Every age has its heroes. Singular men, whose prowess and virtue have raised them above mere mortals, and who have forged their own fates through their determination, courage and strength. Their names have survived the passge of time: King Arthur, William the Conqueror, Achilles, Conan.

Whether they were birn in popular legend, the fertile minds of writers or the annals of history, they live forever in our collective memory as the most celebrated figures of ages past.

However, for each surviving legend. there exist innumerable others still waiting to be written. THousands of heroes wait to prove themselves on the battlefields, to speak with fire and steel, and to carve their mark on the world around them. With the book in your hands, you have the unique opportunity to take part in the creation of these legends and to see them master their destinies in turn.

Your SAGA begins here..........

SAGA is a skirmish game taking place in the heroic ages, whether they are historical, mythological or sprung from the minds of writers. It brings to life the battles between exceptional warriors - Warlords, who defy their enemies on the battlefieds at the head of their warband.

This game puts you at the head of one such warband, made of thirty or so figures, and lead by your heroic alter-ego. Each warband is chosen from among the available SAGA factions and has a specific Battle Board and SAGA dice which grant them particular abilities in battle and reinforce their identity.

This book contains SAGA's simple and innovative basic rules. They are easy to learn and illustrated with numerous examples. they apply to all the universes you might explore. These rules are the fruit of years of development snf the contributions of a large community that plays SAGA around the globe.

Once you have read this book, all that is left for you to do is choose a SAGA Universe from the array available, assemble your figures and write your legend!

793...The peaceful monastery of Lindisfarne is attacked and pillaged by men who rise out of the mists, cleaving the waves in ppowerful ships.

This attack marks the beginning of the story of the Vikings, also known as the Northmen, Sea Wolves and Scourge of the Faithful. For the next three centuries, every coast and every city will live in fear of these warriors and their unequalled savagery.

Soon, the Norsemen will no longer be satisfied with looting, theft and pillaging. the armies of the powerful Scandinavian kingdoms will come together in fleets to descend upon Europe, conquering countries, ransoming kings and emperors and founding colonies.

Age of Vikings is a SAGA supplement covering Europe from the emergence of the Norse kingdoms to the Battle of Hastings which marked the end of the era.

This Universe offers you 12 factions covering all four corners of Europ during this period, each with its own Battle Board, history, legendary units and special rules.

This book also contains rules for mercenary units which can be recruited by your warbands and an appendix on Relics & Artifacts from this heroic age.

Relive the exploits of heroes liek Harald Hardrada, William the Conqueror or Charlemagne! The greatest sagas were written by the Viking poets - can you surpass them?

This book comes with 12 Battle Boards which may not be sold separately.

You will need a copy of the SAGA Rulebook to use this supplement,