3 Viking Characters

Introduction

Today's post will be a quick one; I'm running out of time (again!).  A combination of trying to do a bit more painting and also spending a little more time with the kids has resulted in me not spending much effort on blogging in the last week.  I'm still reading everyone else's posts, but sometimes I don't get round to commenting; please don't take this as a sign of  lack of interest.

Viking Characters

As well as all the other loot that I brought home from Salute 2014, there was a packet of Vikings from Wargames Foundry.  I'd been thinking of adding some larger-than-life figures to my Saga warbands for some time and Svava's Warrior Heroes fits the bill nicely.

First up is the eponymous Svava.  I wanted to have a shield maiden in my collection and this is one of the more plausible female armed Vikings amongst Foundry's offerings.  I've no idea whether a woman warrior was at all likely in the Dark Ages, but SAGA has a mythic quality to it so I don't feel at all constrained by historical accuracy!  Like all my SAGA models, she's been given an authentic name: I'll be calling her "Helga".

"Freki" is next.  He's a big lad; easily a head taller than most of my other 28mm figures.  Personally I think he looks rather gormless as well, but I don't think there are many who would say that to his face!

"Drott" is somewhat unusual for a Viking since he isn't wearing any shoes or trousers.  He's also armed with a very large hammer, so perhaps he is a fan of Thor, the thunder god.  Anyway, he looks very strong and quite ferocious!

The Svava's Warrior Heroes pack contains a total of 6 figures.  So far I've only finished these 3; they're probably the models I like best.

So, that's enough for now - I've got to get dinner ready, paint some scenery, spend quality time with the spouse, think about how to convert harpies and so on (not necessarily in that order, though...)