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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 a pair of [[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]]
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|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 animal seafarers based on the stereotypical {{wp|Vikings}}; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|quote=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'''''|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20160303104400/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-wii-u|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=August 2, 2024}}</ref> The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and {{wp|nomad}}, as well as being a pun on "[[snowman]]". Led by [[Lord Fredrik]], the Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea",<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|format=PDF|url=cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/wii_u_6/donkey_kong_country__tropical_freeze/ElectronicManual_WiiU_DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze_EN.pdf|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' British English instruction manual. Tab 5: "About This Game"}}</ref> and are identifiable by their emblem, a snowflake, which is shown on their longships' sail rigs, clothing and headwear.
 
The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Lord Fredrik, using [[Horn (object)|his enchanted 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.
 
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.
 
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]])


'''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]].
===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]])


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.
===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)


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 isle, 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]], sitting on an icy throne. The Kongs challenge him, but they shatter the icy ground, and they duel in the volcano. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the volcano, and into the Snowmad armada, ending their reign over the island.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
*'''Digital manual bio:''' "''Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own.''"<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|url=www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Donkey_Kong_Country_Tropical_Freeze.pdf|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' digital manual|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=August 2, 2024}}</ref>
*'''[[Prima Games]] guide:''' "''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.''"<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier|location=Roseville|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=15|date=February 21, 2014|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=978-0-804-16252-4}}</ref>
{{multilang profile
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|EngE=The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!}}<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|url=www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/dkc-tf/characters.html|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' {{!}} Nintendo Switch {{!}} Games|publisher=Nintendo of UK|language=en-gb|accessdate=August 2, 2024}}</ref>


Snowmads appear to have attacked and invaded many islands, as they are 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.  
===''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!
}}


==Commanders==
===[[Play Nintendo]]===
* [[Pompy|Pompy, the Presumptuous]]
*'''''These frigid foes froze Donkey Kong Island. That’s so cold!'''<br>The Snowmads are an invasion force of walruses, seals, penguins and other beasties who bring cold temperatures, thievery, and wacky boss battles to a peaceful tropical island.''<ref>{{cite|date=2024|url=https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/snowmads/|title=Play Nintendo|accessdate=September 3, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Skowl|Skowl, the Startling]]
* [[Ba-Boom|Ba-Boom, the Boisterous]]
* [[Fugu|Fugu, the Frightening]]
* [[Bashmaster|Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]]
* [[Lord Fredrik|Lord Fredrik, the Snomad King]]


==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 [[Walbrick]]
<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|Pompy, the Presumptuous]]
Viking Art5 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Chum Chucker Charlie]]
File:skowl_00_595.png|[[Skowl|Skowl, the Startling]]
Viking Art6 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A [[Hootz]]
File:BearBoss.jpg|[[Bashmaster|Bashmaster, the Unbreakable]]  
Owl Snowmad Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|A Hootz
File:SnowmadLeader.jpg|[[Lord Frederick|Lord Fredrik, 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]]
DKCTF Artwork Bashmaster.png|[[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>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180114124814/http://www.nintendo.ru/-/Nintendo-Switch/Donkey-Kong-Country-Tropical-Freeze-1325706.html|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' {{!}} Nintendo Switch {{!}} Игры {{!}} Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of Russia|language=ru|accessdate=August 2, 2024}}</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 00:59, September 3, 2024

Snowmads
Viking Group Art - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png
A group of Snowmads, consisting of a pair of 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 animal seafarers based on the stereotypical Vikings; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.[1] The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and nomad, as well as being a pun on "snowman". Led by Lord Fredrik, the 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, clothing and headwear.

The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Lord Fredrik, using his 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."[3]
  • Prima Games guide: "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."[4]
  • Website description:
    • English (British):
      The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!
    [5]

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)

Play Nintendo[edit]

  • These frigid foes froze Donkey Kong Island. That’s so cold!
    The Snowmads are an invasion force of walruses, seals, penguins and other beasties who bring cold temperatures, thievery, and wacky boss battles to a peaceful tropical island.
    [6]

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 Notes
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[?] The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; Viehkinger is a portmanteau of vieh ("beasts") and "Vikings"
(Die) Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer[?]
Italian Nevichinghi[?] Portmanteau of neve ("snow") and Vichinghi ("Vikings")
Portuguese (NOE) Fresquitos do Mar do Norte[?] North Sea Fresquitoes
Snowmads[?] Snowmads
Russian Снежники[7]
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" – Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details. Nintendo (American English). Archived March 3, 2016, 10:44:00 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual. Tab 5: "About This Game" (PDF).
  3. ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze digital manual (PDF). Nintendo. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  4. ^ von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier (February 21, 2014). Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze PRIMA Official Game Guide. Roseville: Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16252-4. Page 15.
  5. ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo Switch | Games. Nintendo of UK (British English). Retrieved August 2, 2024.[dead link]
  6. ^ 2024. Play Nintendo. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo Switch | Игры | Nintendo. Nintendo of Russia (Russian). Archived January 14, 2018, 12:48:14 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.