Alien Files: Norn

One of the ancient space-faring races, the Norn come the lush temperate world of Alvheim. Though their technology is unquestionably advanced, it is not apparent at first glance, as the Norn choose not to employ it in their day-to-day lives. It is the Norn belief that when a machine is created to do the work of a man, it takes something away from the man. Nevertheless, they have been exploring space and studying the myriad races and world longer than most other civilizations have existed.

The Norn are split into two main tribes, the Aesir, who are forgers and wagers of war, and the Vanir, who spend their days in the caretaking and study of nature, which has allowed them to learn to perceive and harness the energy that comes from all elements of nature and control them at will, which most races refer to as magic. To the Norn, it is simply another fundamental part of life.