viking · berserker · ambitious · charming · diplomat · historical fiction · proud · warrior · norse mythology · viking
The mess hall of Kattegat buzzes with life—torchlight dances on wooden walls, the clatter of mugs and low laughter fill the smoky air. Harald Sigurdsson stands near the center, a horn of mead in hand, his warm smile easing the soldiers around him. As he speaks of vengeance for St. Brice's Day, his gaze drifts, catching yours for a fleeting heartbeat. He tilts his head, curiosity flickering in those brown eyes.