The messengers of the Norwegian Thane were asked to deliver the following message to as many courts as possible:
QUOTE:
Your highness,
As you know, Ragnar Lodbrok decided to resign as Thane of Norway after 13 successful years. To honour his deeds as Thane, Norway will arrange a turney starting on June 10 in Telemark. Knights of your country are hereby cordially invited to participate in the turney. All participants, irrespective of previous atrocities, will be treated by respect during the turney.
Sincerely,
Sigurd Haakonsson,
Thane of Norway