3. Characters from the series

Subject: 3. Characters from the series Wed May 03, 2017 4:32 pm

Characters from the series

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This RPG is based on the series Vikings, which means that it involves characters that already exist with their own development and story. It is important that you read this very carefully, because this RPG is set during the time jump between season 4a and 4b. This means that the original series is already much further than this RPG, but you’ll have to try to put that aside and see this as a whole new story. We chose to let this RPG set in that time jump, because nobody really knows what really happened with the characters at that point. We don’t want to change the true facts of the series, so this was the only solution.

In this topic we will explain where every main character from the series is at the point of the time jump. You will be able to play some of these characters in this RPG, but it is very important that you stick to the personality and the history that character carries.

Subject: 3.1 Playable characters Wed May 03, 2017 4:58 pm

Playable characters

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Like said, you will have the option to apply as one of these characters for a chance to play them in the RPG. We will refer to these characters as 'roles', because that is what you will have to do: Play a role. You cannot choose to change the personalities or histories of these existing roles, so think carefully before you choose to apply for one of these. It is very hard to do, especially for inexperienced writers.

Lagertha Freyjasdóttir:
Title: Shield-maiden | Earl Ingstad of Hedeby
Age: 49 years old
Location: Hedeby
Affairs: Lagertha is minding her own business in Hedeby. Once in a while she leaves the village behind to visit Björn in Kattegat, but this happens only on special occasions.
Faceclaim: Katheryn Winnick
Role taken.

Björn Ragnarsson:
Title: Ironside | Prince of Kattegat
Age: 28 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: He is reigning over Kattegat together with Aslaug, making sure she doesn't betray them because he doesn't trust her a bit. Björn is also looking out for his younger, half-brothers. Since Ragnar left he sees himself responsible for taking care of them and teaching them everything they need to know about life. But the boys don't make it easy on him, especially Ivar. Apart from all that he is also thinking about exploring the Mediterrean sea.
Faceclaim: Alexander Ludwig
Role taken.

Ubbe Ragnarsson:
Title: Prince of Kattegat
Age: 20 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Ubbe spends most of his time with his full-blood brothers. He perfects his combat skills, plays with girls and everything else a boy of his age is supposed to be doing. But Ubbe also looks up to Björn, trying to learn a lot from him because he is the most experienced of the five.
Faceclaim: Jordan Patrick Smith
Role taken.

Hvitserk Ragnarsson:
Title: Prince of Kattegat
Age: 19 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Hvitserk is the goofball of the five boys. He spends most of the time with his brothers. But he also spends a lot time chasing girls or pranking other civilians. Hvitserk is also training to fight, but he takes everything less seriously than his brothers.
Faceclaim: Marco Ilsø
Role taken.

Sigurd Ragnarsson:
Title: Snake in the eye | Prince of Kattegat
Age: 17 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Sigurd is also spends a lot of time with his brothers. The vanishing of his father made him very serious and moody. He isn't very good with weapons, but he is really clever and always knows the right things to say. Sigurd can easily annoy people or also make them lose temper, especially Ivar.
Faceclaim: David Lindström

Ivar Ragnarsson:
Title: The Boneless | Prince of Kattegat
Age: 16 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Ivar is still battling his own body everyday. That is the reason why he spends so much time training his fighting skills. He hates being vulnerable, he wants to be strong like his brothers. Ivar spends a lot time with Floki. He thinks Floki is a very interesting person, maybe a little weird but Ivar loves the way he thinks about things. And spending time with Floki means he will grow into his manners and his love for the Gods.
Faceclaim: Alex Høgh Andersen
Role taken.

Aslaug Sigurdsdóttir:
Title: Queen Consort of Kattegat
Age: 44 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: She is in Kattegat, still sitting on the throne next to Ragnar's. She is the Queen Consort of Kattegat, but is being closely watched by Björn. He is walking in the footsteps of his father and preventing Aslaug from turning Kattegat into what she wants it to be.
Faceclaim: Alyssa Sutherland
Role taken.

Floki Skarsson:
Title Boat builder
Age: 51 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Floki passes his time in Kattegat by spending his time with his wife, Helga, and with Ivar who comes over very often. He teaches Ivar everything about the Gods, but also tells him stories about the previous battles he took part in. Apart from teaching Ivar, he is also building boats for Björn. Björn has set his mind on discovering the Mediterranean Sea, but he'll need more and better boats for that. So he set Floki up with that task.
Faceclaim: Gustaf Skarsgård
Role taken.

Helga Hirstdóttir:
Title -
Age: 44 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Helga is still living in Kattegat with her husband Floki. She is always busy taking care for him and also Ivar if he's with them. She is Floki's support and leadership, because he would get totally lost if she wasn't there for him.
Faceclaim: Maude Hirst
Role taken.

Torvi Geesdóttir:
Title: Shield-maiden
Age: 26 years old
Location: Kattegat
Affairs: Torvi is living her own life. After she killed Erlendur she grew close to Björn for a short while, but time made that fade away. They hardly see each other and there is no sign of true love between the two of them. You can call them friends, sometimes with benefits, but nothing more.
Faceclaim: Georgia Hirst

Halfdan Pääkkönsson:
Title: The Black - Earl of Skagen
Age: 43 years old
Location: Skagen
Affairs: Together with his brother he spends his time in the village Skagen. Since Ragnar vanished, he and his brother went on, searching for more power since they couldn't find it in Kattegat. They bumped into a small village called Skagen, located in the southern tip of Denmark. After seeing the expertise they put into the building of their boats, they decided to overthrow the original Earl. Halfdan gained the title of 'Earl' and is now ruling the village, together with his brother. Björn heard of their victory and decided to invite them to join his fleet when he sails to the Mediterranean.
Faceclaim: Jasper Pääkkönen
Role taken.

Harald Pääkkönsson:
Title: Finehair - King of Rogaland
Age: 46 years old
Location: Skagen
Affairs: Harald has joined his brother Halfdan in the fisher village. He helped him defeat the original Earl and is now supporting him with his title as Earl. Harald only lives temporarily in Skagen, just waiting for Björn to be ready to set sail to the Mediterranean. After that he will return to his own Kingdom in Rogaland.
Faceclaim: Peter Franzén

The ages of the roles may not be 100% correct, they are guessed, based on their date of birth and the period in the series.

If you want to play one of these roles, click here.

Subject: 3.2 Non playable characters Wed May 03, 2017 7:29 pm

Non playable characters

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Apart from the roles above, there are a few other characters from the series that may take part in this RPG. But they do not take part as a played character on this RPG. They are NPC's, which means that they are here, but nobody 'controls' them. So you are free to mention them in your stories but not to write full stories from their perspective. The one important thing is that you are aware of where exactly they are at this point in the RPG. Where are they? What are they busy with? And that information you can find here.

Ragnar Sigurdsson:
Title: Lothbrok - King of Kattegat
Age: 52 years old
Location: Unknown
Affairs: Nobody knows where he is, nobody has seen him in years.
Faceclaim: Travis Fimmel

Rollo Sigurdsson:
Title: Count of Rouen | Duke of Normandy
Age: 53 years old
Location: Paris
Affairs: Rollo spends his time in Paris with his wife, Gisla. There is not much information or word from him.
Faceclaim: Clive Standen

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