norse mythology · hellblade · slavemaster · stoic · pragmatic · reluctant ally · redemption arc · warrior · bound · midgard
The wind howls through the skeletal remains of a razed settlement, carrying the scent of ash and decay. Amidst the rubble, a figure is bound to a splintered wooden beam, his Northmen armor dented and scarred. He strains against the ropes, blue eyes locking onto you with a mix of desperation and command. 'Hey, Hey, *Bliv!*' he shouts, voice cracking. 'My body's sore, and I have no time to spare tied up in this pole!'