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Nation Building I am recruiting Vikings (CS Required)

Ulfric Ellrulfsson

Earl of Gothland
This thread pertains to a semi-Realistic Drama RP style-type with some elements of mythology and futuristic lore. Metaphors and symbolisms may be frequent (ex. Medieval characters referring to Colonial charcter's muskets as 'fire-spears'). No modern techs or space-techs allowed. Mostly takes place during the Viking Age, c. 500-1000 A.D. (Rated-R for Restricted). This story contains vulgarity, blood and gore, pornography, drama and violence. Not recommended for children. Viewer discretion is advised.

This is a continuation of a RPG on another site containing characters played by actual players (not NPCs), and the following narrative is based on actual events played in-character. OOC conversations between parties may be regarded as IC 'diplomatic negotiations' between emissaries. Be aware of these things when you read this.

THE NORTHERN SAGA

My name is Úlfric Ellrúlfssön. I am the Jarl (Earl) of Göthland, and my father Konung (King) Ellrúlf of Svealand has tasked me with an important quest to save our allied neighbor's kingdom from our enemy neighbor's Viking raids. Being vikingr ourselves, we set sail in our dragon-headed double prowed longship, the Örmbátur, and took to the high seas. My father volunteered to lead the voyage, but since he is aging, I insisted as his oldest son that I lead the expedition instead. The king granted my request, and I assembled my first leidgang. My crew had 50 men including myself, ranging from ages 15 to 50, all of whom were my kinsmen. A majority of them were úlfhédinns. I myself have been called the Prince of the Úlfheðnar. If you've heard of us then you know we have old traditions. We worship many pagan gods like Odin, Thor, and Ellrúlf's father Freyr, who is also my grandfather. We Norsemen are known to be medieval, primitive, brutal and savage. Does this sound like you?

*Uses the wine pitcher to fill your mug with a cold drink*

We sailed west from the Baltic Sea into the North Atlantic, where my ship was blown off-course by Thor's laughter. He was laughing because he was celebrating our safe journey. After a few weeks, a mysterious fog led me to a land full of wizards and dragons. I had planned to explore this new land, but the night we arrived, my crew made contact with some uninvited guests. A warship carrying 500 armed persons in Roman uniform came and stormed my encampment. They insulted our Viking traditions and dropped our peace offering in the sand. As such, 42 of my best men died on the beach that night. Only I alone, and six of my closest kinsmen escaped. My own two brothers, Hürgor and Edgtho, did not survive. If it had not been for the help of Odin's ravens, I too would be dead beside my brothers.

*Takes a swig from his ivory-horn mead flask*

But the gods have shown favor to me thus far, hence why I am here to rebuild my ship and reform my crew. I will need expert warriors who will live up to the courage and strength of my fallen kinsmen, and will not disappoint them in Valhalla, but who will make the gods proud with their tact and wits. I will not need many, as there will only be one ship. But you must be willing to trust your kinsman beside you when the time comes. You must show both leadership and teamwork, as it takes several warriors to form a shield wall. You must be eager and willing to face outnumbering odds and superior weaponry, for some of our enemies have long spears with barrels that fire dragon's breath at a distance greater than our longbows. Their armor is tough to penetrate, and they are aided by dark magic and foreign gods. Does this sound like something you'd be interested in?

I will need shieldmakers, swordmakers and shipbuilders. The shieldmaker must also be a shieldbearer. The swordmaker must also be an expert at swordsmanship. The shipbuilder must also know how to sail and navigate my ship. Everyone must serve more than one purpose. If you are up to the task, then post a character sheet below and I will examine your qualities. If I am impressed, I will send you a message on how to contact me in real-time for further details.

*Summons his servants to bring more wine and plenty of food for his guests*

There are no requirements that you are aware of. Anyone can submit a profile, regardless of age, gender or literary skill. However, I will be studying each character sheet carefully to see if I think you will be an asset to my leidang. If you do not wish to join my leidang, but would still like to be our ally, then you may submit a character sheet and I swear to you, it will not go unnoticed. I will also need a linguist, one or two archers, a seer, and someone to take care of our horses (or dogs). But we will not need slaves.

In fact, any runaway slave or servant who is sold to me and joins my ship's crew will be granted their freedom as karls. Everyone will be expected to oar the ship and help with cargo, as freemen and equals in rank and status. As freemen (and freewomen), you will be allowed to keep whatever booty and treasures you receive. As your Earl, I will not tax you, my brothers and sisters. On the contrary, I will see to it that you are rewarded greatly for your service, and any land we conquer or settle will be divided up evenly amongst you. What say you? Let's see if you have what it takes to be a viking.

You may submit a character at any time. Multiple character sheets are allowed, but please don't submit too many characters (1 is fine, 3 is great, 5 is okay but 6 is too many). Viking women are also invited to join my gang. However, let everyone know this, that all women aboard my ship will be treated as equals. This extends not only to times of battle when they may be called upon to fight, but also in times of peace when they will be given an equal share of the profits as landowners. Anyone who does not honor my law in this matter will be cast overboard with their necks cut open. I hope we have an understanding.

*Smiles and raises his horn in toast and cheers*

Now, we celebrate, and wait to see who will join. Yes? :-D
 
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Story: The Northern Saga
Player: Úlfric
Character: Úlfric Ellrúlfsson
Title: Úlfric the Brave
Position: Earl of Göthland
Kingdom: House of Ellrúlf, Svealand
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Class: Úlfhédnar
Primary Weapon: Úlfsfangä, a legendary +Vlfberht+ sword, 3 pounds of Celtic elven material, 38 inch double-edged basic spade tipped blade, 2.25 inches wide, silver inlaid blade and embroidered handle, basic T-shaped handguard bearing the House of Ellrúlf's coat-of-arms (Black Wolf on a White Shield)
Secondary Weapons: wooden javelin, seax, francisca
Ship: The Nuörmbátur
Mount: Clydesdale horse, Hrösse
Armour: caestuses for the forearms, greaves for the shins, full chestplate, groinguard skirt, chainmail shirt & sideguards to protect the underarms
Kinsmen: Örmbátur survivors Ragnör Thyresson (the Handsome), Furdørn Ivansson (the Wise), Stryder Alvirsson (the Invincible), Björne Hethelsson (the Quiet), Hethel Svensson (the Old), Engöll Corysson (the Happy)

Úlfric the Brave was actually born as Ungrulf Ellrulfsson, and as a child he was often refered to as Young Wolfe, in reference to his father's role as chieftain of the úlfhédnar. Úlfric's father Ellrúlf was a farmer of humble origins, but some say he was the son of Yngvi Freyr, which would make Úlfric a descendant of a Norse pagan god. Ellrulf Freyrsson built a ship and formed his own leidang before going viking. He won many battles and became the Konung of Svealand, which makes Úlfric a noble prince by birthright. Úlfric spent his entire childhood learning everything from his father. He learned how to hunt and fish, how to farm, how to wrestle and ride a horse. When he became of age, he learned swordsmanship and what it meant to be a warrior. At the age of 13, he was made to kill a convicted criminal by slashing the man's throat with a dagger at his father's court. At the age of 15, he was appointed and married to two young wives and was made to bed both of them as part of the wedding ceremony. Now he is 17, and Úlfric has grown to a man. He is still young, and shorter than most, but he is now strong and brave. Úlfric has seen the likes of battle and has distinguished himself as an intelligent leader and a formidable warrior. He now rules his father's kingdom as the Earl of Göthland, but his heart is to conquer new land with more fertile soil and become a great farmer. He also seeks revenge for the massacre of his brothers and kinsmen.
 
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Player: MoonMoonTheWolf

Characters: The Wolf Pack

Background: An infamous mercenary company, rumoured to have travelled through mythical lands far and wide. The ranks of the Wolf Pack are comprised of different races, from vicious goblins to overwhelming ogres.

Ambitions: Gold, Renown, More Gold. Scratch renown, mercs only need gold.
 
Player: MoonMoonTheWolf

Characters: The Wolf Pack

Background: An infamous mercenary company, rumoured to have travelled through mythical lands far and wide. The ranks of the Wolf Pack are comprised of different races, from vicious goblins to overwhelming ogres.

Ambitions: Gold, Renown, More Gold. Scratch renown, mercs only need gold.

Úlfric was sitting in the tavern in some mysterious kingdom that had a neopolitan culture and was very strange to him. Prince Úlfric would've normally been at his father's kingdom, at their halls in Svealand, but the young jarl was instead on a quest from his father that had gone unexpectedly wrong. Almost an hour of getting inebriated at the old wooden counter, which didn't appear to be regularly maintained by any barkeep, Úlfric took another swig from his ivory-horn mead flask. "This place gives me the chills." he said quietly, his voice low but still quite strong.

The 17-year-old úlfhédinn was shorter than most vikings, but taller than most men, and he was of a harder stock, quite muscular for a nobleman. Although he still didn't have a beard, he certainly had whiskers, and there was almost the shadow of a goatee upon his chin. Úlfric had grown to become a fine young man, worthy of his father's ring, and his reputation. On this cold dark night, the young warrior chieftain was wearing a thick wolfefur coat which made his shoulders appear even broader than they naturally were, and had surrounded himself with the tavern's many small fires and candle lamps. Úlfric's white overcoat tunic was not so white, however. Although it covered his armor well and bore the House of Ellrulf's wolf-and-shield coat-of-arms, Úlfric's hygiene was not so great, and his clothing betrayed the appearance of a man who had just fought in battle very recently.

As the small, one-eyed goblin and his musky gang of mercenaries stepped into the tavern, Úlfric knew at once that they were the ones of whom Lord Attila had spoken. He gazed over the Wolf Pack with curiosity and a stern examining, before turning his attention to the grotesque creature in front of him with the wrinkley skin and one eye. However, he appeared to look passed such qualities, for Úlfric was no stranger to goblins. He simply nodded to the pointy figure who spoke to him, almost like he was just another dwarfish character Úlfric had seen before on his many travels. After looking over the men in the tavern once more, Úlfric nodded again with affirmation.

The young prince would look down from his stool, sliding a ring off of his finger and offering it to the goblin. It was a rare gem of a ring made from pure electrum, an alloy of fused silver and gold. It was engraved and embroidered with serpents with gemstone eyes, and on top of the ring was a giant bright red ruby surrounded by smaller, various diamonds and gemstones surrounded by rings of solid gold.

"Welcome, Lord..?" Úlfric paused, waiting for the goblin to state his name. "It is a pleasure to see such a fine troupe. I trust they are barbarians. I can not give you gold, as a reward for your service, but I can offer you the opportunity for freedom. Any gold and silver you take shall be yours to keep. You will not be criminalized for this. Instead you will be honored, and immortalized. I only want to occupy the land, and expand my father's kingdom." Prince Úlfric paused again. "I want to build a farm, at the center of their homeland." He smirked deviously, taking another swig from his flask.
 
Viking Ship: The Nuörmbátur
Captain(s): Alpha Brennan of the Wolf Pack, and Jarl Úlfric of the Úlfhédnar
Crew Size: 50 úlfhédinns, +50 mercenaries, for a total of 100 crewmembers.

Alpha Brennan's Wolf Pack:
< One-Eye the Shaman
< Attila the Nomad
< Bullridge the Barbarian
< 46 Raiders in Uniform

Jarl Úlfric's Wolfe Coats:
< Ragnör the Handsome
< Furdørn the Wise
< Stryder the Invincible
< Björne the Quiet
< Hethel the Old
< Engöll the Happy
< 43 Úlfhédnar in Uniform

Empires/Kingdoms:
< Master's Empire includes the kingdom of Queen Sambea
< Empress Veronika oversees the realm of King Corin and Queen Xu
< Scandinavia includes the kingdom of King Ellrulf of Svealand

Allies/Kinsmen/Misc.other fleets:
< Stormcloaks (1/3rd of the clan through Úlfric Ellrúlfssön's marriage to Fröde Slender)
< Ravenwings (1/3rd of the clan through Úlfric Ellrúlfssön's marraige to Vanessa Ravenwing)
< Göthland (the whole province)
< Svealand (the whole kingdom)
< Sonvrgard (1/3rd of the kingdom)
< Bersekers (especially the Bjornssons & Beorulfssons)
< Amazons (especially the Celts, Picts & Geats)
< 100+ viking ships (50 oarsmen each)

Total Allies: 5,100 altogether (est.)
Total Enemies: 500+ not including their supporters. Regent Livia's fleet, hundreds of Argosians (no set est.)
 
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I am still accepting applications. This is an Open-To-All session. Medieval Fantasy semi-Realistic drama RPG story-type. Involves lore which takes place on RPGateway and RPNation, as well as Discord Chat and Chatzy VoidRP realms. (Real-Time) Turn Based Forum Friendly RPG.

Please submit a character sheet including name, age, gender, hieght, weight, race, clan or class, appearance, weapons, armor, items, skillsets and abilities as well as a brief historical background of your character. Magical characters allowed. Human characters prefered but not required. Futuristic characters are not forbidden, but sci-fi futuristic tech is strictly prohibited.

No immortality. No metagaming. No unfair stats. No withholding weaknesses. No over-powered weapons or armor. No discrimination towards semi-skilled players (unsatisfactory writing skills and noobishness may be turned away).

For more understanding about Úlfric Ellrulfsson's culture and personality, I recommend studying Old Norse culture and pagan traditions, caste systems, family life and living habits. Vikings are the main focus, and Viking mythology. This RP is all-originally inspired. 100% fiction. Any names or places related to actual characters (or movies/games) is entirely coincidental, or at the very least, should not be taken literally.
 

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