Today the official ArenaNet blog today released details about the Kodan, a highly religious race that lives on floating sanctuaries in the far north. The Kodan appear to follow a god known as "Koda" who speaks only to the "Voice" of their people. In turn, the "Voice" only speaks to the "Claw" who is the acting leader and voice to the people (but in turn he shares leadership responsibilities with the "Claw"). Here is what ArenaNet had to say about them:

They first appeared in the world as rumor, as legends. Travelers told tales of great ships made of ice and bedecked with sails glimpsed among the fjords. Then norn hunters returned with more stories of white furred bear-men—unlike those norn blessed by Bear—who possessed great power but who were also filled with great fear. They were fleeing the north, the land of the Elder Ice Dragon Jormag. They were creatures of wisdom and judgment, weighing the races of Tyria and finding them wanting. They were the kodan.

You can read more about the Kodan on the official ArenaNet blog and look forward to seeing some awesome coverage about this fabulously furry race here at Ten Ton Hammer.