Near legendary for their fighting prowess, often for the highest bidder, the "Brotherhood of Jomsvikings" where loyal unto death to each other.
Originally raised form warriors of Jomborg, Daneland, the Jomsvikings were skilled veterans of Norse battles and raids. Limited to men of virtue between the ages of 18 and 50, the Jomsvikings were elite warriors who often formed the core of Norse armies.
The "Jomsvikiga Saga" mentions how membership was exclusive and only for warriors willing to pledge their lives and battle skills to the glory of the gods and their Jomsvikings brothers.
Warrior members were honor bound to protect each other, equally share all loot and spoils of war and to never bring women into their fortress.
Spending more than three nights away from their brothers was strictly forbidden without the leader's permission.
For over two centuries, the Jomsvikings were among the most feared and respected band of warriors in Western Europe.
These are plastic pieces I painted this week.
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