Viking Of The Month: Bjorn Hammerskjold

Bjorn giving thanks to Odin and Thor for yet another successful rape and pillage.

With numerous conquests and copious raping and looting to his credit, Hammerskjold has been consistently taking Vikingery to the next level. Known for his meadhall brawling and devastating the coastline of Denmark, Bjorn says he's "...just a regular Viking like everyone else--I put my chain mail on one leg at a time."

Modern Viking Monthly Fashion Tip:
To get Bjorn's look, rub bear grease and human blood in your hair, and leave your leather jerkin in the bottom of the longship to get that casual "fresh from battle" feel. Don't forget, chicks dig scars!

Hot new helmets for 2010!

Unless you're a Berzerker, going into battle buck naked and painted blue, a helmet is pretty much mandatory for just about any Viking conquest. Is the old reliable two-horner still the best choice? Are the pros switching to the trendy new-school models with nose-protection? Brass or steel, pointed or round--you need the right helmet to take you from the heat of battle to the after-party.

Our gear guru, Lief the Blooddthirsty, hacks and thrusts his way through all the jargon to give you the inside line on all the new helmets and helmet-related accessories in this month's edition of Modern Viking Monthly. See you on the longship!