To maintain a functioning society, the Vikings relied on strict laws and social norms. The popular image depicts them as somewhat rambunctious and lawless - but that is far from the truth. Rule your land as an autocrat, or guide Iceland towards democracy.Throughout their history, the Vikings were known as ferocious fighters, seafarers, raiders, and traders.Negotiate with your neighboring chieftains to win their friendship - or become embroiled in deadly feuds.Walk with giants, negotiate with elves, and come face to face with mighty Thor!.Grapple with the threat of the walking dead - perhaps even your own father!.Carve out your domain and lead your people to specialize in farming, trading, scholarship, or raiding.Dedicate your land to the Christian church or honor the old Norse gods.Use the songs of the spirits to perform stunning feats of magic.Attend the great assembly of the Althing and shape Iceland’s politics for generations to come.Play as male, female, or nonbinary gay, straight, bi, or aromantic.If you fail, the royal might of Norway will claim your land for their own - but if you succeed, you will find eternal glory. Earn honor and wealth through raiding, careful tending of the land, or savvy merchant trading. Wield your magic to blast obstacles from your path and gain the spirits’ blessing. The long dark winter bears down upon you, threatening hunger, disease, and more draugr.

New faiths and old vie for the souls of the Icelanders, and for the political power that each religion can carry. Defend your farm from a draugr, one of the walking dead, and then from the other would-be chieftains, just as hungry for glory as you. Your ship, chartered by the King of Norway, has brought settlers to Iceland, where you and your clan have a chance to build something new out of the rugged land. Countless Viking longships cross the icy oceans of northern Europe, seeking fortune, glory, trade, and land. It's entirely text-based-without graphics or sound effects-and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. 'Choice of the Viking' is a 310,000 word interactive historical fantasy novel by Declan Taggart, where your choices control the story. Forge your legacy in Iceland as it never was, a land of gods, giants, elves, trolls, and walking corpses! A game of politics and romance, battle and honor.

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