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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Shadowfang Hollow Dire Wolf's Den

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(-1054, 7667)

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The Dire Wolf Den is a dark, foreboding cave nestled deep within a forest or mountainous terrain. Its entrance is hidden behind thick underbrush, littered with animal bones and tattered remnants of prey, signaling the danger within. The air around the den is thick with the musky scent of wolves and decay. Inside, the cave widens into a series of tunnels, lined with dirt and old, dried leaves. The ground is padded with fur and moss, creating makeshift nests where the dire wolves rest. In the deeper recesses, smaller tunnels branch off, offering hidden nooks where wolf pups are raised. Occasional rays of light pierce through cracks in the stone, casting eerie shadows. The air is cold, and the faint sounds of growling and snarling echo throughout, amplifying the sense of dread. The den is a well-defended lair, with natural choke points and narrow passageways that make it difficult for intruders to navigate without encountering the pack's fury.