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ShadedExalt:
I was under the distinct impression that the Arashi didn't like any outsiders!  Has this changed?

Gryphos:
From what Muse has stated, the Anglean Republic is actually not that similar to vikings. They're linguistically similar, with scandinavian sounding city names, etc. And they've been described by Muse as having a viking style town-hall democracy (whatever that means exactly), and of course they raid a lot, but that's where the similarities end. They most certainly aren't barbarians, and they don't live in tribes like the Arashi – in fact they're probably one of the more 'civilised' nations (although it's been stated that they do keep a lot of slaves). They're raiding of everyone else is probably due more to necessity than any kind of malevolence. They need resources to live and they want technology to advance themselves, and if others aren't willing to trade, they'll take what they want. Basically they're vikings in attitude, but not much else.

Indreams:
Should we think that they are similar to mountain goblins from the middle-earth or like orcs in WoW?

They raid, keep slaves, are considered barbaric by other civs, and have a surprisingly complex civilization. Very much like goblins and orcs from other worlds.

Gryphos:

--- Quote ---They raid, keep slaves, are considered barbaric by other civs, and have a surprisingly complex civilization. Very much like goblins and orcs from other worlds.
--- End quote ---

Interesting thought. Although, that's assuming that other nations see them as barbaric, which I'm not sure is true. For example, Anglea has better technology than most other nations with the likely exception of Chaladon, and a structured democratic system of government. Unless other nations just have literally no idea how Anglea does things, which is unlikely, they would see it less as a horde of barbarians and more as a rival civilisation, one who happens to be fond of raiding.

Indreams:
Well, Goblins make surprisingly efficient machines and tools.

I can definitely see Yesha considering them as Barbarians to the north. Arashi might respect them a bit. Baronies would consider them a rival civilization (the democracy is a dangerous idea for the feudal Fjords). I bet Chaladons don't really care for the Angleans. They would be bitter technological rivals.

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