Fjord Serpents is a unique and dynamic miniatures war game, set within Dark Age Scandinavia during the apex of the Viking Age. As a Viking Jarl you assemble your fleet and crew and compete against rivals through balanced, matched play games, or upon a heroic campaign arc of conquest and domination. Strategic acumen, dynamic flair and a little battle luck are required to master the Viking Fjords and win. Every decision is important andevery crew and ship piece plays a vital role in-game, acting independently or in unison with other pieces. It is fast paced Viking battle; fought as they did at the time, on the mighty Fjords which connected them, and upon the very dragon ships which gave them their greatness. Historical in nature and deeply researched, Fjord Serpents will appeal to a wide audience of gamers; from history buffs, lovers of Viking age and culture, competitive or casual wargamers, to board game enthusiasts and strategists. Included in the box are all the ships and crew miniatures required to field 2x Hersir siza naval fleets for 2 players or enough to field one king size naval engangements for 1 player; plus all the rules, tokens, gauges, terrain and dice to play. -description from designer