Viking Player Event

Back in 2023 we started creating a game experience set in the time of Vikings. We wanted you to experience the dramatic challenges and high stakes of fighting for a united Denmark. That game is now ready for you.

We invite you to join us in the epic tale of the first king of Denmark, Gorm the Old and his challenges of uniting a country divided by old feuds and backstabbing ambitions. As players you will get to create your own unique character that will be the guiding factor to which of five groups you will be part of. Each group have their own unique view of the overarching story, and an individual starting point. Which bloody path will you take, and will you rely on Odin to guide your hand?

The game will be played in Dragon Legions own Runestone system, which you will be introduced to at the event.

Event Date

The event will take place from: August 10th 2025 – August 18th 2025 (August 10th is the day of arrival and the 18th is the day of departure).

Event Location

We have chosen the old Danish town of Hobro as the location for this event, because of its history and ties to the Viking era. Here we will stay at Camping Gattenborg which is only 15-minute walk to the heart of the city as well as only 40-minute walk to the UNESCO world heritage site and Viking Museum Fyrkat.

For more information about Camping Gattenborg visit https://www.hobrocamping.dk/

For more information about the Viking Museum Fyrkat visit http://nordjyskemuseer.dk/u/vikingemuseet-fyrkat/

Do I need to have experience?

Not at all! We will have people there to help you through any challenges and uncertainties. However, harbouring an interest towards tabletop roleplaying games will improve the overall experience of the event.

Who can apply?

You should be 16 years old and no older than 25. We can only accept participants from the countries listed below:

Denmark

Poland

Estonia

Serbia

Spain

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the coordination team. The best applications will be chosen and both the accepted and rejected applicants will be notified.

We aim for closing the first round of applications by 20th of June 2025 and you will be notified no later than 1st of July 2025.

What about accommodation and food?

We will stay at the camping site in rented cabins, where we have kitchens, bathrooms, and beds with bedding at our disposal. We will cook our own meals as a group.

There will be a zero-alcohol tolerance and sadly we haven’t been able to get a location that is wheelchair friendly within budget.

What about sightseeing and resting?

During the event we will spend some time outside, visiting locations that can inspire us. We expect you to be present and on time at all workshops, but you will have plenty of free time (however, you are responsible for getting enough sleep!). We will also have a free afternoon which you can use to explore the surroundings on your own or to rest and recover.

Included in the event are:

  • Flights from your home country and an airport in your area (might not be the closest one since we need to take cheap flights for everyone to stay within the budget)
  • Accommodation in Denmark
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry fees for places we visit together
  • Travels within Denmark

Event fee:

  • 40 Euros for Dragon Legion Members
  • 50 Euros for non-members

Funding

The event is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union that supports intercultural exchange of young people. This allows us to cover most parts of the travel costs and accommodation costs for the participants.

Why does the event have a fee if it gets funding?

We have a very tight budget, and we would love to pay for everyone, but we simply can’t. With the fees of 40 € / 50 € we can pay for the budget overrun so that we don’t end up paying extra for the event. We think this is a good price for a week of cultural exchange and learning including food, accommodation, materials and travel. If you cannot afford the fee but still want to participate, please give a statement about it in your application. We know there are bad situations in some countries right now and we want to make sure that everyone has the chance to be part of this event, so we decided to have 1-2 slots for free for those who really need them. Please don’t abuse this. We cover the travel costs for the flight, the travel from the airport to our location, lodging, food and drinks and any group activities. You just need to take care of your travel to the airport in your home country.

Who is organizing the event?

The people behind this event are active members of the Dragon Legion, people who are interested in cultural exchange, creating innovative events, and role-playing games. We are all volunteers who organize this in our free time.

Will there be more events of this type?

We certainly hope so! We are currently working on different plans. If you are from a country that is not eligible at the moment you can get in touch with us and help us open up the next event for your country as well. Contact email: info [at] dragon-legion.com

Need more information?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Just send us an email: info [at] dragon-legion.com. Once we received and checked your application you will get a confirmation email. You can submit your application below. We need to ask you for your personal data in order to present statistics to the EU which funds the youth exchange. We will only use your data for anonymous statistics, we won’t give it to anyone else. We need your email in order to contact you. Please be aware that we have a limited number of slots, and we might have to reject you if there are too many applications.

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