Language for norse character

[Derekjr]

I need to choose a language for a viking type character other than common. Can anyone suggest a language for a character who thinks he is Thor?

[seekerofshadowlight]

In Golarion its Ulfan. As they are the "vikings" of the setting so even if you are not using the setting, the name is good enough anyhow. Or call it North tongue.

[ElyasRavenwood]

Well, When i have portrayed Ulfen, or Golarion vikings, I have often used a "fargo accent".

"Oh jees, he's kinda funny looking, got no beard nor horns on his helm." "ya kinda funny lookin".

"say there now, you might be wanting to put that pig sticker down, if you don't I'm going to have to hurt ya."

Well maybe that suggestion wasn't the most helpful.

[Waffle_Neutral]

Giant is the first thing that comes to mind. Odin defeated the ice giants. Beowulf killed a troll. Seems like a land infested with these creatures would be able to speak their language.

[Dosgamer]

The language of Ulfens is Skald. I hope that helps. Good luck!

[Lieutenant Addington]

ElyasRavenwood wrote:

Well, When i have portrayed Ulfen, or Golarion vikings, I have often used a "fargo accent".

"Oh jees, he's kinda funny looking, got no beard nor horns on his helm." "ya kinda funny lookin".

"say there now, you might be wanting to put that pig sticker down, if you don't I'm going to have to hurt ya."

Well maybe that suggestion wasn't the most helpful.

Horns on his helm? Golarion vikings actually have that? Oh, the stupidity.

[PhineasGage]

If set in Golarion then you want to speak 'Skald,' which is the language of the Ulfen, those people from the Lands of the Linnorm Kings.

Also note that in Golarion 'Common' is actually 'Taldane.'

If you're playing in an adventure of a particular local (say Varisia or Cheliax, etc) and your character is familiar with the area, you'd also want languages native to the region (Varisian or Chelish).

I'd talk to your GM about whether these might be automatic as well (in addition to Common).

[PhineasGage]

Horns on his helm? Golarion vikings actually have that? Oh, the stupidity.

Horns on the helm are actually considered bad luck in Golarion vikings.

Things like wings, etc. I believe are more common.

[Lieutenant Addington]

PhineasGage wrote:

Horns on his helm? Golarion vikings actually have that? Oh, the stupidity.

Horns on the helm are actually considered bad luck in Golarion vikings.

Things like wings, etc. I believe are more common.

What happens if I grab them and pull while in melee with one? There is a reason why IRL wings and horns were for ceremonial use, not battle.

Am I coming off as too much of a realism Nazi?

[LazarX]

Lieutenant Addington wrote:

PhineasGage wrote:

Horns on his helm? Golarion vikings actually have that? Oh, the stupidity.

Horns on the helm are actually considered bad luck in Golarion vikings.

Things like wings, etc. I believe are more common. What happens if I grab them and pull while in melee with one? There is a reason why IRL wings and horns were for ceremonial use, not battle.

Am I coming off as too much of a realism Nazi?

Yes.