcraft (Expert), Detection (Competent), Socialization (Novice), Etiquette (Competent)
Details: For such a strong and otherwise physically imposing man, Orik is not much of a smooth talker. He often falls into silence and uses rather formal speech, seemingly uncomfortable with addressing others in a familial matter. He is not unfriendly and will usually attempt to put others at ease even if he looks uncomfortable while doing so. He is deeply loyal and prefers to remain behind the scenes, respecting personal boundaries. This is perhaps why he has struck a friendship with Linca, a man known for his private nature. Deeply loyal, protective of others, and a skilled fisherman, he contributes what he can to the village of Havardr and fully supports Linca's leadership. He also favors the Immortal's U'frek and Xiur, and while a man of simple education, he has a contented approach to life.
Player Notes
Changelog
Reposted here Nov 2016: Pegasus
Minor edits in repost
NPC tabs added in repost
Checked for Skills Scale Down by Kori'än. No amendments needed: August 2021
Minor edits in repost
NPC tabs added in repost
Checked for Skills Scale Down by Kori'än. No amendments needed: August 2021
Sub-Locations
Harvardr Horse Market
Original write up, concept, and all kudos to Kraken
