Returning once again to the dreamscape of Andur. Last week I posted some images of those warrior and merchants from the distant frozen north who call themselves the Valhaullans Vikings http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4653240 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4653805

While many come seeking trade the Vikings are not ones to run from a fight. Heck they're more likely to run toward one if haven't started one themselves, and while they have taken an oath to be on their best behavior when they are within the Sultan's realm they still keep their arms and armor close at hand.

I always find it interesting designing hats and helmets for people in my universe. Especially if is attempting to maintain a certain look or feel to a culture or moment in real world history http://www.furaffinity.net/view/685378/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/684566/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/671254/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/671259/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/671268/

The three things that can radically alter the appearance are the muzzle, ears and antlers if the individual has them. This also means that there is less of the "all purpose, one size fits all" design in my world.

The Vikings that have visited Andur generally have worn one of two styles of helmets. One is the classic "spanghelm" which the bowl of the helmet is made from one piece of beaten iron/ steel, or the helmet is constructed from several pieces joined together with rivets. These are usually fitted with a heavy nasal bar. This nasal bar only cover the top of the muzzle or may also bend down in an inverted "L" to cover the front part of the muzzle to. Of course there is layer of padding sewn to the inside of it.

The other style is sometimes referred to as a "spectacle" style helmet which has reinforced areas eye glass frames on it. This also usually comes with a nasal bar to it.

I show two variants of the spectacle helmet here. One keeps the wearers ears tucked in underneath the helmet while the other style leaves them open and only protected by partial piece of armor. Both have there pluses and minuses to them. One offers greater protection and the while sacrificing hearing and comfort; the other provides better hearing and comfort but at the expense of reduced protection. neither is right and arguments over the pros and cons are lively at times amongst wearers.

I also included a version that is designed for folks with antlers. Since the nasal on his larger and possesses large space on sides that would be uncovered it has aventail that detached and then reattached to allow the wearer to put and remove the helmet. Also the extra weight of the mail helps counter the weight of the muzzle armor. To keep the mail from snagging and tugging on fur and hair it has a fabric layer underneath it.