Jarldom

Jarldom is a term used to describe the form of government found in Norden. It is very similar to a kingdom, and Jarl is practically the nordic equivalent of a king. One difference however is that, where a king have absolute power, the jarl doesn't. He/she may be overruled by the Ting, if 2/3 of the participants vote againt him/her. The Jarls also sometimes go together to descide important matters in The Great Ting.

These are the four jarldoms left, with the four corresponding jarls:


 * Fjordheim, Oddvar Torsønn Sølvfell,


 * Nordaland, Ragnar Olafsønn Rimøks


 * Runskog, Gjurdmund Ingvarsønn

Other historical or questionable Jarldoms include: Beneath the Jarl, the individual cities/towns (exept the capital) are ruled by a Storbonde.
 * Åsmark, Einar Eiriksønn Langskjegg
 * Krøyland: An historical Jarldom, which in 703 was conquered by Fjordheim during The First War of Krøyland. Today the majority of it is a part of Nordaland.
 * Sigmundstad: An island ruled by pirates descending from Sigmund Sørherjer. Fjordheim claim to "own" these terretories.