A Free Taste of the Vikings World Expander
The Longships & Runes Wing shows how longships were built and how runes were read. It is a small, hands-on starter, not a full lesson, and it teaches you the World Expander process from start to finish for free, beyond your printing costs.
What’s Inside (3 Sheets)
- Sheets 1 and 2: cut-and-glue ephemera, pockets, fact cards, tags, and tickets
- Sheet 3: the fold-out insert — an 11″ × 8.5″ sheet with two 0.35″ glue flaps and two 5.15″ center panels that fold into a peak, where your ephemera and facts go
- Works on its own, glued into any notebook or journal, or inside the full World Expander later
Deliberately Unfinished
Your wing is a start, not a finish: the swatch pocket waits for a scrap of wool or leather and the runes you carve yourself. Some panels hold just the first facts, and the rest is up to you. When you’re curious to see the whole story, the full The Vikings World Expander continues the journey: 45+ cut-and-glue pages, prompts, resources, and museum ideas.
How to Make It
- Print all three sheets on US Letter paper (8.5″ × 11″)
- Cut out the ephemera and pockets from sheets 1 and 2
- Fold the fold-out along the dashed center line
- Glue the two flaps into your journal, add your ephemera and facts, and fill the pockets with real finds
Ready for the Full Story?
The full The Vikings World Expander is a 65-page printable museum-in-a-book ($34) built to hold everything this wing starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. You only pay for your own paper and ink.
Do I need the full journal to use it?
No. The wing works on its own or glues into any journal you already have.
Can I print more than once?
Yes, as many times as you like.
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