Two clips were mixed up, so I fixed that and now this version is absolutely okay. My fellow vikings, this chapter of our saga is important. We have grown larger than any previous Norse entity and now King Ragnarr Ruriksson is attempting to provide a peaceful transfer of power to his chosen heir, Ragnarr Ragnarrsson. We will have many debates, discussions and battles to mull over!
a very good documentation includes Ragnar the Red, and your culture at all - it is brilliant: th-cam.com/video/lmbY-GrM8pI/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=FallofCivilizations
Fantastic episode. The expansion of the kingdom is fantastic. It is time to remove the weak and make sure we honour the gods and move the people forward. Keep up the good work.
If you get control of the Swedish Throne, you would be the undisputed power of the Baltic, and you would have a good foothold on Western Europe for any future conquests.
I feel control over Sweden is incredibly crucial to having a strong empire (in this case). If you take sweden then u can possibly have 3 empires over your control Mamir the butterlord has spoken
It's weird that Helgi *the old Helgi* is gone now. He was such a thorn in your side for so long. A constant problem. Now your "enemy" is gone. No more fighting with him over things
My lord, a local blind mystic has come to your court, bearing a message. He claims to have direct communication with the gods, and has received a blessing that he wishes to pass unto you from Loki himself. Could this be reason to usurp the thrones of your brethren in Scandinavia, this is up to you to decide.
Hey Surreal, no role play today but I do have a question. Do you think that snowballing is a big issue? Because right now it seems like no one can stop you. Maybe on succession it screws you over but, I don’t know, it seems really easy to become the strongest in the world.
Great King, I am a shaman of the gods. For many years I have had great fears about the future of our people. With Sweden leading us I can only see disaster and ruin for the Norse way of life! I have consulted the gods. They have conveyed to me that the future lies with you and your chosen successors. Removing family members is never a nice thing but with Loki's help you must take control of the whole of the Norse people. With you at it's head we will surely create an empire of the ages that lasts forever.
Hail High King Ragnar of the Rus. Many of those in this Thing have urged you to march on the old lands of Sweden and Norway. I suspect given time these same knaves would suggest that the Danes be subjugated as well. But why should the House of Rurik tread in the footsteps of the dead? Is not Sweden’s current state a sign from the All Father that the old lands and their old ways are crumbling? Why try to save a dying tree when we have already planted a new one that may be nurtured into something grander than what came before? Let us conquer new lands, absorb new peoples, and forge new triumphs in the fires of glorious war! Let us not waste our time on the decrepit Swedes, the aged Norwegians and the forgotten Danes. Let us conquer the Khazars, the Mogyer, the Serbs, the Bohemians, the Prussians and even the lofty Byzantines! Let none dispute that it is the Rus, and the Rus alone who are the future of the Norse and the Astaru
Surreal, i dont want to spund rude. I really like your CK3 series, but i really want you to continue your Temujin ccampaing But i shall participate as your councilor came from the middle east, a scholar who visited Byzantium, Egypt, Hispania and Morroco. I could say, that we should push harder on the west and consolidate the TRUE norse religion
Skàl High King Ragnarr of The Rus and Russia. Glory to you for the conquest of all of the Rus lands and for becoming a true icon in the eyes of the gods. Firstly allow me to offer condolences on behalf of your brother Jarl Harldar. He command armies with the skill of Rurik and was a warrior to rival Ormr. He will sorely be missed, but I am sure your son, heir, and barer of your name Ragnarr will prove to surpass all of them as Marshall and, one day, as High King. I also offer condolences to all your other siblings, kin and kith that have passed so resently. My they tell your father of your great deeds as the drink to you in Valhalla. As you know the bonds of kin and kith are the most sacred to our traditions and to the gods. For example the Swedes have been close kin of ours since Rurik married your mother, the daughter of Bjorn Ironside and granddaughter of of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok, your namesake. From this line does the blood of Odin flow, and thus it makes you the All-Fathers descendent. How true this was made when you ended the Christians great war with not only strength, but cunning when you cut the head from the serpent second only to Jörmungandr in it's evilness. And to ensure that this snake does not return from death like it's false god, your order of the Jomsvikings will go to their deaths before their allow a second serpent to strangle our world, but not before being like Thor and smiting it with their fury. My own son now has joined ranks with these most holy of warriors and know all worshippers of weak gods will offer unanswered prayers that will be but more loot to my house's horde. As you know, as a man of great devotion, wisdom, and cunning that only a descendent of Odin can possess, family is the foundation of our faith and culture. And as such kinslaying is a sin of both. I can understand the necessity of having Sweden under our rule. You seek to advance our culture and religion to match that of the cross barers. However what must be done in the name of the Aesir must not go against the laws of the Aesir. If we must break with these laws that bind our people together then why should we conquered in thier name in the first place. But after long contemplation and prayers the All-Father as blessed me with his wisdom, for I have two plans to unify our people under the Rus. Firstly I say it is preferred to wait until Konungur Edmund is called into the awaiting arms of the Valkyries, that way his heir will be unsteady on the throne and thus easier to unseat. After this is done we can commence with the next phase of the operation. The first plan, all be it more unlikely one, is to simply vassalize them. This may not work as his heir would be still be a king and as a descendent of Lothbrok he may be to proud to kneel even to a greater barer of Ragnar's blood. But perhaps if our agents could discover his secrets and gain a hook on him he might be more "persuaded" to join our empire. Swaying him might also improve this chance. This option is preferable as it will bring Sweden into the fold without shedding the blood of kin and without opening our people up for a Christian offensive. This plan, while preferable, is optimistic so this should be run alongside the second plan. We must plot to abduct Edmund's heir when he takes his crown. When he does many of his vassals may be more swayed to our plot now that they are ruled by a untested king. Before we capture him either you, my lord, press your claim for the Swedish crown or wait until it is your son's time to rule and use his right to subjugate a kingdom. When the new king is in our cells we can end the war with little to no blood shed and with Sweden joined to us. However if this plan does not work and we must take our homeland by way of the axe then let us take it all in one fell swoop, for it is better to end a man by cutting off his head the to cut him away piece by piece, even more so when it comes to kin. Let there be only one war. But I believe in you Konungur of Konungurs. You have all ways prided yourself on your cunning, as it was gifted to you by Odin, so I am sure you will succeed in this most cunning of plans. I only have one request my Konungur. No matter the outcome let the house af Munso continue to rule thier lands as kings under your rule and the rule of The Rus, for they are also descendents of Bjorn Ironside , Ragnar Lothbrok and Odin. They are kin and deserve to be honored as such. Whatever happens this must be done to unify our people, not to destroy what makes us a people in the first place. -Thane Einarr Grimrson.
I know this is a long shot but can you PLEASE do an India campaign? The rich history of the time before India was influenced by either the middle east or colonial powers is rarely discussed or even played through. A campaign for the unification of India would be really unique and interesting and would set you apart from the other ck3 TH-camrs.
Great Emperor. The people of Sweden have seen your dynasty rule and have a simple request. Save us form the foolish dynasty that has driven us into decline. As a simple Baron I am unable to help the plight of the Swedish people I hold close to my heart. The people of Sweden would happily bow before your Imperial might. Forever loyal A Simple baron in Southern Sweden
My King Emperor, I implore you to land your son's and title them as kings so as to ensure that they have a stable base with which to grow and consolidate your power throughout their lifetimes. Your kinder as friends. Your friends as counsel. Your counsel happy and willing to obey. Your humbled gatherer of information, Baron DaleWayne
The Jarl of Sweden is currently leading this once mighty nation of proud warriors into a downward spiral of disaster. I would suggest my mighty Jarl does not let family stand in the way of returning Sweden back to its former glory. I would propose that we do indeed claim the crown of sweden as our own and for our sons and grandsons. Let nothing stand in the way of our mighty glory!
My Lord, I saw a vision of the past, a nation far away in the east. Prosperous and great but one day a terrible emperor ruled the lands of the kingdom. The smaller warlords revolted and the prosperous kingdom shattered apart. Bulgaria had the same fate with that kingdom. It would be great to have a foothold in the Balkans, the Byzantine lands are rich and powerful, but everyone shall tremble before you and Odin
Jarl Vladimir of ???: " I would like to ask, if we could call Rus, the Kyivan-Rus in honor of the people of these lands, and In honor of the Dyressons, who rule Kyiv, which is a most important city, when it comes to economic development your grace".
My liege While the lords of sweden may be family they hold back your great realm and for the sake of your family in sweden you need to save them from their idiot king and maybe take direct control or put one of your sons in charge. In the end your wisdom is vast and we will all follow you and your heirs.
Does anybody know how can i convert the religion of my county? I searched for it but either everybody talking that i form my own religion or tell your chancelour But which one? My steward converts culture not faith How do i convert faith exept demanding the lord of the county to convert
Oh great king, I am but a humble administrator, I am not a conqueror nor a great warrior, I cannot advise you in military conquest nor in battle, but what I can advise you on is in the administration of your great empire, and in this I recommend you take a note from your great father whom not only was a conqueror he was a steward, he built markets for the commoners, longhouse for the nobles and war camps for the warriors nothing too big, just a small start, I know this isn't your specialty and that you have been trying to increase the development of Novgorod, but I say that it is about time to consolidate and improve, because this will be something generations in the future will benefit from. But of course I am just an administrator, so I don't know about the complex diplomacy of the empire.
Your Majesty, if you do not want to hear mockery from your subjects or foreign rulers outside Russia, it would be wise to destroy one of the imperial titles, probably the first one as both titles mean the same thing. You do not want to mocked as an illiterate Emperor, that would be very unwise. In addition, having two imperial titles creates higher risk as one might go to another person if The Thing votes for another noble.
my lord we must take the land of the sewden. The king of the Sewd is the digress to our faith, culture, and your dynasty. he's not prioritizing uniting our people instead he's conquering some foreign land far to distant to unite. he waste the tax that his minister collected and not living up the glory of his ancestor. he's far to stupid to adapt to innovate and far to slow to the changing world. he might be more spread in the land but we are far more greater in term of power, wealth, and prestige. my lord we must take the land of the sewden so that we can unite it for the greater of the feature
my liege u should try and make the holy order your vassal as only u the true ruler of all Norse deserve their allegiance and not the petty jarls back in Sweden and Denmark who only care about themselves and not about all of Norse.
Great King, We have not spoken for awhile. But as the final hours of destiny draws near I come once more to offer advice. Due to your lack of control of the holy sites, your great devotion to the gods and knowledge cannot reform the faith. But maybe you can show the roots. Your chosen heir, the great Ragnar, is mighty and wise just as you are. If you spend your pious energy to creating a great foundation of Holy Orders, and make each suitably strong, say a jarldom, the millitary power of the faith can grow. Troops you can summon to your banner to augment your Great Kingdom's formidable forces. You should also try to guide you son's next path towards more thelogoical matters and work to reform out great faith to counter the stable, but false doctrine of the nailed god. Our oral traditions are twisting the words of our ancestors as your noble people spread ever further and times passes. A great way to achieve this after the minor challenge of acquiring of enough holy site, is to stick the next nail in Christianity's crucifix. Your noble son can then lead a great army. The like the world has never seen on a glorious raid to cut out the heart of the 'Orthodox' branch of the nailed god. Constantinople. It could be a great foundation to one of the glorious kingdoms you plan to give your bloodline. The great battles won will give tremendous piety as well, as we show our valour and might to Odin and gift him many great warriors for the hall of Valhalla. And remember, the great warrior kings you will found will secure your empire with physical might. You need to keep them stable and together, and that often requires shadowy work. There is a reason Loki exists after all, and is kin to Odin. Blessings upon your line, The Wanderer.
Hail Ragnarr Rurikson, High King of the Rus, High King of Gardariki, Ruler from the frozen seas of the Arctic to the Sea of Azov in the Crimea. Conqueror of Rome, Unifier, Leader of Norsemen in all but law, your Realm stretches from the shores of the Baltic in the west to the sea of grass in the eastern steppe. Subjugator of a hundred domains, Learned Scholar and paragon of piety. This humble supplicant greets thee. Your uncle's bungling of the kingship of Sweden is an embarrassment to your shared blood. By all rights, you are his better, but by stoke of fortune alone, he is the de jure head of all Norsemen. Forgive this one's impertinence, for Your blood he may be, but that oaf of a king is a greedy, grasping imbecile who has spent his kingdom's treasure and prestige in countless futile wars to maintain his slipping grasp over his far-flung holdings across Europa. Your Majesty, as an Exemplar of Men, you could lead your people into greatness, lend thy wisdom and wit to a future glory few could possibly envisage. Your children and relatives are themselves excellent examples of mankind, kingly in their own right! Your son and heir Ragnarr Ragnarrson is quite possibly the mightiest champion alive, so great is his prowess (55!) And you, their sire, who hath paved the road for their ascent, whose vital and pious labors made their own greatness at all conceivable, are a king among kings! So bestow upon your mighty and learned sons titles of kingship, so long as they understand their thrones are among your dominion! Thus counsels a traveler from the homelands.
My liege, l have traveled a grand distance from the north, and l believe l have a gift that can add you in your rule. I have the gift of visions and can glimpse into what is yet to be. I am eager to aid your realm and await your wish.
A small stout dwarf like man which almost resembled that of the old astur tales of dwarfs. His grizzled look was sharp and cold as he walked calmly into the great hall of the high king himself in one hand a horn of wine and in the other a waving hand and a cheery smile on the ‘Dwarfs’ face. He would be silent till in front of the high king himself before speaking proudly. My great high king! I come baring great and wonderful news on your reign and future plans from visions from the gods themselves! The people speak of a Uniter who would toss the Christians of the cross into the sea again and sacrifice them to the all father! And who is the man to push the pope himself out of Roma? That would be you my dear lord! They speak of a uniter and lord to bring all of the Astur under one shining bright banner... they wish for.. you and your empires warm embrace my lord! The short but stout man was a well versed speaker in many ways he was old with a long grey beard almost to his hips in length.. All Those in ear shot looking in awe and listing intently to this abnormally short ‘man’. He would grin again before speaking proudly. My great high king! You rule the people of the home land (Norce) and that of the rivers (Russians). Only a man as strong as you can take and unite our home land to protect the old ways! No other can. The Danes and swedes spilt the home land like a rats to a open barn! The people beg for a stable and untied home land again! This age of our people’s must not come to an end! Not to the Franks nor the Romans! This dwarf smiled brightly with a short grin before he walked out the smell of pride and mead was strong as he left with a abnormal following as most wished to ask more of this ‘mystical’ and ‘magical’ dwarf.
My king I think it’s time to not marry of daughters because we have too many useless alliances I’m sorry but we may have inbreed a little to keep our bloodline pure and full of warriors
How Strange, have I endet up in a Time Loop again? Last Time I visited you, you put a crown on your head. Now I come in and behold you put another Crown on your head. Well, you can never have enough of golden Hats I say, so more fun to you I guess. Not so much Drama the last few years, I see you got a lot calmer with age. Even trying to learn a few magik tricks, thats cute. Lead to gold, nah leave magik better to Gods like me, we do enough damage with that stuff as it is. And don´t be so surprised all you Siblings are dying. You are one the youngest of this gaggle and I couldn´t believe when your father chose you as his successor. Well, but what can I say, he saw more in you then everyone else. So... where should you go from here. It´s not much time left. I wouldn´t be surprised if this would be the last time we talk before I take you on our grand journey. Oh no I am not Death, but don´t tell him that I will snatch you, he gets very angry about stuff like that. Ah I ramble again but well there is not much clever stuff I can tell you. Go on like you do. Maybe build somethin nice in your Hometown. A little Tempel. Name it after me, it is for the most part my credit that you came this far. Hahaha im joking im joking. We will see each other again at least one Time. Love your wives. Love your Children. Savour these last few years. You earned it.
High King, Emperor of endless lands, I write to you, as nobility of Sweden. I hope this message finds you in good health High King, I woefully bring you a plea. Please Holy King, do what ever is necessary to sway rule over Sweden. Our people have suffered enough from the hand of a mad king. I know speaking of my liege with such disdain is an act of treason in many eyes, but I fear for my family's life if he is left to rule lands of Sweden. He will ruin the great Kingdom of Sweden. What few sober moments he has is spent in search for the next goblet, not spent helping his peoples or improving the homelands as you have. You have brought might, power, respect, and the Gods favor to your lands. I wish to see my people's experience the same. Again Mighty King I plea usurp the king's title with gods speed help unite our lands and lead us to greatness.
(an older man of indeterminate age enters the great hall) O High King of Rus, Emperor of the Russians, and true leader Norse. I, my liege am not but a learned man of the gods hoping to share my knowledge, if you'd allow it.
You face three great threats, my lord. The one within is one you have handled... for a time. Our culture is great my lord but not perfect, no nothing is perfect. The matter of succession, not just for your son, but for your realm for the next thousand years must be...addressed. To do that, however, to make the... necessary changes; you, my great King or you’re chosen, heir. Become the cultural head. YOU MUST!
I apologize for my outburst but this comes to the second matter, Religion. No petty Kingdom West or South of this land could threaten you but their faith can.
(Laughter from the hall’s occupants)
Do not Laugh my lords, we have struck a mighty blow against the christ god but they are an insidious foe that will return. They will try to convert these lands as they have done elsewhere in Europe. And if they fail their Moon brothers of the southern desert will try. We must combat them, not just in the bite of our Steal but with our words. We must combat conversion with Conversion!
And...My legion you must reform the Faith.
(muttering turns to shouts)
MY LEIG YOU MUST REFORM THE FAITH!!! You or your son. You must depose the Swedes who are letting the danger posed to us by the christ god fester. Take their place, and the holy sites, by honor or by deceit.
And finally, my lord, the last dangerous foe. You crushed the Magyars and Khazars; do not think for an instant they are what the east and great steep have to offer; they were mear crumbs. The great step, that sea of grass extends all the way to the other side of the great ocean, to the land of China. In it lies dangerous, forces that will ride like the Valkeries themselves, Like Surtur and the Jotuns on Ragnarok.
The number of their horses will shake the earth, they will ride as fast as lightning, and their arrows will block out the sun.
Their names are Turk, Pechenegs, Cumans, Tartar, Mongol, and many more… many.
Get your house in order and make sure, that when they come your children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren are ready. They must be ready, they must not be distracted, and they must be strong.
myn kening, The Frisian lands are ripe for the taking, I would advise to take the lands of Zeeland where you can also claim the holy site. The Frisian people where pagan not a long time ago worshipping Wodan as you do now! But after kening Redbad died the Franks took the land by force, and forced the people to convert. But the always knew there old roots fighting for the famous Ubbe the Frisian in England! It would gladden me to know that my people are back to there old roots myn kening From your humble warrior
My king I’m just a petty noble in Sweden there’s news that the our king is not off our religion the roomers say that the Christian god has influenced his mind our kingdom is soon to fall I beg you great king Ragnarr blessed by Loki you have clams it’s better a few die then hundreds of thousands die and our gods be thaken from us
if you want to enhance cultural enhancement and development you have to go after Sweden! - but fast as you as the ruler are very clever and would get a lot of benefits for the much faster development! - Just your time is short as you may have 20 more years - maybe? - as much as it 'hurts' to go after the own family - the Empire and the culture demands it! - after all its for the benefit of your whole people....you are the High King and have to think in a wider scope,....that is the burden to be the King - if you want to have development and world domination - it is probably a must, - to become the head of cultural development to speed up the missed time of the "Drunkard King of Sweden" implemented - 2 in knowledge!!!
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Two clips were mixed up, so I fixed that and now this version is absolutely okay. My fellow vikings, this chapter of our saga is important. We have grown larger than any previous Norse entity and now King Ragnarr Ruriksson is attempting to provide a peaceful transfer of power to his chosen heir, Ragnarr Ragnarrsson. We will have many debates, discussions and battles to mull over!
No worries
Love your content thought I was going a bit insane for a second lol
Surreal Beliefs; will you convert your culture or religion to Slavic or will your nation remain Norse?
SurrealBeliefs for the next series could you play a welsh Warlord??? No plays welsh kingdoms
a very good documentation includes Ragnar the Red, and your culture at all - it is brilliant: th-cam.com/video/lmbY-GrM8pI/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=FallofCivilizations
being able to see Ragnar grow old as his father shows me that he is a very capable king
Robb Stark
Russia literally just means Land of the Rus, so now our liege rules over 2 great realms, the rus, and the land of the rus
My lord we should take the entirety of Sweden before their dynasty grows and make it so complicated that we cant control ot anymore
Assassin: sounds like we are going to kill all those a head of the king in the succession of sweden. it shall be done.
* slips into shadows.
Fantastic episode. The expansion of the kingdom is fantastic. It is time to remove the weak and make sure we honour the gods and move the people forward. Keep up the good work.
My King, you have blessed us with tales of your greatness. Please continue to bless us more. Many thanks for these blessings.
These are so well made, the story is better than season 8 of game of thrones. goodjob dude
If you get control of the Swedish Throne, you would be the undisputed power of the Baltic, and you would have a good foothold on Western Europe for any future conquests.
53:51 Jesus christ, 52 prowess. Never mind juggernaut, that is a one-man UNIT
I get to know this channel due to this series, and I just finished Lü Bu Total War. I loved it and this channel
'One tactless Drunkard.'
'Picks the one where I am Scaramouche from Samurai Jack.'
I'm dead.
XD
Hahaha, I loved it so much. I had to use it.
I feel control over Sweden is incredibly crucial to having a strong empire (in this case). If you take sweden then u can possibly have 3 empires over your control
Mamir the butterlord has spoken
You where clucked in the first episode thus wining is already off the table.
It's weird that Helgi *the old Helgi* is gone now. He was such a thorn in your side for so long. A constant problem. Now your "enemy" is gone. No more fighting with him over things
"these peasants sure talk a lot of smack for people's who's homes catch on fire so easily."
Voting, Empire...seems awfully familiar.
*muffled "Summon the Elector Counts!" in the distance*
enjoying this series so far. subscribed.
Absolutely Magnificent.
My lord, a local blind mystic has come to your court, bearing a message. He claims to have direct communication with the gods, and has received a blessing that he wishes to pass unto you from Loki himself. Could this be reason to usurp the thrones of your brethren in Scandinavia, this is up to you to decide.
Part 9 Lets go ! Feeling like im watching Vikings series
Excellent series. Dropped an early like 👍
Hey Surreal, no role play today but I do have a question. Do you think that snowballing is a big issue? Because right now it seems like no one can stop you. Maybe on succession it screws you over but, I don’t know, it seems really easy to become the strongest in the world.
Also heard about your Ulcer and hope you get better.
Great King, I am a shaman of the gods.
For many years I have had great fears about the future of our people. With Sweden leading us I can only see disaster and ruin for the Norse way of life!
I have consulted the gods. They have conveyed to me that the future lies with you and your chosen successors.
Removing family members is never a nice thing but with Loki's help you must take control of the whole of the Norse people. With you at it's head we will surely create an empire of the ages that lasts forever.
Thank you!
3:00 what happened to Poland and the alleys Ragnar had there?
Best as always
Hail High King Ragnar of the Rus. Many of those in this Thing have urged you to march on the old lands of Sweden and Norway. I suspect given time these same knaves would suggest that the Danes be subjugated as well. But why should the House of Rurik tread in the footsteps of the dead? Is not Sweden’s current state a sign from the All Father that the old lands and their old ways are crumbling? Why try to save a dying tree when we have already planted a new one that may be nurtured into something grander than what came before? Let us conquer new lands, absorb new peoples, and forge new triumphs in the fires of glorious war! Let us not waste our time on the decrepit Swedes, the aged Norwegians and the forgotten Danes. Let us conquer the Khazars, the Mogyer, the Serbs, the Bohemians, the Prussians and even the lofty Byzantines! Let none dispute that it is the Rus, and the Rus alone who are the future of the Norse and the Astaru
When does mound and blade lets play come again? :) Keep up the Good work love to watch you greetings from Denmark one of the Nordic
Surreal, i dont want to spund rude. I really like your CK3 series, but i really want you to continue your Temujin ccampaing
But i shall participate as your councilor came from the middle east, a scholar who visited Byzantium, Egypt, Hispania and Morroco.
I could say, that we should push harder on the west and consolidate the TRUE norse religion
Skàl High King Ragnarr of The Rus and Russia. Glory to you for the conquest of all of the Rus lands and for becoming a true icon in the eyes of the gods.
Firstly allow me to offer condolences on behalf of your brother Jarl Harldar. He command armies with the skill of Rurik and was a warrior to rival Ormr. He will sorely be missed, but I am sure your son, heir, and barer of your name Ragnarr will prove to surpass all of them as Marshall and, one day, as High King. I also offer condolences to all your other siblings, kin and kith that have passed so resently. My they tell your father of your great deeds as the drink to you in Valhalla.
As you know the bonds of kin and kith are the most sacred to our traditions and to the gods. For example the Swedes have been close kin of ours since Rurik married your mother, the daughter of Bjorn Ironside and granddaughter of of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok, your namesake. From this line does the blood of Odin flow, and thus it makes you the All-Fathers descendent.
How true this was made when you ended the Christians great war with not only strength, but cunning when you cut the head from the serpent second only to Jörmungandr in it's evilness. And to ensure that this snake does not return from death like it's false god, your order of the Jomsvikings will go to their deaths before their allow a second serpent to strangle our world, but not before being like Thor and smiting it with their fury. My own son now has joined ranks with these most holy of warriors and know all worshippers of weak gods will offer unanswered prayers that will be but more loot to my house's horde.
As you know, as a man of great devotion, wisdom, and cunning that only a descendent of Odin can possess, family is the foundation of our faith and culture. And as such kinslaying is a sin of both.
I can understand the necessity of having Sweden under our rule. You seek to advance our culture and religion to match that of the cross barers. However what must be done in the name of the Aesir must not go against the laws of the Aesir. If we must break with these laws that bind our people together then why should we conquered in thier name in the first place.
But after long contemplation and prayers the All-Father as blessed me with his wisdom, for I have two plans to unify our people under the Rus.
Firstly I say it is preferred to wait until Konungur Edmund is called into the awaiting arms of the Valkyries, that way his heir will be unsteady on the throne and thus easier to unseat. After this is done we can commence with the next phase of the operation.
The first plan, all be it more unlikely one, is to simply vassalize them. This may not work as his heir would be still be a king and as a descendent of Lothbrok he may be to proud to kneel even to a greater barer of Ragnar's blood. But perhaps if our agents could discover his secrets and gain a hook on him he might be more "persuaded" to join our empire. Swaying him might also improve this chance. This option is preferable as it will bring Sweden into the fold without shedding the blood of kin and without opening our people up for a Christian offensive.
This plan, while preferable, is optimistic so this should be run alongside the second plan. We must plot to abduct Edmund's heir when he takes his crown. When he does many of his vassals may be more swayed to our plot now that they are ruled by a untested king. Before we capture him either you, my lord, press your claim for the Swedish crown or wait until it is your son's time to rule and use his right to subjugate a kingdom. When the new king is in our cells we can end the war with little to no blood shed and with Sweden joined to us.
However if this plan does not work and we must take our homeland by way of the axe then let us take it all in one fell swoop, for it is better to end a man by cutting off his head the to cut him away piece by piece, even more so when it comes to kin. Let there be only one war.
But I believe in you Konungur of Konungurs. You have all ways prided yourself on your cunning, as it was gifted to you by Odin, so I am sure you will succeed in this most cunning of plans.
I only have one request my Konungur. No matter the outcome let the house af Munso continue to rule thier lands as kings under your rule and the rule of The Rus, for they are also descendents of Bjorn Ironside , Ragnar Lothbrok and Odin. They are kin and deserve to be honored as such. Whatever happens this must be done to unify our people, not to destroy what makes us a people in the first place.
-Thane Einarr Grimrson.
I know this is a long shot but can you PLEASE do an India campaign? The rich history of the time before India was influenced by either the middle east or colonial powers is rarely discussed or even played through. A campaign for the unification of India would be really unique and interesting and would set you apart from the other ck3 TH-camrs.
Samurai Jack is cannon to this play through now. Great.
Getting big
I am commenting this because I want temujin when r u gonna bring more of the Khan?
Great Emperor.
The people of Sweden have seen your dynasty rule and have a simple request. Save us form the foolish dynasty that has driven us into decline. As a simple Baron I am unable to help the plight of the Swedish people I hold close to my heart. The people of Sweden would happily bow before your Imperial might.
Forever loyal
A Simple baron in Southern Sweden
For a moment I thought you'd surprised us with another episode.
My King Emperor,
I implore you to land your son's and title them as kings so as to ensure that they have a stable base with which to grow and consolidate your power throughout their lifetimes. Your kinder as friends. Your friends as counsel. Your counsel happy and willing to obey.
Your humbled gatherer of information,
Baron DaleWayne
The Jarl of Sweden is currently leading this once mighty nation of proud warriors into a downward spiral of disaster. I would suggest my mighty Jarl does not let family stand in the way of returning Sweden back to its former glory. I would propose that we do indeed claim the crown of sweden as our own and for our sons and grandsons. Let nothing stand in the way of our mighty glory!
Epic!
Omg how do you cancel mustering? Idkkk
whe are you putting mount and blade on
Beautiful
Keep it up
why why you didn't pick up scholar trait?
Did you complete the khuzait play through or are you giving it a break?
yassir noti gang💪🏿
My Lord, I saw a vision of the past, a nation far away in the east. Prosperous and great but one day a terrible emperor ruled the lands of the kingdom. The smaller warlords revolted and the prosperous kingdom shattered apart. Bulgaria had the same fate with that kingdom. It would be great to have a foothold in the Balkans, the Byzantine lands are rich and powerful, but everyone shall tremble before you and Odin
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Jarl Vladimir of ???: " I would like to ask, if we could call Rus, the Kyivan-Rus in honor of the people of these lands, and In honor of the Dyressons, who rule Kyiv, which is a most important city, when it comes to economic development your grace".
My liege
While the lords of sweden may be family they hold back your great realm and for the sake of your family in sweden you need to save them from their idiot king and maybe take direct control or put one of your sons in charge. In the end your wisdom is vast and we will all follow you and your heirs.
More blood moree blood moree blood
First Thor
Then Loki..Now
Baldur
nice videos
you may just be the northern version of Alexander the great and conquer all of the east
Day 2 of asking you to do a German campaign later after this one is done
Does anybody know how can i convert the religion of my county?
I searched for it but either everybody talking that i form my own religion or tell your chancelour
But which one?
My steward converts culture not faith
How do i convert faith exept demanding the lord of the county to convert
Next ep please
54 in attack thats a good viking
41:01 deez KNUT. sorry i have to...
Bro ama straight simp 4 you my lord
Oh great king,
I am but a humble administrator, I am not a conqueror nor a great warrior, I cannot advise you in military conquest nor in battle, but what I can advise you on is in the administration of your great empire, and in this I recommend you take a note from your great father whom not only was a conqueror he was a steward, he built markets for the commoners, longhouse for the nobles and war camps for the warriors nothing too big, just a small start, I know this isn't your specialty and that you have been trying to increase the development of Novgorod, but I say that it is about time to consolidate and improve, because this will be something generations in the future will benefit from.
But of course I am just an administrator, so I don't know about the complex diplomacy of the empire.
54:36 close your eyes and pretend trump is speaking.
You should have just formed the Empire of Russia without bothering with creating a "New Empire". That always messes things up.
My lord we must make a kingdom in roma have more power around the known world
Why do you cut the parts where you assign titles? I'd much rather see that than watch you split and move armies around.
You should raise your host and raid Mikligarðr
Can u show us your whole family tree and go over everyone with us
That's over 100 people. I'll go over the characters we played once we get to the end.
Noti gang...again😂
Your Majesty, if you do not want to hear mockery from your subjects or foreign rulers outside Russia, it would be wise to destroy one of the imperial titles, probably the first one as both titles mean the same thing. You do not want to mocked as an illiterate Emperor, that would be very unwise. In addition, having two imperial titles creates higher risk as one might go to another person if The Thing votes for another noble.
my lord we must take the land of the sewden. The king of the Sewd is the digress to our faith, culture, and your dynasty. he's not prioritizing uniting our people instead he's conquering some foreign land far to distant to unite. he waste the tax that his minister collected and not living up the glory of his ancestor. he's far to stupid to adapt to innovate and far to slow to the changing world. he might be more spread in the land but we are far more greater in term of power, wealth, and prestige. my lord we must take the land of the sewden so that we can unite it for the greater of the feature
pls name your next heir torfinn
my liege u should try and make the holy order your vassal as only u the true ruler of all Norse deserve their allegiance and not the petty jarls back in Sweden and Denmark who only care about themselves and not about all of Norse.
At least
shouldn’t bjorn be your heir since he is your eldest son, my lord ???
flain is stronger than a prime Ohmir
Great King,
We have not spoken for awhile. But as the final hours of destiny draws near I come once more to offer advice. Due to your lack of control of the holy sites, your great devotion to the gods and knowledge cannot reform the faith. But maybe you can show the roots. Your chosen heir, the great Ragnar, is mighty and wise just as you are. If you spend your pious energy to creating a great foundation of Holy Orders, and make each suitably strong, say a jarldom, the millitary power of the faith can grow. Troops you can summon to your banner to augment your Great Kingdom's formidable forces.
You should also try to guide you son's next path towards more thelogoical matters and work to reform out great faith to counter the stable, but false doctrine of the nailed god. Our oral traditions are twisting the words of our ancestors as your noble people spread ever further and times passes. A great way to achieve this after the minor challenge of acquiring of enough holy site, is to stick the next nail in Christianity's crucifix.
Your noble son can then lead a great army. The like the world has never seen on a glorious raid to cut out the heart of the 'Orthodox' branch of the nailed god. Constantinople. It could be a great foundation to one of the glorious kingdoms you plan to give your bloodline. The great battles won will give tremendous piety as well, as we show our valour and might to Odin and gift him many great warriors for the hall of Valhalla.
And remember, the great warrior kings you will found will secure your empire with physical might. You need to keep them stable and together, and that often requires shadowy work. There is a reason Loki exists after all, and is kin to Odin.
Blessings upon your line,
The Wanderer.
Hail Ragnarr Rurikson, High King of the Rus, High King of Gardariki, Ruler from the frozen seas of the Arctic to the Sea of Azov in the Crimea. Conqueror of Rome, Unifier, Leader of Norsemen in all but law, your Realm stretches from the shores of the Baltic in the west to the sea of grass in the eastern steppe. Subjugator of a hundred domains, Learned Scholar and paragon of piety. This humble supplicant greets thee. Your uncle's bungling of the kingship of Sweden is an embarrassment to your shared blood. By all rights, you are his better, but by stoke of fortune alone, he is the de jure head of all Norsemen. Forgive this one's impertinence, for Your blood he may be, but that oaf of a king is a greedy, grasping imbecile who has spent his kingdom's treasure and prestige in countless futile wars to maintain his slipping grasp over his far-flung holdings across Europa.
Your Majesty, as an Exemplar of Men, you could lead your people into greatness, lend thy wisdom and wit to a future glory few could possibly envisage. Your children and relatives are themselves excellent examples of mankind, kingly in their own right! Your son and heir Ragnarr Ragnarrson is quite possibly the mightiest champion alive, so great is his prowess (55!) And you, their sire, who hath paved the road for their ascent, whose vital and pious labors made their own greatness at all conceivable, are a king among kings! So bestow upon your mighty and learned sons titles of kingship, so long as they understand their thrones are among your dominion! Thus counsels a traveler from the homelands.
My liege, l have traveled a grand distance from the north, and l believe l have a gift that can add you in your rule. I have the gift of visions and can glimpse into what is yet to be. I am eager to aid your realm and await your wish.
A small stout dwarf like man which almost resembled that of the old astur tales of dwarfs. His grizzled look was sharp and cold as he walked calmly into the great hall of the high king himself in one hand a horn of wine and in the other a waving hand and a cheery smile on the ‘Dwarfs’ face. He would be silent till in front of the high king himself before speaking proudly.
My great high king! I come baring great and wonderful news on your reign and future plans from visions from the gods themselves! The people speak of a Uniter who would toss the Christians of the cross into the sea again and sacrifice them to the all father! And who is the man to push the pope himself out of Roma? That would be you my dear lord! They speak of a uniter and lord to bring all of the Astur under one shining bright banner... they wish for.. you and your empires warm embrace my lord!
The short but stout man was a well versed speaker in many ways he was old with a long grey beard almost to his hips in length.. All Those in ear shot looking in awe and listing intently to this abnormally short ‘man’. He would grin again before speaking proudly.
My great high king! You rule the people of the home land (Norce) and that of the rivers (Russians). Only a man as strong as you can take and unite our home land to protect the old ways! No other can. The Danes and swedes spilt the home land like a rats to a open barn! The people beg for a stable and untied home land again! This age of our people’s must not come to an end! Not to the Franks nor the Romans!
This dwarf smiled brightly with a short grin before he walked out the smell of pride and mead was strong as he left with a abnormal following as most wished to ask more of this ‘mystical’ and ‘magical’ dwarf.
Gave me a chance to remake it lol hope you like the better one surreal!
My king I think it’s time to not marry of daughters because we have too many useless alliances I’m sorry but we may have inbreed a little to keep our bloodline pure and full of warriors
How Strange, have I endet up in a Time Loop again? Last Time I visited you, you put a crown on your head. Now I come in and behold you put another Crown on your head. Well, you can never have enough of golden Hats I say, so more fun to you I guess.
Not so much Drama the last few years, I see you got a lot calmer with age. Even trying to learn a few magik tricks, thats cute. Lead to gold, nah leave magik better to Gods like me, we do enough damage with that stuff as it is.
And don´t be so surprised all you Siblings are dying. You are one the youngest of this gaggle and I couldn´t believe when your father chose you as his successor. Well, but what can I say, he saw more in you then everyone else.
So... where should you go from here. It´s not much time left. I wouldn´t be surprised if this would be the last time we talk before I take you on our grand journey. Oh no I am not Death, but don´t tell him that I will snatch you, he gets very angry about stuff like that. Ah I ramble again but well there is not much clever stuff I can tell you. Go on like you do. Maybe build somethin nice in your Hometown. A little Tempel. Name it after me, it is for the most part my credit that you came this far. Hahaha im joking im joking. We will see each other again at least one Time. Love your wives. Love your Children. Savour these last few years. You earned it.
High King,
Emperor of endless lands,
I write to you, as nobility of Sweden. I hope this message finds you in good health High King, I woefully bring you a plea. Please Holy King, do what ever is necessary to sway rule over Sweden. Our people have suffered enough from the hand of a mad king. I know speaking of my liege with such disdain is an act of treason in many eyes, but I fear for my family's life if he is left to rule lands of Sweden. He will ruin the great Kingdom of Sweden. What few sober moments he has is spent in search for the next goblet, not spent helping his peoples or improving the homelands as you have. You have brought might, power, respect, and the Gods favor to your lands. I wish to see my people's experience the same. Again Mighty King I plea usurp the king's title with gods speed help unite our lands and lead us to greatness.
(an older man of indeterminate age enters the great hall)
O High King of Rus, Emperor of the Russians, and true leader Norse. I, my liege am not but a learned man of the gods hoping to share my knowledge, if you'd allow it.
You face three great threats, my lord. The one within is one you have handled... for a time. Our culture is great my lord but not perfect, no nothing is perfect. The matter of succession, not just for your son, but for your realm for the next thousand years must be...addressed. To do that, however, to make the... necessary changes; you, my great King or you’re chosen, heir. Become the cultural head. YOU MUST!
I apologize for my outburst but this comes to the second matter, Religion. No petty Kingdom West or South of this land could threaten you but their faith can.
(Laughter from the hall’s occupants)
Do not Laugh my lords, we have struck a mighty blow against the christ god but they are an insidious foe that will return. They will try to convert these lands as they have done elsewhere in Europe. And if they fail their Moon brothers of the southern desert will try. We must combat them, not just in the bite of our Steal but with our words. We must combat conversion with Conversion!
And...My legion you must reform the Faith.
(muttering turns to shouts)
MY LEIG YOU MUST REFORM THE FAITH!!! You or your son. You must depose the Swedes who are letting the danger posed to us by the christ god fester. Take their place, and the holy sites, by honor or by deceit.
And finally, my lord, the last dangerous foe. You crushed the Magyars and Khazars; do not think for an instant they are what the east and great steep have to offer; they were mear crumbs. The great step, that sea of grass extends all the way to the other side of the great ocean, to the land of China. In it lies dangerous, forces that will ride like the Valkeries themselves, Like Surtur and the Jotuns on Ragnarok.
The number of their horses will shake the earth, they will ride as fast as lightning, and their arrows will block out the sun.
Their names are Turk, Pechenegs, Cumans, Tartar, Mongol, and many more… many.
Get your house in order and make sure, that when they come your children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren are ready. They must be ready, they must not be distracted, and they must be strong.
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myn kening,
The Frisian lands are ripe for the taking, I would advise to take the lands of Zeeland where you can also claim the holy site.
The Frisian people where pagan not a long time ago worshipping Wodan as you do now! But after kening Redbad died the Franks took the land by force, and forced the people to convert. But the always knew there old roots fighting for the famous Ubbe the Frisian in England!
It would gladden me to know that my people are back to there old roots myn kening
From your humble warrior
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Haha they could at least tell me why!
My king I’m just a petty noble in Sweden there’s news that the our king is not off our religion the roomers say that the Christian god has influenced his mind our kingdom is soon to fall I beg you great king Ragnarr blessed by Loki you have clams it’s better a few die then hundreds of thousands die and our gods be thaken from us
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if you want to enhance cultural enhancement and development you have to go after Sweden! - but fast as you as the ruler are very clever and would get a lot of benefits for the much faster development! - Just your time is short as you may have 20 more years - maybe? - as much as it 'hurts' to go after the own family - the Empire and the culture demands it! - after all its for the benefit of your whole people....you are the High King and have to think in a wider scope,....that is the burden to be the King - if you want to have development and world domination - it is probably a must, - to become the head of cultural development to speed up the missed time of the "Drunkard King of Sweden" implemented - 2 in knowledge!!!
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