Vikings were like pirates in the viking age, they raided settlements beside shores. Therefore, they didn’t really settle in the same place. The majority of Vikings belonged to the karls, the middle class. They were freemen, land-owners, farmers, smiths, and plain folks. Karls usually lived in clusters of two or more buildings. The upper class of Vikings are called the jarls. Jarls were recognized by their wealth such as their followers, treasure, ships, and estate. Karls can become Jarls if they gain enough fame and followers. The eldest son of the if they gain enough fame and followers. The eldest son of the jarl becomes the next jarl and a jarl’s job is to honor their followers. The lower class of Vikings were called the þræll (Thralls) and
