As an Icelander I'm really interested in knowing how Iceland will be handled in the game.
Historically 1066 finds Iceland 66 years after christianity became the prominent religion and ten years after the first bishop of Skálholt was instated. Iceland has no king, it was a "republic" ruled by the Althing were the most prominent leaders of the country met once a year and made laws and settled disputes. Around 1150 four major "dynasties" (not sure that is the right word) appear, Haukdælir, Ásbirningar, Oddaverjar and Sturlungar. From 1234-1264 there was a civil war, most often called Sturlungaöld (Age of Sturlungar) because throughout the time they were the most prominent with leaders like Snorri Sturluson (also a famous writer), Sighvatur Sturluson and Strurla Sighvatsson. The war ended in 1264 with the victory of the Haukdælir which were in fact vassals of the Norwegian King, that is how Iceland became a part of the Kingdom of Norway. It is however a popular idea, not sure though of how much it is stained with modern nationalism, that had the Sturlungar won then they would have attempted to found and independent kingdom (especially during the timeframe of Sturla Sighvatsson who was killed in battle 1238). In 1264 Gissur Þorvaldsson became jarl over Iceland and ruled the country with the approval of the Norwegian King. After his death the king to direct control.
Anyway, what I wanted to know is how Iceland will be represented in the game.
Historically 1066 finds Iceland 66 years after christianity became the prominent religion and ten years after the first bishop of Skálholt was instated. Iceland has no king, it was a "republic" ruled by the Althing were the most prominent leaders of the country met once a year and made laws and settled disputes. Around 1150 four major "dynasties" (not sure that is the right word) appear, Haukdælir, Ásbirningar, Oddaverjar and Sturlungar. From 1234-1264 there was a civil war, most often called Sturlungaöld (Age of Sturlungar) because throughout the time they were the most prominent with leaders like Snorri Sturluson (also a famous writer), Sighvatur Sturluson and Strurla Sighvatsson. The war ended in 1264 with the victory of the Haukdælir which were in fact vassals of the Norwegian King, that is how Iceland became a part of the Kingdom of Norway. It is however a popular idea, not sure though of how much it is stained with modern nationalism, that had the Sturlungar won then they would have attempted to found and independent kingdom (especially during the timeframe of Sturla Sighvatsson who was killed in battle 1238). In 1264 Gissur Þorvaldsson became jarl over Iceland and ruled the country with the approval of the Norwegian King. After his death the king to direct control.
Anyway, what I wanted to know is how Iceland will be represented in the game.
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