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||VIKINGS: Odin's Wolves||
GM @-QT-
Co-GM @Wolverbells
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||PLOT INFORMATION||
The common villagers of Kaupang of Skíringssalr are currently struggling to make it through the summer months. Despite their hard work in the fields and artisan fishery, they are not bestowed with sufficient profit from their Earl (Knut Thorvald) to survive the month without struggle. Their funds are instead cut nearly in half and good-willed to the Earl's clique, forcing them to ration and work strenuously to support their families.
Before Earl Thorvald, these men and women raided other countries and cities for gold and valuables. During those times, trade was not so paramount to Kaupang as the passed Earl saw it a sign of weakness. After his "death", Thorvald - a raiding viking himself - stood forward to take the name of Earl. Since the previous Earl bore no children, there was no definite blood member to take such position. But Thorvald had seen the bloodshed of raiding, witnessing his own brother and cousin die in meaningless battles. Despite the belief that the fallen warriors would dine in the halls of Valhalla alongside the Gods, Thorvald sought a way to prevent the bloodshed, yet obtain the same desired riches. And thus five years later came the trading system.
With a struggling economic structure in the eyes of the common folk, many farmers and fishermen alike have united in need to figure out a solution. Knowing the Earl could not be overthrown, it was decided by many of the old warriors and shieldmaidens that it was time to raid once more. This in return would bring in an excess of gold that could efficiently be distributed to the struggling lower class.
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||MAP OF SCANDINAVIA||
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||RULES AND REGULATIONS||
1) Please refrain from fighting amongst yourself in the OOC. If it is to occur, you will be warned and advised to stop. If you refrain from taking said advise, you will be justifiably prosecuted.
2) No god-modding. It is fair to be skilled with weapons and in battle, but if your solitary character is surrounded by an army.......survival is not reasonable. Realism goes a long way in this role-play, so it is expected of you to understand what's practicable.
3) Created characters do not have to be Vikings to partake in this role-play. Your character is allowed to be a simple housewife as we as GMs will attempt to provide enough guidance and NPC action/drama to keep non-Viking characters entertained.
RULE NUMBER 4
5) Character deaths will occur. This includes both NPCs and Original Characters (PCs). For storyline purposes and progression of the RP, you as a role-player are giving your GMs consent to kill of your character if necessary. Of course, we are not hungry blood savages that desire to kill you off and will most likely not happen until you are ready for it to happen, but be aware that it is possible.
6) In respect to Rule Number 5, if your character is to perish and enter the gates of Valhalla, you are welcome to create another Original Character (PC) or make on of your NPCs a PC.
7) Ideas are welcome and encouraged. If you have any ideas for small or main plots, character ideas, or anythang like that don't hesitate to just shout it out or PM your GMs~
8) Currently you as a role-player will be limited to two Original Characters (PCs). NPCs do not count as Original Characters and you may have as many as you can handle, though NPCs will have separate Character Sheets that will need to be filled (Both PC and NPC character sheets are below).
9) If you find yourself too busy and can no longer role-play, please let your GMs know. This way, we can assess your situation and make your character an NPC until you return. If you do not wish to return, we will send your character off, where he will dine embodied with riches.
10) This is an moderate to advanced role-play. IC posts must be at two paragraphs in length (one paragraph is 5-10 sentences).
11) Something we refer to as the "posting rule" should be in effect for every IC post. This was used in one the previous role-plays I Co-Gmed for some time and it is extremely helpful. At the top of any post you make put in bold the name of the character you are currently playing, their location, and who you are interacting with (if with anyone). For example:
John - Kroger - Lewis
If you are playing multiple characters in one post, add their names in with either an 'and' or with two (2) slashes:
Bells and Beast - The Enlightened Castle - Lewis
or
Bells // Beast - The Enlightened Castle - Lewis
If you are playing multiple characters in one post and they are interacting with one another, an interacting tab is not necessary. For example:
Bells and Beast - Castle
or
Bells // Beast - Castle
If you are interacting with multiple characters and know their names, add them to the interacting tab:
Lewis - Diner - Jim and Kevin
or
Lewis - Diner - Jim // Kevin
If there are multiple people in the same place and you don't know who you are interacting with at the moment, broaden the terms:
Lewis - Diner - Everyone
This way, no matter who replies, everyone who is currently in the office knows you might be interacting with them or can start an interaction.
**In addition, if you wish to tag other players to make it even easier, do so at the very bottom of your post**
12) We as GMs reserve the right to add more rules.
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||Viking Calendar||
The Viking calendar reflected the seasons: How high the sun was in the sky, access to food and fertility. The year was divided into two equally long periods – summer and winter. A person's age was counted in the number of winters he had lived. This may indicate that "New Year" was on 14 April, i.e. the first day of summer.
The year was divided into moon phases – from new moon to new moon or full moon to full moon. The counting of days has probably not been particularly accurate: The Scandinavia nights are so bright that it is almost impossible to spot the moon.
The darkest period was named "Skammdegí" (the Dark Days) and the year's brightest period "Nóttleysa", meaning "insomnia" that many Scandinavians still experience today.
The winter months are Gormánuður, Ýlir, Mörsugur, Þorri, Goa and Einmánuður.
The summer months are Harpa, Skerpla, Sólmánuður, Heyannir, Tvímánuður and Haustmánuður.
Norse Season | Norse Month (English) | Time period | Norse Month (Icelandic) | Comments |
Winter | Slaughter Month | 14. October – 13. November | Gormánuður | |
Winter | Ýlir/Jólnir: One of Odin's, the "Allfather's" names | 14. November – 13. December | Ýlir | Christmas month |
Winter | Bone Marrow Sucking | 14. December – 12. January | Mörsugur | "Mör": Bone marrow or fat. Important to survive Scandinavian winters. |
Winter | Black Frost | 13. January – 11. February | Þorri | Norse mythical winter figure, son of "Snow". Also men's month |
Winter | Daughter of Þorri | 12. February – 13. March | Gói, góa, gjø | Women's month |
Winter | One-Month | 14. March – 13. April | Einmánuður | Men's month |
Summer | Cockoo's Month/ Unknown mythical figure | 14. April – 13. May | Gaukmánuður/ Harpa | Women's month |
Summer | Unknown woman mythical figure's name | 14. May – 12. June | Skerpla | |
Summer | Sun's Month | 13. June – 12. July | Sólmánuður | |
Summer | Haymaking Month/ Worm's month | 13. July – 14. August | Heyannir/ Ormamánuður | |
Summer | Two-Months/ Corn Cutting Month | 15. August – 14. September | Tvímánuður/ Kornskurðarmánuður | |
Summer | Autumn Month | 15. September – 13. October | Haustmánuður |
Norse Weekday | Today | Meaning |
Sunnudagr | Sunday | Sun Day |
Mánadagr | Monday | Moon Day |
Týsdagr | Tuesday | Tyr's Day (War God) |
Óðinsdagr | Wednesday | Odin's Day |
Þórsdagr | Thursday | Thor's Day (God of Thunder) |
Frjádagr | Friday | Frey's or Frigg's Day (Norse Goddesses) |
Laugardagr | Saturday | Bath Day |
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