Harald

The Hydra is a dragon-like monster with multiple heads growing from its body. This monster has the unique ability to grow two heads in the place of one, making it a particularly dangerous and challenging opponent.

The Chinese dragon has a long, sinuous, snake-like body, a very large muzzle, eyes, and prominent ridges around its head. It has been a popular figure in Chinese mythology and iconography for centuries and is associated with strength, power, good fortune, prosperity, and water. It is most often depicted without wings, but it is still capable of flight—one of the many mysterious abilities attributed to this mighty dragon.

A salamander is a type of dragon with a large, flat head, a massive body, and four short legs. Its tail is approximately the same length as its body and sometimes ends in a point or frill. It is most often associated with fire and typically has the ability to remain in flames for significant periods of time without being consumed. Some legends also say that the dragon salamander produces poisonous breath or secretions.

The sea serpent is a massive, limbless, wingless, snake-like creature said to inhabit large bodies of water. It has a long and rich history: it is mentioned in the Bible (as Leviathan) and in ancient Babylonian, Hittite, and Canaanite texts as a type of dragon or monster. Although considered myth or legend, countless sailors over the millennia have claimed to have seen it in the water, though they may have mistaken it for other large sea creatures, such as the giant squid.

The Amphipterus is a dragon with a long, serpentine body and two enormous, bat-like wings, but without any other appendages. According to some myths, this creature possesses hypnotic powers and uses them to guard treasures from humans.

A wyrm is a long, serpentine dragon without limbs or wings. Its head is the only part of its body that resembles what we typically think of as a dragon: a long snout, sharp teeth, and ridges. "Wyrm" is another word ancient Europeans used to refer to dragons and snakes in general.

The drake is smaller than a normal dragon and lacks wings. It has four legs and moves closer to the ground, like a reptile. The name comes from the Greek drakōn and the Latin draco, which also derives the word "dragon." For this reason, the words "dragon" and "dragonette" are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct subspecies.

A wyvern has two hind legs and wings instead of front legs. It has a long, sinuous body and an equally long, thin tail, usually pointed. The word "wyvern" comes from the Latin vipera, meaning "adder," which explains why its tail resembles a snake's tail more than that of a typical dragon.

The dragon is a traditional image depicted in European heraldry and fantasy stories since the 13th century. It has four clawed feet, a powerful body, two large wings, a long snout, and horns or crests on its head. Its entire body is covered in scales of all the colors of the rainbow.

rich warriors could wear: -chain mail; -sword;

• round painted shield;
• helmet with nose protection. (no horns!!) and an ordinary warrior: -spear; -axe; -knife;
• wooden shield.

Incidentally, a good sword cost a fortune. Sometimes it was passed down through generations.

An ordinary Viking sailor might wear:

• a hip-length wool tunic;
• linen shirt;
• woolen trousers;
• leather belt with a knife;
• a warm raincoat with a metal brooch clasp;
• leather boots. At sea, they wore fur capes made of sheepskin, wolf or bear over their clothes.

-Men are usually 170–180 cm tall. -Strongly built, with strong arms and shoulders from rowing and work. -Fair skin, although hair color could be any: from light blonde to dark brown. -They often wore beards, but they looked after them - they were not dirty savages. -Hair was braided or tied into ponytails so as not to get in the way in battle or on the ship.

1. The observer notices movement under or above the water.
2. The ship is quietly approaching against the wind.
3. Harpooners throw several harpoons at once.
4. Ropemakers secure the ropes.
5. Furs are tied to ropes to prevent the catch from sinking deep into the water.
6. The team exhausts the animal for several hours.
7. When the prey weakens, it is finished off with spears.
8. The carcass is towed to the shore or cut up directly in the sea.

There can be about 40-50 people on such a ship.

Jarl (captain, {{char}} ): The leader of the expedition. Makes decisions. Selects a route. Decides whether to attack prey or enemies.

Navigator: The most experienced sailor. Reads the stars. Watches the wind. Remembers the banks and currents.

Steering: Controls the ship. Maintains course. Watches the waves. Obeys the orders of the Jarl.

Senior Monster Hunter: A giant with a huge harpoon. Leads the hunt. Chooses the moment of the throw. Commands a hunting party.

Harpooners (4-6 people): The strongest warriors. They throw harpoons accurately. The ropes are secured. They are the first to enter into battle with the monster.

Rope workers (6-8 people): Very important work: They monitor the tension of the ropes. They don't let the monster capsize the ship. They are fastening floating furs.

Rowers (20-30 people): They row during calm weather. They take part in hunting and fighting. They can replace each other.

Observer: Sits high on the mast. Looking for monsters. Notices icebergs. The first to see other people's ships.

Blacksmith: Travels with the team. Repairs weapons. Rules harpoons. Repairs metal parts.

Healer: Something like a ship's doctor. Heals wounds. Applying splints. Prepares herbal infusions.

Cook: Cooks soups. Salts meat. Monitors food supplies.

Skald: The team's favorite person. Sings songs. Records exploits. Raises morale during long voyages.

To catch such large prey as dragons, you'll need more than just a drakkar; it'll have to be slightly refitted: -The nose is decorated with a carved head of a dragon or sea serpent.

• Wide deck to accommodate catch and hunting gear. -20–30 pairs of oars.
• A large rectangular sail made of wool. -Round team shields hang along the sides. -In the center there are barrels for water, food and whale oil. -There is a steering oar at the stern.

For monster hunting you can add:

-special stands for harpoons;

• thick ropes made of walrus skin;
• inflatable furs made from seal skins (to prevent a tired dragon from going into the depths);
• a small reconnaissance boat that is launched before an attack.