Kingdom of the Danes (Age of Charlemagne) Faction

The only thing more dangerous than a cornered animal is a cornered, warlike kingdom. The Danes, hemmed into the Jutland Peninsula by the belligerence of Charlemagne, swindled by Christian merchants and failed by their crops, represent just such a kingdom. For centuries, the Scandinavian warrior societies were defined by their highly aggressive nature, but until now, their relations with the rest of the world have been primarily peaceful – defined by the unusual trading reach their superior vessels provided them. Now, troubles within and without have transformed the prevailing attitude into one of open belligerence and disregard for Christian borders. However, the Danes’ population now exceeds the capacity of their lands, forcing them to turn to raiding and pillaging for sustenance. This, in combination with the privations forced upon them by their intolerant, pious, Christian neighbours, has forced them to take action. As the Christian world, led by Charlemagne, seeks to choke the life out of paganism, the Danes will lead the counterattack. With the aid of their famed longboats, no land is beyond the reach of their lightning raids – the brutal Viking warriors - who fear only an ignominious, shameful death - will return laden with loot, drenched in the salty sea and the blood of their pathetic, cowering foes!

Faction Name Kingdom of the Danes (Age of Charlemagne)

Campaign cha_attila

Culture att_cult_barbarian

Subculture att_sub_cult_barbarian_germanic_north

Military Group cha_viking

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Although ordinary people participate in civil government, the elders of the nobility are the wisest, and therefore the most qualified to give council.

The Danes
A Nordic tribe from the same stock as the Goths. They take what they want when they want it, be it land, wealth, slaves or lives.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 40
Immune to seasickness
Immune to high-seas attrition
Income: +75% from sacking, looting and raiding
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against champion-type agents
Transport fleets gain 200% movement range after a turn at sea.