Physical: The usual cuts and scrapes here and there, otherwise perfect.
Mental: Alright.
Emotional: Alright.

23rd of March, 2020 - As of recent irl happenings, Hraustr will not be active in the forest any longer. However, his presence can be requested and I might throw him in the forest if there's something he needs to be a part of or if there's a family gathering and I feel like reminiscing, idk.
Also something i forgot to add - I know I said somewhere that he'd be retiring with Liam, but Liam will absolutely be available for his family and friends whenever; visit him in Erialas or Herda, include him in events, anything. Retiring means they're living together as they already were, but there're times Hraustr wouldn't be present and he'd absolutely always give space if nothing else. So yeah, please feel free to include Liam in your characters lives and events.

Basics

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HRAUSTR VARGSSON
Name meaning brave, stout-hearted
Titles ● Shieldwall, Jötunn, Jǫrmungandr, the.
Age ● Born 10th of June 2016 (875 A.D), ages in Ríki. 26'ish
Sign ● Gemini ♊
Sex ● Male
Orientation ● Panromantic demisexual
Identification ● The shieldwall
Species ● Cervine x canine beast
Diet ● Omnivore, Exocannibalist
Scent ● Ocean, sandalwood and leather; often covered by the smell of tar
Speech ●
Size ● x
Reference ● Never one dayyy
Faceclaim ● x


In-Forest Appearance
Nightfall pelt
Skull mask
Default antlers

Appearance insight
Dark and matte'ish fur, apart from the bright red markings under his eyes, chest, rump and tail. Cold white eyes, black pupils. White dots right above his eyes, so it looks like his eyes are open even when he sleeps. Antlers are growing and taking a round figure over his head and another set of smaller size next to his cheeks. Keeps gifted metal covers on the tips of the antler tines.
Overall looks like an ordinary wolf with antlers and unusual markings. Large canine teeth hidden inside his mouth, very much visible if he snarls or voices himself in any way and the tips of the front canines are peeking from under his upper lip even when his mouth is closed.

Healthy fur and physique due to his viking diet and training, muscular. Largest of his siblings since their birth. Has every intention to keep it that way by bulking up with any means necessary. 250cm/8.2ft from withers.
Possesses quite a few scars.

Human appearance
Tall as a viking should be, but already hovers over most in his world. 205cm/6.7ft.
Sturdy and muscular. A powerhouse.
The hair is originally dark with hues or red, but uses a special soap to bleach it because blond was generally a very desirable color. Shaves the sides of his head and the rest is usually tied in a tight braid. Beard and mustache are well-kept and trimmed short.
Eyes are of cold icy blue color, just like his father's.
A black snake tattoo coiling down his right arm, covers a half of his chest as well. Taken to honor the mythology of Jǫrmungandr, the Midgard Serpent, that was important to him as a child.
Always wearing a half of a Vegvisir pendant around his neck, gifted to him by Varg. Vegvisir allows him to travel between two worlds.
An arm ring is worn around his right wrist at all times.

Extent

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Clever ● Courageous ● Curious ● Daring ● Forthright ● Genuine ● Helpful ● Independent ● Loyal ● Observant ● Protective ● Sociable

Free-wheeling ● Stubborn ● Uninhibited

Argumentative ● Crude ● Dominant ● Imprudent ● Meddlesome ● Vindictive

● Uses the endless forest as a place to rest after long days, or simply a place to escape the reality for a while.
● Used to see insults everywhere and didn't take them lightly, but as he has aged, has eased up and doesn't feel like everyone are against him. Doesn't react well to jest or verbal jabs if they hit his insecurities, but is more than happy to hand them out himself and has the nerve to think he's being hilarious.
● Refuses to acknowledge authority over himself. The only occasional exception is his father, the High King, who is always treated with respect in front of other Ríkians.
● Politeness is the key word to him. If you're polite, he is polite. Unless you happen to be a bastard sibling.
● Not particularly possessive of other living beings nor places around the forest, does not mind sharing his space or inventory with others.
● Extroverted, thus finds no problem in approaching new faces. However, doesn't part with many words unless talked to.
● Can and will hold a grudge. Not quick to forgive, but willing to mend things considering how close the relationship is.
● Family-oriented. Blood is thicker than water. Would go between harm and his family no matter the consequences. Regardless of his close ties with immediate family, remains heavily biased towards bastard relatives from his father's side, more inclined to treat them poorly and even result into bullying should the opportunity for such present itself. Doesn't view them as family. Willing to change his views for individuals should they somehow prove themselves worthy of his attention.
● Takes failure hard, spends a lot of his time honing himself and his skills.
● Refuses to fit into the common viking mold, doesn't want to get married nor reproduce unlike others of his kin. That being one of the reasons for his hard training, wants to convey his masculinity in other ways than the usual ones. Makes it a point to look and act masculine so his manhood wouldn't be questioned. No matter his arduous work, still feels like a family disappointment and the thoughts keep plaguing him.
● Forms quick opinions and judgments about others. Trusts his own eyes and experience, believes no gossips nor warnings before has deemed them true himself, unless the information comes from a fully trusted source.
● Slowly learning that there are more in the world that meets the eye. Growing skeptic of his learned beliefs about everything. However, doesn't deny his roots, but is more open to other views and cultures.
● Has different morals than most of his kin. Cannot bring himself to accept unnecessary hurting or murdering of innocent children or women, which already has led to a discrepancy with his father.
● Secretive about his business' to a degree, doesn't really talk to anyone and because of this has a tendency to wallow in the negative matters. Appears quiet and irritable when under stress and seeks solitude over company.

The King

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Recently acquired a title of a King and land along with his two elder siblings. Herða, the name of the kingdom comes from the norse word "to clench", and it was given to the kingdom based on the brutal tactics used by the vikings who seized the land from its natives. Herða is known of its rich forests that has been proven to be excellent for boat building among other things. Their architecture is beautiful, and they provide Rikr with a good range of various types of boats as well as elite warriors like Jarn (Kolgrímr's kingdom).
Hraustr's crown is decorated with bones from the nobles that used to call Herða their home. Only wears it when necessary, otherwise it's kept safe.

Is not the most suitable person to be a king. Easily grows bored and irritated with the tasks that he has to perform and events that he must attend, feels that they're limiting his freedom. Has been slowly bonding with the villagers and is adjusting to the title, believes the former is showing results already. Trying his best to be a fair ruler.

Combat

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Unscrupulous in the battlefield. Uses brutal power to cripple or kill or just to intimidate his foes.

When fighting, uses his body mass to his advantage. Quickly picks up speed and crashes against his opponent. Possesses a perfect control of his own body and its movements. Attempts to take a hold of the opponent with his teeth and tear off chunks of flesh and/or try to take down the body. With smaller opponents, can attempt to crush their bones. Dives to the feet to trip his opponent. Learning to use his antlers, but is not yet skilled with his rack.
Has more experience in human form, but his size in the beast form and the fact alone that he has been bred for war is what makes him a formidable foe.

May aid those who he sees it fit, but usually does not care to interfere but rather observes in amusement, unless someone close to him is included in a brawl. Might cheer them on or join, depends of the situation and the closeness of the tie. Assaulting the innocent is something the Jötunn is not fond of and will try to avoid it if possible.

Can get reckless if gets too angry and forgets all about defense. Able to fall into berserker rage, an ability that comes from his father's side of the family. More info about it later...........

Relations

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Parents
Canary ● Mother. Loved and adored. Would do anything for her, definitely a momma's boy. Learned modern world traits from her, like writing and reading which have already proven to be useful.
Varg ● Father. A complicated relationship. Refuses to accept some of his ways and opinions. Clear signs of rebellion towards his authority, but never in front of Ríkian citizens, solely because Varg is the High King. Learning to relate to him more after acquiring a higher position, still bitter towards and will always remain so.

The family tree x


Siblings
Kolgrímr ● Older brother. Loved. Feels he works harder than most, respected for it. Recently learned of his offspring, deeply bothered and disappointed for not being told of their existence by Kolgrímr himself.
Rúna ● Older sister. Loved. Viewed as an equal to their brothers and himself despite her being of female sex. Knows that she can defend herself, but would go between her and danger any day, as well as hunt down those who have hurt her in any way. The closest tie of the siblings of their age, often seeks out in the forest.
Rauðr ● Older brother. Loved. Deceased, missed.

Jǫrð ● Younger sister. Loved. Protective of.
Jódís ● Younger sister. Loved. Protective of.
Jǫkull ● Younger brother. Loved. Rivalry. Protective of.

Fell ● Younger brother. Distant.
Þórunnr ● Younger sister. Disappointed with. Refuses to acknowledge her presence until she learns to behave.

Yrsa ● Youngest sister. Protective of.


Half Siblings
Hrafn ● A worthy sparring partner, not aware of their biological link.
Ylva ● Distant and biased towards.
Lýsa ● Distant. Treated his wounds once, feels she isn't that bad after all. Would aid if ever needed.
Freyja (deceased)
Ísleif ● Distant and biased towards.
Grimr (deceased)
Æthelwulf ● Unaware of.
Vígdís (deceased)
Hreiðarr ● ' Gríss ' - Disgust and hate. More than happy to have learned Hreidarr being murdered by Melrakki.
Mikill ● Recently acquainted with. Finds him to be a copy of his honorless, good for nothing twin brother. Wouldn't mind pummeling him whenever sighted. Refuses to count him as family.


Extended
Lilu ● Godmother. Distant.
Hlif ● Nanny. Deceased. Refuses to talk of.
Böðvildr ● Hlif's daughter, distant.
Bree ● Hlif's daughter, distant.

Valère ● Nephew. Kolgrímr's offspring. Unmet.
Huginn ● Nephew. Kolgrímr's offspring. Unmet.
Roskva ● Niece. Kolgrímr's offspring. Unmet.
Ilías ● Nephew. Kolgrímr's offspring. Unmet.
Sohan ● Nephew. Kolgrímr's offspring. Unmet.

Ragnarr ● Nephew. Distant and biased towards.
Þórví ● Niece. Distant and biased towards.
Sága ● Niece. Distant and biased towards.
Ingólfr ● Nephew. Had a rocky start with, but felt empathy towards when the boy was attacked by bandits and his mother was killed. Helped him with the revenge. Had quite the argument with the Berserker which was the result of Hraustr's own resentment towards a couple of things which he never voiced. Got over himself after months and reconciled, seeks to once again be worthy of his nephew's respect.
Aldis ● Niece. Distant and biased towards. Unmet.
Iórunnr ● Niece. Unaware of.
Gautam Melrakki ● Nephew. Recently acquainted with, not biased towards any longer after learning the Ormstunga had been the one to get rid of Hreidarr the nuisance. Beat up Mikill with him and would do the same again if ever needed.
Qamar ● Nephew. Hreidarr's offspring. Unaware of.

Eldgrímr ● Nephew. Lysa's offspring. Tolerated.
Grímhildr ● Niece. Lysa's offspring. Tolerated.


Close
Liam ● Lover and partner thought thick and thin.

Rubdoma ● Quickly bonded through their similar humor. Feels the female can be trusted, believes he and Rub are similar in many ways. Doesn't mind being her pillow. Got an invitation to visit her world, Lepres. Amazed and impressed by the desert planet and what wonders it holds in it.
Kee Edelhart ● Met her during young age, first skeptical about her multiple limbs but learned to accept them with time. These days helps her with training and socializing among other humans. Protective of.
Aethelind ● ' Valmogi ' - Rough-housing partner. A pillow. Gone?

Positive
Chrome ● ' Miklimunnr ' - Apparently a boneless thing. Butts heads with, but also feels that the noodle has good intentions. Blunt af and asks too many questions. Gone?
Damien ● Woaaah later.
Tsabhi ● ' Kǫttr ' - A huge kitty that let him sniff her tummy and gives lotsa cuddles. Also gifted him hand forged metal tips for his antlers.
Glaucia ● A sweet memory from childhood.
The Apprentice ● A positive and interesting figure through Hraustr's life.


Neutral
Elliot ● Hard to figure out. Good company for quiet times.
Sebastian ● Liam's brother.
Foxtrot ● Trade partner.
Raum ● Perfect company for lazy days.


Acquaintances
Fay ● Liam's mother.
Hiroshi ● A really plump kitsune who found him one day. Tries to get him into shape by making him jog before accepting his company. Finds him kind and generous, but also a bit of a fool.
Ronja ● The new nanny for the royal kids after Hlif's passing. Distant and cold towards.



Negative
Cillian
Haakon ● Learned about the male and his doings from Rúna. Will not be tolerated near his family under any circumstances.
Maggot
'Scavenger'
Titus ● Killed and consumed.
Winter ● Threatened and attacked by. Killed with the help of Hrafn.


Met or seen; Kuwaka (-), Alison (+), Ashe (+), Rossamund, Starless (+), Chrona, Grímkell, Kío, Ractera, Sigur, Raja, Koll, Fain, Þórhalla, Kissare (pls notify if i'm missing someone, i swear it's accidental if so)

Arts

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Toyhou.se
Tumblr
Spotify
Pinterest

Possessions

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Gift from Austr;
● An ornamental dagger from Austr with draconic illustrations carved into the blade. Gilded.
● A serpent necklace.
● A maltese tiger-headed cloak
● An enchanted snake skeleton familiar. Alive despite it's looks, venomous. Slithers around, can stay "idle" as a necklace around it's owner's neck.
● Wooden figures from The Apprentice

Christmas 2016
● A set of norse leather wrist cuffs with the Midgard Serpent carved into it, from Freyja
● A T-Rex skull from Lothaire
● A key to a hunting cabin up in the Rikr mountains gifted by Varg
● A Norwegian Fjord/Clydesdale'ish foal sired by Balder. Gifted by Varg
● A wooden spoon carved by Hlif with an animal figure on the shaft
● Rune pendant from Lysa

● A battleaxe from Rubdoma

● A cellphone from Liam

● A pocketknife from Liam

Christmas 2018
● A modern, leather and sheepskin winter coat and a shaving kit from Liam
● A crossbow, a dagger with wolves engraved into the blade, a pair of norse skis and a bottle of honey wine from Varg