Norscan Auxiliaries

I’m still not sure how to handle this potential, but the idea of Norsemen mercenaries is really appealing. The Bjornling tribe could be the right one, since it’s arguably the least Chaos-tainted of them all. In Skjold, the Bjornlings’ capital, it’s well known that the Norse Dwarf merchant Ketil Hornborg runs a shop selling traditional nautical supplies, so good trade and good relations wouldn’t break the lore. The only downside is geography…it’s not exactly next door to the Kraka, in the mountains of eastern Norsca. Alternatively, making up a brand-new tribe with ancient oaths of alliance and honour is always an option. After all, Professor Tolkien taught us that strong friendships between Men and Dwarfs – Dale and Erebor – are more than possible. I’m not talking about a Chieftain wielding the thirteenth Runefang, but better-than-fur equipment is something I’d definitely want rules-wise. A Jarl as a Hero choice, plus a few simple Core units: Bondsmen, Marauders and Horsemen, all sharing the Kraka-Sworn special rule (no idea what it does yet, but it sounds great).