Barbarian Class Guide for D&D 5e, Viking Edition

Tired of boring barbarians with bland backstories? Want to infuse your character with rich historical depth and epic storytelling potential? ⚔️
Join Dr Keith Ruiter, an expert historian, and delve into the fascinating world of the Vikings to explore how to craft truly unique and engaging characters inspired by their rich history and culture. Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, this video will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create unforgettable barbarian characters that will enrich your TTRPG experience.
This video includes:
- 3 Viking-flavoured barbarian builds: Explore unique character concepts inspired by lesser-known aspects of Viking life and history. ️
- A discussion about some of the surprising ways history impacts the games we play.
- Advanced character crafting tips: Learn how to incorporate historical details authentically into your character's backstory, personality, and gameplay.
- Bonus historical insights: Discover the history behind the class as well as details about weapons, armour, and cultural practices that will further enrich your barbarian's identity. ⚔️
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Video Structure
2:13 Intro to the Barbarian Class
2:40 Why Might You Want to Use History to Class up Your Barbarians?
3:24 History, Fiction, and the Barbarian Class
7:25 Using Medieval History to Make Better Barbs: Step 1 - Society and Relationships
12:45 Going Deeper: A Historical Example - Egill Skallagrímsson
15:02 Player Tips for History-Inspired Barbarians (Path of the Berserker)
17:00 Playing Historically-Inspired Characters: Equipment
17:37 Player Tips for Barbarians that Blend Fantasy and History (Path of the Ancestral Guardians)
20:22 Player Tips for More Fantastical Viking-Inspired Barbarians (Path of the Fylgja)
23:00 Outro
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📖Berserks Thesis:
Berserkir: a re-examination of the phenomenon in literature and life (Roderick Dale, 2014)
eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28819/
📖Followup Book:
The Myths and Realities of the Viking Berserkr (Roderick Dale, 2022)
www.routledge.com/The-Myths-a...
📖Book on Viking-Age Ancestor Worship:
Ancestor Worship and the Elite in Late Iron Age Scandinavia: A Grave Matter (Triin Laidoner, 2020)
www.routledge.com/Ancestor-Wo...
📖Web Resource for Egil's Saga:
wikisaga.hi.is/index.php?titl...
Note: Uses quite outdated English Translation, for a more up-to-date translation, try the translation by Bernard Scudder - www.penguin.co.uk/books/35348...
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