Norn are the second largest playable race, standing about 9 feet tall, and perhaps the most peaceful race in Guild Wars 2. The Norn were originally from the northern Shiverpeaks, but were driven south by Jormag and its minions. Their current home, Hoelbrak, is located in between Lion's Arch and the Black Citadel.
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The Norn believe in the Spirits of the Wild, with the four main spirits being Wolf, Bear, Raven, and Snow Leopard. Each spirit have a number of shamans who devote themselves to serve as guardians and teacher of the lessons of that particular spirit. The Norn uses the powers of the spirits in battle, and have the ability to transform into Wolf, Bear, Raven or Snow Leopard. While they do not worship the six human gods, they acknowledge them and their powers. Instead of calling them by their names, the Norn call them by Spirits of Action. For example, Balthazar would be called the Spirit of War.
The Norn does not have a central government. Most, if not all Norn, resist being followers and will not kneel to anyone. The closest thing that gets close to leadership is great respect for another Norn for the heroic deeds he/she has done.
Though most believes in the Spirits of the Wild, there are those who worship Jormag because of its great power. Those who are obssessed to the powers of Jormag are called the Sons of Svanir. The things that are corrupted by Jormag are called Icebrood. Even though the Sons of Svanir worship Jormag, they are not immune to Jormag's corruptions.
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Info from Guild Wars 2 wiki
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