Vikings Dynasty News

Hello Shield Maidens and Vikings,

It is time to meet another character who can have a big impact on your adventure on Steineyjar Islands.

In Viking culture, the unseen world was regarded as woven into everyday life. For them, this meant that gods, spirits and their ancestors could shape their fate and fortune. The outcome could be manipulated by other forces, though.
Central to this were practitioners like the Völva (a kind of seeress), who sometimes travels from village to village, carries a staff and speaks in cryptic verses - not to mention that a Völva is proficient in magic. But not just any magic. The so-called seiðr can involve trances, future prophecies, weather influence or talking to spirits.
For some cultures, this seemed like witchcraft, but for Vikings, this was a living tradition that was able to connect the community to the supernatural.



One Völva you’ll meet on your journey is Tarja. Don’t mistake her quiet and distanced demeanor as harmless. Believe us, when we say that you really do not want to cross her or get on her bad side. If you are able to gain her loyalty you will have a truly powerful ally by your side.

Consulting a Völva before a long voyage, raid or major decision was common, for only a seeress was able to gain insight into hidden dangers or future success. If necessary with the help of runic magic, which also played a big part in Viking mysticism. Runes were more than simple letters. They were symbols of hidden power, giving the amulet, sword or whatever item they were inscribed to a special meaning, thus being able for example to protect or empower warriors.



Tarja will help you make sense of the unseen in a world where the physical and spiritual realms are intertwined. A world we cannot wait to show you more of.

Skål!

Digital Daredevils and Toplitz Productions




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Hello Shield Maidens and Vikings

While some think of Vikings mostly as explorers and fierce warriors, they were equally skilled seafarers and fishermen, making them masters of the seas and oceans. As a society naturally bonded to the sea, fishing and seafaring were not just practical necessities. They are vital aspects of Viking culture, economy, and identity, as you will find out once you start your journey in the Steineyjar Archipelago.



The advanced shipbuilding techniques, which you eventually also will have access to, allowed them to build boats able to travel vast distances. The longships with their sturdy designs were not only used for raids, but also for peaceful trade.

Fishing was equally important, since in Scandinavia’s unforgiving, harsh climate, it provided a reliable and sustainable food source. Salmon, herring, and cod were among the staples in their diet and could be preserved for the long winters through drying and salting.

Coastal communities like the ones you’ll encounter and build for yourself in Vikings Dynasty depended on fishing for survival. It became embedded in their way of life, up to the point where it could influence beliefs and rituals



The sea also held spiritual significance. A good example for this is the sea serpent Jörmungandr (aka “The Midgard Serpent”), reflecting Vikings’ respect and fear of the ocean. Experiencing the sea as both a provider and a dangerous force, a lot of them carried talismans for protection.



Once you step into the world of Vikings Dynasty and start exploring, you will start to respect the sea as well. We cannot wait to show you!

Skål!
Digital Daredevils and Toplitz Productions








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Hello shield maidens and Vikings!

Last time we spoke to you, we introduced you to Freydis, the jarl of the harbor town of Kaldaborg in the fictitious Steineyjar Islands.

But what does a jarl actually do?
In a nutshell, a jarl is a leader, whose job is governing a territory, maintaining order, and ensuring the prosperity and safety of the people.

The main responsibility of the jarl is governing. Think of it as a mixture of mayor and judge. The jarl enforces the common laws, settles disputes, and presides over local assemblies in order to maintain harmony among the citizens, which is crucial for stability and the general welfare of all. By taking care of the people and their needs, the jarl can secure their loyalty. Needs like safety and prosperity have a high priority, as you can imagine. Which in return means, the jarl has to make sure that the village is protected - also so trade can commence, which usually is also controlled by the jarl.



And like we mentioned the last time already, although this role was mainly portrayed by male Vikings in sagas, there were many inspiring and powerful women in Viking history, which we'd like to pay tribute to with Freydis in our game as a prime example.

But women in Viking society held a variety of roles, from managing the household to religious practices, from being involved in trade and craftsmanship to being a fierce warrior as a shield maiden. All of which you will be able to see and experience once you enter Steineyjar Islands.



And you as a player can not only choose between a male or female character to start your journey in the world of Vikings Dynasty and eventually even strive to become a jarl, thus taking care of your villagers’ needs or try to defend them by actively searching out bandit camps and destroying them. You will learn the tools of the trade, start crafting your own tools, weapons, and even build ships and take them to see to explore the archipelago.



We cannot wait to see where your journey in our world will take you!

Until then!

Skål!
Digital Daredevils and Toplitz Productions




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Hej shield maidens and Vikings,

A few weeks back we introduced Snorri to you, the resident skald in the world of Vikings Dynasty.

Today we want you to meet yet another important character on the Steineyjar Islands: Freydis, the female jarl of the archipelago.
She will play a vital role in the personal journey of your hero or heroine and will also have the occasional quest waiting for you.

When you eventually meet her, stay humble and pay your respect, for in the storm-lashed Steineyjar archipelago, where only the strongest will survive, she stands as a legend. A fierce warrior, a determined sailor and the current jarl of the port village of Kaldaborg.
That she undisputedly is holding a position usually reserved for male leaders, should tell you more than enough about her resilience and unbreakable spirit.



She is a seasoned traveller, journeying with her brother in her youth, before fate struck and she was left to carve her own destiny, eventually leading her to Steineyjar Islands. Her story is one of triumph and tragedy, her life is shaped by the sea and a burning desire to prove to the gods that she is unbreakable.

Her leadership is pragmatic, based on experience and knowledge, not on superstition. She wields power not only through might but also through her innate ability to navigate the emotional and political challenges of the position she is holding.
This way she symbolizes the duality of Viking heroines: Revered yet feared. Uncompromising, yet human.

She is a jarl not only because she is strong or determined, but because she persevered. In a world where only the ruthless survive, she stands as a testament for what it means to rise, even when thunderous waves try to drag you under.



The inspiration for her character is as multi-faceted as her traits and role in the game. You might notice characteristics from other important female figures in Viking culture, although we tried to put our own spin on her as much as on all characters and make her really unique, while bending the perception of the role of females in Viking society. But we will talk about that in detail soon enough.

Until then!

Skål!

Digital Daredevils and Toplitz Productions




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