Nearly two months on from their closure, the Fire Vikings have risen from the ashes once again. What lies in store for the Vikings this time around?
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The Fire Vikings were first introduced to the community by Yellow Typer on November 16, 2024. Their opening event saw 11 troops turn up to celebrate the creation and introduction of the newly-formed army. In name and concept, the army shares similarities to the historic Fire Warriors. However, upon opening, Yellow Typer had big goals for the army, wanting it to be the best army within the community. Thus, the Vikings aimed to do everything they could to improve on a weekly basis.
Their first appearance on the Top Tens saw them place 12th, allowing them a lot of room for improvement. One of the first things they did following this was try to create relationships with other armies. This attempt allowed them to create an alliance with the Templars, who wanted to help and guide the newcomers. After the two armies formed the alliance, the Vikings were able to make the jump from 12th to 9th in the Top Tens, gaining momentum for the Christmas Chaos tournament.
Despite the army being new to the community, they fearlessly entered the Christmas Chaos tournament and faced the People’s Imperial Confederation. The army faced one of its biggest challenges yet in PIC and put up a great fight against them. However, they were not able proceed in the tournament, as PIC claimed the victory in all three battle rooms.
Fire Vikings vs People’s Imperial Confederation
Unfortunately, the Vikings were not able to keep their flames ignited. On December 20, just over a month after opening, Yellow Typer announced the merger between Fire Vikings and the newly-revived Dark Pirates. Thus, the flame was extinguished as the Vikings aimed for greater heights in the Dark Pirates army. While their goals were set, and the fire was seemingly put out, there was a dimming light still present in the darkness.
On February 1, Yellow Typer announced a new Emperor of the army, Mafuka, hinting to its revival. However, their newly-formed revival plans were burned when Mafuka opted to join Special Weapons And Tactics. Less than one hour after the revival was cancelled, a new Emperor emerged, Pain Of War. With a new Emperor at the helm, the army was able to carefully plan their revival and redesign their website. On Feburary 16, exactly three months after the army was created, the Fire Vikings officially returned.
The Fire Vikings’ reopening event saw 10 troops show up to help with the army’s revival. However, their reasons for reopening are still unclear.
Fire Vikings’ reopening event
With that being said, Club Penguin Armies approached Pain Of War for an exclusive interview.
What prompted the Fire Vikings to return to the community?
Your ascent to the throne within Fire Vikings happened quickly, could you give us any information about what happened during this time and the discussions that were held?
At the time, Fire Vikings’ revival was uncertain due to the previous leadership stepping down. When it was announced that the revival would be canceled unless a trustworthy leader stepped up, I saw an opportunity to take action. I immediately expressed my willingness to lead, and after a brief discussion, I was entrusted with the position. However, I will not be disclosing the details of that discussion.
Now that the Fire Vikings have finally reopened, what are your plans for the future?
My primary focus is on establishing a strong foundation for the army. In the short term, we’re working on building a dedicated community, increasing recruitment efforts, and ensuring strong leadership. Looking ahead, I aim to see Fire Vikings become a competitive force in the army scene, participating in major battles and establishing our legacy.
Do you have a message for the army community or the people reading this post that you would like to share?
The Fire Vikings have officially returned and this time, they have no plans on going anywhere. Despite the uncertainties regarding its revival, Pain Of War has stepped up to the plate. With Pain Of War at the helm, we can expect to see the Vikings grow in size and confidence. But will the Fire Vikings be more successful this time around? Can Pain Of War make this army into an s/m powerhouse? Will they be involved in wars anytime soon?
Coolguy
Executive Producer
Thank you for the opportunity to interview. I would like to mention that the “of” in my name is typically not capitalized. I don’t mind it, but I thought it was worth pointing out.
Welcome back FV!