[Dark Age Skirmish] By Odins Beard!

[jetengine]

I'm usually not much of a historical guy. I like history and reading about it, but all the finangling with accuracy and button counting wasn't my bag. However the Dark Ages is a bit of an exception. As a Brit I have a vested interest, this IS my history afterall. The uniforms aren't exactly complex and the army formation is nebulous at best thanks to spotty historical records, thus giving a bit of leeway.

My current focus is on Ravenfeast, but with the idea being to evolve into Saga.

[pallard]

Hi!
I think that Saga is a good choice if you want players in numbers. I like very much Blood Eagle, and if you like a good share of fantasy or myth in your games this one could be a hit. Besides you won't need as many figures as for Saga. Hope that helps.
Philippe

[Inkpaduta]

Saga is a good way to god. It is one of the best known and played systems for the period.

[jetengine]

The first few minis for my Vikings.

Loooong ago I had a terribly painted Saga force, it had one game before my club moved onto a newer system so they gathered dust before I sold a majority of them. The few left I gathered up today. Thankfully I'd already re-painted two for potential ROSD games.

These guys are Foundry Berserkers with Bear pelts.

[jetengine]

Now for two more.

These guys I actually bought from here ! No clue what range they are, they were metal and the paper with them said "Shieldwall" but I can't actually find them in the range oddly enough. Not sure what to cassify them as either, maybe Huscarls ? They're wearing mail, have a primary weapon AND a secondary weapon, also nice helmets.

[jetengine]

Heres the last of the Saga force, Wargames Factory Vikings I believe. I've currently rebased them and intend to repaint them, also may use some new basing material ideas I've got. Considering how theyre armed (chainmail and a single weapon) they'll probably be Hirdmen.

[jetengine]

Added another Huscarl to the group, the last of the Shieldwall minis.

[jetengine]

Finished up the Hirdmen. Wasn't 100% pleased with the green trousers, but the shield patterns please me. I don't think they're too bad for my fifth attempt ever at freehanding a design, even if it is s simple one.

[Harry Faversham]

I planned to do pretty much the same, cut my teeth on 'Ravenfeast' then move on from there. I enjoy playing 'Ravenfeast' too much now to bother looking at any other options!

[jetengine]

Some Gripping Beast Dark Age archers, painted as Viking Bondi Archers.

Limited poses, but a really fun, simple, kit.

[Patrice]

Interesting project, and a good start (or new start) with this small force. 

Anyway you can't go wrong with individually based Vikings, there are lots of skirmish rules for them.

[Little Odo]

They turned out rather well. Great start to your Viking raiding force.

[jetengine]

Next up is some Bondi, made from Gripping Beast Dark Age Warriors

[jetengine]

My final Huscarl, bringing me up to four. This guy is from Artizan games. Really nice mini.

[jetengine]

And to round this warband out, my Jarl. Olaf Sigurdsson, another Artizan mini. This time painted primarily in contrast paints to get across the rich colours his position could gain.