Silver and gold plated bracelet, Ringerike style.  What kind of animal is this?  What kind of a woman would have worn it, and on what occasion?
Image:  MMB Exhibition "Vikings:  Beyond the Legend"

Seaworthiness varied greatly from ship to ship, as some were built from recycled or salvaged wood.  Skuldelev 5 was one such ship, which because of its shoddy construction also went by the name of "coffin ship."  Tell us a story of a reluctant carpenter charged with piecing together a ship he knows will be doomed.
Image:  MMB Exhibition "Beyond the Vikings"

The sea legends have much to say about sea voyages.  In Eiríks saga rauda, a ship crossing from Vinland to Greenland grew infested with seaworms.  On the same voyage, a fellow ship resisted, as it was coated with seal blubber tar.  The crew of the sinking ship drew lots, and those who could fit into the tarred boat scrambled aboard, leaving the crew in the seaworm boat to perish.  Tell us more.
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This ornate brooch is made out of bronze and garnet stone, and might have been inspired by Freya´s magic torc or necklace "Brigingamen".  Make it magic, and tell us all about it.
Image:  MMB Exhibition "Vikings:  Beyond the Legend"

Broken whalebone swords have been found in many female graves, though their use remains unclear.  One school of thought interprets them as a means for smoothing for linen - a primitive ironing board - and another aas a weaving device in a loom.  Share your interpretation with a story.
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The Guardians of the Four Winds - Austri, Vestri, Sudri and Nordri - were thought of as divine entities that could take on many forms of birds or animals but also dragons and spirits.  They enjoy being invoked by those who have lost their way, and know the myriad paths between worlds, as well as most (but not all) paths within worlds.  Describe the apparition of one such wind to a Viking at sea.
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These Viking rings are an impressive lot and would have stood out on any finger.  What might rings have meant to the Vikings?  Would they have been associated with alliances, promises, magic even?  Tell us of an intrigue with a Viking ring.
Photo:  MMB Exhibition "Vikings:  Beyond the Legend"