Soderfjord Jarldoms

Each of these northeastern states is composed of many petty “kingdoms” that are loosely united under one ruler. In Vestland and Ostland the underchiefs are called “kings”; in Soderfjord they are known as “jarls” (pronounced “yarls”).

The people of these kingdoms highly value individualism, physical strength, and prowess in combat. They live mainly by fishing and by occasional raids on nearby coastal villages. Besides being fierce warriors, these people are explorers without equal, ranging far and wide in their wooden longships. Their culture resembles that of the Vikings.