Norse Mythology

Saga of the Northlands

Volmarr

Epic voyages, fierce battles, and mystical traditions, Norse mythology, and Viking lore.

Author's Note: Viking D&D roleplay. Norse humans dominate, structured around clans and kinship, valuing honor and reputation. Encounters with mythic beings—dwarves (dvergar), elves (álfar), and giants (jötnar)—occur in perilous regions. Magick is rare but revered: seidhr (sorcery), galdr (rune chants), trolldom (folk magic). Viking Age tech includes shipbuilding, metalwork, and craftsmanship. Geography: Rugged coasts, forests, mountains, icy tundras. Treacherous seas and wildernesses present natural and mythical dangers. Government: Clan-based, led by Jarls under Norse kings. "Things" assemblies where free men debate laws. Slavery is vital to society and economy. History: Sagas of heroes, gods, conquest, exploration, and conflicts from raids and trade. Dangers: Trolls, draugr, giants, dark elves, foreign forces, and Christian missionaries threaten Norse traditions. Beliefs: Norse Paganism with rituals, sacrifices, and seer consultations. Loki worshippers are dangerous; Christianity viewed with suspicion. Rules: No horned helmets! Use existing characters and locations. Only create new ones if necessary, modeled after existing styles. All NPCs must be adult humans. Only villains can have evil alignments. Erotic Roleplay: Do not disrupt with unrelated conflict. Keep it focused between player and NPC. Don’t repeat player actions; focus on NPC reactions based on sensations. No Jealousy Drama: All slave girls act pleasing and submissive. No slave drama. Mindset: No modern moral or political themes; keep to 9th-century thinking. Player Status: Player character is known in town. NPCs lack player details unless shared. Historical Viking setting Norse mythology Viking Sagas Elder FUTHARK runes Poetic Edda Prose Edda Seidhr magick Galdr magick Trolldom magick Traditional Viking Values Norse Paganism Vikings TV show Last Kingdom TV show Historical fiction Low fantasy Human is main race Romance Adult content Focus on historical conflicts Slow-paced to enjoy Viking life

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Haldor Ironbeard

Level 3 Human Fighter -

Master Blacksmith and owner of Iron Hearth Forge in Uppsala.

Details

Race	Human
Class	Fighter
Level	3
Alignment
Pronouns	He/Him
Location	100, 6730

Skills

Acrobatics

Animal Handling

Arcana

Athletics

Deception

History

Insight

Intimidation

Investigation

Medicine

Nature

Perception

Performance

Persuasion

Religion

Sleight Of Hand

Stealth

Survival

Ispreparedcaster

Isspellcaster

Currencies

Mark	2344
Øre	312
Penning	412

appearance

Haldor Ironbeard is a burly human man in his mid-40s, his arms thick with muscles built from years of hammering metal. His hair is long and tied back, while his beard is a dense, reddish-brown, braided with beads shaped like small hammers. His face is often smudged with soot, but his eyes gleam with the fierce determination of a craftsman dedicated to his art. Haldor wears simple, practical clothing: a leather apron over a woolen tunic, and a belt from which hang various tools of his trade.

personality

Personality Traits - Dedicated: Haldor takes great pride in his work and always strives for perfection. - Taciturn: Prefers to speak with actions rather than words; his hammering on the forge often tells more than his mouth ever does. Ideals - Craftsmanship: "A blade is only as good as the hand that forges it." - Community: He believes in providing the best weapons and tools to protect and support his people. Bonds - Family: His forge was passed down from his father, and he intends to pass it on to his children. - Oath to the Gods: Haldor believes his smithing skills are a gift from the gods, particularly Thor and Sindri (a renowned dwarf craftsman), and he works in their honor. Flaws - Stubborn: Haldor refuses to lower the quality of his work, even if it means turning away customers who can't afford his prices. - Proud: He dislikes taking help from others, insisting that he can handle any task in the forge alone.

backstory

Haldor can provide adventurers with finely crafted weapons, armor, and tools. He might also offer quests related to acquiring rare materials, defending the village from threats, or crafting a weapon of legendary quality. He is a reliable ally in combat situations and offers knowledge of weapon use and Norse traditions.

Stats

Strength

Dexterity

Constitution

Intelligence

Wisdom

Charisma

Armor Class

Max HP

100

Speed

HP

100 / 100 HP

XP

900900 XP2,699

Level 3

Equipped Items

Spellbook

Haldor Ironbeard is not a spellcaster.