Inuk peoples

The Inuk peoples (Kipyu in Inukaaq) are the native peoples of the Cold Shores. They have inhabited the land for time immemorial. At one point, they created and sustained the largest empire in the history of the Cold Shores, based from their capital, Angakkuq. They were responsible for the creation of the Auaq religion, a shamanistic devotional that was very important in the development of the main religion of the Cold Shores (save for lands held by the Velu peoples,) Akunmu. They are also responsible for the building of the lighthouses that dot the coast line of the Cold Shores, which were used extensively during the imperial period.

Early History
The early history of the Inuk peoples is found mostly in the oral traditions of the shamans who lead the spiritual life of the tribe. The legends tell of the Inuk being created on a major peninsula off of Werland, south of the Great Lighthouse, which no longer exists, by their deity Tuurngaq, who built them out of the snow and timber found on the peninsula. This peninsula was a paradise compared to the rest of the Cold Shores, as it had a very mild climate and good hunting. However, the Inuk angered Tuurngaq who sank the peninsula beneath them, creating Tuurngaq Bay and forcing the Inuk to relocate. They traveled across Eastern Werland, eventually coming to Anirniit Bay, where they founded Angakkuq, which became their capital.

Imperial Era
Main Article: Inuk Empire

The Inuk, from their home at Angakkuq, spread out. They established settlements on all the major and minor islands of the Cold Shores, as well as the Lighthouse system to communicate and facilitate maritime trade between cities. However, most of these settlements have been lost to time.

Invasions
This prosperity however, did not last. Beginning with the Tihr peoples, a series of invasions and settlements began to appear on the Cold Shores. The Inuk were not a warring peoples, and thus were no match for the Tihr, the Suno, the Velu, the Cura, or the Juts, who all invaded at different times. This forced them back to Angakkuq, which eventually starved to death, the only survivors being those who abandoned the city to become nomadic herders.

Present Day
The Inuk now exist as nomadic herders, who raise and follow large reindeer populations, which provides them with food, shelter and clothing. They exist only on Eastern Werland, near their former capital, and are very wary of outsiders, especially foreigners.

Inhabited

 * Tribal Village
 * The Great Lighthouse

Former

 * Angakkuq
 * Unipkaaq
 * Vikingr Straits Lighthouse
 * Leviathan Lighthouse
 * Vyincourd Lighthouse
 * Cape Svarl Lighthouse
 * Hänse (known to them as Tekkeitsertoq)
 * Citadel

Notable Inuk

 * Tornit
 * Kala
 * Nue
 * Au