Mynydd

The Mynydd are a group of people who occupy the western part of Tirisfal, in the mountains. Their tribe had largely escape subjugation by both the Arathorian Empire and the Kingdom of Stormwind by using the terrain of the Vale of Mynydd to their advantage. It became eventual that the tribe was amicable to the Kingdom of Lordaeron (as they were both neighbors), but as the Mynydd was ruled by the conservative Gawead, there wsa no changing that fact.

Lordaeron desired the Mynydd as more than just amicable relations, but as full allies or even vassals. They got their chance when a young upstart by the name of Caerwyn ap Wynfor from the village of Gwent was wronged by the Gawead and began challenging them one-by-one to duels to the death. The Monarch of Lordaeron funded this man and by the time Caerwyn was done, all the Gawead lay dead. Those who did not meet his challenge, he put to the sword. He rose amongst the Mynydd as their sole leader and as the Mynydd valued strength over anything else, they became subservient.

The House of Dyfed was born from this conquest and with it came an alliance with Lordaeron. The Mynydd slowly became modernized in many of their practices, both in technology and culture, and were largely influenced by the Lordaeronian culture. When the Kings of Lordaeron called their banners, it was the Mynydd who came riding down from their mountains upon their stocky horses.

During the Second War, Sir Gruffudd ap Owain, the leader of the Mynydd, swore fealty and he was granted the title of 'Lord of the Vale of Mynydd', thus solidifying their place in Lordaeron. Though the Mynydd consider themselves Lordaeronians, they keep their distinct culture, language, and heritage apart from their cousins.

Notable Characteristics
The Mynydd are a hardy and stocky people who have lived off their land for generations. Though they favor darker hair colors such as black and brown, blonde and red hair is known to exist, though it is rare. They were the supreme mountain people, absorbing all other tribes within the western part of the Tirisfal. They're tenacious, hard-working, and embody the spirit of the mountains itself; they are, however, also loud, hold grudges easily, and look to their own people before looking to others.

Naming Conventions
The Mynydd, despite their modernization have largely kept patronyms are part of their names. Matronyms are rare and only if the father is unknown.

A male child will have the surname of 'ap ', whereas females will have 'mab '. In the case where the father is not known or once the child grows into adulthood, they may take their mother's given name as their surname or drop the 'ap' and 'mab'.

Language
It is notable that most Mynydd have been so insular that they never stopped speaking Old Common, but rather have created their own branch of Old Common. This is the main language of the Mynydd, causing all their writing, speech, laws, etc. to be spoken in this language. After Caerwyn became liege of all the Vale, he began introducing the Light and modernization progrmas into the Mynydd, thus most Mynydd know their Old Common dialect alongside Common.

Qualtities
The Mynydd are known for their steadfast loyalty to family, friends, and people. They are also known for the tenacity, work ethic, strength, and zeal; they resisted the Church of the Holy Light for many generations and only accepted it at the behest of the House of Dyfed, whose progenitor, Caerwyn ap Wynfor, converted to once he succeeded the Gawead.

Military
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Dyfed
Namesake of the House, the village of Dyfed was once a bustling center and capital to the Mynydd people. A fortified manor serves at the administration hub and home to the members of the House of Dyfed -- the priory of the Vale also stands in Dyfed, which the War-Prior occupies.

Dyfed has a small port from which the Mynydd are able to take in trade, fish, and ultimately evacuate from Lordaeron to Stromgarde. 

Gwent
The second largest village of the Vale, it is notable for producing some of the best warriors of the Vale. Typically called the Bleiddiaid y Dyffryn, they are relied upon to provide the backbone of the men-at-arms when called. 

Glywyssing
The smallest village of the vale in terms of population but largest in terms of size, Glywyssing encompasses most of the open parts of the Vale and has the most farming land, which provides the Vale with food most of its food.

History
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