The Striðsvölva Gyða Hrafnsdottir is a faithful servant of the gods of Ysgard, one of many einherjar who live in the fields of Ysgard. Unlike her shield-sisters, Gyða's life is a tortured one of perpetual undeath.
- Age
- Unaging, died in her late 50s
- Gender
- Female
- Eyes
- Amber
- Hair
- Dark Brown
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Pallid - White and Grey fur
- Height
- 5' 8"
- Weight
- 180lb
It was a cursed awakening, however. As her victory was won in undeath and not in life; she entered Ysgard in undeath. Every morning she awakens again, trapped once more in her undead body. Without ever feeling the respite of true rest. True sleep, or true death.
She has sat among this host for many long years, where she has been laden with epithets; Cairnwrought. Twice-Burned. Threadbreaker. And always keenly aware of her station.
Appearance
Physical Description
Strong, and broad shouldered - with a carven physique wrought with scars.
Body Features
Extensive, intensive scarring across the body that does not heal, and consistently weeps black blood. Most notably, a half-flayed face, a pierced sternum, a torn belly, and a panoply of scars across the back.
Some scars across the body are intentionally inflicted and decorative; these are typically painted in bloodwoad.
Facial Features
Fair, once, long ago. Now, her face is half-flayed, showing the bare skull beneath.
Identifying Characteristics
Has capped her horns and dewclaws with copper; and partially shod her hooves with iron.
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a distinctive mask made of ashwood and iron, and loose robes over heavy mail. Almost always leant upon her atgeir, which has been adorned with ribbon.
Mentality
Education
Striðsvölva; or "War Witch". A seeress whose powers are manifest in battle as command of strategy and dueling prowess, whose seiðr is strength and form.
Employment
Drengr and Einherjar within the fields of Valhalla.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Found glory in undeath, defying the control of the necromancer to retain her wit and cunning.
Failures & Embarrassments
Lived an ignoble life without purpose.
Mental Trauma
Perpetually exhausted by undeath.
Personality
Motivation
To restore her form, and rid herself of the mantle of undeath. To be granted a place in the higher halls of Ysgard.
Virtues & Personality perks
Calm, Collected, and Devoid of Fear. Proud, Honourable, and Stalwart.
Vices & Personality flaws
Harbours a lasting disdain of Necromancers that borders on the psychotic, an intolerance of cowardice, and a fanatical devotion to oaths and honour.
Personality Quirks
Holds a quiet but potent distaste for those who give their aid without being asked for it.
The major events and journals in Gyða's history, from the beginning to today.
The list of amazing people following the adventures of Gyða.
Social
Current Residence
Valhalla, Ysgard
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Striðsvölva, Cairnwrought, Twice-Burned, Threadbreaker
Religious Views
Servant to the Gods of Ysgard