Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords guide — Viking adventurers, duels, and wars

The new Flavor Pack DLC for Crusader Kings III (CK3) is called Northern Lords. Like other DLCs of this type, it’s smaller and more contained, focusing solely on a particular culture: the Vikings. Here’s our guide on the Norse warriors, Viking Adventures, duels, and wars in Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords.

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Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords guide – Viking adventurers in 867 A.D.

For this Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords playthrough, there were several Viking and Norse leaders I could choose from. Chief among them were the Sons of Ragnar Lödbrok. In the 867 A.D. start date, they were locked in a war against Northumbria and its Anglo-Saxon allies. For my part, though, I decided to create a unique character using the Ruler Designer. This Jarl Orm of Småland wouldn’t necessarily have a “small land” within a few years’ time.

Anyway, you can check the pages below for a thorough recounting of these Viking and Norse tales, as well as the mechanics included in Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords:

• Starting out as a custom Jarl of Småland
• Viking Adventurers: The Varangian Adventure war
• Decisions: Establishing the Danelaw, choosing a Personal Deity, holding a Grand Bløt, and forging the Jomsvikings
• Trial by combat/duels
• Norse Dynasty Legacies