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This is an interest check for a historical and low-fantasy powered roleplay, centered around the viking age and life in Viking society in Daneland. I've yet to think of an entirely solid plot-line, but i assume there will be drinking, whoring, raiding, pillaging and warring; any and all help is appreciated and if you present an exceptionally good idea i may except a Co-GM or two.

Blood and steel, a Dane's life

GM: Vas Khaleen

Co-GM: Halvtand

(The plot may seem shallow as it stands, but thats because I wanted to allow the story to grow from one starting point any and all ideas are accepted and considered.)

This RP will be a historical albeit low-fantasy tier story beginning in the small Dane settlement of Kjolr, a town with hardy wooden buildings and a single great hall made from stone ruled by Jarl.Yrsa Skardisson; build in Eastern Britain some years before by her father Jarl.Svien Skardisson. Since her father built the settlement the Dane's and the Saxons whom originally lived in the areas have managed to work out a fairly stable peace, trade between the two peoples common; though there is always risk in life. Monsters roam the open wilderness, from the plains, to the forests and mountains, trolls, shape-shifters and all other manner of beasts both super-natural and natural threaten the settlement and its inhabitants; generally terrorizing the outlying farmers more than those whom lived inside the main settlement. The society is made up of three distinct social classes as old as the vikings known raids Jarls, Karls, and Thrall's, Jarl's being the highest and most wealthy of the three classes, followed by Karl's which were the common people, farmers, craftsmen, warriors and the like; Thrall's were enslaved peoples either taken in battle or bought from the Saxons and other slavers.

A karl which lives upon Jarl.Yrsa's land brought a grave issue to her attention, his children were stolen in the dead of night; and his farm ripped apart leaving him the lone survivor of the attack shamed by his cowardice when a small band of Troll's attacked and he fled instead of defending his home. He begged the Jarl to help him avenge his loved ones by gathering a band of her bravest warriors to hunt down and destroy the beasts, which he described as twice or thrice the size of any man he had ever seen; with broad set shoulders capable of ripping a person limb from limb with ease. Hearing his plea and desiring to be rid of such a threat before they reproduced and possibly did the same to more of her people Jarl.Yrsa put out the word, some of her great warriors lived close few in her own personal guard; though many were more humble in times of peace tending the land to support their families and pay their share to the Jarl. This is were the story first begins, a hunt for justice and revenge with a meeting first with the fair haired Jarl.Yrsa for promise of reward and glory in the eyes of the God's for defeating such great monsters.

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1.No being overpowered, I don't want to see single warriors taking on tweleve men at a time or one shotting monsters
2.Magic will be allowed, albeit there won't be any fireball slinging Skyrim mages
3.Any nationality is fine, so long as you have proper reasoning for why they are where they are
4.Stay historically accurate on weapons and armor, any questions for historical accuracy can be directed to myself or Halvtand my Co-GM
5.No getting asshurt, there will be graphic themes in this roleplay as we will not be sugar coating the Viking way of life, if you cannot handle that you need not apply.
6.Women as well as men may apply to be warriors, though men will have obvious advantages in physical might.




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This sounds interesting! I'm in.
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Excellent, I'm currently rolling around ideas for a plot; trying to avoid making it incredibly generic.

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This does seem interesting.
What is your stance on historical accuracy on a scale from [as far as we know] to [hollywood]?
When you say Daneland, do you mean current day Denmark, viking day Denmark or the territory in eastern Britain knows as the Danelaw?
If you need help with the historical bit I won't mind helping you out.
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I like the low-fantasy Viking setting. So I'll be keeping an eye out for the plot.
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This does seem interesting.
What is your stance on historical accuracy on a scale from [as far as we know] to [hollywood]?
When you say Daneland, do you mean current day Denmark, viking day Denmark or the territory in eastern Britain knows as the Danelaw?
If you need help with the historical bit I won't mind helping you out.


Historical accuracy will go as far as weapons, armors, social statuses and positioning, but there will be room for your own personal non-historical flair not 100% realistic combat and such. Although I'd like to avoid the i can fight fifty people at once nonsense and the ridiculous spinny fancy techniques. As for area i was thinking Eastern Britain, keep things more interesting with the threat of rebuttal from unhappy Britain's. I wouldn't mind a second input for history, I'll PM you. Also mythical creatures will likely have a place as well.

I like the low-fantasy Viking setting. So I'll be keeping an eye out for the plot.


Good, I'm slightly busy tomorrow so I'll try to get something thrown up today.
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Historical accuracy will go as far as weapons, armors, social statuses and positioning, but there will be room for your own personal non-historical flair not 100% realistic combat and such. Although I'd like to avoid the i can fight fifty people at once nonsense and the ridiculous spinny fancy techniques. As for area i was thinking Eastern Britain, keep things more interesting with the threat of rebuttal from unhappy Britain's. I wouldn't mind a second input for history, I'll PM you. Also mythical creatures will likely have a place as well.


I think I get what you're saying here, and I'm all on board. About the ridiculous combat, let's just say that there are some... embellishments in the old sagas, so I don't think we should have any problem to stay with the spirit of the age, if not the actual facts and boring parts of it.
Eastern Britain is a good place to start out, it also means that we could have the two mythologies clashing. Celtic brownies vs norse... Don't even think there is a proper English name fpr most of them... Looks like I have a new google project.
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I think I get what you're saying here, and I'm all on board. About the ridiculous combat, let's just say that there are some... embellishments in the old sagas, so I don't think we should have any problem to stay with the spirit of the age, if not the actual facts and boring parts of it.
Eastern Britain is a good place to start out, it also means that we could have the two mythologies clashing. Celtic brownies vs norse... Don't even think there is a proper English name fpr most of them... Looks like I have a new google project.


It appears i also have found a new Co-GM if you accept that is.
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@Vas Khaleen I would be glad to.
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Basics are up, everyone still on board can begin filling out character sheets while i move it to an OOC.

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I'm interested, if you need someone for some historical input, feel free to ask, I take great interest in vikings as I am a pagan myself. Actually seen Halvtand a few times around here as well.

Recently got a book called the Hammer and the Cross, so if need by I can even look into some.. semi-reliable sourcing for you. I also know a few of the saga's, so that would be good too. Anyway, I'll get on a character
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roleplayerguild.com/topics/153638-bloo..

OOC is up post characters there.
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I'm interested, if you need someone for some historical input, feel free to ask, I take great interest in vikings as I am a pagan myself. Actually seen Halvtand a few times around here as well.

Recently got a book called the Hammer and the Cross, so if need by I can even look into some.. semi-reliable sourcing for you. I also know a few of the saga's, so that would be good too. Anyway, I'll get on a character


I always need more advisors, this is my first GM experience so any ideas or input you have is greatly appreciated.
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@Vas Khaleen while I am a terrible GM, I might be able to help you by coding your OOC post and such, if you'd allow me to? It'd look a bit nicer. However, I'll create a character first, since that is logically the first step.

I take it we're putting this in the timeframe of the Danelaw?
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@Vas Khaleen while I am a terrible GM, I might be able to help you by coding your OOC post and such, if you'd allow me to? It'd look a bit nicer. However, I'll create a character first, since that is logically the first step.

I take it we're putting this in the timeframe of the Danelaw?


Yes we are
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I'm interested, if you need someone for some historical input, feel free to ask, I take great interest in vikings as I am a pagan myself. Actually seen Halvtand a few times around here as well.

Recently got a book called the Hammer and the Cross, so if need by I can even look into some.. semi-reliable sourcing for you. I also know a few of the saga's, so that would be good too. Anyway, I'll get on a character


Oh shit, I've been called out... Um, hey... You...

To be frank I'm quite terrible with names and such, even in a reasonably small niche like viking-rpers there really is only one or two names I can remember. If you feel like you can bring historical input to the game, some things from the sagas and other stuff then I welcome you heartily.
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I would say I'm interested in this, but I might I'm not entirely sure. Mostly because of Halvtand; I'm not sure I'm ready to get back with him ;)
I'm kidding, of course. I'd love to do this.

I love Vikings. I have a degree in History (amongst other things, but lets not go into that). I'm Danish (though my heritage is muddy). I'm a great fan realism, so there's that, too. Oh, and I'm used to working with Halvtand, if that wasn't obvious.

Usually, I would say I could help you with the GMing part, but I'd rather not take on too much responsibility. I've only just returned from a impromptu hiatus, where I left everyone (including Halvtand (sorry, bro)) behind in a ditch. The only reason I have time to even be here is because I'm currently on leave from work, because of stress. I have no idea how long my doctor will be forcing me to sit around on my ass.
... That was a bit too honest, perhaps.
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I would say I'm interested in this, but I might I'm not entirely sure. Mostly because of Halvtand; I'm not sure I'm ready to get back with him ;)
I'm kidding, of course. I'd love to do this.

I love Vikings. I have a degree in History (amongst other things, but lets not go into that). I'm Danish (though my heritage is muddy). I'm a great fan realism, so there's that, too. Oh, and I'm used to working with Halvtand, if that wasn't obvious.

Usually, I would say I could help you with the GMing part, but I'd rather not take on too much responsibility. I've only just returned from a impromptu hiatus, where I left everyone (including Halvtand (sorry, bro)) behind in a ditch. The only reason I have time to even be here is because I'm currently on leave from work, because of stress. I have no idea how long my doctor will be forcing me to sit around on my ass.
... That was a bit too honest, perhaps.


Jump on into the ooc, no one else is applying right now i promise to make it a fun experience at least.
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