- Battle of the Fjord -

Series: "The Chronicles of Rubedo"

Timeline: "Before the Falling"

-MODEL INFO-

(Jormungand)

Width: 26.3cm
Length: 13.1cm
Height 20cm
Kraken Raider: 3

(Gateway of the Griffon)

Base Width: 16cm
Base Length: 48cm
Height: 37.2cm
Griffon guard 3

"Battle of the Fjord" is my first medieval series with a battle theme.

First of all, the term “Fjord” might not be familiar. A fjord is a long, narrow inlet formed when seawater

flows into a U-shaped valley carved by glacial erosion.

These are typically found in the northern parts of the world and create a fitting backdrop for a Viking invasion setting.

– Jormungand, Kraken's Assault Ship –

"Jormungand" is the name of a mythical creature from Norse mythology. It’s a name that fits perfectly with the Viking theme.
The front of the ship features a carved goat-head ornament, symbolizing the fearsome nature of the Kraken Vikings.
The sail is accented with a bold green color, and the ship overall has well-balanced proportions.

But why are they so determined to break through the Gateway guarded by the Griffons—even at great risk?

– Gateway of the Griffon –

The Griffons live in a land surrounded by flowing water and maple trees.
The area where the river meets the sea is a strategic point that must be defended at all costs.

To make it easier to cross the water, the Griffons have constructed a drawbridge. Thanks to this,

not only people but even carriages can pass with ease.
And because it’s a drawbridge, ships can pass through as well—unless the bridge is raised, which would block them.

That’s why it’s called a "Gateway."

This structure is made up of two parts. In fact, the central section of the bridge and

the flowing water below it are not physically connected.

The building on the left is the Ballista Tower. At the top, there’s a pulley system that controls the bridge,

and a massive ballista designed to take down enemy ships.
With this, they can fend off almost any vessel.
On the back of the building, there are ladders leading upward and an entrance below that connects to the armory.

The building on the right is the Watchtower. Since it has a roof, the guards

can comfortably keep watch regardless of rain or shine—unlike the exposed left-side tower.
Midway up the tower, there’s a hidden mounted crossbow, perfect for ambushes.
At the bottom of this building, there's a storage room used to keep food supplies.

Will the Griffons be able to withstand the Kraken Vikings’ assault?
And why did the Vikings dare to invade the Griffons’ Gateway so boldly?