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|FraAM=A portmanteau of ''frigo'' which means fridge and ''Goths'', referring to the East Germanic people of the same name | |FraAM=A portmanteau of ''frigo'' which means fridge and ''Goths'', referring to the East Germanic people of the same name | ||
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|FraEM=Literally "the Frosted", and ''givrés'' is an informal synonym for "insanes". | |FraEM=Literally "the Frosted", and ''givrés'' is an informal synonym for "the insanes". | ||
|Ger=Die Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer | |Ger=Die Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer | ||
|GerM=The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea (''Viehkinger'' is a portmanteau of ''Vieh'' (Beasts) and ''Vikings''.) | |GerM=The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea (''Viehkinger'' is a portmanteau of ''Vieh'' (Beasts) and ''Vikings''.) | ||
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 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 | ||
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The Snowmads are the main antagonists in the game 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 their leader 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 to their island, they make their way to the top, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach the top, they confront Lord Fredrik 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 his 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 |
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| 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
 Snowmads Theme - The theme that plays in Homecoming Hijinxs, Cliffside Slide, and Meltdown Mayhem | File info |
| Freezie Breezie - The theme that plays in Forest Folly and Icicle Arsenal | File info |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |
| Russian | Снежники[3] Snezhniki |
From снег (snyeg, snow). | |
| Spanish | Frigómadas[?] | A portmanteau of frigo which means fridge and nómadas, nomads | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Invasores del Mar del Norte[?] | North Sea invaders |
References
- ^ "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
- ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual (PDF). Tab 5: "About This Game".
- ^ Official Russian Nintendo website.
