The year 853 a.D. - the dark years. Dive into the mystical world of the Norse gods and Vikings. Take on the role of Ulfberth and use your economic and strategic skills to develop your island to power & prosperity. Defy intuitively and smart all dangers and protect your growing people from hostile raids and the beginning of Christianization. Historically, the Vikings were far more than just only brutal warriors. They were genius shipbuilders and explorers, far superior to the peoples of their time. Out of necessity - their home country Northern Europe was rough and poor - they going to explore other lands. They sailed all the seas, discovered new coastlines and developed their commercial centers Haithabu and Bircha on wealth and power. This is where our story of Ulfberth, once marshal in the armies of the great Viking chief Ubba, who conquered large parts of northern England, begins. After a lost battle and a desperate escape across the sea, your ships are destroyed in a storm. Only you survived and being washed up on the barren coast of an island - the dead island of Valhalla. Here you meet the thunder god Thor. Since you are still alive and you cannot stay here, Thor will give you a second chance and an assignment. Your escape from Valhalla and Odin's guards brings you to Skullwald - your new fiefdom. In addition to the main scene 'Skullwald' with its detailed simulation of economy, climate and calendar, there are seven new game scenes that you can achieve with increasing experience and experience new adventures: - the Wallhalla fortress - the Old Castle - the Wizard Hut - the Old Forge - the Huntsman Cabin - the Tavern 'Wild Boar' - the battlefield of Kalstark