FRENZY OF ODIN One unique characteristic of warfare in Torvaldsland is the "Frenzy of Odin." This is essentially a berserker rage. It can affect only a few individuals or an entire unit. Essentially, it places a warrior into a fury so that he battles without concern for his own injuries. He will appear to be in a trance, his eyes vacant and possibly slobbering or drooling. After a battle, the person may need others to bring him out of the trance. The Frenzy can even affect people not of Torvaldsland. For example, Tarl Cabot was affected by the Frenzy just before a battle against the Kurii. The Torvaldsland warriors stood as a group and the Frenzy seemed to pass through them like a contagion. Tarl felt the Frenzy and could not prevent it from taking control of him. This would probably only happen when an entire unit is affected by the Frenzy and not just a few individuals. The books do not describe in details the benefits received from the Frenzy. They do not state that you become stronger, faster or more accurate. You do lose any fear of battle though. There is no hesitation in your actions. You simply continue to attack, mindless of your own safety. You are more likely to strike your foe though your defenses would also be lower. Such an attack could also scare your opponents. You are also more likely to ignore your own injuries, ignoring the pain and not allowing it to slow your actions. |