The Vikings
The year is 971, Scandinavia. A earl rules his tribe of farmers, shipbuilders, and warriors.You live in the service of the earl, you do what he says. If you do not, you will be punished. Every summer, warriors, men and women alike go on the annual raids, they do not fear death, for if they die, they shall be sent to Valhalla, legendary hall of the gods.
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*Liv quickly jumped up again, Red with embarrassment at her clumsiness, she stood up the stool and sat on it again*”um, what do you folk need”, she said awkwardly.
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“Astrid you better not run off this time.” I tell her as I talk with a bag of ores to my grandfathers shop. “Here I got the iron you needed.” I place the bag down. “I’m going to get some food in town on my way home, I’m taking Astrid with me so don’t worry.” I wave goodbye as I walk with Astrid through the village.
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Swarine pulled her hood down and lightly smiled,”Sorry about that…. Are you OK?” She asked, trying her hardest not to laugh, much to no avail,”I-I’m sorry, but you remind me much of my little sister. She was a clumsy little thing…” She shook her head and arched an eyebrow,”I could’ve sworn we met in the forest… Either way, my name is Swarine….”
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*Liv made a fake cough*”um, yes i do remember you in the forest…nice to meet you Swarine I’m Liv”, she said scratching the back of her head still embarrassed.
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Torrad smiles at the few, “I was simply guiding Swarine through the village. She’s not from here, so I aided her in her exploration.” Anna nods at Swarine and smirks, “You remind me of someone I knew once…what was her name…” She waves her hand, “Ah well, not that important I’m sure. Anna is my name.” She nods at the lady in front of her. Torrad looks back at the door, still carrying his wood, “I should head out. I need to put this at home some time…” Anna nods, “I’ll head back as well, unless you need me for something else?” She glances at Liv.
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“I am Ok though i will take a lot more than a stool to make me not ok!”, she said standing up and making the stool fall back, her shirt caught on her dagger hilt and she took it with her as she pumped her arm up and it clattered to the counter, she stared at it even more embarrassed.
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*Really Really embarrassed now Liv failed at sheathing her dagger and missed it swooped past her scabbard, she continued this motion 5 times before sheathing it. she just decided to stand up for now on until she was not frazzled anymore*
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Torrad waves and takes his leave, heading back to his home, “Goodbye, friends. See you another day!” He walks off and Nolegs catches up to him, barking, “Ah, there you are girl.” He pets her briefly and walks with her.
Anna looks at the two, “Well, thank you again. I best be going.” She says, nodding, “It was nice meeting you two.” She starts for the door, opening it
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Swarine nodded and turned to Liv,”I do have a question about this place… What exactly is this ‘thing’ everyone is talking about? “
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*Liv raised a brow at how Swarine did not know of the Thing*”Why its the most momentous occasion of each year, its were they announce the summer raids and make boys into men”, she said enthusiastically.
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Swarine nodded and leaned against the wall, her dark eyes clouded with the thought of her little brother. He never got to see his kingdom flourish. The poor boy, struck down when he was only a child… He had a whole life ahead of him… Â She pulled her hood up again and sighed,”My brother never got to attend such a thing… It was the year of his ceremony when him and the rest of my kingdom were struck down…” She shook her head and leaned back, lost in her thoughts.
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Torrad, Anna, and Nolegs all get back home, Anna getting the door for them as they all filed in. Torrad sets down the firewood with a loud clatter, the sound of wood hitting wood filling the bungalow. “That should be enough to last ye a long while, Anna.” He says, looking up at his sister.
Anna smiles and gathers up many leather sacks filled with meats, vegetables, and grain. “Now that you’re here, I’m going to head to the market,” She says to him, “We need to get a bit more coin in.”
Torrad gives a nod, petting Nolegs as Anna takes her leave. He goes outside and continues his work the crops, tending to them while Nolegs kept watch…
Anna got into the market district, finding a good spot to spread her many wares. “Raw meats, cooked meats, some fish, grain, potatoes, carrots…” She continues the list of things she found in the bags.
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*Liv nodded at what Swarine said she never had a brother but she can imagine a loved one getting taken away especially multiple*”I hope with the help of Forseti (god of justice, peace, and truth), the people who struck down your kingdom will come to justice”, She said trying to be helpful.
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Swarine remained silent for a moment before quietly replying,”It was your people who brought my kingdom down…” She sighed and looked up,”I don’t have anything against anyone here anymore. The past is in the past, y’know?”
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*Liv pursed her lips and tapped on the counter, mentally face palming*”Yeah…the last Earl was pretty crazy he is gone now though”, she said weakly laughing.”so…do you need anything?, i have anything made of wood basically”.