This bundle includes the following:

• Norse Adventurer Realms: Norse characters may abandon their own homes and lead hosts into foreign lands to establish their own kingdoms.
• Jomsvikings and Shieldmaidens: Norse holy warriors and stalwart shieldmaidens take up arms on your behalf, while poet characters can compose stinging rebukes or romantic overtures.
• New Cultural Content: Special Norse dynastic legacies, Norse blot sacrifices, trials by combat and cultural innovations, as well as numerous new events for additional color.
• New Art and Music: Original art and musical score to enhance your playing experience.
  And more: Berserkers, missionaries, runestones, Varangian adventurers, new decisions and other highlights from the exciting history of the Norse people.

Best known as fierce raiders from a land of snow and legend, the Norse were a complex society where loyalty was based on more than a noble bloodline. Leaders had to prove themselves as warriors, yes, but also as judges and governors.

Northern Lords is the first Flavor Pack for Crusader Kings III, one of the best reviewed games of 2020. It offers new events and cultural themes related to Norse society.

About the base game:

Build a dynasty

Crusader Kings III is the latest installment in the Paradox hit series that debuted in 2004. Like its predecessors, the game is a grand strategy role-playing game that lets you build a dynasty. 

Crusader Kings III gameplay

You will lead your noble house through the ages. Your journey starts in 867 or 1066 and ends hundreds of years later – in 1453. Building alliances, gaining vassals' loyalty, and preparing worthy heirs who can inherit the ruler's primary title are only a few keys to creating a long-lasting dynasty and building your legacy. Crusader Kings III gameplay allows you to try different strategies – you can become a bloody warlord or achieve your goals by using brilliant diplomatic skills. Moreover, your character's decisions and life choices can have far-reaching consequences. You never know when your murdered rival's concubine will try to take revenge. 

Key features:

• Limitless strategies you can use to build your dynasty,
• War, diplomacy, seduction, and dozens of other means in your arsenal,
• Your own story lasting for centuries,
• Great replayability value,
• Vast customization options.