Getting in the mood for Skyrim : V

» Fri May 27, 2011 6:05 pm

I'm just wondering what Movies/TV Shows/Books/CD's(?) people would suggest for that nordic feel. I already watched Eric The Viking not long ago and that did an excellent job of bringing out my inner Nord.

And I leave out video games, because I don't want everyone to spam TES series games.

» Fri May 27, 2011 5:38 pm

The Vikings - With Kurt Douglas, Tony Curtis.
Beowulf or Beowulf and Grendal
The 13th Warrior

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:06 am

I was certainly considering Beowulf, as I have yet to watch it.

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:22 am

Eaters of the Dead (the book which they made 13th warrior from)
There's also a ton of music you could listen to, especially viking/folk metal.

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:20 am

How to train your dragon.

» Fri May 27, 2011 6:54 pm

The Polar Express.

» Fri May 27, 2011 11:37 pm

Go out in the snow and fight/train for a while!

Beowulf, as mentioned. The A Song of Ice and Fire series by GRR Martin; it's much darker fantasy than any game I've played, but has a definite wintry/northern atmosphere much of the time. Maybe the Dragonlance chronicles for dragon-related adventure stuff. The Children of Húrin is great (even has a dragon in it!), just be prepared for a ridiculously tragic ending.

For films, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-yLWGaIxM, Conan, or maybe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-P03NGSP6Y.

That's more general fantasy than Nordic, but they at least have northern or sword & sorcery themes.

» Sat May 28, 2011 3:24 am

Go out in the snow and fight/train for a while!

Beowulf, as mentioned. The A Song of Ice and Fire series by GRR Martin; it's much darker fantasy than any game I've played, but has a definite wintry/northern atmosphere much of the time. Maybe the Dragonlance chronicles for dragon-related adventure stuff. The Children of Húrin is great (even has a dragon in it!), just be prepared for a ridiculously tragic ending.

For films, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-yLWGaIxM, Conan, or maybe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-P03NGSP6Y.

That's more general fantasy than Nordic, but they at least have northern or sword & sorcery themes.

I looked into A Song of Fire and Ice. Looks like a TV series is gonna debut in April, so I know what I'll be watching once a week, while I wait for Skyrim.

» Fri May 27, 2011 11:28 pm

Beowulf is the best way to go, IMO.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:03 am

watch the whole lotr frachise! its great it always reminds me of oblivion for some reason.

» Fri May 27, 2011 11:43 pm

Lord of the Rings. It's based off Norse mythology and has a very epic fantasy feel. Also brilliant movies.

» Fri May 27, 2011 10:41 pm

Oh, I got this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXOKRSGFqo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPRt6Tt6RyM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oXITU16wGo

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:11 pm

The Children of Húrin is great (even has a dragon in it!), just be prepared for a ridiculously tragic ending.

Oh man, the ending made me lol for days after I read it

Man, it's happening again, OH MY GOD, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP! :laugh: :happy: :blush: :teehee: :mellow: :biggrin: :celebration: