Norway (Haakon IV)

Kingdom of Norway
Map by Janboruta
Leader	Haakon IV
Capital	Bjørgvin
Start Bias	Coastal
Religion	Catholicism Forn Siðr (HR) Kristni (LR)
Government req. mod	Monarchy
Culture req. mod	Northern
Traits req. mod	Financial, Seafaring
Map Labels Language req. mod	Germanic
Magical Girl req. mod	Margrete Skulesdotter
Civilopedia

Norway led by Haakon IV is a custom civilization by JFD and Janboruta.

This mod requires Brave New World and the Denmark Civilization and Scenario DLC.

Overview

Norway

Amongst the great powers of Scandinavia, Norway was decisively the first. As audacious Vikings and explorers, and then hardened Christian warriors and traders, Norway rose to prominence in the 13th century, colonizing as far as Greenland and Iceland, and bringing inspiration to her nordic brothers. Its dominance would be short-lived, however, as Norway would be devastated by the Bubonic Plague and then the rise of the Hanseatic League, and would spend the next seven centuries under the sovereignty of Denmark and then Sweden. The Kingdom would regain its independence at the turn of the 20th century and would regain its former prosperity; becoming one of the most successful economies today - owing largely to the fact of its independence from the European Union and its exorbitant natural oil reserves.

Haakon IV

Haakon Haakonsson, the 13th Century King of Norway, was born in Folenborg. For 46 years, King Haakon endeavoured to salvage Norway from the civil war in which it had been embroiled since the 1100s. With this, he would be successful, bringing Norway to its height. Having defeated the uprising of the former pretender in 1227, Haakon's rule would become so illustrious that, at different points, he would be offered the Imperial Crown by the Pope, the Irish High Kingship and the command of the French crusader fleet headed for the Levant. His attempts to spread Norwegian influence across Europe would continue with his conquest of Iceland and Greenland, as well as his efforts in translating contemporary literature into Old Norse. Although Haakon died in 1263 during a campaign against the Kingdom of Scotland, his legacy would be heralded as one of the greatest amongst Norwegian Kings.

Dawn of Man

By the grace of God, noble Haakon, King of Norway and her eminent holdings, welcome. Born in the midst of civil war, you would rise to become Norway's greatest King; crushing those who would tear the kingdom asunder, and bringing calm and prosperity to the tumultuous land of the valiant Norse. During your reign, you would seek to bring your people closer to Europe, and you would instigate legal, cultural and spiritual reforms to bridge the gap between the Christian continent and the Pagan north. Under your capable guidance, Norway would be transformed into a kingdom upon which the powers of Europe would gaze with envy, and you would set in motion the lasting legacy of Scandinavian influence to come.

Leaderscene by janboruta

Exemplary King, your faithful subjects call for you to lead Norway once more to the glory of its past. Can you tame the frozen seas of the north? Can you become the envy of all Scandinavian powers to come? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: "I am Haakon, son of Haakon the third, King of Norway. This kingdom is my kingdom, and a kingdom of northmen. If you have come to take it from me, you will be sorely mistaken in this quest."

Introduction: "I am Haakon, son of Haakon the third and King of Norway. From what quaint fiefdom do you hail?"

Defeat: "You dealt this great kingdom a mighty blow, and I go now in despair."

Unique Attributes

Norway (Haakon IV)
Art by Janboruta Grand Leidang Population Growth adds Production toward Naval Combat Units. Training and promoting Naval Combat Units increases Influence with neutral City-States.
Art by Firaxis Birkebeiner (Swordsman) Does not require Iron +20% Combat Strength in Hills Double Movement in Snow, Tundra and Hills while there is an enemy unit within Norwegian borders
Art by Firaxis Skeid (Galleass) +50% Combat Strength vs. other Naval Units -1 Range (1 vs. 2)
Changes to Denmark (Harald Bluetooth)
Art by Janboruta Snekkja (Galleass) (Replaces the Norwegian Ski Infantry) Available at Optics -20%  Combat Strength (8 vs 10) Can enter foreign territory May cross oceans immediately

City List Bjørgvin Nidaros Tønsberg Óslo Skien Borg Konungahella Ogvaldsnes Tromsø Hamarr Frosta Mære Eidsvold Guli Steinkjer Ringisakr Hlaðir Skíringssalr Litlihamarr Reykjavík Dofrar Bergheimr Kinsarvik Álreksstaðir Lóar Thjorsá Brattahlíð Hundþorp Kirkjuvagr Tórshavn

Spy List Marius Astrid Hanne Sonja Selmer Bergh Thorstein Sverre Trine Yngve

Strategy

Norway's bonuses benefit a populous, oceanic empire with a large navy. Its unique ability makes use of population growth to pitch in on your large navy, which can be used to keep relationships with city-states on borderline friendship. Paired with one of its UUs, the Skeid, they can be a devastating force, growing quickly to speed-build massive flotillas of Skeid set to burn all coastal cities to the ground. The Norwegians are also no slacker on defense either, with the Birkebeiner gaining movement in snow, tundra, and hills whenever there is a siege on the ground, quickly able to reinforce the front of a siege at will.

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme
Norway - Hakon IV Peace	Norway - Hakon IV War
"Wilderness" by Andreas Waldetoft.	"Viking Fury" by Geoff Knorr.

Mod Support

Mod Support
Cities in Development	Yes
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Community Balance Patch	Yes
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Unknown
Ethnic Units	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Exploration Continued Expanded	Yes
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	Yes
Mercenaries	No
Rise to Power	Yes
Renaissance Era Revised	Unknown
Unique Cultural Influence	Yes
Wish for the World	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions

Root out Paganism

These worshippers of false Gods infect the land like a plague with their witchery and superstitution. If we are to truly become a kingdom favoured by God, we must convert them by sword or prayer, whatever it takes.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Norway
• Must have a majority Religion (or State Religion)
• May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

• [# of Pantheon followers * 6] Culture
• 1 Magistrate

Rewards:

• All citizens following your pantheon belief are converted to your Majority/State Religion
• [# of Pantheon followers * 10] Faith (or * 15  Piety)

Fund Seafaring Expedition

Our ancestors were great seafarers; braving the treacherous oceans in pursuit of wealth and adventure. We should recreate these legendary tales and prepare our fleet for a voyage into foreign waters, where riches and glory await.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Norway
• Player must have researched Optics
• May only be enacted before the Renaissance Era
• May only be enacted once per era

Costs:

• 500 Gold
• 1 Magistrate

Rewards:

• 2 Longboats
• 1 Settler with Ocean Embarkation

Bagli Pretender

The rebel Bagler group, advocating for the rights of the nobility and opposing the growing rights of the common people, have rallied their support behind a new pretender to the throne of Norway: Sigurd Ribbung. A new civil war has broken out, and the Bagler seek to have us displaced as King.

Option 1: Their rebellion must be put down.

• 3 rebel Swordsmen spawn in your territory
• 2 Birkebeiner spawn in the Capital

Note: this event will only fire in the Medieval Era.

Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae

Norway has become a bastion of faith; united in the spirit of devotion to Religion. This confers an inviolable legitimacy upon our throne, and as such, we shall henceforth be known as her Eternal King.

Option 1: This is a great honour.

• Gain the epithet 'the Holy'
• Gain 200 Faith (or 30 Piety)

Note: this event will only fire if your Religious Unity is over 70%.

Claims, Colonies, and Crimes

Colony List Myggbukta Eystribyggð Longyearbyen Vinland Vestribyggð Olonkinbyen Bouvetøya Dronning Maud Land Tórshavn Klaksvík Hoyvík Argir Reykjavík Seyðisfjörður Skúlastaðir Vífilsstaðir Garðabær Vopnafjörður Kirkwall Stromness Lerwick

Sovereignty

Lieutenants of the Realm Peder Hansen Litle Jesper Friis Christiern Munk Pouel Ottesen Huitfeldt Ludvig Ludvigsson Munk til Norlund Ove Juel Aksel Gyldenstjerne Jørgen Friis til Krastrup Enevold Kruse til Hjermislov Jens Hermansson Juel Christopher Knudsson Urne til Asmark Hannibal Sehested Gregers Krabbe Niels Trolle til Trollesholm og Gavnø Iver Tageson Krabbe Ove Juel Jens Juel Just Högh til Fultofte Frederik Gabel Johan Vibe Ulrik Frederik Valdemar Claus Henrik Vieregg Frederik Krag Ditlev Vibe Patroclus Rømeling

Political Parties Kirkeraadet (Clergy) Red Party (Communist) Hoerye (Conservative) Nasjonal Samling (Fascist) Venstre (Liberal) Progress Party (Libertarian) Riksraadet (Nobility) Bagli Party (Revolutionary) Labour Party (Socialist)

Titles Statsminister (Republican)

Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now enjoying your fishing rights and banging their heads to your black metal. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture, and that it shall foil any hope we have to create a one world government."

Full Credits List

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Latest Version:	v 7
Last Updated:	8 December 2019

• JFD: Author.
• Janboruta: Artwork.
• Andrea Waldetoft: Wilderness (Peace Theme).
• Geoff Knorr: Viking Fury (War Theme).