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CONTENT
LORE OF THE OLD SEIDAR HOUSE OATHS TREASURES OF MIDGARD TRIBES OF MIDGARD ARMYLIST
INTRODUCTION
WHY COLLECT TRIBES OF NORSCA? HOW THIS BOOK WORKS
When Fenris swallows the sun, When Olric's Shield darkens and dies, When Thor's bane sweeps the deaden skies, This is the time when the Wolves of Ragnarok run When Ice T empest covers the land When Hel's breath freezes blood When war rages in all the worlds This is the time when Ragnarok stalks
When Hunlaf bellows his mighty cry When Beowulf strides from blasted waste When Keorl casts bloody spear This is the time of the hero When Grimnir adorns golden harness When Askur howls anger again When Eric swings embattled axe This is the time for Ragnorok to die
VILLAGE OF SKEGGI
YAGAMIR'S CORRUPTION
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TRIBES OF NORSCA
BAERSONLINGS
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BJORNLINGS
SKAELINGS
SARLS
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AESLINGS
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V ARGS
GRAELINGS
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AGE OF SIGMAR
THE ARRIV AL
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T alenchar, Vikti Shaman of the Windlord, smiled a crooked smile. Harwulf, the Jerg of the Bloodwolf tribe sat opposite him on the red mat. Harwulf had been most emphatic that if the tribe struck now the accursed followers of the Serpent could be crushed. T alenchar had readily agreed. Harwulf had laid out his battle plans, showing that nothing could stop the tribes from utterly defeating the foe. T alenchar had taken one look and pronounced the plan flawless. Harwulf had reminded T alenchar that he still held T alenchars daughter hostage against treachery. Without even blinking T alenchar had acknowledged this fact. Sweating slightly despite the cold, Harwulf had brought T alenchars attention to the amulet which protected him from magic. T alenchar tried not to smile as he observed that yes; Harwulf was immune to his powers. Thoroughly unnerved, Harwulf had stood up to go and T alenchar had bidden him safe journey. From within the tent he could easily hear Harwulf vast bodyguard form up around their leader. When the jingling of their horses brindles had died away, Kessnar, truthpeaker for the Blacksnake tribe, had emerged from his hiding place- He seemed upset. He wanted to know why T alenchar had agreed to everything that Harwulf had said; did this mean that the alliance with the followers with the Serpent was over? Angrily, he went to sit down, but T alenchar reached out a hand to stop him. The rug has been poisoned, he said. Harwulf will never see his home. But what of your daughter? the Jerg of the Blacksnake tribe asked. I have no daughter. Now please explain to me this plan of yours. I have other people that I must talk with.
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NORSE SAGAS
SAGA OF V AINO
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SYLRA'S SAGA
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ULFAR'S SAGA
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Upon rocky shore, glimmering in twilit gloom, The fell breath vented from the mound. The drake, fire enveloped and soaring high, Rose upwards like a thunderbolt to the clouds. Keorl thrust out his spear, Challenging the dragon to return. A howl of rage greeted the challenge, And lightning streaked silvery hide, As Thor's bane swept mighty pinions out And fire-blast wreaked revenge Upon the battle-harness of the brave Keorl The earl of Stormraven raised his head, His gilded helmet protecting From blaze tempest of dragon's wraith. The Spear of Odin, Halrir daemonsbane, Streaked forth through the smoke und sought That vital spot, within the dragon's breast, Where giant heart beat and gave life. The spear struck home, But the blade shattered on the scales Of that monstrous denizen of the mound. At the last loyal Halrir had failed, And in doing was destroyed, A fitting end to a weapon forged from honour And soaked in blood The beast of Hel, and struck down That evil son with a single blow. Keorl was not dismayed, and drew his sword, That fang of Fenris. Icy cold was the light Of that sword, bane to foes across the worlds. Once again the breath of the drake spewed forth, Fiery ruin blazing around the bold ring-warden. As the beast closed in, Keorl leapt to the attack. The sword swung and ichors spewed from the ruined eye. Fury unbounded, the dragon swept Keorl with dagger Claws, and his lifeblood started to pour from the crack In his harness. With one desperate cry, Keorl lunged Once again, and brought his hands about the drake's neck. Sinews of steel matched against timeless stone of evil, Keorl's hands touched and he clasped them together. The dragon thrashed, and spewed forth more burning Doom, but Keorl strengthened even as the drake Felt the darkness of Hel descending upon its eyes. With a final spasm of strength Keorl twisted, Neck cracked and came away from the body, And Keorl leapt aside to avoid the poison dragon Blood that bubbled from empty shoulders.
SIGISMUND'S SAGA
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NORSCA TIMELINE
-1500 THE NORSII: Human tribe called Norsii live peacefully in the Empire lands now called Forest of Shadows. They are race of Humans who are blond, large and well-formed. They harvest the bounty of the seas, hunting in the woods and eating what they could coax from the ground through crude farming techniques. Norsii worship strange Gods and follow even stranger customs. 1 PEOPLE OF NORSCA: The Empire is founded by Warrior-King Sigmar. He scatters the ancient Norsii people, who still live in the shores of the Sea of Claws. These people flee to east. The Ungols of Kislev-lands drive them to north into Norsca. Greatest hero of Norsii Ekil Bloodheart is killed during these battles. Norsii refugees found the original Norsii people from Norsca. With wandering tribes of Kurgans, that have migrated from Chaos Wastes, all these people mix creating finally The Norse people 792 FIRST HIGH KING: Knut Thorisson begins 5 year campaign to unify Norsca. He becomes the first High King of Norsca and truly unites first time all the tribes for few years. 888 COLONY OF SKEGGI: Losteriksson lands upon the shores of the New World and establishes the colony of Skeggi to begin an era of Norse raiding throughout Lustria. 1035 RUNES AND LA WS: High King Magnus Lawmaker recreates the Kingdom of Norsca, with all tribes under one strong leader. The rune language of the Norse is created and Magnus also creates calendar. But most importantly he writes down a law that is to be used. This is called Wergild. This is second time all tribes are united under one High King. 1109 MARIENBURG RAIDED: Norse resumes raiding. Marienburg is sacked and occupied by the army of Snorri Half-hand, who proclaims himself Jarl of Vestland. 1115 BLACK PLAGUE: The Black Plague spreads to Norsca. Death of High King Snorri the Unlucky, who is killed by the plague. Kingdom of Norsca breaks up into original tribal lands. 1300 FIRST CAPITAL OF NORSCA: City of Olricstaad founded by King Magnus IV 1635 BATTLE OF CASTELLET: Norse raiders attack L'Anguille and are met by an army led by King Philippe the Strong. Norse are justly slaughtered by King Philippe the Strong and an army of 10 000 knights. 1703 ULTHUAN RAIDED: Norse raids begin against Ulthuan. Magnus the Mad besieges Lothern with 200 men. 1710 FA VOURED BY GODS Time of High King Hunlaf Thorsson, from the Wolfclaw clan. Hunlaf soon rises to become king of all Skaelings. Afterwards he makes an alliance with the warriors of the Stormraven clan and with this alliance subdues most of the Norsca. It is said that Hunlaf rode a flying dragonship and was touched by the God Thor. 1741 BEOWULF: After the dead of High King Hunlaf Thorsson, from the Wolfclaw clan, his son, Beowulf, takes the title of High King. 1755 A SAGA IS BORN High King Beowulf leads his men to north towards the Chaos Wastes, fighting beside his brother Ingrir at the battle of Norduven, where they slew a Greater Daemon of Khorne. After the battle they pursue the fleeing Chaos Warriors and Beastmen into the depths of the Chaos Wastes and were never seen again. 1930 RAGNARITES: White Wolf Brother-Templar Ragnar Franzsson founds Ulric's Throat. Cave system in Norsca that holds legendary Throne of the Snow King. He creates the Order of the Winter Throne, which is simply called Ragnarites. 2202 EMPIRE INV ADES: Reign of High King Lars II, the Feeble. Frustrated at home, the Emperor of Middenheim invades the southern Norscan areas attacking Baersonlings, Sarls and Skaelings. Sarl lands fall under the Imperial rule. 2250 V AINO: First legends about Vaino, who is also called "Valgalder of North" and later "Northern Druid".
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2270 REBELLION W Start of three year war against AR: Middenheim Emperor leaded by High King Erik Olavson of Bjornlings. The Forces of Middenheim is beaten and retreats back to the Empire. 2350 REA VER OF THE UNCHARTED SEAS: Time of famous reaver Thorleif of Skeggi, the Lizardbane. Thorleif saga tells that sometime during this date among his crew is also Vaino, Valgaldr of North. 2420 GREENSKIN INV ASION: During this time there is huge attack from the Dark Lands against Norsca. Black Orc and Orc Hordes raid first Kurgan lands moving then to the Baersonling lands and continue against the Norse Dwarfs. Remaining Orc forces move through Sarl lands and finally enter to Skaeling lands. Final battle is fought in the village of Kodradfief, where Orcs are finally stopped. Only small numbers of Orcs remain in the mountains of Norsca. Norse Dwarfs help Sarls and Skaeling in their war against the Greenskins. 2503 THE YEAR OF THE GREAT FAMINE: Winter came early, and it was the harshest winter in decades. Stavation and famine spreads around Norsca and the Old World. 2505 TZEENTCH AND EJSGARD UNITE: Chaos Champion of Tzeentch Arek Demonclaw gathers great Chaos horde among the lands of Kurgan. This army is joined by the Aeslings, Sarls and Vargs. They enter Kislev from Blackblood Pass and finally attack Praag. The chaos army is defeated. 2506 MIDGARD W AGE W ON EJSGARD: Jarl AR Gustav Swer continues his revenge against the Chaos forces and against the Northern Tribes. He unites many clans under his flag. 2512 BATTLE OF SKORLM: Jarl Gustav "Holy Warrior" Swer and his army fights Army of Khorne defending the Skaeling lands that they have invaded. In Skorlm Gustav's forces are surrounded by the enemy, when suddenly Mount Vanir explodes killing Khorne forces and giving new divine power to Gustav's men. With this power they destroy the Khornate force. It is said that this power comes from Olric himself. 2514 A W ENDS: Jarl Gustav "Holy Warrior" Swer AR ends his "crusade" against the Chaos forces of Aeslings, Graelings and Vargs. He returns to Gottborg and soon after this is crowned as king of Bjornlings. He renames Gottborg as Swerborg making it his capital. After four months he is crowned as the High King of Midgard High Kings realm.
2515 SHRINE OF OLRIC: Middenheim sends an Ulrican delegation to Skorlm to help build a temple of Ulric close to Mount Vanir where "Fire of Ulric" is located. 2517 THE TROLL KING: The Troll King Throgg gathers the monsters of the north to his side and begins his war against the civilized world. 2519 THE COMING INCURSION: There are stories that mysterious wizard Vaino, Northern Druid, has again appeared in the lands of Norsca to warn the tribes about the coming of Chaos. THE BATTLE OF A THOUSAND SKULLS: Wulfrik the Wanderer kills king Torgald. In the victory banquet he boasts that he is the mightiest mortal warrior of all, and is cursed, by the Dark Gods, to wander the world to prove his claim. 2521 THE SLAUGHTER OF L'ANGUILLE: Norse longships begin to raid the north coast of Bretonnia, sacking isolated villages within the dukedoms of L'Anguille and Couronne. Great battle between Bretonnians and Norse near L'Anguille. A group of knights arrives unbidden at a battle against Norscan raiders near L'Anguille. Their standard bears the heraldry of a gold snake on a black field. The group leaves midway through the battle without explanation, and many brave knights die at the hands of Norscan berserkers as a result. THE MORKEWERENARS: Baersonling King Beorg Bearstuck raids the Empire. One of the famous fights where his Bearmen of Urslo are involved is The Battle of the Monoliths were they meet the armies of ArchLector Mannfeld of Nuln. The soldiers of the Empire were horrified to find themselves confronted by men in half-bear shape, snarling and tearing like the savages they were. 2524 A NEW HIGH KING: Erik Redaxe returns home from his many year raids, is quickly crowned High King and tries to re-open trade-relations with Marienburg, the Empire and Kislev. Especially Jarl Larus Haraldursson, son of Jarl Thur Haraldursson, new jarl of Turui makes contacts to ravaged Kislev.
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FOREFATHER'S CALL
BARBARIC CHARGE
NORSE UPGRADES
NORSE FURY
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ROYAL HIRDMEN
Guardians of the Household
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NORTHERN W AR-DRAKE
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STORMJARL
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E J S GA R D BESTIARY
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HAG SEER
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EJSGARD THRALLS
Ugrot watched as the humies marched across the valley floor. Kicking his boar so he could guide his unit left of their line, determined to charge them in the flank. His second in command, Shaka, yelled over the noise of the boars galloping through the snow. "We'z on our own out 'ere, what if dey turn round and attack us?" "Don't be stoopid, humies can't move fast enough to catch us now!"
It was then that he noticed the group of Norse warriors at the end of the line stop and turn towards him. He saw them crouching down and they seemed to get darker. As the Werewolves leaped across to cut him off, Ugrot smacked Shaka round the back of the head and yelled "Why didn't yoo tell me dey had blokes who could do dat sort of fing!"
"See Shaka, dey haven't even seen us, dere's no way dey's gonna stop us now!"
Ugrot slowed down to negotiate and looked out across the Norse line again. The humies were' still advancing into the centre of his army... he grinned.
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DARKSOULS
The Defaced Ones
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NORSE BEASTMASTERS
The Beastspeakers of Norsca
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NORSE SPA WN
Weres of Ejsgard
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NORSE RAIDERS
The Waveriders of the High Seas
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RA VENSWORN
Chosen of the Windlord
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MORKEWERENAR
The Bear-Weres of the Umbra Mountains
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SNOW TROLLS
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AESLING BERSERKS
Howling Terrors of the Aesling Tribes
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BLOOD MAIDENS
Red Hags of the High Mountains
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STYRKAAR SVENGORSON
Jerg of the Sortsvinaer
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SKAGUL W VEMONGER A
Horror of the Seven Seas
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GUDRUN VILETONGUE
The Pest of Raenir
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KEORL THUNDERHAND
The Beast-Slayer of Ejsgard
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RUNI IRONCHEST
Steward of the Raven Banner
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JORMUNGAND SAGAPROPHET
The Keeper of the Zirkhuner
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EJSGARD MUTATIONS
CHAOS CYST DAEMONIC HORNS
FROZEN SKIN
LIGHTNING-STRUCK
FLESH WEAPON
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TREASURES OF EJSGARD
KRAKEN'S TOOTH BLOODZERKERS
HELM OF AGELESS A WE
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TARN CLOAK
MAMMOTH BANNER
MOONLESS FEATHER
DRAKEBERG'S FLUTE
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HULKING DARKSOUL
CHAOS MARAUDER
E J S GA R D A RM Y L I S T
ALLIANCE & ALIGNMENT:
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STYRKAAR SVENGORSOON
LORDS
300 points
KOERL THUNDERHAND
JORMUNGAND SAGAPROPHET
SKAGUL W VEMONGER A
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NORSE JERG
LORDS
125 points
HAG SEER
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HEROES
RUNI IRONCHEST
185 points
GUDRUN VILETONGUE
Hand Weapon
STORMJARL
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NORSE W ARLEADER
HEROES
65 points
SLA VELORD
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CORE UNITS
NORSE RAIDERS
ROYAL HIRDSMEN
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SPECIAL UNITS
AESLING BERSERKS
MORKEWERENARS
RA VENSWORN
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SPECIAL UNITS
BEASTMASTERS
BLOOD MAIDENS
DARKSOULS
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RARE UNITS
SNOW TROLLS
NORSE SPA WN
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GR I M N O K K
M I D GA R D BESTIARY
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VOLV HAGS A
Weavers of the Ancient Seidar
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GODARS OF OLRIC
Keepers of the Rune Lore
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RUNEMARKED
EFFECTS:
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ULFJARL
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GIFTS OF OLRIC
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MIDGARD THRALLS
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NORSE HUNTERS
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SHIELD MAIDENS
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HUSCARLS
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HUSCARL CA ALRY V
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NORSE HALF-GIANTS
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WYRDRIDERS
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NORULVES
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ULFWERENARS
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SHADOW HAGS
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MEGALITH STORMSTONES
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MOUNTAIN-TOSSER
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FENRIR WOLF
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ERIC REDAXE
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V AINO
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GROA
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MORRIGANDER
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HJALMAR GRANRAUDE
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BRAGE BODASON
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HOUSE OATHS
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TREASURES OF MIDGARD
TYRFINGIR
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WELKIN DRAGONSHIP
SYLRA'S APPLES
RUNE STICK
GIRDLE OF GIANTS
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WOTAR
M I D GA R D A RM Y L I S T
ALLIANCE & ALIGNMENT:
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ERIC REDAXE
LORDS
V AINO
GROA
375 points
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KING
LORDS
GODAR TROLDMANIR
VOLV WITCH A
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HJALMAR GRANRAUDE
HEROES
STORMJARL
BRAGE BODASON
THE RA VENSWYRD
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JARL
HEROES
GODAR GALDRER
VOLV BLOTGYDJE A
ULFJARL
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CORE UNITS
NORSE REA VERS
ROYAL HIRDSMEN
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MIDGARD THRALLS
NORSE HUNTERS
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SPECIAL UNITS
NORSE HALF-GIANTS
NORULVES
HUSCARLS
HUSCARL CA ALRY V
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SPECIAL UNITS
SHIELD MAIDENS
ULFWERENARS
WYRDRIDERS
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RARE UNITS
MOUNTAIN-TOSSER
MEGALITH STORMSTONES
SHADOW HAGS
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EJSGARD REFERENCE
L OR DS Styrkaar Svengorson Jerg Vikti Shaman Skagul Wavemonger Hag Seer M 4 4 4 4 4 1 WS 7 7 5 5 2 3 BS 4 4 3 3 1 3 S 5 5 4 4 3 3 T 4 4 4 4 3 5 W 3 3 3 3 3 6 I 8 6 5 5 2 3 A 5 4 2 3 1 * Ld 9 9 8 8 8 8 B a se Si z e 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 60x40 mm 40x40 mm HE R OE S 4 4 4 4
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3 3 3 3 3 5 1 3 3 2 0 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 3 3 0 3 1 0 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 0
4 4 4 4 5 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 7 3 5 5 3 5 6 6 4 4 3 3 5 6 7
4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 6 4 4 3 4 5 5 3 5 3 3 4 5 6
2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 3 3 1 3 5 6 1 3 1 1 3 5 7
6 6 3 4 5 6 5 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 2 2 4 3 3 5 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
3 3 1 2 3 4 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 3 4 1 3 6
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MIDGARD REFERENCE
L OR DS Eric Redaxe King Vaino Godar Troldmanir Groa Volva Witch Agnar HE R OE S Jarl Brage Bodason Stormjarl Godar Galdrer Morrigander Volva Blotgydje Hjalmar Granraude Ulfjarl C OR E Norse Reavers Sea Wolfs Midgard Thralls Norse Hunters Royal Hirdmen S P E C IA L Huscarls Huscarl Cavalry Norse HalfGiants Ulfwerenars Norulves Shield Maidens Wyrdriders Fenrir Pack Ice Mammoth Beastmasters R AR E Shadow Hags Raenir Steed Mountaintosser Jutul the Old Megalith Stormstone Stormcallers MOUNT S Norse Warhorse Sortalv War Drake Ice Mammoth Fenrir Wolf Hekseblakken M 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 9 4 4 4 9 7 4 5 9 6 10 4 8 7 6 7 9 9 WS 7 7 6 5 2 2 7 6 6 4 4 6 3 7 6 4 4 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 4 5 BS 4 4 3 3 1 3 3 4 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 0 0 3 4 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 S 5 5 4 4 3 3 6 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 7 3 4 4 6 8 3 3 3 6 7 4 5 T 4 4 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 6 3 3 5 7 10 3 3 3 5 6 4 4 W 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 3 7 1 1 5 10 3 1 1 1 5 7 3 3 I 7 6 5 5 3 3 5 6 6 4 4 6 3 6 7 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 5 5 2 4 5 4 3 1 3 3 3 3 2 4 3 A 5 4 3 3 1 1 5 3 3 2 2 3 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 3 * 1 2 1 3 6 1 1 1 5 * 3 4 Ld 9 9 9 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 8 4 7 7 8 8 7 7 7 7 8 6 5 8 8 6 10 10 7 6 5 7 5 6 6 25x50 mm 25x50 mm 50x100 mm 100x150 mm 50x100 mm 50x100 mm B a se Si z e 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 40x40 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 40x40 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 25x50 mm 40x40 mm 25x25 mm 20x20 mm 20x20 mm 50x100 mm 100x150 mm U.T In. In. In. In. In. In. MI In. In. In. In. MI In. In. In. In. In. In. In. In. In. Ca MI In. In. In. MC Mo
Ca Mo Mo WM
WB WB Mo Mo MB MB
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T h e s e a r e la n d s d i v i d e d b y b i t t e r s t r i f e a n d d e a d l y c on f l i c t , w h e r e n a t i on s a n d races wage countless wars upon each other. In such a world, the balance of power depends upon the acts of i n d i v i d u a l s - u p on t h e d e e d s of h e r oe s .