Norway (Haakon IV)

Kingdom of Norway
Map by Janboruta
Leader	Haakon IV
Start Bias	Coastal
Religion	Catholicism Forn Siðr (HR) Kristni (LR)
Geography & Social Data
Empire Name	Norwegian Empire
Demonym	Norwegian
Capital	Bjørgvin
Mod Support
Government	Monarchy
Culture	Northern
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

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

Leaderscene by Janboruta

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.

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: You look cold, wanderer. I am Haakon IV, King of Norway. What brings you to my lands?

Defeat: I have fallen from greater heights. My people will rally to me before long.

Unique Attributes

Norway (Haakon IV)
Art by Janboruta	Grand Leidang New Citizens contribute Production toward available Naval Combat Units. Newly trained Naval Combat Units contribute toward border expansion and promoting them increases Influence with neutral City-States.
Art by DarthKyofu	Birkebeiner (Swordsman) Does not require Iron. +20% Combat Strength in Hills. Double Movement in owned Snow, Tundra and Hills while there is an enemy unit within Norwegian borders.
Art by DarthKyofu	Skeid (Galleass) +33% Combat Strength vs. other Naval Units -1 Range (1 vs. 2) when outside your own territory or that of an allied City-State

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
Additional Achievements	Yes
Civ IV Traits	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	Yes
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	No
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	Yes
Map Labels	No
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Additional Achievements

	Hel yeah, Sea-King!	Beat the game on any difficulty setting as Norway under Haakon IV.
	Summoning the Leidangr	As Norway under Haakon IV, have at least 5 cities training a Naval Combat Unit at the same time.

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 13
Last Updated:	August 2025

• JFD: Author.
• Janboruta: Artwork (Leaderscene, Map).
• Leugi: Artwork (Civilization Icon).
• DarthKyofu: Artwork (Unique Icons, Civilization Icon).