That_was_fast

They did it in real life all the time. I know modern media portrays vikings as having this fierce pride in their gods, but it wasn't really like that. Many converted for a pretty face, let alone land, wealth, prestige, and power.

You say that, but they did in real life and for significantly less rewards, abiet a bit late.

great-grandfather.

Wrong racist dictator.

Thank you.

Nothing about this feels spoken naturally. I know you're just translating, but good gravy it's obvious.

Question: how does one sink into frozen ground?

It should be noted that Patriarch is an incorrect term at this period. The orthodox church does not yet exist. They are all still Catholic and will remain so for two more centuries. So shouldn't this be the Pope? Unless the pope was called something different in this time?

I notice you never mentioned the required conversion the Christianity.