Qualities of a 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 loose temper easily
keeps his word
intelligent and wise
Stands for the beliefs of his country
Stand as a symbol of his country

Qualities of a Warrior Traditional

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 Kind and protect him. King rewards them with food, shelter, treasure
Oath of Faithfulness exchanged between King and followers
Life after death based on deeds done in one's life so that the poets 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

Role of Hero
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 hi King loyal to king and country
Brave Courageous Willing to risk life for others
follows the idea of Wyrd
Self-Honor Important concept
Self sacrifice selfless
Leadership
noble, Chivalric (?-depends on tradition) just
Keeps the peace
team player?

-motifs:
"the troublemaker" birds and horses "the lving head or the talking head" "Betrayal while the King is away"