How a Viking Bill Becomes a Law

1. Legislation is Introduced
Any jarl or thane can suggest a piece of legislation. However, he must first hunt the great white stag, for only if he is in possession of the great white stag's antlers, may he propose a bill.

2. Committee Action
The bill is brought to the yearly Thing, where the proposer must argue his case by participating in two committees: the Drinking Committee and the Fighting Committee. He then must organize a raid on England. If he returns successfully, then the bill is put to a vote.

3. Voting
Every man who attends the yearly Thing may vote. Two English villages are denoted as "yay" and "nay" respectively. Each man casts his vote by burning down the corresponding village. If the vote is in favor of the bill, the proposer may then take the legislation to the Odinfather.

4. The Odinfather
He who has proposed the bill then spends three days and nights consulting with ravens, who bring his legislation to the Odinfather. If the Odinfather is displeased with the proposed legislation, he sends his ravens to pluck out the eyes of the proposer and keeps them in his pocket (this is known as a "Pocket Veto"). Otherwise, the Odinfather shows his approval by sending word that England should be raided.

5. The Bill Becomes A Law
Everyone celebrates by pillaging England.