Den Urske Vulfur

Den Urske Vulfur (English: The Ursk Wolves) is the national anthem of Urskaland.

The score was composed in 1346CE by Johan Frederik Gunnarsson, and utilises the eponymous saga written by Erik Smiþurby in 951CE as its lyrics, with edits made by Gunnarsson.

There have been many renditions of the song, most noticeably Henrik Hludvig's 3-piano version written in 1921CE. However, the main version heard and played is the ensemble composition originally written by Gunnarsson.

First Verse
The first verse references the mass migration of Proto-Germanic people, namely the Uzjo, to the Urskesei in around 500CE, and the subsequent settlement and wars for the unification of Urskaland in the 8th Century CE.

Second Verse
The second verse references the fact that the Ursk are the only Germanic group which still survive in the world, after the race originally inhabited much of Nordesion until they were assimilated by various other groups, removing much of their indigenous culture.

Third Verse
This verse references the geological features of the Urskesei, from the beaches in the south and west to the forests and mountains in the east and north. In addition, it references the snowy and cold climate of the Urskesei, and that the Ursk have been a primarily sea-faring nation in the past.

Fourth Verse
The fourth verse is structurally very similar to the second, and as a result the 2nd and 4th verses are sometimes labelled as the chorus - however, Gunnarsson himself stated that this was not correct.

This verse references the Ursk praise of Odin, who is venerated as the central god of Gudkraft, the Ursk ethnic religion. It also praises the ancestors of the Ursk - respecting your ancient kin is a core aspect of Ursk culture.

Jarnwulfur
Main article: Jarnwulfur

The Jarnvulfur (English: Iron Wolves) were the armoured warriors of the Ursk and are an iconic Ursk cultural symbol.