These semi-feral humans trace their origins back to the early days of Iscros when a large group of rebellious people were exiled under threat of violence to the uninhabited northern Tundra, far from the rest of civilization. Hardened by the harsh weather, these ordinary humans began to evolve into almost their own distinct race. They grew significantly larger and physically stronger than the average human. Despite their mental and physical toughness, the barbarians harbored deep resentment towards other races, especially humans.

Though they were big and muscular, they were not fools. While their leader, the infamous Northern Shaman, served as the mastermind of the entire community, individual barbarians were skilled in crafting clever and deceptive hiding spots and ambush traps across the western Tundra. The great river Stygria, beginning near Cluster Valley, essentially marked the boundary of the barbarians’ territory to the river’s western side. This was because the unnamed and infamous “Horror of the Tundra” roamed the eastern side. Legends suggested that this creature was an unknown entity from the First World, even to Nores, while other tales claimed it was a protective mechanism Nores himself had created to guard the temple beyond the Tundra.

Close, but not too close to the river’s eastern bank,