The Einherjar is a masterfully sculpted warrior of the frozen north, standing as a testament to bravery and martial prowess. Clad in a heavy breastplate and an iconic horned helmet, this miniature comes armed with a massive bearded axe and a reinforced round shield, ready to serve as a high-level hero or a formidable encounter in any tabletop campaign.
A seasoned Norse warrior stands his ground, shield raised and axe ready to deflect or strike.
A veteran sergeant, a mid-to-high level player character, or an elite spectral guardian found in a northern tomb.
Artist: MZ4250
Type: HERO
Pose: Stable combat-ready stance, legs spread, both arms flexed holding equipment, torso facing forward.
Action: Standing
Mood: Stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Glacial mountain pass, Great mead hall of a Viking jarl, The halls of Valhalla, A burning coastal settlement, Stone ritual circle in a forest
Encounter Scenarios: A ghostly guardian of a royal tomb (Enemy/Boss), A veteran mercenary for hire (Ally), A spectral champion summoned to defend a temple (Ally/Boss)
Power Level: Hard (score 52/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): ; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Saga (Age of Vikings) (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Rangers of Shadow Deep (good): ; OSR (Old School Renaissance) (perfect): ; Warhammer Fantasy (good):
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic
Also suitable as: Dwarf, Einherjar (Spirit)
Distinguishing Features: Long braided beard, Large curved ridged horns on helmet
Weapons: Bearded Axe: A single-bitted axe with a downward-hooked blade (bearded) and a wrapped handle.
Armor: Helmet (Metal, Head and face); Breastplate (Metal, Torso); Chainmail (Chainmail, Arms and shoulders); Pauldrons (Metal, Shoulders); Greaves (Metal, Shins)
Clothing: Tunic/Skirt, Aventail
Accessories: Belt
Character Classes: Fighter (High%), Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) (Medium%), Cleric (War Domain) (Medium%)
NPC Role: Elite Guard, Spectral Warrior, or Chieftain
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Gritty / Realistic, Intimidating / Imposing, Classic Fantasy
Cultural Aesthetic: Norse / Viking, Western European Medieval, Celtic
Hairstyle: Long, Braided, Helmeted
Similar to characters: Viking Raider Archetype, Gimli-type stocky warrior, Thor (Mythological), Warhammer Ironbreaker, Elden Ring Kaiden Sellsword
Miniature Dimensions: 37.7mm H x 25.2mm W x 30.7mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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