Wait then leap

You don your helmet, chain mail coat and then bite down on your shield, urging your battle rage to build into a storm of caged ****. You are no fool though. The gap between the ships is too far and you’d probably fall into the seas, becoming a permanent guest in Aegir’s Hall.

With arrows flying above, you wait for the right moment clutching a bastard sword in one hand and a Viking axe in another. The oarmate sitting next to you takes up your slack as he sees the war madness overtake you. He smiles broadly as he knows that he will soon witness something special.

Finally it comes.

“DONAR!” You cry out, seeing the ships are close enough. A blood curling wail follows as you jump out of your seat and leap over the side. The Norrvalr crew are in shock at your sudden attack and are completely frozen in their tracks as you sail into their ship, stomping two Norrvalr warriors as you land on the enemy longship’s deck.

You quickly follow up with a slashing sword, slicing off a Norrvalr warrior’s head. The axe then cleaves through another Norrvalr’s helmet, splitting open his skull. One Norrvalr raider regains his wits and charges you with his seax blade. You easily block the weapon with your axe and respond by slicing off your foe’s arm with a sword. The Norrvalr screamed in pain but is soon silenced by a chopping axe to his neck.

A battle cry leaves your lips once more, cowering the enemy into dangerous inaction.