Wick

Vikings Westward (closed)

Adventure, wealth, power, glory… every man yearns for it all. A viking’s life is hard and builds the soul as well as the body. It creates a warrior of the Gods. Those that want the power have to take it by force and violence. Raiding and warring is a way of life for many who do not choose the settled life of a farmer. Those that dare will venture out on ships built for speed and purpose to explore and conquer nearby lands and seize the wealth of others. Love and family are usually found along the way.

Character Sheet

Name: Character Sheet

Race/Faction: NPC, Christian, or Viking

Age: N/A

Description: A well-constructed description totaling five sentences and a picture. Preferably a realistic one, however, if you can't find one you like animation is tolerable.

"Class": Are you a warrior, a regular citizen, Royalty or a holy man/woman (Ex:priest/nun)?

History: What is your past? What are you running from? What are you trying to prove,save or destroy? Who are you?

Strengths: 3-5 Strengths of your character. Personal, physical, or mental.

Weakness: 3-5 Weaknesses your character possesses. Personal, physical, or mental.

What is the most important thing to know about your character?

What is your character's greatest flaw?

One paragraph writing example of dialogue or interaction with another character plus a second paragraph writing example of combat. If your character is a non-combatant (i.e. specializes in healing) use whatever specialization that character would have for the second paragraph.

Who the Vikings were:

The Danes, Swedes and Norwegians were collectively known as Scandinavians, the north men, or Vikings. They were not a collective group though. They were made up of tribes or clans that lived in a northern harsh climate. They were typically large, strong men that were known for hard physical, laborious lives in horrific weather conditions. Many were farmers, traders, skilled tradesmen and some were even involved in slave trading. They were feared because they were ruthless fighters and their pagan religion was considered a ‘cult’ by the Christians, largely because they made sacrifices to the many Gods that they followed. The Vikings also believed in seers and witches. They were often referred to as heathens.

The Story:

Ragnar Lothbrok is dead. His sons have avenged his death and both King Eckbert and King Aella are dead. Ivar has run a rampant and terribly violent rampage against England as a whole and has retired to the homeland in his old age. Bjorn Ironside, Ubba, and Legartha Lokbrok have died of old age. Their tales of greatness have been told many a time and are still enough to get the fight stirred up in most battle hardened warriors.

At this point in time the Vikings have settled in some of the areas ruled by English monarchs and there is much infighting. They are in the Danelaw territories where York and London are. They have also fought France (Francia) and many other places along the borders. The main hub for these Vikings is Kattegat. Once ruled by Ragnar Lothbrok and his two wives(separately) Kattegat has grown in size and has become a trading capital in the north.

Kattegat

Norway, Sweden, and Kattegat

Uppsala is a mystical place where ritual sacrifices are made every year and many of the clans go to take part.

European map of Scandinavian settlement

English Territories

Monsters

Giant Squids, Megalodon sharks, and killer whales

Vikings Westward

@Reflection@SantosGabriel77@Joker892@Sigurd@Baconator@Sirkaithethird

I have decided that it will be historically based as I had planned in the beginning. The monsters will be the giant squid or megalodon the shark. Those are historical enough and based in fact. I mean come on wouldn't you think it was a hell of a monster if tentacles bigger than your boat tried to pull you down?

Vikings Westward

@Sirkaithethird

I am still on the fence on monsters or not.

Vikings Westward

@Reflection

Hmm, interesting, I had not considered monsters but it might make it more interesting. I think I could be okay with monsters too.

Vikings Westward

@Reflection

" more mystical fantasy in the vein of a myth? "

Exactly what do you mean by this? Vikings believed in witches and seers so if you meant that then yes.

Vikings Westward

Vikings Westward

Adventure, wealth, power, glory… every man yearns for it all. A viking’s life is hard and builds the soul as well as the body. It creates a warrior of the Gods. Those that want the power have to take it by force and violence. Raiding and warring is a way of life for many who do not choose the settled life of a farmer. Those that dare will venture out on ships built for speed and purpose to explore and conquer nearby lands and seize the wealth of others. Love and family are usually found along the way.

The local earl wants to send out a fleet to raid. Are you willing to join his warriors? To eventually conquer England and even further is a goal for only the bravest and the best warriors.

Monsters (as in giant squid or Megalodon), witches and seers will likely be added into the story as well.

In Grimm Times (December x Wick)

Alexis

Alexis was so deep in thought that she didn't pay attention to where they were going exactly but she had so many questions. Where should she start? She knew some about Hexenbiests but she had only run across them a few times. In keeping her voice down so as not to raise suspicions she would ask questions when they were mostly alone.

"I have so many questions." She thought about it and murmured. "Maybe I should have asked my mother before I stormed out." Her frown was indication that she realized that he might not be able to help her much. "Why haven't I woged before and how do I even do it? Will I have all of the powers or only some of them and what should I expect? Why do I get headaches when someone tried to enter my head? Is that a normal Hex thing or just a me thing?"

Alexis' mind was reeling with so much information. Trying to recall all she knew about them was frustrating her. She was so full of anger, fear and impatience that she couldn't think straight.

"Wayne, do you really think I can live above or will I have to go below like my mother did? Will it ruin my life? Is it different for me than it was for my mother because she wasn't born this way and I was?" Alexis' voice wavered a little. "I truly hope that Elias can handle this and that he doesn't try to kill me. I think at this point I might let him if he tried."

@December

In Grimm Times (December x Wick)

Alexis

Alexis' first instinct was to fight him but she calmed down just slightly. She knew that down here he was the only one who could get her out. "Fine!" She put her hood up and glared at him. Anger was raging inside of her and her entire body shook with it. "Let's just get this done. I have to figure out how I'm going to..." She gasped in emotional torment and looked away.

"I have to leave Elias...he'll never accept this. How could he? Wayne? What am I going to do? She ruined everything! She just took everything I ever thought I could have and she took who I was and killed it all! I don't even know who I am anymore. I just know I can't let myself hurt Elias." Alexis could only see his face in her mind and it made her heart ache so, it was unbearable.

She wiped her tears and said, "I hate her. She cost me Elias and our future together." With that she burst into tears and sobbed into Wayne's chest. After several moments she leaned back and wiped her red face on her sleeve. "Let's get this done. I want out of here." Covering herself up fully she waived him onwards and she followed.

@December

Rebellion is Our Calling, and why we rise!(closed)

(the night after the escape)
Ayla woke up still in Victor's arms. She stretched and realized how sore she was. She blushed furiously at the memory of what they did. She reached down and pulled the covers up over them. She wasn't sure she wanted him to look at her nakedness in spite of what they had done. Ayla looked at the man that she didn't know if she could trust but somehow gave herself to. She traced his jawline softly and smiled a little. She lay her head down underneath his chin and hugged his waist.

Victors eyes slowly opened as he felt something stir in his arms and yawned. His vision was a bit blurry, but as he looked down he smiled slightly to see a smiling Ayla hugging him tightly. He rested his arm onto her shoulder and chuckled as he pulled her in tighter. "Morning my Lady, did you sleep well?" he asked before placing a kiss on her forehead.

Ayla smiled and nodded. "Never better...and you?" it dawned on her that others could find out and make things rough for her. "Can we....keep it a secret though? What we did....?" She laid her head back down remembering everything that she had temporarily forgotten. She sighed and just held onto him.

Victor adjusted himself to get more comfortable and sighed. "Very well, I will not speak a word of tonights event," he said with a trace of sadness. "But will I have to hide my feelings for you forever?" he asked as he looked to her with concerned eyes.

There was a knock at the door before she could answer him. She threw the covers up over his head and grabbed her robe and tied it before opening the door slightly. "Thank you." Ayla opened the letter and read it. Folding it back up she shoved it into her pocket and started looking for her dress.

Victor huffed as he threw the covers off of him and left the bed while not minding that he was still not dressed. "I guess I will have to stay under the covers from now on?" he mumbled as he saw her dress at the end of the bed. He picked up the dress and walked over to her. "Here you are," he said as he handed her the dress.

Ayla took the dress from him and turned away from him as she let her robe fall to the ground and tugged her dress on over her head. "No, only I- I've never done this before. I have no idea how these things go. Before Fenros....everything was different. I mean you no hurt feelings. I like you, more than I should in fact." Ayla reached up and gave him a kiss as he stood there naked.

Victor nodded as he returned the kiss. "I understand my Lady, I just hope I can share this in the open soon, but I will do as you wish and keep this to ourselves," he promised as he looked around the room. "Now where are my damned cloths?" he muttered with a grin. "Have you hidden them so I would be bare for your enjoyment?"

Ayla laughed and grabbed up his shirt and a shoe. As she kept looking for them she said, "I have to hurry."

"Why in a hurry if I may ask?" he asked as he collected the rest of his cloths and began to pull his pants on.

Ayla was already packing clothes into a bag. "I'm leaving the castle. I'm going to stay with a family friend. I'm sorry, but it's sudden for me too." She looked up at him and could swear she saw something in his eyes. She would think on what it was later. Brushing her hair and tying it back quickly she threw the last of her things in the bag.

Victor raised an eyebrow as he threw his shirt on. "Leaving the castle I can understand, but do you at least have an escort? If not I and a few of my men can see you there safely," he offered as he pulled his boots on. He hid his suspicion, but thought that it was rather convenient for her to leave after her brothers death. To grieve he could understand, but something didnt feel right with it.

Ayla knew she had to be careful what she said to him but figured telling him this would be okay. He cared about her. "The Viscount is waiting for me. He promised Fenros a long time ago when I came to court that he would look after me. I guess he has figured that the atmosphere here is not a good thing for me right now. I'm going to his estate. I'll be safe there and I'll probably be helping with his siblings." She shook her head with tears in her eyes. She had lived in this castle for a long time and her entire life was here. He was here.

"I'm going to miss you so much." She hugged him tightly.

Victor returned her hug and gently rubbed the back of her head to calm her down. "I will miss you as well my Lady. I pray we will not have to be seperated for long," he whispered into her ear before kissing her cheek. Mentally he groaned knowing that her leaving will make his job harder, but he would figure something out later on. For now he will share in her sadness.

Another knock on the door separated them again. This time when she answered it Mattias entered the room. "Is this all you have to-" Seeing Victor he looked at her and took in the scene in the room. His voice became a little harder and more authoritative.

"Victor isn't it?" Mattias looked him over as if he were not good enough for her. He grabbed her bags and put them outside the door and told her to wait outside. Ayla looked hesitant but went. Mattias looked at him and put his hand on the hilt of his sword.

"You of the Vanguard, you will forget you even know her and if by the heavens you made her with child you'll forget you ever knew her. Do you hear me?"

Victors knuckles turned white as he stared into Mattias eyes with annoyance and gritted his teeth. It had to be this bastard. Ever since Victor had become a member of the Vanguard he has always distrusted this man. Something didn't sit right with him and he wasn't afraid to show it. "The day I take orders from you will be the day I betray the throne. I will keep Lady Ayla in my thoughts and heart no matter what you say, so if you plan to use that sword then do it!" he spat as his anger began to show. It wasn't enough that his plans to keep close to Ayla were becoming harder, but this snake was involved! It frustrated Victor to no end.

Mattias had turned and walked out of the room partway through his speech and he picked up her bags and said, "Keep close to me. There are some here who would have you suffer the fate of your brother." He ushered her into a carriage and they headed towards his estate. She looked out the window of the carriage and saw Victor as the carriage drew further away.

Later that night...

Mattias had had a long and rough day. He decided to get something to help him relax so he headed to the tavern closer to his estate. He started drinking and enjoyed a bit of gambling. He watched as a few of the king's guard came into the tavern and ordered some ale.

He raised his cup in salute to them and they drank and laughed.

"Come on Victor, what happened!?" one of Victors men asked as they neared the tavern. Once again Victor groaned and smirked to his fellow knight.

"Like I said I swore not to speak of it," he said and looked to the rest of his men. "And that's that!" he claimed to them all. They all groaned and booed as they were denied the tale of Victors night with Ayla. He chuckled and shook his head. Sometimes even he wouldn't believe these men to be knights. "Here, let us make some tale tonight as we drink away the night!" he stated as he and his six fellow knights entered the tavern. They cheered with joy and excitement and quickly joined in on the laughter filling the tavern.

The men quickly found a table along side some guards men and wasted no time ordering their drinks. As the band laughed and joked Victor glanced to his right as he drank from his mug and spotted the bastard. "Mattias," he hissed as he spotted him. One of the knights, better known as Samuel, noticed his glare and followed it to give a look of his own disgust.

"Bloody hell, that bastard's here," Samuel spat. Victor shook his head and scoffed.

"I would bet that man thinks himself so high and mighty. Bah, he is only worth being a testing dummy within the yard," he mumbled with anger. His fellow knight and he were silent at the table for a moment, but soon a smile formed on the knights face as Samuel tapped Victor on the shoulder.

"Oi, watch this," he chuckled as he rose from his seat and caught the attention of the table. "Lads, I know you were all hard at work today, but did any of you catch a glimpse of that beast of a woman Ritza!?" he laughed as he imitated himself holding a pair of breasts. One of the towns guards laughed and stood up with a cheesy grin.

"Now that woman could do wonders at polishing my sword!" he shouted before half the tavern burst out with laughter. Victor shook his head and raised his hand up to catch everyone's attention as he stood up.

"Lads, lads come now, you act like this is a real woman. I bet you a round that if you were to get near this thing you would catch something!" the crowd burst once again with laughter as Victor scratched his groin.

One of the king's guards who knew Mattias well watched his friend as his jaw clenched and unclenched the more the vanguard and their friends spouted trash about Ritza. Mattias looked up at his friend and made only the slightest nod as he rose to his feet and yanked the knight off of the bench he was sitting on and began pummelling him into the table.

Suddenly the entire room was chaos. After Mattias pummelled that man bloody he was assaulted by more of the various knights. Mattias picked up the table and dumped it, the contents knocking over a bench full of knights onto their respective asses. The only thing they heard him say was "Not my girl, you don't!"

It was quite some time later before he left the tavern. His cloak was torn and he was nursing a broken hand and bloody nose but he managed to get home in one piece.

Rebellion is Our Calling, and why we rise!(closed)

(Day after escape)
Ayla looked around her room. It was a disaster still. Furniture upended all over the room and she had brushed her hair but she was still quite a mess. She sat with her head back on her couch and just stared out of the window. She could feel that there was a lot more on the verge of happening. The news of Fenros' death was all anyone could talk about.

"Are you sure this is a good idea sir?" Victor sighed and looked to one of his men with a smirk.
"It's not like I plan on hurting the lass, I'm just keeping a close eye on her is all," he said as the turned a corner. "Fenros was a traitor and has been dealt with, but we don't know if his treacherous ways have spread to others within the castle. His sister included," Victors fellow knight nodded before shaking his head.

"Its a shame really, she is always such a good lass. Its hard to believe that she would betray the throne," he said with a saddened look.

"Anything can happen," Victor muttered before spotting Ayla's room coming up. "Head back to the barracks and relax before our patrol," he ordered. Victors knight complied with a bow and turned into another hallway as Victor continued on.With a deep breath he formed his greatest warm smile and knocked on the door gently. "Lady Ayla? Are you present?"

Ayla heard a knock at her door and she hesitated. "Victor?" She murmured. She had wondered why he had not come to tell her or at least to comfort her. She still looked pretty badly to her horror and necessity. Looking as exhausted as she felt she opened the door. She didn't let him see her until he entered the room. She was looking away from the door. "Why didn't you come and see me? How could you let me find out like that?"

Victor sighed and bowed with regret in his eyes. "Im sorry, I wanted to come to your side the second we had learned of his fate, but my men and I had been ordered to attend to a small disturbance outside of the castle. Please forgive me my Lady, the last thing I wanted to do was leave you alone in these hard times," he said with shame written on his face.

Ayla was suspicious but kept it to herself. She didn't really know him well. She turned around as she was wiping tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry that my room is such a mess ....I had a bit of anger to work out. I still can't believe he is gone. I can't believe the king had him executed so fast! No trial no nothing!" The fury in her eyes was real and she let him see it. "Not even a word about what it was that he had been charged for. What if they think ..." Her voice broke. "What if they think that I had something to do with whatever he was accused of? People are already mad that I defend him. He is my BROTHER! Why would I not defend him?"

Ayla was truly upset about the others' behavior. "He was convicted by the king and by the public based on the king's word....but he is....was" She choked on her tears "....my brother."

Victor frowned and lowered his head with respect for her brother, the traitor. As Ayla began to cry Victor took this chance and quickly walked up to her and gently brought her in for a hug. "My Lady, forgive me for this odd action but seeing your tears brings me more pain than any battle wounds. I can not bring him back, but the most I can do is honor him as who he was. A General of the throne and a very loved older brother. I respected him and felt only sorrow when I learned of his fate," he said before pausing for a moment to think of his next words. "My Lady, I will be by your side to help in anyway I can. Please use me for your anger and sadness. Let me aid you in these dark times," he finished.

Ayla let him hug her and felt his body against hers. "I don't know how long I'll be here. I'm getting some dirty looks and I hear people whispering when I come round the corner. I don't know how long I can stand it. Then of course there is the possibility that I could be accused of something simply because I'm his sister and loyal to his memory." Ayla looked up at him and put her hand on his cheek.

"I wouldn't want you to be put in a position of having to arrest me." She sobbed into his chest hoping to hear what he thought about that possibility.

Victor listened to her sobs and tightened his embrace as he lowered himself to her ear. "Lady Ayla, we will never be in that position. You are innocent and I know it, so I will do all in my power to ensure you are kept safe from unjust punishments," he swore.

"What if it's not in your power? What would you do then? Until all of this happened I would never have thought that the king would have someone exe-" She sobs at the thought. "..executed without a trial, let alone that someone being my brother." She couldn't help being soothed by hearing his heartbeat. Her sniffles seemed to lessen and she turned away and wiped her tears away.

He thought for a moment before clearing his throat. "I know it is not much, but if it were to come down to it I will put my title as a member of the Vanguard on the line," he said before gently turning her back around and clearing her eyes of her tears. "I wish to protect you and the memory of your brother so please trust in me," he said as he held her hand within his.

Ayla shook her head. "No, if he did this to Fenros so fast he could do it to me too. It wouldn't be your title on the line it would be your life if you helped someone like that. I ..can't let that happen. You saw the king. You know...if he chooses to do it there is nothing that can be done."

Ayla looked up at him through tear blurred eyes and she stepped back.

Victor was now in a pinch. He had to make her trust him enough. With a deep breath he thought for a moment and decided to roll the dice. "If the king decided to send you to the same fate then I... we will leave," he said. "We will leave before they can get their hands on you. My men are loyal and will aid us if need be," he stated before taking a step forward. "I swear to you that I will take you away from harm when the time comes," he swore with a determined look.

Ayla did not expect him to say that. "Why would you do that? That is treason. Even to say it would get you in trouble. Why would you risk everything for me? You shouldn't count on your men. They are loyal to the crown not you specifically. Wait, I'm betting you would defend anyone you thought was innocent. That is a wonderful thought and you are kind to say it. I just would rather ...I don't know anymore. With Fenros gone everthing in my life is different."

Victor thought of his next words and sighed. "I would risk everything for you because... because I have never had these type of feelings for a single person. Its so wonderful and brings me joy! I dont want to lose that, even if it means I need to forsake my home," he finished.

Ayla wanted very much to believe him but they had only shared a couple of kisses it wasn't like it was love or marriage. She smiled at him softly wanting to believe him. "I care for you too Victor." Ayla wrapped her arms around his neck and let him hold her for a moment.

Victor smiled softly and planted a kiss onto her lips. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear that my Lady," he chuckled before planting another kiss on her forehead.

The feel of his lips on her skin felt soothing and she stayed where she was for a couple of moments before pulling back so she could see his face. "I should be more careful, with more people watching me right now they might get the wrong idea."

Victor cleared a few strands of hair from her face and smiled. "And what idea would that be?" he asked with a chuckle.

Ayla chuckled a little derisively at the thought. "That I'm not a proper lady. You are the second non related man that came to visit me today." She glanced out the window and back to her guest.

Victor raised an eyebrow and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Second? My Lady I would hope you are not playing with two men's hearts, are you?" he chuckled before shaking his head. "I know you are a proper lady, so damn anyone who says otherwise!" he stated with a grin.

"No, I'm not playing with anyone's heart. He is my brother's, was ....I can't get my mind to wrap around that he is gone. Ryker came by to make sure I am alright. He had known me since I was very young, I'd say around ten or so. We just shared some stories about Fenros." Her eyes lit up at the mention of her brother and then her smile faded.

Victors grin soon dropped as he saw her smile fade and mentally sighed. "I wish I could ease your pain my Lady, but Im glad someone could come to check on you when I had failed to do so," he said before pulling her closer.

Ayla smiled when he pulled her closer. "Does it make you a little jealous that he was here earlier?"

Victor scoffed. "Me? Jealous?" he asked before pausing for a moment and sighed. "A little yes," he admitted with a small smile before leaning in for a kiss. "But Im happy with this," he chuckled.

"I'm glad. There is no need to be jealous. Ryker is not likely to pay attention to me like that. I'm sure he has girls chasing him. He is just too pretty not to have a harem of girls around him." There was a look of interest in her eyes. "I'm not stunning enough to get his attention in that way. Even if I hit him upside the head he would only see me as Fenros' little sister." Inside Ayla was curious to see what his reaction would be.

Victor raised an eyebrow and cleared his throat a little. "Well, all I can say is that its his loss," he chuckled. Though behind his humor he mentally groaned with annoyance. He would have to keep Aylas heart with him and not this Ryker. He hid his annoyance well with a small smile before frowning a bit. "I may overstep some boundaries, but would you rather be with... him than me?" he might as well throw out that question.

Ayla blushed. "It's not like that. It's not even an option so why worry about it?"

Victor smiled sheepishly and chuckled. "Apologies, forget I ever brought it up," he said before gently rubbing her blushing cheek. "But I must say, you are very cute when flustered," he chuckled before stealing a quick kiss.

Ayla felt her entire body respond when he kissed her. She was going to have to control that if she was going to be able to keep things from this man. She did care about him but she wasn't able to trust him about Fenros. He had already lied to her once. She knew she was the subject matter that day on the field and he had not admitted that when she asked about it.

"Well, I daresay, if you keep kissing me like that I will not be able to stand on my own feet. Please quit apologizing for everything. As far as I know you haven't done anything to apologize for, have you?"

Victor smiled and shook his head. "No my Lady, it is just an instinct that was drilled into my head when I was a knight in training. As for standing on your feet," he smirked and snuck two quick kisses from her lips again."I find it almost impossible to keep our lips separated, so if your legs finally give away then I shall carry you with joy," he chuckled.

"If I fall you'll carry me? Somehow, I think that is more likely than you think. So if we were away from here and free to do whatever we wanted. What would you want to do?" She was trying to take her mind off of everything that had gone on recently. Her tear ducts were raw and she couldn't take anymore crying.

Victor thought for a moment before grinning and swaying back and forth with Ayla tight in his arms. "Well I would like to explore this world much more, maybe find a good piece of land and just live," he chuckled and kissed her neck with a grin. "Of course you would be by my side," he whispered.

Ayla's heart skipped a beat when he said that while he had her body pressed up against his. His kiss on her neck tickled slightly and she couldn't help but laugh. "I would? You would want me by your side? Aren't there any other girls that take your fancy?" She leaned up and began kissing his neck. "Mmm you are salty." She giggled and went back to kissing his neck.

Victor cleared his throat as she kissed his neck and blushed slightly. "Of course I want you by my side, you are the only woman that has made me act this way," he said before a shiver ran up his spine. Her kisses were getting to him and he let his hands run up and down her back as he continued to return her kisses.

Ayla suddenly realized that she might have gone too far in her push to see what he was up to. He was making her feel so good and it was starting to make her brain fuzzy as her senses grew more responsive.

Afterwards…..

Ayla held him close and tried to calm her breathing down. She couldn't believe this was what she had been waiting for. No wonder adults wanted them to wait til they got married. People would never leave the bed if they didn't have to. She smiled with joy for the first time in a very long time. "Are you alright?"

Victor chuckled and slowly raised himself over her with a grin. "A little dizzy, but in a good way. How about you?" he asked before gently kissing her neck and rolling over to her side.

She slid over into his arms and laid her head on his shoulder as she looked up at him. "I have never been more relaxed and except for recent events never happier." She yawned as she was getting sleepy. She held onto him as she fell asleep.