Interview with 亗QueenCiri亗:

The Queen of Kingdom 431

In Viking Rise, few names resonate as strongly as Queen Ciri, the leader who founded Kingdom 431 and, together with her team, turned it into one of the most powerful realms in the game. Today we talk with her about her mission, vision, leadership, and also about the person behind the character.

When you founded Kingdom 431, what was your initial mission and what did you dream of achieving with it?
My goal was to create a strong kingdom and win all the KvKs. I wanted to prove that, with certain rules and a way of doing things that I believe are right, we could achieve it.

After two KvK victories, how do you envision the future of 431 in the coming months?
First, I hope to win KvK 3. If people listened more and read emails and bookmarks, it would be better. But I will continue doing what I’ve always done: working for the common good of the kingdom.

What role did Clara and the other chiefs play in consolidating the kingdom?
Clara is a trustworthy person and has learned a lot alongside us. Our true strength is unity, and that’s what we cultivate every day as R4. The most important things are trust, communication, and unity.

What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as Queen, and how did you overcome it?
The hardest thing was to establish absolute peace and maintain it so that the kingdom remained united as a whole. It is difficult, and I do my best, even if some don’t agree with my decisions. I hope I have proven my worth when we see how far we’ve come together.

In this third KvK, what new strategies are you applying compared to the previous ones?
I am not the one who directly manages strategies—you should ask Lisa, for example. But in terms of construction, I observe the enemy and try to anticipate their intentions in order to counter them. Thanks to all I’ve lived through in the seven KvKs I’ve already done, I know we shouldn’t repeat mistakes: we must learn from ours and from others’ in order to do better.

What values do you try to instill in players to maintain the unity of 431?
Everyone should know these words: be united. Together we will defeat other kingdoms. Unity is the key to victory. You don’t need to like everyone, but you must respect each other and do what is best for everyone and for the kingdom.

In every kingdom there are tensions. How do you handle internal disagreements without losing collective strength?
In case of conflicts, it is important to communicate and understand the root of the problem, find a compromise, and be willing to make sacrifices for the common good. We all try to do our best.

What motivates you to keep leading day after day with such dedication?
I think it comes from my failure in my old kingdom, and from my need for unity. I saw how a kingdom collapses from within because of the selfishness of a few, and I never want to see that again. It can hurt many people who need this game and this “family” to get through real life or simply to escape a little. At the beginning of 431, I didn’t think I would be able to lead again, but the desire to do well, to do better, gave me the strength to continue and remain determined.

Who is Ciri outside of Viking Rise? What part of your personal life helps you be a better leader in the game?
The real person behind Ciri is a woman who has been broken and lost her bearings. Today I keep moving forward and try to hold my head high, even if it’s difficult sometimes. My determination to take control of my life has helped me a lot in leading the kingdom: doing what is right, putting myself in others’ shoes, listening, understanding, and not repeating past mistakes.

If one day you decide to leave the throne, what legacy would you like to leave from your time as Queen of 431?
I want everyone to understand that each person has problems, disagreements, and inner conflicts. But I also want them to see how much can be achieved simply by listening to others and questioning yourself. I love what we’ve built together: this big family, the encounters with people from all over the world, everything we’ve shared. And I want you to always remember: together we are stronger, and better versions of ourselves. Peace, love, loyalty, respect, and above all, unity. I thank all those who came, left, or stayed, because everyone took part in something great and beautiful. Thank you.

✨ Queen Ciri leaves us with a clear message: the strength of a kingdom lies not only in its troops or strategies, but in unity and mutual respect. Kingdom 431 is living proof that with leadership, vision, and solid values, you can go very far.

Screenshot of the 431 bosses lined up in heart mode to celebrate the victory of the second KvK won.