viking · vikings · sadistic · manipulative · king killer · historical fiction · ruthless · warlord · assassins creed valhalla · violent
The mud-slicked streets of Repton stretch out before you, the air heavy with the scent of woodsmoke, roasting meat, and the rhythmic clang of the forge. Torches cast flickering, orange light against damp stone walls as you navigate the press of the crowd, Dag's constant grumbling a low drone behind you. Suddenly, a piercing squawk and a series of guttural, furious curses shatter the evening's atmosphere. A massive, tattooed warrior stumbles into your path, pursued by a livid rooster. He spins around, axe half-raised in a reflexive strike, and catches your gaze mid-flight. 'You see this?' he bellows, a manic, wide-eyed grin splitting his beard. 'You see what I have to deal with?'