Choice of the Viking

Explore the unknown land of Iceland and its mythical creatures, gods, giants, elves, trolls, and walking corpses in this exciting game of honor and politics, where even romance plays a role.

In "Choice of the Viking", a thrilling 310,000-word interactive historical fantasy novel by Declan Taggart, you hold the reins with every choice you make, ultimately shaping the story. There are no graphics or sound effects, but the game is rich in detail, encouraging you to use your boundless imagination.

Set your sights on 910, a year of countless Viking longships traveling across the icy northern European seas, driven by a desire for fortune, glory, trade, and land. With your chartered ship, courtesy of the King of Norway, you arrive in Iceland, prepared to forge a life of your own.

In this new land, you will encounter obstacles at every turn. A draugr, one of the walking dead, poses a threat, as do other chieftains eager to steal the glory that could have been yours. Religious factions, both new and old, struggle for power and influence over the Icelanders. As the long winter sets in, you must fight against disease, hunger, and even more draugr.

Gain an edge on your struggles by utilizing magic to overcome obstacles and win the approval of spirits. You can earn respect and riches by raiding, farming, trading, or scholarship. Failure could mean surrendering your land to the royal might of Norway. But if you succeed, you can attain everlasting glory.

This game lets you play as male, female, or nonbinary, with a sexual preference such as gay, straight, bi, or aromantic.

Attend the great assembly of the Althing which shapes the politics of Iceland for years to come. Use the enchanting singing of the spirits to perform unimaginable feats of magic. Pick from dedicating your land to the Christian church or to the old Norse gods. Govern your people who specialize in farming, trading, scholarship, or raiding.

As you traverse Iceland, come face to face with giants, negotiate with elves and even the mighty Thor. Forge alliances with neighboring chieftains or become a part of dangerous feuds. Your rule as an autocrat can lead your land to prosperity, or guide the nation towards democracy.

So carve an everlasting reputation of your deeds, and have your sagas remembered for generations to come!