Combat
Unarmored, Danish/Western, Eastern Armored, and Huscarl fighting styles — trained and tested on the field.
A Storm of Jomsborg — The Outer Lands
Rising Tides Raise All Ships Utland Storm
Lags across the Americas, bound by one shield and one brotherhood.
Farm Wars at Rowesborg
What We Do
Combat, Craft, and Brotherhood
Craft & Hearth
Members work to build authentic kit, skills, and camp life together — leatherwork, woodworking, blacksmithing, and the longhalls we call home.
Brotherhood
A growing brotherhood of Lags across the Americas and the wider Viking community, honing our craft, our skills, and our bonds with each other.
Who We Are
One Shield, One Brotherhood
Utland Storm is one of the five Storms of Jomsborg, the Great Lakes chapter of the Brotherhood — headquartered in the American Midwest. We are a historically grounded Viking Age reenactment group committed to authentic combat, Norse culture, and brotherhood.
Built under the founding leadership of Jarl Gunnar Ulfarsson, Utland Storm brings together fighters, craftspeople, scholars, and storytellers united by a shared passion for the medieval world of the Norse people. From shield wall formations on the field to mead halls around the fire — we live it.
Storm Leadership
Raymond Rowe
Raymond Rowe
Incoming Storm Commander & Styrsman, Locheirelag
Raymond Rowe leads Locheirelag — the Lake Erie Vikings — and is taking the helm of Utland Storm as its new Storm Commander. Under his watch, Locheirelag raised a longhall at Rowesborg, built Farm Wars into the largest living history Viking event in the Americas, and set the tone for Utland's next chapter: rising tides raise all ships.
Find Your Hearth
Utland Storm Lags train weekly across the Americas. Find the nearest one — or reach out to join as a prospective member.
Find Your Hearth
Jomsborg
Utland Storm's oathsworn and prospect Lags across the Americas, plus the rest of Jomsborg's worldwide Storms — East, North, South, and West.
Jomsborg — Utland Storm
Utland Lags
Locheirelag
Lake Erie Vikings
JomsborgOathswornUtland Storm
Styrsman: Raymond Rowe
Locheirelag — the Lake Erie Vikings — is the newest oathsworn Lag in Utland Storm, instantly recognizable by the gold hoods its members wear both on and off the battlefield. Training weekly in Northeast Ohio, focusing primarily on unarmored combat alongside Danish/Western, Eastern, and Huscarl styles. In 2024, the Lag came together to cultivate the land and raise a longhall — a gathering place for Vikings from across the world. Hosts Farm Wars, the largest living history Viking event in the Americas.
Boston Viking Irish
JomsborgOathswornUtland Storm
Sunnanlag is a Chilean historical reenactment and combat group specializing in the Danelaw period. Founded in 2012, it promotes research, training, and cultural outreach while striving for an authentic and accurate representation of the Early Middle Ages through exhibitions, workshops, and living history experiences.
Since February 10, 2018, Sunnanlag has been a sworn group of the Brotherhood of Jomsborg, serving as the only established representation of the brotherhood in the Southern Hemisphere of the american continent. Its work combines historical research, historical martial arts, and experimental archaeology to bring the cultural legacy of the Scandinavian peoples closer to modern audiences.
Texas Jomsborgelag
JomsborgOathswornUtland Storm
Description coming soon.
Black Wolf Vikings
JomsborgOathswornUtland Storm
Description coming soon.
Ulfgard
Michigan Viking Alliance
JomsborgProspectUtland Storm
Michigan Viking Alliance (Ulfgard) is the newest prospect lag of Jomsborg. The largest viking age reenactment group in Michigan. MVA is a historical demonstration group participating in many pubic enviroments throughout the year, from festivals to libraries. With research, training and building there is no off season. Tuesday's for combat, Sundays for hearth and community. This wolf pack is always on the hunt... for knowledge.
Nordræv Vikingos de Monterrey
JomsborgProspectUtland Storm
International Viking historical reenactment and European historical martial arts community based in Monterrey.
One Storm of Five
Utland is just one of five Storms that make up Jomsborg worldwide. Meet the Lags and chapters carrying the same shield across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Browse International Storms →We're Not the Only Vikings Out There
Across the Americas and around the world, we train, travel, and raid alongside countless independent groups we're proud to call friends.
Meet the Friends of the Storm →Don't see a group near you? Reach out — we'll help connect you with the nearest hearth, or help you start one.
Apply as a Prospect Lag
Jomsborg Worldwide
International
Utland is one of five Storms under Jomsborg. The other four cover Europe, Australia, and New Zealand — here's the rest of the worldwide map.
East Storm
Triglav
JomsborgEast Storm
Poland
Description coming soon.
Nordelag
JomsborgEast Storm
Poland
Description coming soon.
Miklagard
JomsborgEast Storm
Poland
Description coming soon.
Miklagard Ulflag
JomsborgEast Storm
United Kingdom
Description coming soon.
Odin Følgesvenner
JomsborgEast Storm
France
Description coming soon.
Ulvborg
JomsborgEast Storm
Poland
Description coming soon.
Crabalage
JomsborgProspectEast Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
North Storm
Franci Saravi
JomsborgNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Vargroed
JomsborgNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Wydar
JomsborgNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Ulveskare
JomsborgNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Freedrengir
JomsborgNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Leiftrandi
JomsborgProspectNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Leita at bardagi
JomsborgProspectNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Dansk Vagt
JomsborgProspectNorth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Heidruns-mannen
IndependentEurope
Description coming soon.
Ursellis
IndependentEurope
Description coming soon.
South Storm
Commenda
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Brokkar
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Bergmen
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Naglfar Switzerland
JomsborgSouth Storm
Switzerland
Description coming soon.
Vargar
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Gullinbursti
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Niflhel
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Naglfar
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Uthald
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Visundr
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Saekonungar
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Skjöldung
JomsborgSouth Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
West Storm
Skåne
JomsborgWest Storm
Sweden
Description coming soon.
Starigard
JomsborgWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Walgard
JomsborgWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Sudhird
JomsborgWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Eikthyrnir
JomsborgProspectWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Lag Denmark
JomsborgProspectWest Storm
Denmark
Description coming soon.
Varangian Guard
JomsborgProspectWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
Lag New Zealand
JomsborgProspectWest Storm
New Zealand
Description coming soon.
Manegarm
JomsborgProspectWest Storm
Location TBD
Description coming soon.
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The Wider Community
Independent
Independent Viking reenactment groups we network, train, and share events with — not Jomsborg-affiliated, but part of the broader brotherhood we're building.
The Wider Community
Friends of the Storm
Independent Viking reenactment groups we network, train, and share events with. Not Jomsborg-affiliated, but part of the broader brotherhood we're building across the Americas.
Vikings of Vulksgaard
IndependentAustinburg, Ohio
Nonprofit living history group founded in 2001 — combat, daily life demos, and historical crafting across Northeast Ohio.
Rosenstag
IndependentMiamisburg, Ohio
Combat and historical crafting group in Southwest Ohio.
Vikings of Vatnsdal
IndependentCincinnati, Ohio
Combat and living history group based in Cincinnati.
Storrada of Ravensguard
IndependentPortage, Indiana
Combat and living history group in Northwest Indiana.
Skovfolket
IndependentGreenwood, Indiana
Combat and crafting group in Central Indiana.
Grimsborg
IndependentIndianapolis · South Haven · Muncie
Multi-chapter group spanning Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
Slatluffar
IndependentBrownsburg, Indiana
Combat and historical crafting group in Central Indiana.
Vordr Ulfr of Fjalland Vikingr
IndependentIndianapolis · Dayton · Gettysburg · Lexington · Little Rock · Picture Rocks MI
Multi-chapter Viking combat and living history community.
Skjaldborg
IndependentDes Moines · Lincoln · St. Louis · Madison · Chicago
Multi-city Viking combat and living history group across the upper Midwest.
Louisville Vikings
IndependentLouisville, Kentucky
Norse studies and reenactment group covering combat, daily life demos, and historical crafting.
Ninheim Viking Fight School
IndependentFort Worth, Texas
Combat-focused Viking fight school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Vikings of Vinland — Texas
IndependentAustin · San Antonio · Houston · Dallas · Kerrville · Lockhart, TX
Multi-city Texas Viking group covering combat, living history, and daily life demos across the state.
Sigtryggring Vikings of Ontario
IndependentGuelph, Ontario, Canada
Combat, crafting, and living history group in Southern Ontario.
Viking Montréal Urwaz
IndependentMontréal, Québec, Canada
Nonprofit Viking reenactment group training Tuesdays at 19h30 at 5945 Rue Cartier. First session free.
Hird Hafn Flint
IndependentLocation TBD
Description coming soon.
Ratatoskr Vinland
IndependentLocation TBD
Description coming soon.
St. Louis Early Medieval Association
IndependentSt. Louis, Missouri
Combat and living history group covering the greater St. Louis area.
Viking Age Club & Sons of Norway
IndependentMinneapolis, Minnesota
Combat and living history group affiliated with the Sons of Norway in the Twin Cities.
Suðrheim Viking Longhouse
IndependentScreven, Georgia
Longhouse-based living history site in coastal Georgia — combat, daily life demos, and public education.
Fornleið Viking Age Living History
IndependentSoutheastern USA (Regional)
Committed to accurate Viking Age portrayal and public education, with members spread across the Southeast.
Florida Seawolves Sólfr
IndependentMelbourne, Florida
Combat and living history group on Florida's Space Coast.
Hall of the Mountain — Fjalland Vikingr
IndependentFranklin, North Carolina
Viking age combat and living history group meeting weekly at Greenway Park in Franklin, NC.
Warriors of Ash
IndependentAsheville, North Carolina
Combat-focused Viking group in Western North Carolina.
Austlend Vikings
IndependentNorth Carolina (also SC, VA, TN, GA)
Regional Viking reenactment group covering the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Nyr Jorvik Vikings
IndependentTuxedo Park, New York
Inclusive research and reenactment group with open membership and a strong focus on historical accuracy.
Hrafnvik Herlith
IndependentMaryland
Part of The Longship Company — focusing on Norse trader encampments and maritime living history.
Lehigh Valley Viking Age Combat
IndependentCoplay, Pennsylvania
Combat-focused Viking group in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.
Spokane Vikings / Sólhjálmr
IndependentSpokane, Washington
VNA-affiliated Viking group in Eastern Washington covering combat and living history.
Timberhaven Vikings
IndependentPortland, Oregon
VNA-affiliated Viking reenactment group in the Pacific Northwest.
Northwest Viking Alliance (NWVA)
IndependentWA · OR · ID · BC
Regional alliance of Viking and pre-Viking reenactment groups across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
Vikings of Bjornstad / Wolves ov Odin
IndependentBrentwood, California
Combat and living history group in Northern California.
Vikings of Utah
IndependentUtah
Active around the Utah Renaissance Faire — educational programs and Viking age living history.
The Vikings – Vinland (WY/CO)
IndependentWyoming & Colorado
Wyoming and Colorado branches of The Vikings (UK-based international reenactment society).
Hird Hafn Nordheim
IndependentHuntsville, Ontario, Canada
Combat and living history group in Central Ontario.
SAVGR
IndependentVirginia (US-Wide)
Society of Amateur Vikings for General Reenactment — an inclusive hobbyist network open to all across the US.
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Don't see a group near you? Reach out — we'll help connect you with the nearest hearth, or help you start one.
Apply as a Prospect LagIndependent — Europe
Feykir
IndependentEurope
Description coming soon.
ASK
IndependentEurope
Description coming soon.
Dainnleiflur
IndependentRouen, France
Description coming soon.
Ripa
IndependentRibe, Denmark
Description coming soon.
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Mark Your Calendar
Events
From the flagship Farm Wars at Rowesborg to international gatherings — what's on the Viking calendar.
Members & Invited Guests
Private Events
These events are restricted to confirmed reenactors and invited guests of Jomsborg-affiliated groups.
Farm Wars at Rowesborg
Rowesborg — Northeast Ohio
The largest living history Viking event in the Americas. 350+ reenactors converge on Rowesborg each year to fight, craft, feast, and forge bonds that last long after the fires go out. Hosted by Locheirelag.
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Boston War Games
Boston, Massachusetts — Hosted by Boston Viking Irish
Description coming soon.
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Ullr Summer Raids
Rochester, New York — Hosted by Vikings of Ullr
Description coming soon.
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Yule Celebrations
Multiple Locations across Utland Storm
Lags across Utland Storm open their halls and hearths for Yule — feasting, saga-telling, and celebration in the Viking tradition. Check with your nearest Lag for details.
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Utland Storm Allthing
Rotating Location
Utland Storm's gathering of voices — where Lags from across the Storm come together to speak, decide, and shape the future of Utland.
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Mountains of Madness
Appalachian Region
A multi-day combat event in the heart of Appalachia — scenario battles under Western and Eastern rules, feast night, and challenge coin bouts.
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Sletten
Sletten, Denmark
One of the largest international Viking reenactment gatherings in the world, held annually in Sletten, Denmark.
Danelaw (Spring & Fall)
Greenfield, Illinois
One of the Midwest's premier Viking reenactment events, held twice a year — drawing fighters and living history enthusiasts each spring and fall.
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Open to Everyone
Public Events
These events are open to the public — come out to meet us and experience Viking Age living history first-hand.
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Ohio Viking Festival
Ohio — Hosted by Vikings of Vulksgaard & Locheirelag
A joint public festival celebrating Viking age living history — combat demonstrations, crafting, and community brought to Ohio by Vulksgaard and Locheirelag.
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Michigan Renaissance Festival
Michigan — Hosted by Ulfgard / Michigan Viking Alliance
Ulfgard brings the Viking age to the Michigan Renaissance Festival — living history, combat demonstrations, and Hearth crafts for the public.
Michigan Fire Festival
Michigan — Hosted by Ulfgard / Michigan Viking Alliance
Description coming soon.
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Whitestown Viking Fest
Whitestown, Indiana
A large public Viking festival in Whitestown, Indiana — combat demonstrations, living history camps, and Viking age culture open to all.
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River Valley Viking Festival
Kenton County Fairgrounds, Independence, Kentucky
A public Viking festival at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Northern Kentucky — living history, combat demonstrations, and community.
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Fenrir Festival Viking Encampment
Eminence, Kentucky
A Viking encampment gathering in Eminence, Kentucky.
From the Field
Media
Highlights from Farm Wars, training days, feasts, and gatherings across Utland Storm and the wider community.
Utland Storm
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
The Shield Wall
Farm Wars at Rowesborg
Shield Charge
Locheirelag Training · Lacy Clagg Photography
The Line
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Battle Lines
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Shield to Shield
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Rowesborg Longhall
Built 2024 · Locheirelag
Northern Lights Over Rowesborg
Farm Wars at Rowesborg
Spear Bout
J.M. Miller © 2026
Before the Charge
Locheirelag · Lacy Clagg Photography
The Oath
Utland Storm Brotherhood
Raymond Rowe
Styrsman, Locheirelag · J.M. Miller © 2025
Camp Ceremony
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Raising the Pouch
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
The Camp at Night
Farm Wars at Rowesborg
Hearth Cooking
Utland Storm Camp Life
Utland Storm Banner
Rowesborg · Northeast Ohio
Shield & Banner
J.M. Miller © 2025
Winter Warrior
Locheirelag · Lacy Clagg Photography
After the Fight
Locheirelag
Shield & Stone
Locheirelag
Gathering at Rowesborg
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Weaving at the Hearth
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography
Hearth Craft
Farm Wars at Rowesborg · Lacy Clagg Photography