[quote=Theodorable]
Will there NPC kingdoms? Are we limited to be a Jarl, can we not be more medieval-esque nations? Interested, nonetheless.
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yes, there will be several NPC kingdoms to interact with. This is a medieval setting, though players are limited to viking jarldoms. My intent, should the game be a success, is to make this a series of games from the perspective of each kingdom. So though we may be vikings this game, next one we may be roman-esque humans, or benign Elves, shrewd Dwarves, or battle hardened Orcs...