My initial attraction to SAGA was the Skraeling special pack. Suddenly I could play out a game that was set in my native land, Newfoundland. I like wargaming with some basis in history, so as I have detailed in previous posts my plan was to set up a campaign set in Vinland to recreate the encounters of the Greenlanders with the Skraelings as detailed in the 2 Vinland Sagas. About a month ago myself and Nicolas at Nowhere to Lead Soldiers got in a brief test game set in Vinland. Nicolas appears to have been quite taken with the story as he has written a SAGA campaign with several linked scenarios for Vinland. I suspect he will soon be detailing them on his blog, so I will leave that there for now.
In my reading of the Vinland Sagas (the Saga of the Greenlanders and the Saga of Eric the Red) the character of Freydis Eriksdottir caught my attention. Here was a character who not only fought the Skraelings but also massacred her own people. Just perfect for scenario writing!
So started my search for a 28 mm figure that I could use for Freydis. Unfortunately, most female Vikings available were Valkyrie types, and this did not really work for me. Then I got a lead to some new figures from Bronze Age Miniatures. Here were some non heroic figures that were just ideal for how I envisioned Freydis.
Anyway here is where I need some help, I am pretty new to SAGA, so I wonder if anyone could suggest some special rules for Freydis Eriksdottir. I do not think that she should have special armour rating or fighting ability, but more so a special ability to do with cunning and maybe should we say feminine wiles!
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What a great idea! I've always shied away from the Viking maiden types, they also look like fantasy figures, but that's a very nice figure. I'm sure Freydis would approve.
ReplyDeleteJohn this figure is superb!
ReplyDeleteAgain you kill me with the basing!
May I say that Bronze Age Miniature was exactly the manufacturer I had in mind to find a mini suitable for such a female character.
About the cunnning, what if she could move a SAGA die on the battleboard on her opponent? Just a thought to dig a little more...
Lovely figures and base, John.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like a real tough as nails b*tch! NOt one to get in the way of!
According to the Vinland Sagas, she drove away the Skraelings by screaming and bearing her breasts. Maybe some equivalent of the Anglo-Dane Intimidation ability, i.e. cancelling an opponent's activation.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figure. Also, Foundry makes some shield maidens that for the most part look realistic, rather than fantasy.
Great little base there, love the pensive look as she looks over the stream, compared to the ready stance of her companion. Really gives an image of the cam before the storm.
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superb work, Bronze Age Miniatures look interesting
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Very cool mini , good work !!!
ReplyDeleteBest regards Michael
Great miniature. Ive been tempted to get me some Bronze age miniautures but have been a litle afraid they would tower over the regular rank and file troops.
ReplyDeleteHope to see a size comparison with your regular Vikings later.
That is a fabulous figure, John, and you did such a great job on the whole composition. Well done! I agree with the others in that some form of taunting would be suitable. Perhaps a rule where she could sacrifice a friendly model for some sort of special attack or riposte?
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