Vikings of Chaos (BoC)

The Vikings did not fight in regular formations, although the bonds of loyalty between men and their lords gave their armies some cohesion.

Core
Viking Hordes (Herds)

Warriors (Gors) - Swordsmen or axe men were the most common Viking unit, although archers were often employed as well.


Warriors (Ungors) - The poorer warriors were armed with a spear and shield or just an axe from a farm.



Huscarls (Bestigor Herds) - The "household troops" of an earl or king, these were the most experienced and best equipped warriors. The Huscarls, the elite guard were armed with two-handed axes which could split shields or metal helmets with ease. It was normal for them to be placed in the front rank in battles, as shock troops and to bolster the morale of the other warriors.

War-hounds - The Norwegian Eckhound is known as the dog of the Vikings and it was a loyal companion accompanying its Viking master on land or sea, where the dog was an honored member of the crew. The dog was a major asset of a Viking performing a variety of tasks such as hunter, guardian, herder and defender.

Special & Rare

Berserkers (Minotaur & Dragon Ogres) - Mark of Khorne
The famous 'berserk s', whose name suggests they wore bearskins, may have fought in groups, and believed that Odin, the god of war, gave them both protection and superhuman powers so they had no need of armour. They would work themselves into a battle-frenzy so intense it is said they bit on the edges of their shields, and could even ignore the pain of wounds. They were absolute Fanatics and were thrown into battle for the worst but often most important duties, Suicide Missions, Breaking the Enemy Line, Kill a General, were some of these roles.

I then scoured E bay and other players for spare models (still hunting at present).

I wanted the figures to stand out especially the Gors, so I ordered some forested bases to make them look larger and also used some rock themed bases intermixed to add variety.

Here is the start of my .

1st Viking Horde Warriors (Gors)


2nd Viking Horde Warriors (Gors)


I was also aware that the new book is coming out next year so tried sticking to the core troops.

I felt that Felix fitted in pretty well with the Norse theme so painted him up as a Wargor.

Wargor of Tzeench (Felix)

Front View


Back View

War-hounds - The Norwegian Eckhound is known as the dog of the Vikings and it was a loyal companion accompanying its Viking master on land or sea, where the dog was an honored member of the crew. The dog was a major asset of a Viking, performing a variety of tasks such as hunter, guardian, herder and defender.


I tried to purchase smaller hounds (Mordheim, LoTR & Citadel) to make a hunting type pack of Viking Dogs (more pics to come).

Nice pics i escpecially like the dog i think this army will look awesome on the tabletop! But why did you choose to make the correspond with BoC and not any other army?

I had a few metal Dark Ages troops lying around and initially I wanted to make an infantry based Bretonnian Army. However after looking at the M@A stats I figured this wasn't going to work, they sucked WS2 S3 T3 L5 this army wouldn't even beat Zombies.

So I came up with the idea of using Vikings/Saxons/ Normans/Celts for a Beasts of Chaos Army.

The BoC Special rules also fitted nicely with the Viking Theme: Ambush, Raiders & Unruly. The Vikings tended to raid in loose formations and then rank up in combat, similar to the BoC rules.

Thanks for reply! I love the background now you have come to explain it. sounds great

Awesome idea Bob! Now you've explained the theory behind it, it does fit, very well indeed Nicely painted models, and I love the basing theme mate!

JJ

Thanks for that JJ, I figured the tree stumps and logs with a few boulders on the bases fitted the Beastman Theme as well.

I should get the army completed in time for the new army book.

Vikings (Household Bodyguard Huscarls) Bestigors wip

What sorta size you aiming for on this army?

JJ

You must be well chuffed about the new Beastmen release! Maybe some different units for you to convert! Giant egg laying beastmen! You could turn it into..... a giant pregnant viking churning out tonnes of new troups!