English vs. Viking Medieval
Chess Set with Glass Chess Board elevated by four detailed Castles
History - From a time long ago in the
very early period of the Brits (England) during a pivotal point in history
when all of the United Kingdom (England, Ireland, etc.) was defending its
self from the invading Vikings, who were exploring and yes even conquering
many lands.
This is a time when Kingdoms were uniting themselves
under marriage to build forces to withstand the ever increasing forces
of the Vikings.
This historical event was the end of the 9th century
and the beginning of the 10th century when the house of Wessex, under the
leadership of King Alfred the Great and the house of Mercia under the leadership
of King Althelred (who married King Alfred's daughter) to combine forces
to drive back and drive out the Vikings.
And what was the boundary between the Brits and
the Vikings? The River Thames!
So now you and a formidable foe are locked in
combat and the future of the Brits are at stake. The board is the
River Thames and each side is the land you and the Vikings are wanting
to gain or the land you the combined forces of Wessex and Mercia are trying
to regain.
Who will win? You are writing the history.....
KEY FEATURES:
The highly detailed castles that holds the glass
board, and as you can see from the pictures above the chess pieces are
also very detailed, these are made from cold cast resin, then painted to
look like pewter.
Of all the chess sets we have seen, this one
has the highest detailing; especially for the price, and a must for any
medieval enthusiast.
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