Northmen

Northmen (Arathi: Tuatha fyr, Common: Fir o Thuaidh , High Common: wyeor ys'Tewuf), also sometimes referred to as Nords, Northlings and Palehides, is a geo-demographic term used to describe civilizations of man on the continent of Lordaeron, mainly the Seerese populations (including the Strannik and Ravnin), the Aeonic kingdoms (ethical composition of modern-day Lordaeron), the Arathis and the Gilneans.

It is often used as a derogatory term by southern civilizations, most commonly among men of the south to refer to people from these regions/nations, as they believe them to be stubborn and traditionalist, as well as brutal and warmonging. Such a term, however, is met with different interpretation and reaction within the northern realms however, with the Seerese reacting most violently, as a majority of times it is directed towards them, and one could be sure some gob-slapping would soon be if the word is uttered to an Alteraci. Others react from the slight irritation of the Arathis, the utter indifference of the Gilneans, and the pride associated with the term perceived by the Lordaeronians.

Albeit the geographical association, the actual term, in use, is more connected to the old cultures of man, which is widely practiced in the north, particularly the variety, multi-deity beliefs common amongst many of the said ethnicity, than that of the location. In such a sense, the Aeonics (particularly the Teallachs) are many a times not associated with the term due to their early adoption of the Light. However, the Aeonics often refer to themselves as "Men of the North" or "Sons of Winter" in rhetoric sense.