Qualities of King--

Acts as peace keeper
Acts as ambassador
Be a good host
Compassionate
Good speaker
Loyal to his country
Sacrifices for his country
Ring giver or sharer of treasure
Rewards his warriors or knights
Law giver and Judge
Fair in decisions
Good listening
Puts country before self
Noble, decisive, respectful
Punishes those who must be punished
Pays blood money or wergild when necessary
Handles pressure, doesn't lose his temper easily
Keeps his word
Intelligent and wise
Stands for the beliefs of his country
Stands as a symbol of his country


Qualities of Warrior--

Reputation most important thing for both warrior and king
Honor- if honor is broken revenge is necessary
Loyalty connection between King and his warriors
Warriors follow commands of king and protect him. King rewards them with food, shelter, treasure.
Oath of Faithfullness exchanged between the king and followers
Life after death based on deeds done in one's life so that the poet will sing.
Wergild vs. blood Revenge (blood money as a form of justice)
Banishment as a form of punishment
Murder of one's family as the greatest sin
Importance of hospitality
Wyrd-- the role of fate (destiny-Norns)
Superior physical and mental strength
Superior morals- stands as symbol for his people
Superior intelligence, cunning, mental toughness
Seeks or has done great deeds to build reputation
Honorable
Follows the command of his king, loyal to king and country
Brave, Courageous
Willing to risk life for others
Follows the idea of Wyrd
Self-Honor- important concept
Self-sacrafice, selfless
Leadership
Noble, chivalric (?-depends in tradition)
Just
Keeps the Peace
Team Player (?)

"Since a man may not avert his destiny, he should suffer it well."