@opeth, I suggest at least 20% in sweden as farms pay off faster than mines and sweden is a good agricultural province.

also, norways has a valour bonus for vikings and it shouldn't be used for spears.

thralls make reasonable spear before you can get feudal sergeants and I don't see any need for FMAA when V1 viking are better as well as huscarles.

also, border forts are useful as the +10 loyalty actually reduces costs in the long run.