Berzerker

Berserkers - or bear warriors - they were called, and in many ways they were the secret weapon of the Viking armies that conquered vast lands in the era where Scandinavian seafarers dominated the oceans and rivers of Europe. Berserkers were a special breed of extra huge and extra strong Viking warriors, and the most feared of all. In battle the berserkers would go totally ballistic, foaming at the mouth and howling like wild beasts. And when in this frenzy they were not merely strong, they were unstoppable. Some records even claim they were immune to swords or fire. Viking armies often put a contingent of berserkers at the front of their ranks, and the mere sight of these frothing beasts was often enough for the enemy to put down their Show Less