Bravmans

Bravmans are a fictional ethnolinguistic group that appears in fantasy literature, tabletop role-playing games, and related media. They are commonly depicted as a hardy, martial people with a strong sense of kinship and a code of personal honor. Depictions of Bravmans vary across works, with no single canonical portrayal.

Most portrayals place Bravmans in rugged, upland regions, where harsh climates shape a pragmatic and self-reliant culture. In many stories they originate from northern clans that migrated into highland valleys, forming tight-knit communities organized around clans or houses. Political authority often rests with a council of elders and a wartime captain, while local leaders oversee farming, smithing, and trade.

The Bravman's legacy emphasizes endurance, courage in battle, hospitality to guests, and loyalty to kin. Dress commonly features fur, leather, and iron ornaments signifying status or achievement. The language is described as guttural or consonant-rich in some works, though there is no unified Bravman language across all fiction; dialects or invented tongues appear by author.

Religious beliefs range from ancestor veneration to nature worship; some writers connect Bravmans to mountain guardians or storm deities. In fiction and gaming, they serve as allies, rivals, or mercenary peoples depending on the narrative.

Because Bravmans are a fictional construct, readers should consult the specific work for authoritative details.