To be honest my memory of events is hazy and lacks detail (refer to the "were Norlanders drunk IC or OOC" question) but many were not convinced that any plan that may have been mentioned would be enacted. There was certaintly that MI would back-out of their obligations if they possibly could.
In any case the details are largely irrelevant. Norland thought they had been cheated and, for better or worse, it was not in a Norlander's nature to allow that to pass whatever the consequences. Suicidal, perhaps, but individually and collectively Norlanders would die for the code of honour dictated by their nation, their religion and their hearts.. after all, Valhalla awaited those who followed this code.
That may seem crazy to many realms and religions but that is pretty much the point of this thread. Norland was relatively unique for many reasons, one of which being the view that destruction was better than dishonour.
