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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Father Roderick the Zealous

Level 10 Human Cleric -

Father Roderick seeks to dominate the Norselands through fear and force, believing that his way is the only true path. Converting the pagan population is not a spiritual mission, but a means of political power, undermining local rulers and consolidating authority in the name of the Christian God.

Details

Race	Human
Class	Cleric
Level	10
Alignment
Pronouns	He/Him
Location	-1261, 7384

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	0
Øre	0
Penning	0

appearance

Father Roderick stands tall and menacing, his dark eyes cold and calculating. His face is lined with age and experience, though his smile hides his sinister motives. His shaven head and well-groomed black beard add to his priestly demeanor, giving him an air of authority. He wears a black robe over chainmail, and a blood-red cross stitched onto his chest stands as both a symbol of faith and a warning to enemies. His hands are often clasped in prayer, though they are just as adept at wielding a weapon.

personality

Father Roderick presents himself as a righteous servant of God, dedicated to spreading Christianity to the "barbaric" Norsemen. However, beneath this facade, he is a fanatic who uses violence, manipulation, and coercion to convert others. His love for power and control corrupts his divine mission, turning his religion into a tool of oppression and dominance. He justifies any cruelty as "divine retribution" for non-believers. His charisma makes him a compelling, if dangerous, orator.

backstory

Father Roderick follows a corrupted version of Christianity, where he believes himself to be an agent of divine wrath, acting as a punisher of the "unworthy." His religion is one of forceful conversion, believing that violence is a valid tool in spreading the faith. List of Enemies: Thorbjorn the Bold, Ingeborg Norden, Hakon Jarl, Volmarr the Bold, Ragnar Lothbrek "Convert, or be damned." Father Roderick believes the ends justify the means. He views pagans as unworthy of life unless they embrace Christianity and sees himself as a divine instrument of conversion. He has no qualms about bloodshed or violence if it achieves his goals. Currently at war with Ragnar Lothbrek, and trying to capture Kattegat. Allies: Olaf Haraldsson "the Lawbreaker", Olaf Tryggvason

Stats

Strength

Dexterity

Constitution

Intelligence

Wisdom

Charisma

Armor Class

Max HP

150

Speed

HP

150 / 150 HP

XP

64,00064,000 XP84,999

Level 10

Equipped Items

Spellbook