Welcome to Viking Society

Hello Vikings and Shield Maidens,

Today, we want to invite you to a typical Viking village, often marked with -by as a suffix for its name.
The settlement was more than just a mere collection of buildings or farms. It is the foundation of Viking society as well as a source of identity, security, and sustenance.
Even though their portrayal in pop culture might give you the impression, most Norsemen and their families were not raiders, but farmers, traders, and craftsmen, who were deeply rooted in their local community.

The village provided not only safety, but also the base structure for daily life, such as organizing collective labor for building homes or managing the shared resources of the field, fjord, and forest.
It is here, where traditions are passed down, where social bonds are forged, and the rhythm of nature is a vital part of existence, from sowing crops to seasonal feasts.
The survival of the individual is undissolubly linked to the cooperation of everybody in the village, as well as the prosperity of the community.

Location of the village was key: The more fertile the surrounding fields are, the better, since barley, oats or rye not only feed the community but could also be traded or used for ship provisioning. Livestock was kept for food, wool and hides, while artisans were able to produce tools, sturdy textiles and pottery, all of which formed the foundation of the economy, both domestic as well as in trade.



Additionally, the village was the focal point of culture, law and governance. Under the leadership and guidance of a jarl like Freydis , disputes were settled and laws enacted as a community. The village was also home to cultural life and the Viking belief system. You could find burial mounds, and of course, the communal feasting halls, where stories of gods and heroes were recited by skalds like Snorri , thus reinforcing a shared belief system and social hierarchy.


And once you are able to venture into the Steineyjar archipelago, you will not only experience firsthand what it means to be Viking, you will be able to shape the lives of the villagers around you as well.

We can’t wait to show you more!

Skål,
Digital Daredevils and Toplitz Productions




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