Sköll reenactment

Sköll reenactment Viking Living History
Household of a wealthy
landowner (995–1020)
Focus on material culture &
source based fighting
📍 CZ 🇨🇿
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Jsme prostí lidé, statkáři, farmáři, pastevci, rybáři. Naše uskupení představuje muže a jejich rodiny žijící v době povolání na leiðangr, kdy táhnul náš milovaný Óláfr Skautkonungr proti Óláfu Tryggvasonovi a na hlavu jej porazil v bitvě u Svolderu. Již před válkou přišel do naší země nový Bůh a ten je tak mocný, že mu sami králové staví kamenné kostely a nechávají se křtít.

UTLAGIOver 30 hours in a row of pure continuous action, nearly 40 kilometers on foot, and constant tension. The first ed...
04/10/2026

UTLAGI

Over 30 hours in a row
of pure continuous action, nearly 40 kilometers on foot, and constant tension. The first edition of our immersive event ÚTLAGI showed living history in its rawest form.
The main theme of the weekend near Česká Třebová was a blood feud. But for the 18 participants, this classic Norse motif quickly became a harsh reality. The event was built primarily around a long march and open-world combat.
During the demanding journey, the main group faced not only steep hills but also a series of unexpected ambushes. Basic survival questions quickly took priority:
How to pack only the essentials and avoid carrying extra weight.
How to source water in the wild.
How to set up camp to survive the night when the woods are full of outlaws.
The entire march logically escalated at the very end with a siege of a heavily fortified stronghold.
It was a great test of ourselves and, above all, our gear. If this active format appeals to you and you want to experience history in practice, we would love to have you join us next time!
📸Martin Števko

ECONOMY AND TRADINGThe Norse placed no importance on a coin’s official denomination. Even though they were very familiar...
09/09/2026

ECONOMY AND TRADING

The Norse placed no importance on a coin’s official denomination. Even though they were very familiar with minted money the determining factor for the Norse was exclusively the purity and weight of the metal. Trade was conducted using scales, and coins, just like any other silver, were routinely chopped into fragments known as hacksilver.

Exports were entirely shaped by local availability. For example, soapstone or furs were traded very often. In Norway, soapstone practically replaced ceramics, which proves the existence of an organized commodity market. The wealth of silver flowing into Scandinavia may have also been generated by the fur trade...
Both major export routes naturally supported active trade. A clear illustration of the western route can be found in saga literature:

“Thorolf had this ship made ready, and put aboard some of his house-carles as crew; he freighted it with dried fish and hides, and ermine and gray furs too in abundance, and other peltry such as he had gotten from the fell; it was a most valuable cargo. This ship he bade sail westwards for England to buy him clothes and other supplies that he needed; and they, first steering southwards along the coast, then stretching across the main, came to England. There they found a good market, laded the ship with wheat and honey and w**e and clothes, and sailing back in autumn with a fair wind came to Hordaland.”
(Egil’s Saga, ch. 17).

With friends from Ormrinn Brands

10/08/2026

WEAPONS AT REST & GOOD COMPANY

Huge thanks to our friends from and .brands for a peaceful weekend! While we focused on our Viking Age weapons lecture and Fornspjol brought history to life with an amazing Old Icelandic performance, the great Norwegian reenactors from Ormrinn Brands were the glue holding our whole crew together. Such an amazing atmosphere!

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SLAVIC DAYS IN BARNAU TACHOVSometimes exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures, so our small crew decided...
06/07/2026

SLAVIC DAYS IN BARNAU TACHOV

Sometimes exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures, so our small crew decided to head to Barnau for the Slavic Days event. Yes, we had to leave our typical Scandinavian gear sleeping in the closet. But honestly? The trade off for leaving behind our weapons, jewelry, and everything we put so much energy into was more than worth it.

It was our first time visiting this place, and we discovered a beautiful, well cared for, and genuinely cozy village full of friendly people and curious visitors. It was a great reminder of that reenactment paradox: despite all the effort we put into material history, the most important thing is always the people you meet along the way. Throughout the event, our new friends focused on pottery firing, both in the kiln and the pit, and you can see the results for yourselves.

The whole event had such a calm, slow pace. We especially loved the open air feast; it really reminded us of Haithabu, where the same practice is just as popular. It was a deeply relaxing experience, and we are grateful for the time spent with such great people.

A special thanks to Alex for his warm company, positivity, and for helping us with everything we needed.

NEXT STOP – POLISH EMBASSY IN PRAGUEWe headed to the Polish Days in Prague to show a bit of our gear and talk about Nors...
21/06/2026

NEXT STOP – POLISH EMBASSY IN PRAGUE

We headed to the Polish Days in Prague to show a bit of our gear and talk about Norse culture and the Northmen in general. Thanks to lively trade networks, they are actually an inseparable part of early Polish history.

This lovely event in the beautiful gardens of the Polish Embassy had just one minor catch. Since it sits right next to the Wallenstein Palace, driving all the way to the gates was simply not an option for us. Challenge accepted. Paradoxically, public transport and the metro turned out to be an unexpectedly fun highlight of the trip, making it a summer memory we won't forget anytime soon.

Big thanks to Cieszyński Ród z Golęszyc and Drużyna Piastowska Medvedis for the great company!

IS IT DONE?Being a good reenactor means your kit is never truly finished. We like to improve, so our gear is always chan...
14/06/2026

IS IT DONE?
Being a good reenactor means your kit is never truly finished. We like to improve, so our gear is always changing. Finding better materials, more accurate patterns, new archaeological discoveries, or new historical facts usually means it's time for an upgrade. This is how we do it in Sköll, and it makes perfect sense to us.
After more than 10 years in the hobby, our group put together this elite kit. It is a Norseman from the turn of the 10th and 11th century.

He has riveted mail, a one-piece conical helmet, a winged spear, a Type N sword, a long axe, silver arm rings, a blue cloak, indigo-dyed leg wraps, and a leather-covered shield painted with egg and pigments... plus a lot of other details.

So the question is: is it done? Or rather, for how long?
How long does the feeling that your kit needs zero changes usually last for you? 😀

It was a quiet weekend dedicated to repairs and the most ordinary chores: the kind of work that truly formed the heartbe...
13/05/2026

It was a quiet weekend dedicated to repairs and the most ordinary chores: the kind of work that truly formed the heartbeat of the early Middle Ages much more than battles and big events. After a long, dark winter, it was exactly what we needed. The village always needs more hands and time than we can offer, but we’re happy for every little bit of work we manage to get done. We wove wattle fences and took care of the camp with kids running around us.

The real stars of the weekend, however, were the masters from Keramika Vančurovi. While we acted as helping hands, they successfully pushed the heat in the kiln all the way to 800 °C! Just ordinary work, lots of laughs, and a great group of friends.

18/01/2026

FULL TUTORIAL BELOW! 👇

I used a pine wood core from Ratatosk Craft (6mm center tapering to 2mm edge). The facing is 0.7mm tanned leather, milled at the tannery for maximum softness to prevent folds. Since a single piece wasn’t enough for the inner side, I stitched it. I applied the facing using hide glue (approx. 100g glue / 170g water). For the rim, I used strips of the same leather but increased the glue density (1:1) to prevent running.
The boss comes from . I fitted a 2.5cm beech handle with strap pins. I admit a modern concession here: instead of chiseling channels for the pins, I used an angle grinder for efficiency. Assembly relies solely on rivets over 1mm iron washers—no glue. The boss is centered over the 11cm hole by feel and visual alignment with the rivet line.
The video ends with sealing—a crucial step to prevent pigment absorption and humidity damage. I used a mixture of whole eggs and linseed oil (1:1), diluted with turpentine. I applied two coats to the front and one to the back. Thanks to for the recipe consultation!

Specs: 90cm diameter, 3.4kg total weight.

03/01/2026

In the Viking Age, a chest wasn’t just furniture.
We know locking mechanisms were widespread thanks to thousands of keys found from this period. The famous Mästermyr chest revealed a craftsman’s livelihood—valuable tools. In contrast, the chest found in the harbor of Haithabu (Hedeby) tells a darker story: found with a smashed lock and thrown into the water, likely by thieves covering their tracks after looting its treasures.
This security risk brings us to the famous Oseberg chest. Its extensive ironwork and riveting suggest a dual purpose. While the heavy banding certainly reinforced the structure against breaking, the elaborate design was likely just as much about aesthetics—turning a functional container into a display of high status.
mastermyr vikingchest woodworking ironwork archaeology craftsmanship medievalhistory

The sword was a sidearm. The spear was the primary engine of war. ⚔️In historical combat, spears weren’t just for thrust...
27/12/2025

The sword was a sidearm. The spear was the primary engine of war. ⚔️
In historical combat, spears weren’t just for thrusting, they were often thrown to break the enemy’s formation. But how do you train this safely today?
The Solution: Rubber Tips.
We utilize flexible, rubber-tipped spears to simulate the full tactical spectrum:
1: Throwing the spear to disrupt the opponent.
2:Instantly drawing the sword (or axe) while closing the distance.

Without rubber tips, reenactors are forced to hold onto their spears. With them, we can train the critical split-second transition from projectile to melee to achieve massive tempo.

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