King Viktor Balkr
Age - 43
Appearance - Despite Viktor’s disposition, he does look like a Balkr. This of course with the experience of age has allowed the blonde-haired lord to look the part for his Kingdom or perhaps becoming more grizzled as time has gathered tragedy before him which has started to take effect as strands of gray have become to take shape within his beard. Viktor is not the tallest of men in the North either, but he is certainly not short—with his figure whilst toned has started to give way in this time of peace.
Personality - Viktor is one bred from the tutelage of his father’s court sage, a sage whom prepared Viktor not for entitled rule but proper consul. As the third son of the King of Perhyr, it came to nobody’s surprise that he was expected to be his brother’s steward or chancellor when the time came for him to rule, but the gods would have a cruel and ironic game in mind instead when both of Viktor’s elder brothers perished and he inherited their responsibilities. The sage who instructed Viktor was not the same culture or upbringing, so his education had an unpopular effect on how Viktor was received by family and nobles alike—but in time he won their respect, though the effects of the ignorance did make Viktor question motives and actions throughout his life thus molding him into a sort of a cynic. Despite this cynicism Viktor is still rather honorable and just; even beyond northern standards as he is strongly against going “an eye for an eye”.
Talents - Viktor is a trained warrior, but it is not his strong suit as his upbringing could tell you—he is trained in the intellectual arts and for a northern man is very astute in the ways of other cultures from Orlandis. A charismatic negotiator and a capable steward, his talents have allowed his rulership of Perhyr to be a quality one as he has increased trade, managed taxes, and restored the realm after the damage from the invasion by Enok ‘the Sealord of Praxis’.
Friends & Rivals - Perhaps the closest allies Viktor has in the form of his consul—specifically his chancellor, marshal, and sentinel. The first of this trinity of sorts is Viktor’s younger brother, Martijin whilst the other two were allies in childhood and on the battlefield—Davok of House Skogr and Jorvik of House Volkar. However, where allies are found Viktor has also made rivals and enemies; one such enemy being the one who killed his two elder brothers and countless others in a selfish and dishonorable war; a man named Enok ‘the Sealord of Praxis’. However, Enok remains in the dungeons paying for his crimes against Perhyr, though many wonder why the foreign sealord has not been executed yet.
Background - Born the third son to the King of Perhyr, Harek Balkr, Viktor entered childhood with expectations though some could say they weren’t extraordinary ones given that Harek often found himself in both of his elder brothers’ shadow as they proved to the realm that they were staunch traditionalists with great strength and athleticism. Whilst Viktor was not as strong as his brother Lokir, or as agile as Berir—he found himself through tutelage that his expertise would be in the scholarly arts as he found himself raised for the most part by a sage who was born in Terijas, thus things soon grew complicated despite his deep education in political history, world cultures, intrigue & politics, and mythology of all sorts. Viktor’s wealth of education throughout his childhood came at odds with his traditionalist uncle, Edvard Balkr, who sneered at his “foreign education” and often criticized King Harek’s decision to employ a foreign sage to mentor any of his children; King Harek generally fired back with calling Edvard narrow-minded, short-sighted, and unnecessarily elitist.
However the shadow of his siblings still burdened Viktor to the point he sought out his father’s marshal, and sentinel as he asked both of the veteran warriors to train him in the art of combat as Viktor never desired to be simply regarded as a man of learning—the men of the north knew how to fight and he needed to be properly instructed and better at it; a Balkr should always be prepared to defend himself from hostile invaders whether they are fringe pirates, native monsters, or any sort of threat. Owing himself to his duty as a Balkr, he continued to adamantly train in swordplay. In time he would make a decent swordsman.
By the age of sixteen he was introduced to a girl named Vatka of House Dukar, and a friendship was made. Vatka was a northern girl at heart, and one who had a deep interest in arts, mythology, and culture—foreign and local. Given Viktor’s tutelage they bonded quickly given his knowledge of more foreign customs, societies, and mythologies which created an odd fit between the youths. It came to the point where romantic tension grew and Viktor knew he himself had found the girl he would fight for in the Maerkapp. After winning said contest of marriage and honor, Viktor would treat Vatka well and by his set rules of justice and honor. They would birth several children together: Gunvor, Henrik, and Elsa.
The realm of Perhyr was peaceful for his father’s reign, but once the old King left the world for the gods and his brother Lokir sat on the throne it was as if everything terrible that could happen occurred. Five years into King Lokir’s rule an invasion from a “sealord” descending from the city of Praxis named Enok was upon the realm. For several years this invasion waged and both his elder brothers took the fight to Enok which took a turn for the ages at the Battle of the Frostback Hills. Lokir found himself overwhelmed by Enok’s forces, which resulted into a tense battle where Enok felled not only Lokir but also Berir. The aftermath was bloody and hollow, a falcon was sent to Viktor informing him of his brother’s deaths as well as the succession of the throne falling to him—Viktor Balkr was King.
Viktor’s rule thereon had much issues as Edvard Balkr’s beliefs that he was too influenced by foreign cultures and books to lead as a strong lord had a strong effect on some of the lords who remained unsure on Viktor as their king. However, Edvard did respect Viktor’s rightful inheritance and spoke against civil war so soon after a battle that took two strong Balkr men from this world. Still the thought was already planted in the noble’s heads and Viktor had to prove himself to them over the years—which he did through his virtues.
Queen Vatka Dakar
Age - 40
Appearance - Vatka has aged like a fine northern ale, appearing some odd years younger than her actual age; whilst her husband ages it seems she ages exponentially slower each progressing year as her fair appearance is something to be admired. That’s not to say Vatka looks as she did twenty years ago as few wrinkles given by stress and burden have graced the woman’s face and her flowing dark hair.
Personality - Vatka is in many ways like her husband, Viktor, given her interest in more intellectual arts though as the daughter of an overtly outspoken jarl in southern Perhyr, she has inherited traits from him such as a fiery temper and a boldness to her manner thus making her have a bit more bite than her husband has in some eyes of the royal court. Her interest in other culture is hard to place the reasoning behind as sometimes she can appear earnest and simply curious, others adamantly paranoid and over-prepared—she has once told Viktor that their greatest threat comes from the south and not the north.
Talents - Vatka’s education befits one of intrigue and stewardship, though given her father as a small Jarl in southern Perhyr couldn’t really give her the grandest of educations. Still her position as Queen of Perhyr has allowed her the financial abilities to learn more as her husband cannot come to terms with declining her requests for books and educators—in fact, it was Vatka who picked the current Sage on the royal council. In terms of combat, she can defend herself decently with a northern spear but is not exceptionally talented with it.
Friends & Rivals - TBD
Background - N/A
Prince Gunvor Balkr
Age - 24
Appearance - The first son of Vatka Dakar and Viktor Balkr, Gunvor appears to have the physical traits of his paternal lineage far more than his maternal lineage. In many ways Gunvor appears to be the spitting image of not Viktor, but Viktor’s brother Lokir with strong shoulders and an intimidating physique. His hair is a dirtier blonde and a short beard flows over his face alongside childhood scars from his knack to get into physical altercations with ease.
Personality - An aggressive heir with little patience, Gunvor has the appearance of a heir that lacks the wisdom or talents for the more introspective aspects of rule – though Gunvor is only twenty and four years past his nameday and he does still have much time to learn. However, Gunvor is not simply a brutish imbecile as his actions or appearance may imply as he does have an understanding of history and religion to the point his morals are crafted by his religious respects. Gunvor is honorable, strong, and perhaps resilient.
Talents - Gunvor has embodied a talent for conflict since he was of young age, brawling with other children and striving to be the strongest and toughest warrior of all. His martial skill is not just within his hardiness but his versatility as he has found himself skilled with axe, sword, and spear. Intellectually Gunvor is… average despite having his father and a capable sage at his disposal for tutelage.
Friends & Rivals - TBD
Background - N/A
Prince Henrik Balkr
Age - 20
Appearance -
Personality - The second son of Vatka Dakar and Viktor Balkr, Henrik is his father’s son. Smart, just, and careful are traits that describe Henrik to a tee—and he counters his elder brother’s violent nature with one that is one of intelligence and perception. However unlike his father before him, Henrik is quick on his feet and a bit of a jovial boy of wit and snark. This of course has gotten him into many altercations in the past, but not one’s he has come out of in worse shape since he was a child.
Talents - As quick with his words as he is with a sword, Henrik straddles the middle ground between his father and his brother—being much less short-tempered than the latter. He is educated in theology, mythology, foreign relations, culture, and history with his interests highlighting foreign relations, history, and culture over mythology & theology. He isn’t as outwardly strong and intimidating as his brother, but he is faster and more perceptive and on occasion has bested his brother in childhood brawls due to this fact.
Friends & Rivals - TBD
Background - N/A
Princess Elsa Balkr
Age - 17
Appearance -
Personality -
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Friends & Rivals - TBD
Background - N/A
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