Snowmads
- “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 in the game Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. 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 their leader Lord Fredrik, using a giant 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 their island 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 to their island, they make their way to the top, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach the top, they find the leader of the Snowmads, Lord Fredrik, standing in front of a icy throne as his underlings cheer for him. The Kongs challenge him, but they shatter the icy ground, causing them to fall into the volcano, where the final battle takes place. 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 remaining Snowmad ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.
Snowmads are found on every isle that the Kongs go to; with the five islands 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
Bosses
- Pompy, the Presumptuous (Lost Mangroves)
- Skowl, the Startling (Autumn Heights)
- Ba-Boom, the Boisterous (Bright Savannah)
- Fugu, the Frightening (Sea Breeze Cove)
- Bashmaster, the Unbreakable (Juicy Jungle)
- Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King (leader, commands Donkey Kong Island)
Enemies
Gallery
Emblem
The Snowmads' emblem on Lord Fredrik's longship sail
The emblem on the ship's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Members
Front view of a Pointy Tucks
Side view of a Pointy Tucks
Snowmads group art
A Walbrick
An Archy
A Hootz
A Hootz
A Fluff
A Waldough
A Tucks
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
| Name | Image | Appears in | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmad Ship | 
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Wii U Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (02/2014) | 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! |
Theme
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ザ・スノーマッズ Za Sunōmazzu |
The Snowmads |
| German | Die Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer |
The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea (Viehkinger is a portmanteau of Vieh (Beasts) and Vikings.) |
| Italian | Nevichinghi |
Portmanteau of neve (snow) and vichinghi (Vikings). |
| Spanish | Frigómadas |
A portmanteau of frigo which means fridge and nómadas, nomads |
References
- ^ Template:Ref quote
- ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual (PDF). Tab 5: "About This Game".
