Character Mounts

Shieldbearers – as for the official character mount, nothing really changes…but I actually think Norse Dwarfs look even better on Shieldbearers. That slightly more barbaric style really works and it reminds me a lot of the Gallic chieftain Vitalstatistix from the Asterix comics. I’m pretty sure I’ll be drawing a lot of inspiration from this Belgian comic series. There will also be an alternative option specifically for the Father of the Frostborne, since no other Dwarf – unless half made of ice – would dare to carry such a Lord. Uhhh the (walking) Frozen Throne is a bit too Lich King-ish.

Goldenboar – the name is completely provisional and I already know what you’re thinking: “Oh noooooo, Dawi don’t ride!” Fair reaction. They don’t ride in Warhammer, but in plenty of other fantasy worlds, like Lord of the Rings or Warcraft, they very much do. You just need the right kind of mount. This golden boar is a reference to the Norse battle boar from Age of Mythology and to Gullinbursti from actual Norse mythology. It’s not just a heavy pig with a shiny golden coat! I picture it more as a rune-bound construct shaped like a boar. Thus, very Dwarven, very Norse and very rideable.

Mammoth – the old acquaintance from 4th Edition and something that fits well geographically, but as a character mount I see it more as a special option – maybe only for the Father of the Frostborne, much like the Runemage in Heroes of Might and Magic V.

Runewind Sled – ok, the Runewind Sled is exactly what it sounds like: we’re talking about a sled lightened by wind runes. Not necessarily flying – not by default – but unnaturally agile over ice and even ground. The flying version isn’t off the table…though I’m not promising reindeer as draft animals. It would be hilarious if, somewhere in Norsca, the White Dwarf were remembered not as a legendary warrior, but as a figure who brings gifts to good beardlings. Jokes aside (or maybe not), the beasts pulling the sled would be far more appropriate: massive snow/sea mastiffs – think Saint Bernards or Newfoundlands – perhaps bisons and yaks too. Kislev can keep the elemental bears.

Runeshield Stone – this “mount” is meant to be the northern equivalent of the Anvil of Doom and the Oathstone. For that reason, it can only be taken by the Wardlord and its purpose is not destruction, but protection. One simple role: pushing back the Winds of Magic toward the Great Vortex.