Yeah I like it too. I can't ever dislike brutal, clanlike factions. Considering that they appear to make "gods" out of most natural phenomena, I do wonder what they'd think upon seeing a two hundred meter long, black metal serpent that surfs the waves. Also:

[quote=Legion02]The northern are considered fair seafarers. As they can fight the waves on a daily basis.[/quote]
I was hoping to have some "viking" vessels in the flotilla for style. I'd say this is as good an origin as any for that.