They both recount how long they have been trapped before walking out into the open world with their arms linked, symbolizing the end of their feud and the start of their friendship. Animated appearances The Northuldra are a people who inhabit the Enchanted Forest, which is situated north of Arendelle. Frozen II The Northuldra Leader was the previous leader of the Northuldra tribe. A Southern Californian with a passion for theme parks, she loves reading classic literature, sipping warm beverages, and traveling the world in search of princess castles. We don’t want to spoil important plot points of Frozen 2, but we will say that the Northuldra tribe inspired by Sámi culture plays a very important role in … Occupation She informs him that the princess and the queen had left, and advises him not to follow as they were long gone by that point. Elsa passes the truth to Anna, who uses the strength of the Earth Giants to destroy the dam, thus lifting the curse on the forest. Paraphernalia Gale swirled around the ice figure of Elsa’s parents and flew up into the trees. The Northuldra have an affinity for reindeer and raise them in herds. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Inside the Magic. Dislikes Type Honeymaren invites Elsa to stay with the Northuldra in the forest, to which Elsa agrees, as she has also discovered that she is the fifth spirit of the forest. As neither side knew who truly instigated the war that resulted in the forest’s curse, Yelena was wary of the Arendellians and had a longstanding rivalry with Mattias. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Biographical information He believed, quite wrongly, that any access to magic made a people too powerful and led them to believe that they could defy the will of a king. Disney Fanon Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The Northuldra is based on Sami, Metis and Inuit people. Yelana invites Anna, Elsa, and their friends to stay with their tribe until morning. Thirty-four years prior to the events of Frozen II, the Arendellian King Runeard led a contingent of Arendellians into the Enchanted Forest. Source Leaders Bailee is a reader, writer, and lover of all things magical. Martha Plimpton Trivia. To protect her people Northuldra Leader ITM now consists of multiple writers living near both Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks and around the world. Frozen II: Lieutenant Mattias • Northuldra • Yelana • Honeymaren • Ryder • The Nokk • Bruni • Gale • Earth Giants • King Runeard, Frozen Fever: Making Today a Perfect Day Other names Olaf's Frozen Adventure: Ring in the Season • The Ballad of Flemmingrad • That Time of Year • When We're Together The dam, in fact, was secretly a ploy to weaken their lands and, by extension, the people. By using this site you agree to our privacy policy. Music: Frozen soundtrack • Frozen musical soundtrack • Disney Karaoke: Frozen • Frozen II soundtrack The Northuldra have an affinity for reindeer and raise them in herds. Frozen II: Lieutenant Mattias • Northuldra • Yelana • Honeymaren • Ryder • The Nokk • Bruni • Gale • Earth Giants • King Runeard, Frozen Fever: Making Today a Perfect Day Animated appearances Male They are experts at hiding themselves within the Enchanted Forest and keep huge herds of reindeer. Book appearances Good And the film shows that. Characters in the Disney animated features canon, Disney signed a contract with Indigenous people before making Frozen II, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Northuldra?oldid=4215086, The mythology of the Northuldra draws heavily upon the culture of the real-life Sámi people. The two sides were nevertheless forced to live in a stalemate. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Honeymaren, Ryder Nattura, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, Lieutenant Mattias Deleted: Love Can't Be Denied • We Know Better • Spring Pageant • More Than Just the Spare • You're You • Life's Too Short • Reindeer(s) Remix • When Everything Falls Apart • Resolution • Home • I Seek the Truth • Unmeltable Me • Get This Right • See the Sky, No-nonsense, strict, protective, stern, warm-hearted, welcoming, caring, kind, devoted, firm, Husky, light tan skin, long white hair worn loose and in one braid, green eyes, Remains in the Enchanted Forest after the curse is lifted, "We are called Northuldra. Despite their absence and necessity of magic, they form a strong bond with the spirits of The Enchanted Forest, such as, Bruni, The Nokk, The Earth Giant, and Gale. But you may not know that Disney went to great lengths to avoid cultural appropriation, even going so far as signing a contract with an indigenous culture agreeing to respectfully portray their people in Frozen 2. Books: The Art of Frozen • A Sister More Like Me • Phantoms of Arendelle • A Frozen Heart • Anna and Elsa's Secret Playtime • Across the Sea • Frozen Spring Fever • Melting Hearts • Comic Books • Elsa's Perfect Plan • Anna & Elsa: Sisterhood is the Strongest Magic: • Disney Princess Beginnings • The Art of Frozen II, Entertainment: Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration • Frozen: Live at the Hyperion • Golden Fairytale Fanfare • Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire • Mickey and the Magician • Mickey and the Wondrous Book • Royal Theatre At Home with Olaf: I Am with You Country Getting their clothing right was especially important when considering that Indigenous people are often the subjects of cultural appropriation through costumes. Yelana and Mattias are together when the forest is finally freed. Gender Goal Frozen II Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Frozen II: The Deluxe Junior Novelization, https://frozen.fandom.com/wiki/Northuldra?oldid=48415. Elsa promises to free the forest but is unable to continue her journey that night as the Earth Giants are roaming. However, a young Iduna rescues Arendellian prince Agnarr and the two end up together in Arendelle, eventually giving birth to two daughters, Elsa and Anna, with Elsa possessing magic as a gift from the forest. Music: Frozen soundtrack • Frozen musical soundtrack • Disney Karaoke: Frozen • Frozen II soundtrack She then learns that Elsa and Anna’s late mother, Queen Iduna, was Northuldran. The conflict angers the spirits of the forest, who run rampant and then a magical mist appears, creating a barrier that allows nobody to enter or leave the forest. Affiliations The Northuldra are happy to welcome Elsa and Anna as a members of their tribe, with Yelana leading the ceremony. Shops: Anna & Elsa's Boutique Allies The Enchanted Forest Weapons They reveal who they are and eventually gain the trust of both groups. © 2005–2020 JAK Schmidt, Inc. All rights reserved. Other information We focus on bringing you all things fun so you can plan your theme park vacation, enjoy Disney at home, and more. Then blue lights appeared in the trees, almost like stars in the night sky. Arendelle The Northuldra is an indigenous group whom call The Enchanted Forest their home. Elsa and Anna find out their mother was the northuldra girl who saved King Agnarr's life. Nevertheless, she awkwardly invites Kristoff to join the Northuldra on their travels west to the Lichen Meadows. During the great feast, he talked to the king of Arendelle, after noticing the dam was making their lands weaker. Yelana bears a striking resemblance to the previous Northuldra leader, sharing similar hairstyles, hair color, and skin tone. Lieutenant Mattias, Gale, Bruni, Earth Giants (all formerly) When the Earth Giants approach the Northuldran camp—much to Yelana’s confusion—Elsa decides to leave immediately so as not to attract the spirits. Following the death of their previous leader at the hands of King Runeard, Yelena rose as the new head of the Northuldra. We are the people of the sun.". During the conflict, King Runeard murders the Northuldran leader and falls to his death during the fighting. Rachel Matthews Jason Ritter Martha Plimpton Various Alan Tudyk, Citizens of Arendelle (formerly)Runeard (formerly). When she tries to follow the voice, the spirits of the forest invade Arendelle, draining its resources. Northuldra (tribe)Citizens of Arendelle (formerly)Runeard (formerly) Those who have seen Frozen 2 already or who have been paying attention to the film’s trailers will know that Elsa and Anna encounter a tribe of indigenous people called the Northuldra in the upcoming sequel. Background Information The next day, Yelana walks in on Kristoff’s proposal meant for Anna, which she declines. Personal information The Northuldra are happy to welcome Elsa and Anna as a members of their tribe, with Yelana leading the ceremony. Northuldra Alignment Her staff Affiliations No-nonsense, strict, protective, stern, warm-hearted, welcoming, caring, kind, devoted, firm Sámi people Yelana defends her people, claiming that they never would have attacked first. In Scandinavian folklore, Huldra is used as the name for a magical race of forest dwelling women with tails that would seduce men traveling in their woods. Musical: Let the Sun Shine On • A Little Bit of You • Hidden Folk • Hans of the Southern Isles • Queen Anointed • Dangerous to Dream • What Do You Know About Love? Elsa explains that her mission may save the forest, but Yelana is hesitant to trust her as Northuldra only trust nature. They enjoy a strong bond with them, as seen with Ryder. Biographical information They learn from Olaf that Elsa and Anna are of Arendellian royalty and that Elsa possesses ice magic. The Northuldra were on friendly terms with the people of Arendelle, but a shocking betrayal led to conflict between the two peoples, which led to a contingent of both being trapped in the forest for thirty-four years, and all outside relations being cut off. Character information Elsa leads a contingent of herself, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven to the Enchanted Forest, where she uses her magic to get them past the magical mist. Northuldra Leader (formerly)Yelana Location Appearance Their traditional outfits – known as the Gakti – are worn at parties, festivals, weddings, baptisms, … Enemies Runeard said they would discuss it later, but before they had a chance to do so, Runeard attacked the Northuldra leader from behind when he was unarmed with his sword and killed him. As for whether Elsa and Anna are white … the Northuldra are modeled on the Sami, an indigenous people scattered across northern Scandinavia and northwestern Russia who have faced a … Characters in the Disney animated features canon, Frozen 2 Trailer Introduces New Characters, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Yelana?oldid=4307603. To live in harmony with the spirits of the Enchanted Forest And given how present they are throughout the film, it’s great to know that Disney wanted to avoid cultural appropriation at all costs. Frozen II • Hygge • I Can't Lose You • Kristoff Lullaby • Monster • True Love • Colder by the Minute Parade: Disney Magic on Parade • Disney Stars on Parade • Festival of Fantasy Parade • Frozen Royal Welcome Parade • Magic Happens • Mickey's Storybook Express • Paint the Night Parade • Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights Disney also agreed to create a Sámi-dubbed version of Frozen 2 (they did something similar when they agreed to dub Moana in Maori, Tahitian, and Hawaiian languages). Swords, crossbows, spears Deleted: Love Can't Be Denied • We Know Better • Spring Pageant • More Than Just the Spare • You're You • Life's Too Short • Reindeer(s) Remix • When Everything Falls Apart • Resolution • Home • I Seek the Truth • Unmeltable Me • Get This Right • See the Sky, To live in harmony with the spirits of the Enchanted Forest, Make peace with the kingdom of Arendelle and are freed from the forest’s curse, Grand Pabbie's vision of the Arendelle/Nothuldra Conflict. Voice of Christmas • “Frozen” Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony • World of Color: Winter Dreams, Frozen Fever: Snowgies Occupation (Disney) Make peace with the kingdom of Arendelle and are freed from the forest’s curse They accepted Elsa and Anna after they found out that Iduna, their mother, was Northuldra. Voiced by Kristoff and the others were as well. Frozen II: The Deluxe Junior Novelization. Enchanted Forest “They didn’t want to make any mistakes or hurt anybody. He accepted the peace offer and the dam as a gift from Runeard. Firework: Celebrate the Magic • Disney Dreams! But to the indigenous Sámi culture in Scandinavia, the chant meant so much more. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Yelena first appears when the Northuldra and Lieutenant Mattias' battalion of Arendellian royal guards confront Elsa and her party. Thirty-four years later, Elsa found out the truth in Ahtohallan and froze into an ice statue. Personal information Danger, Arendellians (formerly) Source. Disney was inspired by Sámi culture for not only the Northuldra songs but also their dress and their connection to the land and its elements. 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