

Novgorod is a nearly landlocked version of Sweden which has more neighbors to conquer early on. If you want to go conquer and raid any region in the world, you can do so! Novgorod – Jarl Rurik of Holmgardr We recommend Sweden primarily because the Nordic nations are very strong in these early years and they don’t need any kind of claim to war for territory outside of their empire.

While Sweden starts off splintered, it’s not too hard to gain the title of King before Bjorn Ironside kicks the bucket.
