Situation Mining: To Save a Would Be King

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It is an era of civil war in Norway. King Haakon Sverresson has died and the Baglers and Birchlegs vie for power.

Two armed men skiing. One cradles baby Haakon Haakonsson
Birkebeinerne by Knud Bergslien [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Birchlegs have entrusted you to deliver the 2-year-old Haakon Haakonsson to the security of Trondheim. Your journey starts in Lillehammer. You must cross dread ancient mountains and woods to reach safety.

Strider

Write a belief about:

  • How your devotion to King Haakon Sverresson makes you the natural leader.
  • Memory of a great wolf encounter and the measures you now take.
  • Your fellow rangers and how you’ll enlist their help.

Character sheet

Veteran

Write a belief about:

  • How your experience makes you the natural leader.
  • Why you fight for the Birchlegs and what you hope to bring about.
  • Preparations you are making for your arrival in Trondheim.

Character sheet

Foot Soldier

Write a belief about:

  • How you ensure the would be king is cared for during this journey.
  • Previous service with one of your companions and how you show kindred spirit.
  • Precautions you’ll take to avoid the trolls of your grandmother’s tales.

Character sheet

Scout

Write a belief about:

  • Being in this for fame, glory, and yourself.
  • What you hope to learn from one of your companions.
  • Previous service with one of your companions and how you show your frustrations.

Character sheet