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King Ragnar

King Ragnar Fenrik (a.k.a. The Bear, The Berserker King, Peacebinder (by the sword faction))

Sitting on an Ironwood throne sits a man with a powerful build, as gnarled as the throne he sits on. his hair is mostly white, with a pale gray holding out in the roots. He leans down as if carrying a great burden on his shoulders and his beard is long and ragged. Jameson wasn't sure how he had managed to end up before this man and hoped that the old warrior would open the roads again without violence. his heart sank as the old king spoke. "Welcome warriors, I have a task for you..."

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Despite his advanced age, he is still more than capable of pressing even young men in a fight, though older companions and karls tell stories of him ripping shields off peoples arms with his swings as a young man. what he has lost in strength he has gain twofold in wisdom.

Body Features

Hairy and unkempt

Facial Features

large somewhat ragged beard, bushy eyebrows, heavy lines under the eyes and brow.

Identifying Characteristics

A large slash scar across his chest, given to him as a young man during single combat.

Physical quirks

Right handed

Special abilities

Legendary Rage

Specialized Equipment

Wields the greataxe Isezoslagpaart (Ice to battle honor) a semi sentient axe that only lets mighty warriors wield it. Wears the Cloak of the Alpha, a cloak made of a winter wolf's pelt and is said to allow the wearer to communicate with winter wolves as a leader.

Mental characteristics

Education

Master of personal combat, skilled in tactics on sea and land capable leader but poor on economics, learned much by spending 5 years working with the Brann Confederacy

Employment

Wolfmaster (8-16), Prince Companion (16-24), King (24-Present),

Accomplishments & Achievements

Avenged his fathers death against the Jing noble family, slaying the head of the Tiger Guard in single combat at the age of 16. Established peace with the Brann Confederacy and opened up trade with the halfling nation that was once a common raiding area. Enforced the Raiding Ban even when if was disadvantageous to do so politically

Failures & Embarrassments

Slew his love and his companions as a young man in a berserker rage to stop him from murdering the current lord of Jing, then a child of 8. Is unable to see the flaws of his sons and believes they are far more capable than they are. Could never bring himself to love his wife, the sister of his love.

Mental Trauma

Nightmares about the death of the Princes Companions decades ago, always remember how he killed them and being haunted by the death of his love

Intellectual Characteristics

Idealist, Grim

Morality & Philosophy

I must atone for the blood on my hands, and that which is on my peoples if we are to thrive in the Freeholdes.

Taboos

Does not wish to die in battle, which will bar him from the halls of his ancestors.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Desires to lead his people into a better tomorrow, a more peaceful tomorrow

Relationships

Omyr Ragnarsson

Son (Vital)

Towards King Ragnar

4
4

Dishonest


King Ragnar

Father (Vital)

Towards Omyr Ragnarsson

4
4

Frank


History

Eldest surviving son of Ragnar and his wife, he and his father were close before his death

Commonalities & Shared Interests

Battle

Shared Secrets

Curse of the Firstborn

Bjorn Omyrsson

Grandson (Vital)

Towards King Ragnar

5
5

Honest


King Ragnar

Grandfather (Vital)

Towards Bjorn Omyrsson

5
1

Honest


Shared Secrets

Both bear the Curse of the Moon

Wealth & Financial state

Though he is a king, he is not wealthy as most of the states income goes back into supporting itself to prevent a collapse. He has several ancestral treasures that can be lent or given to those that prove faithful and worthy. most notably are a sliver blade that howls into the wind, a belt that improves the wearers strength dramatically (belt of frost giants strength), A decorated horn that summons fall warriors to do battle against the enemies of Fenrika, A cloak that changes colors to match its surroundings when the hood is up and conceals the wielder but normally bears the symbol and colors of the Fenrikan royals, a pair of gauntlets that grants the user the strength of ten men and finally, a bag that when opened summons a powerful wind. these treasure are symbols of royalty and despite offers to purchase them even at ridiculous mark-ups, the old king has never budged, though he has been known to lend them to warriors that serve him and his cause.
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
King of Fenrika, First amongst the companions
Circumstances of Birth
Born under the Full Moon, a sign of greatness amongst the family and a chance for the ancestors to bless him.
Birthplace
Ragnar's Hold
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Ragnar's Hold
Gender
Male
Eyes
Deep Blue, with a frigid gaze
Hair
Long and unkempt mostly white-grey hair
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white
Height
6'6
Weight
315
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Common (Lifetime), Royal Runes (Giant) (proficient), Elven (Rudimentary), Orcish (Rudimentary)

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