True to their racial ideals, warriors aspire to a bloody death in battle, thereby ascending to an afterlife of perpetual fighting and boozing. In this state they are dangerous - not only to the enemy but sometimes to their own side!" May be equipped with either two hand weapons, double-handed weapons, spears, shields, light armour.īondsmen = "The Norse are hard fighters and hard drinkers. Before a fight, these powerful warriors work themselves into a battle-frenzy, ripping and biting their clothes and war-gear. May use a Necromantic spell or a Daemonic spell.īerserkers = "Given the Norse predilection for drunkenness and violence, it is horrifying to think that the lawless minority of Berserkers are considered maladjusted even by other Norse. Uses various forms of magic, and may use Illusion or Elemental magic. It is the best way of ensuring enough loot, food, drink, women and heroic tales to keep the retainers entertained through the long winters. Warlord = Many Norse warlords take to raiding now and again. May use a Necromantic spell or a Daemonic spell. These priests are often the advisers of the mighty Norse chieftains, and wield great authority over the tribes due to their status as the mouthpiece of the Chaos Gods. Admittedly, many of these shamanistic spell-casters are Chaos Sorcerers who draw upon the power of the Dark Gods to fuel their divination. Vitki = The holy men of Norse society are the Seers, or "Vitki", as they referred to in Norscan. When the call to war is sounded, these men have the honour of bearing their leader's own standard into battle. As they are skilled and powerful warriors also, many Norse warleaders find it prudent to have a skald in their cohort. These men recount the sagas and the deeds of the ancestors and the Dark Gods themselves, often also composing new sagas out of the feats and exploits of contemporary heroes to add to the collective history of the Norscans. Part entertainer, part warrior, these individuals are held in high esteem by Norse Jarls and Kings for their wisdom and knowledge. Skalds = Skalds are keepers of Northern lore, and chroniclers of the histories of the Norsemen.
They are ragged and disgusting men, dressed in uncured skins and hides, carrying belts hung with foetid fetishes, ram skulls and dead ravens. Shamans = A spell-caster for the norse, using runes, ice-magic and the like.
Kyning = A high level Norse hero, greater than a Jarl.
When the winds of war blow, a Jarl is bound by oath and honour to come to the aid of his King and lend his warriors to the cause." A mid-to-high level Norse hero. Jarls are the absolute masters of their lands, but are expected to be subservient to their Kings, who tend to punish disobedience with swift and terrible retribution. In exchange for their oaths of fealty and friendship, the King grants his Jarls hunting grounds, Warriors, Thralls and treasures. Jarls = "Jarls are powerful chieftains loyal to their tribal Kings. Different types of animals cannot be mixed in the same unit. Can wear light armour and can wield a second hand weapon. The creatures they may lead into battle are Giant Wolves, Bears and Snow Trolls. Beastmasters = Norsemen who have devoted their entire lives to training beasts to hunt.
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