The Varangian Guard was an elite unit in the Byzantine Empire, renowned for its loyalty and combat prowess. Established in the late 10th century, it initially comprised Norse warriors from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, later joined by Anglo-Saxons after the Norman Conquest of England. Serving as the emperor's personal bodyguards, the Varangians were trusted for their foreign origin, which made them less vulnerable to Byzantine court intrigues. Easily recognizable by their distinctive armor and large two-handed axes, they were a formidable force on the battlefield and played a significant ceremonial role in the imperial court. The Varangian Guard participated in key military campaigns against various enemies, earning a fearsome reputation across Europe and the Near East. Over time, their ranks grew increasingly diverse, but the guard maintained its elite status and continued to be a vital part of the Byzantine military. Though their influence waned as the Byzantine Empire declined, the Varangian Guard remains a symbol of loyalty, martial skill, and the fusion of Norse and Byzantine cultures, making them one of the most iconic military units of the medieval era. . . . . . #vikings #valhalla #ragnarlothbrok #vikings #viral #VikingRings #OdinAllFather #odin #hailodin #vikingshirt #vikingwarrior #norse #vikingclothings #Vikingaxes #norsesoul #warrior #vikingspirit #ragnar #vikinggods #VikingWarriors #vikingage

Every time Baldur spawns he's going to go find the Odin rocks and have a cry when he realizes he's Loki standing with Nidhogg (The Dragon, who is Jesus Christ, The Dragon) at the end of Ragnarok and therefore also Odin who was then Baldur in Poetry, while also being Jormungandr, because there is not two dragons; and we are now looking at a biography we cant put together all the way but it's definitely the orb and the dragon.

Work in progress. Sneak peek on the new label designs for my products, this one being of the Ragnarok scent. So far this has taken over 60 renders of armies, 100 renders of Surtr and his sword and hours on lighting and color toning, blending, etc. I will slowly be trickling out the artwork in the weeks to come. Heavily inspired by Lord of the Rings and Neverending Story for this piece.