Hross
Meaning: Horse
Personality traits
LoyaltyKindnessWit
Community role: Animal Care
Inspired by: Laura Ross, Best Friend
Smôl Vikings
Unearth history, unleash amazing
Each Smôl Viking character is unique and inspired by someone in York's community. They are hand crafted by local ceramic artist Sarah Schiewe. Each Viking is a key to hidden tales and treasures.
Through their stories, you can embark on journeys of emotional discovery and creative expression. With Smôl Vikings, the past isn't just remembered; it's relived and reimagined, inspiring a new generation to create, connect, and explore.
Look out for rune codes on special sculptures — each one unlocks a hidden story.
Meet the Vikings
Saw
Meaning: Woodcutter
Personality traits
AspirationsConnectorNaturalist
Community role: Community Leader
Inspired by: Louise Saw, Growth Manager, York Council
Leaf Korppison
Meaning: Raven
Personality traits
ProtectorCreatorStoryteller
Community role: Pottery Workshop
Inspired by: Lee Steele, Potter Man Studio
Saer Dóttir
Meaning: Sea Daughter
Personality traits
FairnessExplorerFree Spirit
Community role: Seafarer
Inspired by: Rachael Adam, Sister
Herrugla
Meaning: Owl Army
Personality traits
LeaderDefenderIntegrity
Community role: Herbologist & Head of Defence
Inspired by: Dom M'Benga, Hooting Owl Gin Distillery
Vigdir
Meaning: God strength
Personality traits
ResilienceEqualityHonesty
Community role: Weaver
Inspired by: Coppergate Woman, Jorvik Viking Centre
Engillsyn
Meaning: Angel Vision
Personality traits
WisdomHonestyCompassionate
Community role: Seer
Inspired by: Susan Wood, Spiritual Medium
Vohmaela
Meaning: Teacher
Personality traits
AnalyticalOpennessFun
Community role: Scribe
Inspired by: Dr Pragya Vohrak, Lecturer in Medieval History, York University