These people were inducted into their bands by attacking a totemic image, then drinking blood. A prominent example of one of these from Hrolf's Saga is (*) Bodvar Bjarki, and they served as the private guard to Harald Fairhai
These people were inducted into their bands by attacking a totemic image, then drinking blood. A prominent example of one of these from Hrolf's Saga is (*) Bodvar Bjarki, and they served as the private guard to Harald Fairhair. Named either for a phrase meaning "without armor" or for the ursine skins they wore into battle, they were known for their rages. For 10 points— name these bear- worshipping Viking warriors.
These people were inducted into their bands by attacking a totemic image, then drinking blood.
Berserkers