Sages in later ages would be unclear as to whether Valdghar was a distinct demi-god, or an aspect of Crom acclimatized to southern warrior tribes and barbarians. Valdghar appears as a brawny barbarian with black hair and cold blue eyes. He wields a broad-bladed battle-axe and rides a woolly mammoth into combat. He values strength and brave feats of arms. Sages believe he instills his bravest and most loyal warriors with an inspiring bloodlust. The barbarian tribes that ranged across the most northern climes, many centuries after the days of Stenn Bearclaws, worshipped Valdghar exclusively. The Valdghardt barbarians of that time consisted of a number of small distinct tribes, such as Cougar Claw, Black Wolf, Green Griffon, Three-Eyed Raven, Horned Stag, Great Moose, Blood Moon, and others. They had their own dialect, totems, worldviews, and spiritual beliefs. The tribes were fiercely independent but willing to ally themselves with neighbouring tribes for security or war.