Bjarki - The Bear: The clan is likely named for Bödvar Bjarki, a shapeshifting hero analogous to Beowulf, who in some instances took the form of a bear.
Cunning and scheming clan of merchants and explorers, and great trade partners if you can abide their relentless greed for coin.
Huginn and Muninn - The Raven: Huginn and Muninn - whose names mean 'thought' and 'memory' - are the Ravens of Odin.
Practical and hardy clan with a very strong resource economy, but hardly the most imposing clan in wartime.
Heidrun - The Goat: Heidrun is a goat that provides the Einherjar - Odin's chosen warriors - with mead from its udders.
Regal and honourable, built around earning Fame and Happiness, with considerable economic might that can convert to military power quite easily.
Eikthyrnir - The Stag: Eikthyrnir is a stag that stands upon Valhalla.
This clan is the Proud Warrior Race Guy clan, aggressive and fiercely independent with a lot of military bonuses.
Fenrir - The Wolf: Fenrir is a monstrous wolf, the son of Loki and the one who will kill Odin at Ragnarök.
Animal Motifs: Each playable clan has an animal motif, based around an animal figure in Norse Mythology.
To add strategic depth, there are 3 choices for each bonus (except for "major" missions represented by a larger disc, where the bonus is pre-determined).Ī Kickstarter campaign for The Board Game, Northgard: Uncharted Lands was held in 2020.
NORTHGARD CLANS SERIES
Conquest: A series of missions which has no overarching story, but completing each mission allows the player to add one bonus for subsequent missions.
Story: The player (eventually) play as or encounters each of the six original clans.
Besides the usual single-player skirmish and multiplayer, the game has two other modes:
Map Condition: There is a random chance the game map will have a special victory option involving control of a particular territory.Īfter roughly a year in early access, the game was released on March 9, 2018.
Lore: Study the secrets of the land and use the knowledge you find to become closer to the gods than anyone else.
Unavailable for Lyngbakr, as they cannot build Longship Docks.
Trade: Accumulate wealth and become influential through your trade routes to the mainland.
Unavailable for Sváfnir, as they do not use Fame mechanics.
Fame: Accomplish great deeds and acquire land to gain renown across all of Northgard for the prowess of your leadership.
Domination: Use your forces to eliminate the opposing armies, decolonize their land gains, and destroy their town halls.
Players must colonize tiles to work resources and gain an edge over their rivals. Each tile will contain valuable resources, enemies, or unique features that can aid your clan. Players start on a map divided into tiles that the player must explore to reveal.
Himminbrjotir: The Clan of the Ox is led by Torfin, an ancient leader who returned to help his progeny the clan is known for its tremendous might and unrelenting devotion to its ancestors.Īfter choosing your clan, you will have to conquer and tame Northgard, enduring harsh winters and defeating rival clans along with other enemies ranging from dire wolves to undead warriors.
Svardilfari: The Clan of the Horse are led by Brok and Eitria, two spirited siblings, who are also recognized by all as the best craftsman and woman of the known world.