by Ingrid the-White
Chairperson, Helden Hall

In a small hamlet outside the city of Bergen lived a young married Viking couple. They would care for their precious longships daily so that they could go out and raid hamlets along the coast with their clansmen. They forged their living from the loot they would wrestle from the armies along the coasts. They were very happy :)
 
On a fateful trip, they met with a sudden squall which left their longship limping upon the sea. While working quickly to repair their ship, a nasty ship of Krolvin slave merchants came upon them. The battle was fierce, but in the end both Ingrid and Bjorne were taken captive and their beloved longship was left to sink to the bottom of the sea.
 
During the long sea voyage aboard the Krolvin slave ship, Ingrid and Bjorne made their escape. When they took over the ship, they found they were much closer to this unknown town called Wehnimer's Landing. They decided that this place would have to do since they did not know the way the Krolvin had taken them.
 
Landing in this town was an experience as there were many who looked like them, tall as the trees and as strong as the mountains! But the way of life was different from what they were used to, raids were only done on the Krolvin or other critters who lived nearby. It was looked down upon when they mentioned sacking the neighbors, so trying to fit into their new home they began sacking the village of the ones who brought them to this strange new land, the Krolvin.
 
They found they enjoyed their time in this town, and through much debate decided that a Viking could settle down in this town called Wehnimer's Landing. Deciding to put down their roots, they created a home for themselves and all Warriors alike. A home that stands for something...a home for those who respect and follow the path of Honor, Strength, Loyalty. And with the help of Lady Passion and Legend Metaboculous the foundation was laid for Helden Hall. After almost two years of construction Helden Hall was opened on February 15th, 1997.

[Ingrid's vision of their beloved long ship that currently sits at the bottom of the sea]

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