I would be like Ragnar lothrbrok in Vikings, a reluctant king with a passion for discovering new worlds and religions while trying to leave an impressive legacy for my children to be proud of. Always have a plan for any situation, ready to be diplomatic when necessary and ready to conquer if diplomacy fails.
Would definitely be more of a diplomat, even though vikings are supposed to be fierce warriors and conquerors. But constant raiding and fighting gets boring and repetitive quickly, to yes, I'm absolutely on a more diplomatic side 😅
I like a bit of balance in life. I would first be diplomatic if possible, because it's important to gain allies all around. But if that did not work, then it would be time to take out the axe. But it also depends on the clan or group and their mindset.