Such was the plea of desperate monks on the English shore feeling the surprise and terror from raids by Vikings and their Longships. So began the era (793 A.D. through 1088 A.D.) that has come to be known as the classic age of the Viking.

Join us as Colorado's Fjellborg Vikings take you to a time of raids, wars, exploration and cultural change influencing much of Europe, England , Russia and even reaching the Americas.

Fjellborg Vikings expects members to learn about history by studying the period known as the Viking Age. As a member you would be able to advance your "kit" as you acquire or construct period appropriate clothes, weapons and armor, or tools and craft skills. Your personal exploration of period lifestyle and culture will be reflected in the nature of the person you may choose to portray.

We attempt to make our reproduction artifacts as close to the originals as modern materials allow. Following an authenticity standard, the same accepted by other Viking age groups in the USA and the UK/Europe creates an atmosphere of knowledgeable learning. Becoming period is a process and an attainable goal and though we are aiming for realism; we want to remember that learning about history should be fun.

At the events we put on, such as demonstrations of camps, period skills, crafts and trades, you may take part in or witness any number of ancient professions being performed by like minded re-enactors. All events are geared to be safe and intended for full family participation.

Fjellborg Vikings engage in exciting "live steel" combat as in the standards established by states side members of The Vikings-UK, along with all other Viking age reenactor groups who have adopted the UK/Europe and Australian standard of The Vikings reenactor group. This serves two purposes. First, it provides the necessary common language so that different groups can come together for reenactment with a minimum of new rules to learn.

Second, through the wholesale adoption of The Vikings standard, North American reenactors will be better prepared for attending and doing battle at European events. In combat we use metal weapons and this is done with no mandatory armor apart from authentic helmets and leather gloves. Safety is maintained by training, practice and the use of controlled or "pulled" blows.