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|image=[[File:Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|200px]]<br>A group of '''Snowmads''', consisting of two [[Pointy Tuck]]s and a [[Fish Poker Pops]].
|image=[[File:Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|200px]]<br>A group of Snowmads, consisting of two [[Pointy Tucks]] and a [[Fish Poker Pops]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])  
|leader=[[Lord Fredrik]]
}}
|members=[[Ba-Boom]]<br>[[Bashmaster]]<br>[[Fugu]]<br>[[Pompy]]<br>[[Skowl]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])  
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|member_species=[[Fluff (enemy)|Fluff]]<br>[[Hootz]]<br>[[Lemmington]]<br>[[Tucks]]<br>[[Waldough]]
|collapsed=true
}}{{quote|These Snowmads are a real downer... And right in the middle of surfing season, too.|Funky Kong|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze}}
The '''Snowmads''' are the main antagonists of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]]. They are an organization of arctic and antarctic animals based on the stereotypical {{wp|Vikings}}; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.<ref>"''Help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home and banana hoard from marauding '''Vikings''' in the Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze game from Retro Studios.''" — '''''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''''', ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303104400/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-wii-u/ North American Nintendo eShop]''</ref> The Snowmads are led by [[Lord Fredrik]], a large [[Waldough]] with glowing blue eyes. The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and {{wp|nomad}}, as well as being a pun on "[[snowman]]". Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea",<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/wii_u_6/donkey_kong_country__tropical_freeze/ElectronicManual_WiiU_DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze_EN.pdf ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' British English instruction manual (PDF)]. Tab 5: "About This Game".</ref> and are identifiable by their emblem, a snowflake, which is shown on their longships' sail rigs, flags, buckles, collars, streamers, suspenders, some Viking helmets, tents and Fredrik's throne.
 
The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Lord Fredrik, using an enchanted [[Horn (object)|horn]], summons an [[ice dragon]]. The creature proceeds to blow the [[Kong]]s ([[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]]) away from the island, allowing Lord Fredrik's command ship to station itself on top of the island's [[Volcano]]. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take it back from them.


'''Snowmads''' (or '''Snomads''') are the main antagonists in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. They consist of stereotyped Viking-themed arctic animals, such as seals, walruses, and owls, and are led by Fredrik, a large walrus with glowing blue eyes<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbtLRfoERGE</ref>. The name Snowmad is a portmanteau of snow and [[wikipedia:Nomad|nomad]].
Throughout the course of the game, their main base is [[Donkey Kong Island]], though, they have invaded every island that the Kongs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back home, they make their way to the Volcano, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach Lord Fredrik's quarters, they confront him and [[Volcano Dome|a final showdown]] for the fate of the island ensues. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the Volcano, destroying his command ship in the process, and crashes into the sea where the remainder of the Snowmads' ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.


The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when their leader, using a giant white horn, summons a massive wind and an icy dragon. The dragon proceeds to blow the [[Kongs]] ([[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]]) away from the island, allowing a Snowmad ship to station itself near the former location of the island's [[Volcano]]. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take their island back from them.
Snowmads are found on every island that the Kongs go to; with each one controlled by a high-ranked member, whereas Donkey Kong Island is commanded by Lord Fredrik himself. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and cranes in certain levels.
==Members==
===Leader===
*[[Lord Fredrik|Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King]] (leader, commands [[Donkey Kong Island (world)|Donkey Kong Island]])


Throughout the course of the game, their main base is [[Donkey Kong Island]], though, they've invaded every island that the Longs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back to their isle, they try to make their way to the top, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach the top, they find the leader of the Snomads, [[Lord Fredrik]], sitting on a icy throne. The Kongs challenge him, but they shatter the icy ground, and they duel in the volcano. When Frederick is defeated, he is blasted out of the volcano, and into the Snomad armada, ending the threat forever.
===Bosses===
*[[Pompy|Pompy, the Presumptuous]] ([[Lost Mangroves]])
*[[Skowl|Skowl, the Startling]] ([[Autumn Heights]])
*[[Ba-Boom|Ba-Boom, the Boisterous]] ([[Bright Savannah]])
*[[Fugu|Fugu, the Frightening]] ([[Sea Breeze Cove]])
*[[Bashmaster|Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]] ([[Juicy Jungle]])


Snomads appear to have attacked and invaded many islands, as they're found on every isle that the Kongs traverse. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and many cranes in certain levels.
===Soldiers===
*[[Tucks]]
**[[Speedy Tucks]]
**[[Tuff Tucks]]
**[[Tenacious Tucks]]
**[[Pointy Tucks]]
**[[Trench Tucks]]
**[[Archy]]
***[[Archy (fire)|Fire]]
**[[Boom Bird]]
**[[Painguin Tucks]]
***[[Papa Painguin]]
**[[Soary]]
**[[Big Sphen]]
*[[Fluff (enemy)|Fluff]]
**[[Tuff Fluff]]
**[[Harey]]
**[[Harold (enemy)|Harold]]
*[[Hootz]]
**[[Hot Hootz]]
**[[Puffton]]
**[[Tuffton]]
**[[Blue Hootz]]
*[[Waldough]]
**[[Walnut]]
**[[Walbrick]]
**[[Chum Chucker Charlie]]
**[[Fish Poker Pops]]
*[[Lemmington]]
*[[Ice dragon]] (summoned by Lord Fredrik in battle)


==Commanders==
==Profiles and statistics==
* [[Pompy, the Presumptuous]]
===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
* [[Skowl, the Startling]]
*'''[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Donkey_Kong_Country_Tropical_Freeze.pdf Digital manual] bio:''' "''Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own.''"
* [[Ba-Boom, the Boisterous]]
*'''[[Prima Games]] guide''' (page 15): "''The Snowmads hail from the northern lands and have encased Donkey Kong’s island in snow and ice. They seek to claim this land for their own.''"
* [[Fugu, the Frightening]]
*'''Nintendo Switch [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/dkc-tf/characters.html UK website]:''' "''The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!''"
* [[Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]]
 
* [[Lord Fredrik|Lord Fredrik, the Snomad King]]
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Snowmad Ship
|image=[[File:SnowmadShipTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''Wii U''' ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' (02/2014)
|trophy_box=20: Tropical Freeze
|unlock=Random
|desc=While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be—he's the Snowmad King, after all!
|desc2=While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be – he's the Snowmad King, after all!
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
File:Viking Art1 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Fish Poker Pops]]
Hero-bg-boat3.png|A Snowmad ship
File:Viking Art2 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Front view of a [[Pointy Tuck]]
Viking Ship - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|[[Lord Fredrik]]'s command ship
File:Viking Art3 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Side view of a [[Pointy Tuck]]
</gallery>
File:Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Snowmads group art
===Members===
File:Viking Artwork - DKC Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Walnut (Snowmad)| Walnut]]
<gallery>
File:Viking Art4 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|An [[Archy]]
Viking Art1 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Fish Poker Pops]]
File:Viking Art5 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Chum Chucker Charlie]]
Viking Art2 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Front view of a [[Pointy Tucks]]
File:Viking Art6 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Hootz]]
Viking Art3 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Side view of a Pointy Tucks
File:Owl Snowmad Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Hootz]]
Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|Snowmads group art
File:Viking Art7 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Fluff]]
Viking Artwork - DKC Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Walbrick]]
File:Viking Art8 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Waldough]]
Viking Art4 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|An [[Archy]]
File:SealBoss.jpg|[[Pompy, the Presumptuous]]
Viking Art5 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Chum Chucker Charlie]]
File:skowl_00_595.png|[[Skowl, the Startling]]
Viking Art6 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Hootz]]
File:BearBoss.jpg|[[Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]]  
Owl Snowmad Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A Hootz
File:SnowmadLeader.jpg|[[Lord Frederick|Lord Frederick, the Snomad King]]
Viking Art7 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Fluff (enemy)|Fluff]]
</gallery></center>
Viking Art8 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Waldough]]
Tuck.png|A [[Tucks]]
lemmington.png|A [[Lemmington]]
DKCTF Pompy.png|[[Pompy|Pompy, the Presumptuous]]
Skowl1.jpg|[[Skowl|Skowl, the Startling]]
ba-boom kong 02 595.png|[[Ba-Boom|Ba-boom, the Boisterous]]
fugu 01.png|[[Fugu|Fugu, the Frightening]]
Bashmaster.jpg|[[Bashmaster|Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]]  
SnowmadLeader.jpg|[[Lord Fredrik|Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King]]
</gallery>
 
==Media==
{{media table
|file1=DKCTF SnowmadsTheme.oga
|title1=Snowmads Theme
|description1=The theme that plays in [[Homecoming Hijinxs]], [[Cliffside Slide]] and [[Meltdown Mayhem]]
|file3=DKCTF FreezieBreezie2.oga
|title3=Freezie Breezie
|description3=The theme that plays in [[Forest Folly]] and [[Icicle Arsenal]]
}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ザ・スノーマッズ
|JapR=Za Sunōmazzu
|JapM=The Snowmads
|FreA=Frigoths
|FreAM=A portmanteau of ''frigo'' ("fridge") and ''Goths'' (an East Germanic people)
|FreE=Givrés
|FreEM=Literally "the Frosted", and ''les Givrés'' is an informal synonym for "the insanes"
|Ger=(Den) Viehkingern aus dem Eismeer
|Ger2=(Die) Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer
|GerM=The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; ''Viehkinger'' is a portmanteau of ''vieh'' ("beasts") and "Vikings"
|Ger2M=The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; ''Viehkinger'' is a portmanteau of ''vieh'' ("beasts") and "Vikings"
|Ita=Nevichinghi
|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''neve'' ("snow") and ''Vichinghi'' ("Vikings")
|PorE=Fresquitos do Mar do Norte
|PorE2=Snowmads
|PorEM=North Sea Fresquitoes
|PorE2M=Snowmads
|Rus=Снежники<ref>[https://www.nintendo.ru/-/Nintendo-Switch/Donkey-Kong-Country-Tropical-Freeze-1325706.html Official Russian Nintendo website].</ref>
|RusR=Snezhniki
|RusM=From "снег" (''sneg'', "snow")
|SpaA=Frigómadas
|SpaAM=A portmanteau of ''frigo'' ("fridge") and ''nómadas'' ("nomads")
|SpaE=Invasores del Mar del Norte
|SpaEM=North Sea invaders
}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:46, April 18, 2024

Snowmads
Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png
A group of Snowmads, consisting of two Pointy Tucks and a Fish Poker Pops
First appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018)
Leader Lord Fredrik
Members
Member species
“These Snowmads are a real downer... And right in the middle of surfing season, too.”
Funky Kong, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

The Snowmads are the main antagonists of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port. They are an organization of arctic and antarctic animals based on the stereotypical Vikings; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.[1] The Snowmads are led by Lord Fredrik, a large Waldough with glowing blue eyes. The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and nomad, as well as being a pun on "snowman". Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea",[2] and are identifiable by their emblem, a snowflake, which is shown on their longships' sail rigs, flags, buckles, collars, streamers, suspenders, some Viking helmets, tents and Fredrik's throne.

The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Lord Fredrik, using an enchanted horn, summons an ice dragon. The creature proceeds to blow the Kongs (Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong) away from the island, allowing Lord Fredrik's command ship to station itself on top of the island's Volcano. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take it back from them.

Throughout the course of the game, their main base is Donkey Kong Island, though, they have invaded every island that the Kongs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back home, they make their way to the Volcano, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach Lord Fredrik's quarters, they confront him and a final showdown for the fate of the island ensues. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the Volcano, destroying his command ship in the process, and crashes into the sea where the remainder of the Snowmads' ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.

Snowmads are found on every island that the Kongs go to; with each one controlled by a high-ranked member, whereas Donkey Kong Island is commanded by Lord Fredrik himself. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and cranes in certain levels.

Members[edit]

Leader[edit]

Bosses[edit]

Soldiers[edit]

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]

  • Digital manual bio: "Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own."
  • Prima Games guide (page 15): "The Snowmads hail from the northern lands and have encased Donkey Kong’s island in snow and ice. They seek to claim this land for their own."
  • Nintendo Switch UK website: "The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!"

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Snowmad Ship
Snowmad Ship trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii U Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (02/2014)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 20: Tropical Freeze
How to unlock:
Random
While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be—he's the Snowmad King, after all! (American English)
While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be – he's the Snowmad King, after all! (British English)

Gallery[edit]

Members[edit]

Media[edit]

Audio.svg Snowmads Theme - The theme that plays in Homecoming Hijinxs, Cliffside Slide and Meltdown Mayhem
File infoMedia:DKCTF SnowmadsTheme.oga
Audio.svg Freezie Breezie - The theme that plays in Forest Folly and Icicle Arsenal
File infoMedia:DKCTF FreezieBreezie2.oga
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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ザ・スノーマッズ
Za Sunōmazzu
The Snowmads

French (NOA) Frigoths
A portmanteau of frigo ("fridge") and Goths (an East Germanic people)
French (NOE) Givrés
Literally "the Frosted", and les Givrés is an informal synonym for "the insanes"
German (Den) Viehkingern aus dem Eismeer
(Die) Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer
The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; Viehkinger is a portmanteau of vieh ("beasts") and "Vikings"
The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; Viehkinger is a portmanteau of vieh ("beasts") and "Vikings"
Italian Nevichinghi
Portmanteau of neve ("snow") and Vichinghi ("Vikings")
Portuguese (NOE) Fresquitos do Mar do Norte
Snowmads
North Sea Fresquitoes
Snowmads
Russian Снежники[3]
Snezhniki
From "снег" (sneg, "snow")

Spanish (NOA) Frigómadas
A portmanteau of frigo ("fridge") and nómadas ("nomads")
Spanish (NOE) Invasores del Mar del Norte
North Sea invaders

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home and banana hoard from marauding Vikings in the Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze game from Retro Studios." — Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, North American Nintendo eShop
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual (PDF). Tab 5: "About This Game".
  3. ^ Official Russian Nintendo website.