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A Norse land owner, or [[chieftain]]. As opposed to a [[King]], or church backed official, a Jarl is master of his lands, so long as his family and oath sworn men will follow him. Gold chain bound, and word oath sworn men of the Over-King. Each a Lord and Master of his Hall, and all that dwell within. Bound to master men of war, and make war for [[King]] and Glory. Ring-givers all.