This expertly sculpted Shieldmaiden embodies the spirit of the North, featuring a signature round shield and a sharpened hand axe. Clad in thick furs with a distinctive wolf-head pauldron and an intricate waist-length braid, she stands ready to lead your party through the harshest winter landscapes.
A viking shieldmaiden stands on guard, prepared for a coming battle or awaiting a challenger.
Ideal as a Player Character (Fighter, Barbarian, or Ranger), a veteran mercenary, or a tribal leader in a Norse-themed setting.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Upright standing pose with right arm extended downward and left arm bent holding a shield.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: Determined
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Nordic mead hall, snowy mountain pass, frozen tundra, Viking longship deck, shield wall formation, northern coastal village, throne room of a Jarl, temple to Odin or Freya
Encounter Scenarios: Ally in a snowy wilderness encounter, Player character hero, Member of a raiding party, Guard at a village entrance, Champion in a trial by combat
Power Level: Medium (score 38/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Ideal for a Human Barbarian, Fighter, or Ranger.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Excellent for a Shieldmaiden or Ulfen warrior.; Saga (Historical) (perfect): Perfect fit for a Viking Age warband leader or hearthguard.; Frostgrave (perfect): Fits the frozen city aesthetic and northern warrior vibe.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): Could serve as a Chaos Marauder or Freeguild soldier from a northern region.; Rangers of Shadow Deep (good): Fits as a warrior or companion character.
Race: Human, Sex: Female, Build: Athletic, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic/Stylized
Distinguishing Features: Very long braided hair reaching the waist, Ornate dragon/wolf head pauldron on the right shoulder, Fur-lined boots and collar
Weapons: hand axe: A single-handed axe with a decorated head and a handle wrapped in leather or cord.; seax: A single-edged knife or seax tucked into the back of her belt.
Armor: shield (wood and metal, left arm); pauldron (metal, right shoulder); bracers (leather and fur, forearms); knee pad (metal, left knee)
Clothing: tunic, trousers
Equipment: round shield
Accessories: belt, pouch
Character Classes: Fighter (High%), Barbarian (High%), Ranger (Medium%)
NPC Role: Viking Guard, Mercenary, or Chieftain's Daughter.
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy
Cultural Aesthetic: Norse / Viking, Celtic, Slavic / Eastern European
Hairstyle: Long, Braided
Similar to characters: Lagertha (Vikings TV Series), Eivor (Assassin's Creed Valhalla), Aela the Huntress (Skyrim), Freya (God of War), Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
Miniature Dimensions: 30.3mm H x 12.7mm W x 20.1mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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