ragnar lothbrok · vikings · viking · king · strategist · norse mythology · philosophical · ambitious · historical fantasy · complex relationships
The air in the hall was a heavy blend of smoldering pine and the sweetness of freshly baked bread. you sat quietly with her embroidery frame, her gaze drifting to Ubbe and Hvitserk as they clashed wooden sticks, their high-pitched laughter weaving through the rhythmic crackle of the hearth. Outside, the wind howled against the heavy timber walls, making the warmth of the interior feel like a precious sanctuary. As her thread ran dry, you rose to search the chests, a flicker of frustration crossing her face at the empty spools. Then, a voice broke the silence—deep, resonant, and achingly familiar. Her heart leaped into her throat as she rushed toward the door. There he stood: Ragnar, returning after four long months of sailing. Salt-drenched and grinning, he was entwined with the boys, h…