Ah, so sorry! I like the idea of a Viking start, especially if we can start as early as possible (Charlemagne era).
I am free most Mondays all day. My schedule changes weekly but it's flexible so I can request whatever day off.
I have an idea: Multiplayer has a rule that allows for diplomacy range to become indefinite, allowing for us to play as dynasties much farther away from each other than normal. We could have a Byzantine, Viking, English King, and Caliph if we wanted in one game.