conversations.from: system
conversations.value: _Then Skallagrim explored the land, which stretched a long way from the shore to the mountains and had a great marshland and wide woods, and plenty of seals to hunt and good fishing. The following spring he brought his ship south into the bay closest to where Kveldulf had been washed ashore, built a farmstead there and called it Borg._
  
  _-from Egil’s Saga_
  
  
  *NOW...*
  
  Iceland, 900 AD. Around twenty-five years ago, the first Nordic settlers arrived. The oldest people around still remember how it happened.
  
  
  *THE KING IN THE EAST*
  
  On the mainland, King Harald the Fair-haired has waged a bloody war to conquer all of Norway. People fleeing to Iceland are refugees, outlaws, dispossessed nobles, political dissidents, or simply  farmers trying to start a new life in a new, peaceful land.
  
  
  *THE ICELANDERS*
  
  People are spread out across a vast, empty land. There are no villages or towns and there won’t be any for centuries to come. Everyone lives on farmsteads and the family is the foundation of one’s life and identity. With the exception of the slaves, people are all free men and women, farmers, craftsmen and warriors who have settled this land to live as they will, and not subject themselves to rulers.
  
  
  *THE GAME*
  
  This Storium is using material from _Sagas of the Icelanders_, a pen-and-paper RPG. This is a historical game, there are no fantasy elements beyond what the people believe. Try to stick to historical situations, lifestyle, and technology. It's OK if you are not sure, you can ask in comments or just write it out. If things are really anachronistic I may ask for a revision or just clarify in comments. I'm no real expert myself so just try to keep it real.
  
  For character submissions, be detailed! I'd like to get to know the character so I can set up scenes that will best serve them. I'd like a mix of men and women.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This feast should be a memorable one! Serve the best mead, tell the best story, or sing the best song.
conversations.prefix: Entertain the Guests:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have something important to say. You need to find a quiet moment with the person you want to talk to.
conversations.prefix: Find a Quiet Moment:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hand-made by Gudrun.
conversations.prefix: A Fine Purple Cloak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Kormakur's brother's axe.
conversations.prefix: Wound-Hoe:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The axe of Bryndís, a fabled weapon that once belonged to her father Dagrún. 
conversations.prefix: Wound-Hoe:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The axe of Bryndís, a fabled weapon that once belonged to her father Dagrún.
conversations.prefix: Wound-Hoe:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A fine coif embroidered with gold thread for a lucky bride.
conversations.prefix: Fine Bridal Coif:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A single page from an illuminated manuscript. It is a thing of great beauty.
conversations.prefix: A Page from an Illuminated Manuscript:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A wrought silver ring, an emblem of the Goði's office.
conversations.prefix: The Goði's Ring:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keep these violent men from turning to slaughter to solve their problems.
conversations.prefix: Peacemaker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The small temple maintained by Kormákur.
conversations.prefix: Kormákur's Temple:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bryndís' cousin Arnfrinna is not happy with the state of her relative's household.
conversations.prefix: Arnfrinna's Reproach:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A wealthy landowner and possible rival to Kormákur.
conversations.prefix: Júrek Glum:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have lands, livestock, and money to spread around.
conversations.prefix: Wealthy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When you set your mind to something, you usually get it.
conversations.prefix: Strong-Headed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The things you make are beautiful, durable, and useful.
conversations.prefix: Skilled Hands:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The red rage seizes you sometimes in combat, and you are nearly unstoppable. You or those near you often suffer grave harm when this happens.
conversations.prefix: Berserker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are well-formed in face and limb. You have many suitors.
conversations.prefix: Beautiful:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your neighbors all have a high opinion of you and you are well-known as an honest and generous person.
conversations.prefix: Respected:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You own a sturdy longship and take a crew of men out in the Summer to raid in the south and bring back spoils.
conversations.prefix: Viking:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your prowess in combat is renowned and few wish to try you in a test of arms.
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know the laws of Iceland and neighbors often call on you to consult on legalities and settle disputes.
conversations.prefix: Lawgiver:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are just lucky, and things turn out well for you even when they look hopeless.
conversations.prefix: Blessed by the Gods:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know magic that can be useful in telling the future, but can also be used to curse or poison people and livestock.
conversations.prefix: Forbidden Seiðr:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your tales gather all of the listeners around, and you can sway people to your side or increase a person's reputation with your words.
conversations.prefix: Storyteller:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You fear physical injury and will do almost anything to avoid it.
conversations.prefix: Craven:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everyone drinks, this is not unusual. Your problem is you can't hold your liquor and you act in reckless and embarrassing ways when drunk.
conversations.prefix: Drunkard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your lack of generosity is well-known. Your neighbors resent you for your stinginess.
conversations.prefix: Miserly:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have behaved in some shameful way in the past and no one has forgotten.
conversations.prefix: Dishonored:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are not a Northlander but were brought here from Éire or Scotland.
conversations.prefix: Gaelic Heritage:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are not known as a quick thinker. You are easily fooled and a bit simple.
conversations.prefix: Foolish:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The gods do not favor you, and your neighbors try to avoid you. Who knows, it might rub off.
conversations.prefix: Cursed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your physical strength is lacking. Work anyone can do takes you twice as long.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You will not be subject to anyone's rule. You are a free person.
conversations.prefix: I Shall Never Bow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You wish to become a renowned hero, known and celebrated throughout Iceland.
conversations.prefix: Songs Will Be Sung of Me:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have been wronged, and the ones responsible will pay.
conversations.prefix: Vengeance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The lands of Iceland are harsh and the people here must work together. You will see to it that they do.
conversations.prefix: Community:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wish to accumulate great wealth, to buy lands, livestock, slaves, and a good house.
conversations.prefix: All for Treasure:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You crave violence. You pick fights and seek out raids in order to satisfy your blood lust.
conversations.prefix: Bloody Hands:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are in love. You will do whatever it takes to earn your sweetheart's love in return.
conversations.prefix: All for Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You get your way. You will see to that.
conversations.prefix: I Get My Will:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wish to set up a goðar (temple) and rule as goði (priest/chief) over the local area, or hold and pass on your position if you are already goði.
conversations.prefix: I Shall Be Chief:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have committed some crime and you seek absolution and forgiveness.
conversations.prefix: Redemption:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Geri Gestson, a man quick to laughter and equally quick with a blade. There is always a hint of danger in his smile.
conversations.prefix: Geri the Crow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Geri Jorundson, a killer by nature. He neither laughs nor rages, he fights with calm intensity.
conversations.prefix: Geri the Hound:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Geri Mordson, a man with a hot temper and no sense of humor.
conversations.prefix: Geri the Sword:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Also known as Glumson, Eðvald is a young man with dreams of greater things than the bleak heather of Iceland.
conversations.prefix: Eðvald Júreksson:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Goði's homestead consists of a longhouse, several outbuildings, and the temple in the middle of the nearby river.
conversations.prefix: Kormákursstaða:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Gael is close to death. The blow was serious, and he has lost much blood.
conversations.prefix: Dauíd Bleeds:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Doing anything without being noticed is difficult in such a busy household. Only curtains separate the sleeping areas, and trying you try to slip outside is hard to do quietly.
conversations.prefix: A Busy Household:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sorceress, witch, seeress...the skills and powers the people attribute to you are both a powerful and useful tool for the community and a feared and shunned practice. You can foretell the future, mend bones and influence outcomes of battles and arguments. It’s up to you how you’re going to use those powers.
conversations.prefix: Seiđkona:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In Iceland, there’s plenty land and it is free. Settling that land it is what one does here. As a free man, that’s what your whole life revolves around. People, men, who aren’t here to settle, who aren’t here to farm – they are outliers, exceptions. In Iceland, you’re simply what a man is.
conversations.prefix: Free Man:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’re one of the goðar, a leader of the community, someone people approach when they need representation, but you’re not a noble, your title can be sold away and  people can always take their business elsewhere.
  Your title comes from keeping one of the temples built by the early settlers and acting as one of their religious leaders. These functions gain you wealth and respect, from the fees you charge and the judgments you deliver.
conversations.prefix: Goði:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Once a woman has lived through a few winters, perhaps outlived a few husbands, it’s not uncommon that she remains the eldest and most influential member of her family. The inheritor of many fortunes and
  many tragedies. A woman in that situation usually takes matters in her own hands.
conversations.prefix: Matriarch:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’re a free man but you don’t own any land. Instead, you make a living as a free servant, a house-man, usually acting as a right-hand man and household guard for the family or master that you serve.
conversations.prefix: Huscarl:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’re not a local. While people are bound by the tradition of hospitality to welcome you under their roof as a stranger you’re not necessarily trusted. Either way, you’re here for a reason, you have something to do here, something only you are privy to. Are you going to carry out your mission and how will it change the lives of those that live here?
conversations.prefix: Wanderer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’re a woman who took up weapons, perhaps because your household lacked men, perhaps just because you wanted to. You take what is seen as a male role, protecting and fighting for your family or the people you serve. While your way of life is not forbidden by society, you nevertheless have to deal with the prejudice and conflicting expectations of many who think they know better.
conversations.prefix: Shield-Maiden:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’re a slave, forced into servility through debt or conquest in war. You might be a northlander for whom the only option of survival was to enter serfdom or someone from abroad who was captured in raids. You might see freedom again if you manage to pay off your debts or purchase price to the owner, but it’s a long hard road from here to there.
conversations.prefix: Thrall:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are...different. Marked physically or socially as an outcast, not only an outlaw, formally excluded from the community, but something else entirely. Some people might say you’re not human at all, but the truth of the matter is concealed from everyone, perhaps even from you. Either way, in their eyes you don’t look and act like men and women should.
conversations.prefix: Monster:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’re one of the free women of Iceland, farmers, daughters, wives, mothers. When your neighbors think of what a woman is like (or
  should be like), they think of someone like you. Maybe you chose this life, maybe it was chosen for you. Either way, you’re the standard that other women are compared to.
conversations.prefix: Free Woman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Three brothers of Gaelic descent, Skamkel, Dauíd, and Anders. Pick a fight with one and you fight all three.
conversations.prefix: The Orøkiasona:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The house of Kormákur is large and well-stocked. The mead-hall is warm and welcoming, and the boisterous voices of many fill it to the rafters.
conversations.prefix: Kormákur's Longhouse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The vikings are a rowdy bunch, and many neighbors, some from several days' journey away, are here at the feast. Will it go well or poorly?
conversations.prefix: A Successful Feast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This weapon is well-made and will give the wielder an edge in a contest of arms.
conversations.prefix: A Weapon Well-Crafted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You came to Kormákur's hall hoping for something, you may walk away with it.
conversations.prefix: Some Profit Found Then...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Niall's increasingly open overtures to Ingrid, growing Gaelic hostility, and a neice's public drunkenness risk ruining Kormákur's feast.
conversations.prefix: Kormákur Is Not Shamed in His Own Home:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The wide fertile valley beside the Lagarfljót.
conversations.prefix: Fljótsdalur:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The youngest and hottest of the Orøkiasona is driven by dissatisfaction.
conversations.prefix: Dauíd Orøkiason:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Kormákur's pre-teen daughter.
conversations.prefix: Arnfrinna Fair-Spoken:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Kormákur requires some things done.
conversations.prefix: The Goði’s Business:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A private conversation may not be so private.
conversations.prefix: Goði and Huscarl Overheard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The lands of Hogni have a nice stand of timber, known as Hogni's forest.
conversations.prefix: Hognisstaðaskógur:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rough men in the woods, a foolish landholder, and foreign ways make a mix for trouble.
conversations.prefix: Woodcutting in the Forest:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The strange figure comes closer to Gudrun's cave. They want something, can she do what they want, and is she willing to?
conversations.prefix: A Stranger Comes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone has his mind on adultery, and the recent tales of Christian murder have disturbed a certain servant. Another man's freedom rests upon the actions of others. The knife has slipped, and is descending toward the flesh.
conversations.prefix: Mischief in the Goði’s House:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A wrong has been committed, and Skamkel has no qualms about taking weregild in blood and fire.
conversations.prefix: Skamkel's Vengeance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Niall wants to keep violence from continuing until he can assess the situation.
conversations.prefix: Put a Hold on the Bloodshed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want Niall and his men dead. Niall first, and the rest one by one.
conversations.prefix: Defeat Niall:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The oldest and most dangerous and cruel of the Orøkiasona. Skamkel never forgets a slight.
conversations.prefix: Skamkel Orøkiason:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get Dauíd safely out of the Godi's house and away to relative security.
conversations.prefix: Save Dauíd:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: These men are what remains of Niall's band. They will try to get revenge for the deaths of their comrades and their chief.
conversations.prefix: The Three Geris:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nights of listening to her husband talking about the law, of empty promises to become a leader and empty promises to keep her satisfied has made her desperate for something more exciting.
conversations.prefix: Restless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You own a sturdy longship and take a crew of men out in the Summer to raid in the south and bring back spoils.
conversations.prefix: Viking:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are not a Northlander but were brought here from Éire or Scotland.
conversations.prefix: Gaelic Heritage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He has lived so long as a thrall, a living machine who makes gifts for his master. It is easy to overlook and underestimate him.
conversations.prefix: Eyes Downcast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A handful of silver, a mark or more, glittering with the faces of distant caliphs and kings.
conversations.prefix: Ready Coin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quick of tongue, good at provoking reactions and guiding the passions of others. 
conversations.prefix: Glib Tongue:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There was a time he was a man with a bright future; in pursuit of a woman worthy of a hero, and a name worthy of the woman.  But that was long ago before his life turned to ash.
  
  It has been years since he thought of those days with anything but bitterness.  But perhaps it is not too late to be a man again.
  
conversations.prefix: Rekindling what is long past:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Being a Gael mostly means being a Christian. Which is all well and good, but some of them show a vigorous interest in spreading their religion to the wives and children of others. 
conversations.prefix: Missionary Zeal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Deft with blades and shield. Underestimated. Tolerant to pain, for what could stand to cause more than what has already been suffered.
conversations.prefix: Lethal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your knowledge of herbs and magic allow you to help...or harm
conversations.prefix: Healing Touch:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Enough is enough. Righteous or not, anger is the fuel that drives you forward.
conversations.prefix: Wrath:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Words to be listened to, spoken with a force of purpose.
conversations.prefix: A Clear Voice :
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Who knew Niall couldn't see the boy he thinks may be his son, or the girl he loves -- like a little sister -- die for his plans? 
conversations.prefix: Unexpected Love:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Damn poor British smiths make damn poor steel. 
conversations.prefix: Weak Armor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Splendid One of Battle. Kormákur was widely known in his day as a supremely skilled warrior, and he has retained every technique, every movement, every dirty trick. 
conversations.prefix: Róg-Birtingr:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You do not always pause to think a situation through before acting.
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A free man who comes to Iceland does not come without a past, and once, he too pillaged and killed.
conversations.prefix: Bloody Past:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild: