Yrda Prætyr

Yrda Prætyr are organized groups from all over Hurnyng. They always have specific goals that may be malignant, benign or a little of both. The term Yrda Prætyr means 'fraternal order.' The term is recognized by everyone, although groups may be secret.

There are a few criteria that must be met in order for a group to be Yrda Prætyr. First, there must be a lot of members. That usually means more than twenty. Second, these members must have some sort of internal organization or hierarchy. Lastly, an Yrda Prætyr is never part of the government.

THE IRON FEET
They walk the land, raiding towns and villages that can't pay their protection fees. They can also be hired to accomplish certain tasks of a violent nature.

THE WAYKNIGHTS
The Wayknights were originally founded to implement a replacement for physical coinage with the purpose of security during travel. They have heavily guarded stores of money stockpiled in outposts along all of the major roads. A person may deposit money with them and receive a paper called a Mark entitling them to withdraw the same amount from a different outpost.

To protect their banking business, the Wayknights also patrol the roads to keep them free of bandits. They do an effective job and as such, most bandits only attack people traveling cross country.

STONE REAVERS
The Stone Reavers ply their trade off the eastern coast of Hurnyng. No one knows where they come from. They arrive in long boats, rush ashore and steal as much as they can.

HARLDYNGA
The Harldynga are an order of traveling doctors. They walk the land, offering medical help to all those in need that can pay. They are not entirely benevolent. The Harldynga will not hesitate to use violence to stop anyone outside of their order from practicing medicine.