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Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?

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Viking

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Prompt2753 chars · 418 words

{
"prompt": "You will perform an image edit using the person from the provided photo as the main subject. The face must remain clear and unaltered. Transform the subject into a formidable **Viking Jarl or Shieldmaiden**, standing commanding at the prow of a longship sailing through a dramatic Norwegian fjord. Emphasize rugged textures of fur and metal, cold Northern light, sea spray, and an epic, adventurous atmosphere.",
"details": {
"year": "Viking Age (approx. 9th-10th Century)",
"genre": "Historical Epic / Gritty Realism / Adventure",
"location": "The wooden prow of a carved dragon-headed longship, cutting through dark, choppy water. Steep, mist-shrouded mountains rise dramatically on both sides of the fjord. Snow might be visible on the peaks. The sky is overcast and heavy.",
"lighting": "Cold, diffused Northern daylight. It's moody and overcast, creating soft but distinct shadows. The light emphasizes the textures of wet wood, metal, and fur. No warm sunlight.",
"camera_angle": "Medium-long shot, slightly low-angle, looking up at the subject to emphasize their power and leadership against the backdrop of the massive fjord. (1:1 composition).",
"emotion": "Fierce, commanding, determined, and rugged.",
"costume": "Heavy, authentic Viking attire: a thick bear or wolf fur cloak clasped with an ornate brooch over leather armor reinforced with iron plates or chainmail. A large, battle-worn bearded axe resting on their shoulder or held firmly. Hair might be braided, and if applicable, a rugged beard. Subtle, historically plausible tattoos on visible skin.",
"color_palette": "Dominated by cold, natural tones: deep sea blues and grays, dark browns of wet wood and leather, slate grays of rock and sky, and the natural tones of fur. The metal accents are dull iron, not shiny steel.",
"atmosphere": "Epic, raw, cold, and adventurous. The air feels freezing and damp with sea spray. The sound of waves crashing against wood is almost audible. A sense of a long journey and conquest.",
"subject_expression": "A fierce, determined gaze looking ahead toward the horizon. The face is set in a grim, commanding line, showing resilience against the elements. Sea spray might be on their face.",
"subject_action": "Standing with a wide, stable stance on the shifting deck. One hand is gripping the dragon-head stem of the ship or the rigging, while the other holds their axe. They are bracing against the movement of the sea.",
"environmental_elements": "Sea spray splashing over the bow. Other crew members (rowers) are visible as indistinct, rugged shapes in the background, laboring at the oars. The sail is a heavy, woven wool fabric with bold stripes (e.g., red and white)."
}
}

Overview

Viking is a free prompt on OpenRuna. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor.

What this prompt does

"Viking" is designed to help you get reliable results from AI assistants for real prompt tasks. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. It is catalogued in OpenRuna's resource graph so you can discover related prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in one place. Copy the content directly into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Cursor — or use it as a system prompt / skill instruction where applicable.

Use cases

Use "Viking" when you need a repeatable prompt for professional workflows without writing instructions from scratch each time.
Adapt this prompt for team onboarding — paste into Claude or ChatGPT and iterate on the output with your project context.
Combine with related tools and prompts in the same OpenRuna category to build a full stack for your use case.
Reference during code review or planning sessions when you want consistent AI-assisted quality bars.

Example output

When you run this prompt, expect structured output similar to:

{
  "prompt": "You will perform an image edit using the person from the provided photo as the main subject. The face must remain clear and unaltered. Transform the subject into a formidable **Viking Jarl or Shieldmaiden**, standing commanding at the prow of a longship sailing through a dramatic Norwegian fjord. Emphasize rugged textures of fur and metal, cold Northern light, sea spray, and an epic, adventurous atmosphere.",
  "details": {
    "year": "Viking Age (approx. 9th-10th Century)",
    "genre": "Historical Epic / Gritty Realism / Adventure",
    "location": "The wooden prow of a carve…

Outputs vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

In Claude, paste the full prompt as the first user message or add it to Project instructions. Ask Claude to confirm assumptions before executing. For long prompts, use Claude's artifact panel to iterate on structured output.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a new chat and paste this prompt verbatim. Enable GPT-4o or your preferred model for coding tasks. Use follow-ups like "apply this to [your context]" for best results.

Cursor

In Cursor, add key instructions from this prompt to .cursorrules or a SKILL.md file. Reference it in Agent mode with @ mentions. Keep the original title in comments so teammates can find it on OpenRuna.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Viking"?: It is a prompt listed on OpenRuna — A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools.
Is this prompt free to use?: Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license on this page before commercial use. Premium collections are clearly marked.
How do I get the best results?: Replace any template variables, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm assumptions. Iterate in 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?: Yes. The prompt is model-agnostic text. Tips on this page cover Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor specifically.
Where can I find related resources?: Scroll to Related resources on this page or browse the category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, and agents in the same topic area.