I have to say, usually, mods that are "Native, but different" aren't really up to my speed, but you've got something special here! It took me a minute to get used to the massive speed increase, but other than that, this is a truly splendid mod you've made! I kind of missed the new quests and kingdom management options of some mods, but there's enough here that I'm quite satisfied.
Currently playing a German robber baron, sneaking out of the safety of my castle to raid Lombard and Norse settlements. Seems like they're mad now though, as an army of 800 combined is coming up over the horizon to lay a siege to my fortress!