My friend inspired me to write this. She's really awesome like that.
THANK YOU BARBRA! 3
This first chapter is basically to show what the characters are like.
The sun shined in through the window of the Viking leader's home, more specifically his only daughter's bedroom. The light made her long hair shimmer. Flowers were spread evenly around and gave a gentle feel to the rather rough surroundings. Her blue eyes gently fluttered open. She sat up on the bed, stretching to remove any uncomfortable feelings left in her tired limbs. Leone stood and began her daily routine.
The sound of herbs being ground together woke the healer's youngest daughter. Her grey eyes focused on her father and let out a loud yawn. She had already made her way over to the medicine table and started to prepare herbs, by the time her father had noticed. She did this for him to be able to finish faster and not keep the other families in the village waiting. Once he gets done she delivers the medicine. With that Kareena can relax and begin her day.
The stoked fire heated the entire workshop. Although he is the blacksmith's son he wasn't in the least bit happy about it. He stood outside, in the cool morning air, until his father called him inside. His main job was to keep the metals hot by keeping the fire going, but every now and then he would be allowed to handle the weapons. His brown eyes would constantly drift outside as if he were trying to spot something new. Eventually Søren would be out of the shop.
The three sisters were already working on their daily routines. The eldest was already in the workshop sharpening dull weapons to help their father. The middle sister was in the village bakery helping their mother make bread for the other Vikings. The youngest was nowhere in the village, in fact she was out hunting in the forest for the meat they use in their daily meals. Each sister with different dreams and lives, Marta Nina and Kora walked very different paths.
Leone the Beautiful
Viking Princess
Leone has three older brothers. She dreams of being free from her 'noble' life. She dreams of being a normal Viking from the village, baking bread or even hunting. She cares for her family, but she often feels suffocated by them.
Kareena the Gentle
Village Healer's Daughter
Kareena dreams of being a traveling healer, to help other villages and see the world. Her two sisters are the only siblings that she has left. Her brothers died fighting against other Viking Warriors.
Søren the Brave
Village Blacksmith's Son
Søren is the eldest of the blacksmith's four children. He helps his father in the workshop on a daily basis. He dreams of helping the village with his wacky inventions that probably don't even work. Only one of his sisters helps to test his inventions.
Marta the Great
Village Blacksmith's Eldest Daughter
Marta is the second of the blacksmith's four children. She is stronger than her sisters and therefor earned a spot in the workshop with her father and brother. She dreams of creating the strongest weapon to aid in wars. The only downside to that is; she's too short to really do anything.
Nina the Bold
Village Blacksmith's Middle Daughter
Nina is the third child of the blacksmith. She is louder than her two sisters and earned the spot at the back of the bakery where no one would hear her loud outburst when she drops something or burns herself. She dreams of taking over the bakery after her mother passes.
Kora the Incredible
Village Blacksmith's Youngest Daughter
Kora is the blacksmith's youngest child. She is practically silent and is the hunter for the family. She has perfect aim and has never missed a shot since she was able to hold the bow. She dreams of leaving on a journey and seeing the world. She would miss her family dearly though.