Wrath of the Norsemen is a modification of Medieval II: Total War: Kingdoms, set in the viking age. The aim is to create a mod that is both historical and enjoyable for anyone who has an interest in the early medieval era of history, or is just a little bit too fond of blood and big axes.
Barbarians, Pagans, Religious fanatics, these are all names the mighty
Úlfhéðnar have heard many a time.
The Úlfhéðnar are feared for the ability of entering into a fit of rage
known as the berserksgangr or berserker-path.
Chosen by the gods, these somewhat unhinged warriors wear into battle
the skins of wolves, thus earning the name Úlfhéðnar or men clad in wolf skins.
Despite having light amour and carrying little more than the spears in their
hands, the Úlfhéðnar have earned to reputation of being ferocious warriors.
No one knows what exactly causes them to enter into the Berserksgangr,
some say it was drink, others drugs, some even say it was because they fear
nothing but fear itself. Whatever it was, one things for certain, no warrior
could compare to the power of an Úlfhéðnar going berserk.
"It fits not young Fridgeir
To fight with this warrior,
Grim gnawer of shield-rim,
By his gods who doth curse.
I better may meet him,
May rescue the maiden;
Full fearsome he stareth,
and fey are his eyes."
- Chapter LXVII, Egil's Saga