The Earls of Orkney – Arnkel and Erlend – have sworn allegiance to the Norwegian throne.

You also have good relations in the Western Isles.

Danish Vikings have settled in Northumbria, but times are unstable.

Bloodlines of Erlend and Arknel, joint Earls of Orkney in the early 10th century.

Evidence of a Norse settlement at Gurness, Orkney.