Norman (ノーマン Nōman) is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is an anthropomorphic polar bear and a member of the Vikings who reside at Blizzard Peaks in the north of Blaze's world. On Southern Island, speaking to Norman can allow the player to enter the Viking Cup, where the player can compete in time/score-trial courses with the Wave Cyclone, Ocean Tornado, Aqua Blast, Deep Typhoon, and even replay the Johnny's Race stages.