A clan without male heir

a clan without male heir

For the Nilfeheim society of Neo Vikings, the succession of heirs is important. As only male children can inherit. Traditionally it is the First Born son who inherits all. It is the heir that disperses the inheritance if he so decides. This traditon is codified into law by the Circle of Elders. In case of clans, the Clan Chief may declare any son his "First Born" Adopted sons do not count, as they can not continue the "Blood Line ". The firstborn of a clan can only inherit, once he successfully completed the Ancient Challenge. This tradition has not changed much even after Female Warriors were finally acknowledged. Even though Elena Olafson was made Clan Chief, it took another 500 years for another one to climb onto a Clan seat.