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|Mod Type=Total Conversion
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|Era=Medieval (785-1050 AD)
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|Mod Leader=[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=44615 Úlfhéðinn]
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|Release Status=v1.3.2
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|Forum=[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=306 Here]
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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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Wrath of the Norsemen's Baltic Release throws you into the Viking Age complete with new factions, new units, a new map, improved AI, new scripts and much more. Its first release focuses on the events around the Baltic sea between the years 785 to 1050. Command some of the greatest Early Middle Age kingdoms around the Baltic, and defend yourself from the occurring Rus' as you battle it out for ultimate supremacy.
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'''''Wrath of the Norsemen: Baltic Release''''' throws you into the Viking Age complete with new factions, new units, a new map, improved AI, new scripts and much more. Its first release focuses on the events around the Baltic sea between the years 785 to 1050. Command some of the greatest Early Middle Age kingdoms around the Baltic, and defend yourself from the occurring Rus' as you battle it out for ultimate supremacy.
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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The mod will take place from 785-1050 AD and will cover the affairs of the wars between ununited Scandinavian tribes and the surrounding peoples across the Baltic sea. Wrath of the Norsemen takes the most dynamic, fun and bloodthirsty era and throws it into M2TW: Kingdoms.
 
The mod will take place from 785-1050 AD and will cover the affairs of the wars between ununited Scandinavian tribes and the surrounding peoples across the Baltic sea. Wrath of the Norsemen takes the most dynamic, fun and bloodthirsty era and throws it into M2TW: Kingdoms.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Wrath of the Norsemen was originally started by tnick777, but the idea was later put into action by Raven Darkwing not long after being voted "Most Promising Mod for M2TW" in the TWC Modding Awards in early 2007. Previews are released and the position of leader is later given to mocker, but progress was becoming too slow and the mod eventually died. A few months later the mod is officially restarted under the leadership of Víkingr, but due to lack of team members the original plan of a Viking age mod spanning most of Europe is pushed to the side to instead create a smaller Baltic centred mod. Since then the mod has progressed well and various previews have been released. The Baltic Total War team gave permission to use their models and skins to assist in the development of the faction rosters, and have provided much information for the Curonian faction. The "Baltic Release" is said to be ready for release either at the end of 2010 or the first quarter of 2011, but there is no official release date.
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== Faction List ==
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Danmaurk (Danish Vikings) - Pagan
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Gautlandi (Gautland Vikings) - Pagan
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Norðvegr (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan
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Sweþiuð (Swedish Vikings) - Pagan
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Hálogaland (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan
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Kursi (Curonian Balts) - Pagan
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Häme (Tavastian Finns) - Pagan
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Holmgarðr (Novgorod Rus') - Pagan
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In addition, there are a number of factions that were in the original version of the mod before being dropped. These were:
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapse-custom bordered"
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!The Picts
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| The Picts were one of the most unique factions in the mod, as they had a very diverse unit roster in which some troops could only be recruited in certain provinces. Also, they had a huge armourment of weapons ranging from axes to pikes to swords to javelins and bows. Lastly, They would have had a very interesting tech tree, and would start off with a very basic and weak tech tree, but when progressed up quickly would unlock powerful units and features.
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They had a very good infantry and decent archers, but lacked the powerful cavalry of other nations.
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'''Pictish Unique Units:'''
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''Claiomhnaghta''
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The average Pict soldier is brave, determined and skilful. Couple this with discipline and tactics, and you have an extremely able soldier. These troops are well trained and disciplined, and are armed with javelins and a fine sword, and protected by a sturdy shield. They form a compact and explosive force on the battlefield, and can be deployed effectively almost anywhere.
  
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4th January 2007
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''Toisechs''
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The mod is founded by tnick777.  
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The Nobles of Pictish society can afford to keep around them a retinue of battle-hardened troops, hired from the ranks of the Gai Aurmahr. They are better armed and of higher fighting skill than the common soldiers. These troops are equipped with the Gallic Pike, a fearsome weapon against cavalry and foot soldiers, and a large shield slung on their back.
  
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25th March, 2007
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''Máineacha''
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The project is voted "Most Promising Mod for M2TW" in the TWC Modding Awards in early 2007.
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Most Pictish warriors seem to have avoided heavy armour, but some particularly savage Picts may have gone into battle without even shield to protect them. The appearence of the Máineacha inspired fear amongst their enemies, and only by utilizing bows and javelins could the enemy have any safety from these madmen.
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20th May, 2007
 
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Raven Darkwing is voted project leader with 18 votes versus 0.
 
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Tnick777 is removed as moderator, yet he is still to be given credit as founder.
 
  
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8th July, 2007
 
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First internal alpha is released.
 
  
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25th September, 2007
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapse-custom bordered"
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The first grand preview is finished and published.
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! Principality of Moravia
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Moravia was a mainly infantry based civilization, with excellent use of spears and axes but also had some good cavalry. On the other hand they lacked archers and other long-range support.
  
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February 10, 2008
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'''Moravian Unique Units:'''
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The 1st monthly preview is released to the public, begining the first of the 3 monthly previews.
 
  
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March 30, 2008
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''Výhonek''
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The 2nd monthly preview is released to the public.
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These are extremely well trained and well armoured spearmen, capable in both offense and defense. They are part of a military group set up by Mojmír I to deal with the threat of enemy cavalry and the previously inherent weakness of Moravia's spear armed forces. They are armed with long spears, and a large shield, with heavy armour. They are excellent professional troops, and will not break easily.
  
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May 01, 2008
 
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The 3nd monthly preview is released to the public, ending the last of the monthly previews.
 
  
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September - October, 2008
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''Moravian Druzhina''
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Wrath of the Norsemen is officaly dead.
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The Moravians have a proud tradition of warfare, and these warriors are the cream of the Moravian military, and often used as a bodyguard for princes. They are armed with a javelin, an axe and a shield. The Druzhina are commonly mistaken for skirmishers because of their javelins, a mistake that the enemy has not lived long enough to rectify. They dedicate their entire lives to their craft, making them people to be feared on the battlefield. Their method of warfare is simple. They throw their javelins and close, screaming, with their enemy and hack them to pieces with their hand axes.
  
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November 29, 2008
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''Valaška-Muži''
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The mod is officaly reborn and progress begins once more.  
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These men are armed with the powerful Moravian Valaška. A Valaška is a smaller light-weight axe on a long straight wooden shaft with a metal butt. The length of the shaft is slightly above 1 metre, and the metal axe on top is small and thick, sharp on one side while the other side can be used as a hammer. The top of the axe is always formed in a way that it would fit in one's hand and could be used as a walking stick. Armoured in scale, these men dedicate their lives to working with the Valaška and wield it two-handed, with a shield slung on their back. These are dangerous foes.
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Forgotten One becomes the new mod leader.  
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January 01, 2009
 
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5th preview released, being the largest so far.
 
  
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== Faction List ==
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapse-custom bordered"
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Danmaurk (Danish Vikings) - Pagan
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! Principality of Nitra
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Gautlandi (Gautland Vikings) - Pagan
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Norðvegr (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan
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| They boasted some excellent troops, but had little variety in units.
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Sweþiuð (Swedish Vikings) - Pagan
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Hálogaland (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan
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'''Principality of Nitra unique units:'''
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Kursi (Curonian Balts) - Pagan
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Häme (Tavastian Finns) - Pagan
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Težek Vojščak
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Holmgarðr (Novgorod Rus') - Pagan
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Every army has a heavily armoured unit, able to go toe-to-toe with other heavy infantry and able to protect and encourage the rest of the army. These heavy infantry provide the Nitran army with just that. They are armed with swords and large shields and can stand up to most other infantry in a fight. The Težek Vojščak are well disciplined, which allows them to form the Shieldwall.
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Heavy Infantry
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Long sword, Hooped rectangular shield, Full Mail armour
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Very good morale, good stamina, can form shieldwall, 60 Men, Cost: High
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Armour upgrades: Lamellar and Mail
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== Team Members ==
 
== Team Members ==
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Previous Members:
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Members before death:
 
 
*[[Raven Darkwing]] (Mod Leader)
 
*[[Raven Darkwing]] (Mod Leader)
 
*[[selenius4tsd]] (Mapper)
 
*[[selenius4tsd]] (Mapper)
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*[[Dartagnan]] (Historian)
 
*[[Dartagnan]] (Historian)
 
*[[Silesian_Noble]] (Mapper)
 
*[[Silesian_Noble]] (Mapper)
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==Related Images==
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<gallery>
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Image: VikingPromo.jpg|Promotional Image
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</gallery>
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=306 Subforum on TWC]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=306 Subforum on TWC]
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Latest revision as of 04:08, 2 June 2021

Wrath of the Norsemen
Platform Medieval II: Total War
Mod Type Total Conversion
EraMedieval (785-1050 AD)
Mod Leader Úlfhéðinn
Release Status v1.3.2
Forum / Thread Here

Introduction

Wrath of the Norsemen: Baltic Release throws you into the Viking Age complete with new factions, new units, a new map, improved AI, new scripts and much more. Its first release focuses on the events around the Baltic sea between the years 785 to 1050. Command some of the greatest Early Middle Age kingdoms around the Baltic, and defend yourself from the occurring Rus' as you battle it out for ultimate supremacy.

Overview

The mod will take place from 785-1050 AD and will cover the affairs of the wars between ununited Scandinavian tribes and the surrounding peoples across the Baltic sea. Wrath of the Norsemen takes the most dynamic, fun and bloodthirsty era and throws it into M2TW: Kingdoms.

History

Wrath of the Norsemen was originally started by tnick777, but the idea was later put into action by Raven Darkwing not long after being voted "Most Promising Mod for M2TW" in the TWC Modding Awards in early 2007. Previews are released and the position of leader is later given to mocker, but progress was becoming too slow and the mod eventually died. A few months later the mod is officially restarted under the leadership of Víkingr, but due to lack of team members the original plan of a Viking age mod spanning most of Europe is pushed to the side to instead create a smaller Baltic centred mod. Since then the mod has progressed well and various previews have been released. The Baltic Total War team gave permission to use their models and skins to assist in the development of the faction rosters, and have provided much information for the Curonian faction. The "Baltic Release" is said to be ready for release either at the end of 2010 or the first quarter of 2011, but there is no official release date.

Faction List

Danmaurk (Danish Vikings) - Pagan

Gautlandi (Gautland Vikings) - Pagan

Norðvegr (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan

Sweþiuð (Swedish Vikings) - Pagan

Hálogaland (Norwegian Vikings) - Pagan

Kursi (Curonian Balts) - Pagan

Häme (Tavastian Finns) - Pagan

Holmgarðr (Novgorod Rus') - Pagan

In addition, there are a number of factions that were in the original version of the mod before being dropped. These were:

The Picts
The Picts were one of the most unique factions in the mod, as they had a very diverse unit roster in which some troops could only be recruited in certain provinces. Also, they had a huge armourment of weapons ranging from axes to pikes to swords to javelins and bows. Lastly, They would have had a very interesting tech tree, and would start off with a very basic and weak tech tree, but when progressed up quickly would unlock powerful units and features.

They had a very good infantry and decent archers, but lacked the powerful cavalry of other nations.

Pictish Unique Units:

Claiomhnaghta The average Pict soldier is brave, determined and skilful. Couple this with discipline and tactics, and you have an extremely able soldier. These troops are well trained and disciplined, and are armed with javelins and a fine sword, and protected by a sturdy shield. They form a compact and explosive force on the battlefield, and can be deployed effectively almost anywhere.

Toisechs The Nobles of Pictish society can afford to keep around them a retinue of battle-hardened troops, hired from the ranks of the Gai Aurmahr. They are better armed and of higher fighting skill than the common soldiers. These troops are equipped with the Gallic Pike, a fearsome weapon against cavalry and foot soldiers, and a large shield slung on their back.

Máineacha Most Pictish warriors seem to have avoided heavy armour, but some particularly savage Picts may have gone into battle without even shield to protect them. The appearence of the Máineacha inspired fear amongst their enemies, and only by utilizing bows and javelins could the enemy have any safety from these madmen.


Principality of Moravia

Moravia was a mainly infantry based civilization, with excellent use of spears and axes but also had some good cavalry. On the other hand they lacked archers and other long-range support.

Moravian Unique Units:

Výhonek These are extremely well trained and well armoured spearmen, capable in both offense and defense. They are part of a military group set up by Mojmír I to deal with the threat of enemy cavalry and the previously inherent weakness of Moravia's spear armed forces. They are armed with long spears, and a large shield, with heavy armour. They are excellent professional troops, and will not break easily.


Moravian Druzhina The Moravians have a proud tradition of warfare, and these warriors are the cream of the Moravian military, and often used as a bodyguard for princes. They are armed with a javelin, an axe and a shield. The Druzhina are commonly mistaken for skirmishers because of their javelins, a mistake that the enemy has not lived long enough to rectify. They dedicate their entire lives to their craft, making them people to be feared on the battlefield. Their method of warfare is simple. They throw their javelins and close, screaming, with their enemy and hack them to pieces with their hand axes.

Valaška-Muži These men are armed with the powerful Moravian Valaška. A Valaška is a smaller light-weight axe on a long straight wooden shaft with a metal butt. The length of the shaft is slightly above 1 metre, and the metal axe on top is small and thick, sharp on one side while the other side can be used as a hammer. The top of the axe is always formed in a way that it would fit in one's hand and could be used as a walking stick. Armoured in scale, these men dedicate their lives to working with the Valaška and wield it two-handed, with a shield slung on their back. These are dangerous foes.


Principality of Nitra
They boasted some excellent troops, but had little variety in units.

Principality of Nitra unique units:

Težek Vojščak Every army has a heavily armoured unit, able to go toe-to-toe with other heavy infantry and able to protect and encourage the rest of the army. These heavy infantry provide the Nitran army with just that. They are armed with swords and large shields and can stand up to most other infantry in a fight. The Težek Vojščak are well disciplined, which allows them to form the Shieldwall.

Heavy Infantry

Long sword, Hooped rectangular shield, Full Mail armour

Very good morale, good stamina, can form shieldwall, 60 Men, Cost: High

Armour upgrades: Lamellar and Mail


Team Members

Previous Members:

Members of the new team:

Related Images

  • Promotional Image

See Also

Medieval Wrath of the Norsemen - Mod Registration Form

DarthMod

External Links

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