Viking (Norwegian) army (2000 points)

Vikings are a very strong army from the Shieldwall supplement. Basically very good infantry, the best of which are the Hirdmen who cause Fear in enemy troops of leadership 7 or less. The Hirdmen can stand toe to toe with the best infantry in the game and have an even chance of winning. Against weaker troops, it is almost a walk-over. Their problem is the lack of numbers, weak armour and unless you use 2 handed axes, low strength. So for my units of Hirdmen I opt for mainly axemen with a rear rank of throwing spears.

Properly used beserkers will do fearful damage to an enemy force, if you get lucky. Most opponents will not put their good units anywhere near the Hirdmen until the beserkers are gone. A fact you can use to your advantage when using a Viking army.

The figures are a mix of the old GW Norse range, Gripping Beast and Essex Miniatures, with Essex providing the majority. Painting was by James Roach of the Olicana Painting Service. Most of the shield designs are my own Veni Vidi Vici range (Dark Age, DD3 and DD4).
 
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Army Commander and Standard Bearer

General has mixed weapons and light armour. The army standard bearer has light armour and a shield.

These two figures cost a rather steep - to my mind - 303 points

Godi 80 points

The Godi and the unit he is with is immune to psychology and break tests.

2 units of 22 Hirdmen each unit 425 points.
Leader, standard and muscian. Unit has 2 beserkers as well

6 of the Hirdmen have throwing spears. The rest are armed with 2 handed axes. All have javelins.

2 units of 10 Hirdmen each unit 206 points.
Leader and muscian. Unit has 2 beserkers as well

5 of the Hirdmen have throwing spears. The rest are armed with 2 handed axes.

Thralls, 3 units of 12, 12 and 11 (just because of points cost)
javelins. Total cost 140 points

Good low cost skirmishing units but if you keep them formed near the army general, they have a leadership of 10!