Dorvish

Dorvish is the principal ethnic group in Dorvik. The Dorvish people are thought to be mixed descendants of Dundorfians while some can trace their heritage back to ancient Hulstrians, Alorians and Kirlawans.

"Junker" Nobility
In Dorvik, the nobility ever since the House of Vinisk took over was known as "Junker"s, or Lorman for young lord. Junkers were known for their staunch, monarchist values. The Junker way of life evolved into what is known in modern day Dorvik as Junker virtues, which are certain values that people are expected to live by. These values are widely prevalent in Dorvik today and are considered a staple to live by.

Characteristics and Traits
Despite living with a set of virtues from 1380 the Dorvish people are very progressive and socialist in nature. Since the founding of the Free Republic of Dorvik in 2000 left-leaning parties have dominated the political spectrum over right-leaning parties. Most Dorvish people believe that the state should care for them but only if the people themselves are deserving, leading to a heightened work ethic which is considered a core tenant of the Junker virtues. Aside from being socialist and hard working in nature, the Dorvish people are moderately religious. A poll conducted in 3000 shows that the Dorvish people are 5% more religious then most of their counter parts in Terra.

The Dorvish people are also very nationalistic and share a common bond when it comes to Dorvik. A large portion of the population can trace their ancestry back to the Kingdom of Dorvik or one of the various governments which ruled Dorvik prior to the Kingdom. The Dorvish people love their sports, the Dorvish Premier League is among the most popular and beloved sporting league in Dorvik, the Dorvik National Football Team is also beloved in Dorik. Dorvik has rarely been anything other then a parliamentary democracy and the Dorvish people have grown an affection and passion for their freedoms; Dorvik is ranked among the highest in personal liberties and freedoms despite having a command economy.

Dorvish People and Religion
The Dorvish People have always been religious since their conversion to Christianity in 2000, the main church in Dorvik is the Dorvik Catholic Church, which numbers suggest that nearly 86% of the population belongs too while 10% of the population belongs to the Western Orthodox Church of Dorvik a branch of Dorvik Catholicism known as Dorvish Orthodoxy. 4% of the Dorvish people is recognized as "other" belonging to Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist or other "faith".

Physical Characteristics
Dorvish people are known for their tall stature and their large physical appearance, making them similar to their Dundorfian ancestors. Most Dorvish men stand around 6 foot or taller, while the women stand around 5 foot 6 inches, rather uncommon for most other ethnicity's on Terra. Aside from their larger physical appearance Dorvish people tend to have darker skin then their other white Terran coutnerparts as nearly 75% of the country (Northern) is covered in snow in the Winter and Fall, leading to a "year round tan" effect.