Zombies are nothing new to us here in Sweden and the Nordic countries. They have been bothering us for more than 1000 years, all the way back to the Viking era and beyond. We call them Draugar, which means ‘Again-walkers’, as this is what they really are. Some of you might also want to name them revenants, but as this article is focused on the Viking mythology, we will stick with the Norse name of Draugar. And they are plentiful, at least in the scenarios in my latest article in WSS-85.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Draugar - Viking Again-walkers
Zombies are nothing new to us here in Sweden and the Nordic countries. They have been bothering us for more than 1000 years, all the way back to the Viking era and beyond. We call them Draugar, which means ‘Again-walkers’, as this is what they really are. Some of you might also want to name them revenants, but as this article is focused on the Viking mythology, we will stick with the Norse name of Draugar. And they are plentiful, at least in the scenarios in my latest article in WSS-85.
The article was great and the draugar look smashing! Very nice kit bashing.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Micahel I have been thinking of just such a project for a while but it hasn't quite reached to top of the list yet.
ReplyDeleteNow they are pretty damned cool!
ReplyDeleteThese look excellent Michael! Looking forward to read your article.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. They look like they could quite easily fit into a GoT white walkers army.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to reading the article!
ReplyDeleteOhh really nice kitbashing Michael.
ReplyDeleteAs Im gearing up my "Treemoss fantasy" this is just perfekt inspiration for the forces of the Kummelkung...
Nice Draugr. A mix of of Mantic, Games Workshop and Gripping Beast I take it?
ReplyDeleteThanks. Indeed those manufacturers, most of the first and last one as GW bits are a bit to big i think.
DeleteThey are awesome Michael!
ReplyDeleteThat's some very cool stuff! Old Norse mythology can really provide some great gaming opportunities, too bad they are a bit underrepresented even here in the Nordic countries gaming circles.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my hands on the magazine. Sounds like it will be an interesting read.
Great Article! I read it the other night. Thanks for the stats for Blood Eagle for the Draugar!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful horde of Draugar!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much !
ReplyDeleteIll post painted ones tomorrow.
Just fantastic looking (article and blog). Well done.
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