Quote Originally Posted by UltraWar
how did you manage to invade the Viking's Starting locations?
Isn't that impossible?
Spies, bishops etc to create a rebellion, then bribe the rebels (see the unbribable and weak principles v&v as evidence) . Then use that part as a springboard to attack the other "island".

Quote Originally Posted by p_nutter
On a related note - is it possible to assassinate the Vikings out of existence? I tried, but new heirs seemed to appear out of nowhere.
IIRC it's possible, but because the Vikings almost always get a civil war after you kill thier last hier, it can take a while.
I'm certain about the civil war part and I think I've been able to assassinate the Vikings out of existance once or twice.