I've been thinking about a possible DlC on Norsca for some time, to bring us a new LL and units for their roster. I have seen many theories about a possible DLC regarding this faction, including new units and heroes. And for me, there is a factor that must be very important in the future of Norsca. Their identity as a faction. It is a faction that mixes greatly with the WoC, for example, they share part of the roster, and its appearance is very similar, especially in the infantry and cavalry units. I think that Norsca needs to distance itself from this faction, because although they are very closely linked, Norsca is not only composed of Chaos worshipers, and if CA decided to separate it, at less they must make it more unique and distinguishable.

I know that many people theorize with the inclusion of characters such as Valkia the Bloody, Valnir the Reaper or Egil Styrbjorn (maybe Egil is the most likely one I see in Norsca), but they are WoC heroes, and quite clash with the theme of the faction. I know that many WoC heroes were born in Norsca, but they belong to another faction, and mixing them I think is only going to confuse people. I think it is important for CA that all factions be very unique, and that with just a glance at a character you can know their faction. And the most obvious case is Sigvald, being a character with a lot of relationship with Norsca, does not belong to the faction, because in my opinion I should not. He is a Chaos Warrior, just like the rest, but separating the factions if you are going to mix them later seems somewhat illogical.

Continuing with this more "Viking" theme, here are some characters, heroes, units and monsters that could be included in the future, to try to give more identity to the faction of our northern neighbors:









Yngve seems to me a wonderful inclusion for the Norsca Roster. An LL sorcerer, also including the Seers as Generics Lords, would sit great on the faction, and bring variety on a very limited list. It would be a much more neutral faction, which may be characterized by bad relations with the rest of the Nordics, and it could be a campaign with a very strong presence in the north of the Empire, perhaps with some interaction in his campaign with a future kislev (relating to the ungol witches). Mechanics in battle that are based especially on causing fear and terror in the enemy troops, mixed with their powerful magical abilities. For me, it could be a more than worthy LL.







This character could be ideal to serve as a counterweight to the rest of the LL of Norsca, because he is a direct enemy of Chaos, and would come to represent this spirit of a Norsca more unlinked from Chaos, who worships Ulric and Ursun, and their traditional gods, as mentioned in the lore. In addition, in his history his trip to the New World is narrated, so it could be the LL that occupies Skeggi (perhaps with some dinosaurus in his roster) or one of the other settlement in the region. It could be considered as an LL focused on fighting large enemies, faster and more versatile than Throgg, and closely related to freezing skills. The concept of this character seems extremely useful to me, especially with the inclusion of the DoC in TW3, has the great enemy of the demons in the Norscan faction.







This character would be an interesting inclusion for me in Norsca's roster, especially in regards to her campaign. A female character (who always contributes positively) with a possible connection to Chaos, which perhaps works just like Wulfric, expanding corruption, and being a fearsome warrior. In addition, it will serve to implement the Valkyrie unit within Norsca, and her faction could have many synergies with them (exactly like Wolkmar and the flagellants). Perhaps with terrible relations with the rest of Norsca's factions (who would despise her for being a woman) we could undertake the conquest of the north with our valkyrie warrior.







As leader of the Graeling faction, and a worshiper of the Chaos confessed, Valbrand can be an exemplary looter for Norsca, who reinforces that idea of traveling around the map and destroy everything in your way. Maybe his campaign has some mechanics related to slaves, or sacrificing them to get exclusive units and bonuses. He could even have the giant demon Surthrond as a legendary hero. By his dealings he could be an ally of the Druchii, or even help them in their way to achieve victory in the fight for the vortex.







Another magnificent character in my opinion, who would reinforce the idea that Nosca are not just worshipers of chaos, this character being Wulfrik's direct rival, fighting to lead the Norses against the ruinous powers. With great diplomatic relations with the north of the empire, especially with Middenland, I would have bonuses when using Norsca wolf units, as well as mechanics to end the corruption of their lands. And maybe one day (some day) when we see the classic Cult of Ulric units, Ulricsson could share some of them in his roster.








The inclusion of this generic lord may seem unnecessary with the Chieftain already in the game, but and openly to Jarl from another perspective. For me, this character would work by giving bonuses to allied units, and not as much as a melee expert. In this sense I would compare it with an Arch Reader, or with Thorgrim himself. A character more focused on improving the troops around him, instead of being a beast in combat.




I decided to treat these characters as a possible generic lord because Norsca need to implement a general with magical abilities. Their mechanics in battle can be very varied and original, and in campaign they can be a pain for the enemy, sabotaging their settlements and armies, or perhaps even probing rebellions in your favor.





The Fimir are part of Norsca, so CA has decided. So it would be logical for me to continue on that way. As a posible generic Lord, the fimir queens can be would integrate very well into the roster. In the lore, they have a lot of mechanics with fear and terror, so their function could be that, to strengthen those two aspects and to destroy the enemy's moral. We have the wizards and the warriors, its the time of the queens.







For me, these heroes would work just like the Jarls I have mentioned. Their role will be to strengthen the morale and attributes of the allied trops.




These are a category within the Fimir warriors in the lore, but it could be profitable to get a hero with a lot of capacity vs. large, something like a Gorebull. It is only an idea that can be exploited, in case they decide to expand the Fimir stuff, which for me, would be an ideal way, reinforcing that identity of Norsca.





These could be an exclusive sorcerers, who control only the Lore of Life and Lore of Dark Magic. It also occurs to me that, instead of being sorcerers, they have concrete abilities, adding some kind of healing to the Norsca army, to further differentiate it from Chaos.





I have decided to put this character here for a matter of personal preference. I have seen many army lists for Norsca, where they had this concept as a unit. And it seems to me a very valid option. But the idea of having an expert hero at a distance, in the style of Alith Anar, with a lot of bonus vs large, I really like it. It could perfectly be a projectile unit, more elite than javalinas, but this concept seems more interesting to me.




I do not think that this hero needs explanation, because we have already seen very similar examples. Synergies with monsters, and skills and buffs for them. Maybe work like a generic lord as well.






A very basic unit, such as the Peasant Mob. Expendable, meat shield, simple to use, simple to replace.





A very aggressive infantry unit, with a lot of weapon damage, perhaps with Strider, and with a speed far superior to the average of the infantry, or even vanguard deployment.





Focused on a defensive aspect, it could be a unit that will function as an escort for the characters, with skills such as Encourage and Guardian.





Valkyrie units can be a great opportunity for Norsca, in the form of blunt infantry, perhaps with Frenzy, and with a decent Leadership. I would compare them to dryads in terms of what they can offer.





This kind of Beastman could enter Norsca's roster as a monster focused on ending infantry, perhaps with Stalk, and something can be done with the smell, some mechanics that revolve around the fact that this gentlemen smell horrible.





There has already been much talk about this unit, so I will not extend too much. A monster, in my opinion, with a lot of potential to focus on terror mechanics and areas of negative moral. Or even a skill that allows it to regenerate as he kill enemies.


In conclusion, I want to make my position clear. I don't want to separate Norsca from WoC, that's impossible. What I am trying to express is that Norsca is a faction with great potential, and to achieve it, you must look for your own identity in future DLCs. Don't just be a copy of Chaos with some more ice. As I said, the south of Norsca mostly does not worship Chaos, and I think it is important to express that duality in the game. The variety and the oridginality of each faction seems vital to me, and Norsca can become a much more complete and unique faction if it manages to take advantage of its concept to expand freely.

As this is purely speculation, please feel free to present this faction as a definite, absolute certainty for inclusion going forward on these forums!

As Red Dox shared this map:



It is clearly necessary to flesh out the units and the faction for what might possibly is likely certain to be a DLC race in game 3! Unfortunately GW neglected to include the faction in the 8th edition army books; an oversight on their part. Nevertheless the great news is that there are fantastic depictions of many of their units and infantry out there. Please feel free to suggest any units and characters I might have missed.

Infantry:










Chariots:
The faction does not employ cavalry but there are several chariot options available to them.







Heroes and Lords:
I think that there may be many more to add in this area.








Faction traits:
Bonus damage against treemen etc.
Use fire

And of course: