Kingdom of Norway | |
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Map by Janboruta
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Leader
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Haakon IV |
Capital
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Bjørgvin |
Start Bias
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Coastal |
Religion
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Catholicism Forn Siðr (HR) Kristni (LR) |
Government req. mod
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Monarchy |
Culture
req. mod |
Northern
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Norway led by Haakon IV is a custom civilization by JFD and Janboruta[1].
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.
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)
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Grand Leidang Population Growth adds Production toward Naval Combat Units. Newly trained Naval Combat Units contribute toward border expansion and promoting them increases Influence with neutral City-States. |
Birkebeiner (Swordsman) |
Skeid (Galleass) |
Changes to Denmark (Harald Bluetooth)
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Snekkja (Galleass) (Replaces the Norwegian Ski Infantry) |
City List
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Spy List
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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 |
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"Wilderness" by Andreas Waldetoft. | "Viking Fury" by Geoff Knorr. |
Mod Support[]
Mod Support | |
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No | |
Community Balance Patch
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Yes |
Yes | |
Unknown | |
Ethnic Units
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Yes |
No | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Map Labels
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Yes |
No | |
Unknown | |
Unknown | |
Unique Cultural Influence
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Yes |
Wish for the World
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No |
YnAEMP
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Yes |
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[]
Dropbox Download | |
Steam Workshop | |
Latest Version: | v 10 |
Last Updated: | September 2024 |
- JFD: Author.
- Janboruta: Artwork.
- Leugi: Artwork.
- DarthKyofu: Artwork.
- Andrea Waldetoft: Wilderness (Peace Theme).
- Geoff Knorr: Viking Fury (War Theme).