Torstein Far-Hammer

BIOGRAPHY

After years of hopelessly resisting the Undead from the North the Nordic Kingdoms finally succeeded in destroying one of the Necro-Lords plagueing their lands. The one who dealt the final blow to the nefarious creature was Torstein Far-Hammer. Originally a smith from Dingwall, the ongoing war against the undead dragged Torstein to the warrior life. He never went into battle with glee, instead carrying a serious and dramatic demeanour, which is shown in his many composed battle-songs.
After defeating the Necrolord Agrippinus Torstein was hailed as the new High King of the Nordic Kingdoms in 1460. The last High King had perished in the sacking of Storfolk in 1436. Ever after the Nordic Kingdoms were so plagued by constant war that no new High King was elected. Torstein stands as head of a battered realm that needs to rebuild in the respite that has been granted to them from the Undead raids.

Skills

Torstein is a saga composing warrior. He constructs poems and songs of the great battles of his time. Most well known are 'The Frozen River Var' and 'the Saga of Ragnar Ravenhead.' As a former smith he has intimate knowledge of many weapons and therefore wields many kinds of weapons into battle. He has shown to be adept with all of them.

PERSONALITY

Torstein is a tragic figure. Growing up on the heroic tales of Nordic bravery he has seen the whole Nordic world crumble under the weight of the Undead onslaught. This has given Torstein a melodramatic and serious touch. He is resolute and doesn't change his mind quickly, but can take long to reach a decision.

Ideals

Torstein stands for the ideal of bravery, which is common in the Nordic world, but adds to this the bittersweet strive for peace. He knows how fragile the simple life of peace is and appreciates the strength it takes to ensure this.

Bonds

Torstein is well-loved by his people and loves his wife and family very much. He has lost two sons and one daughter to the Undead. He trusts those who have proven their loyalty beyond anything.

Flaws

Torstein can be a bit doom-thinking.

Diplomacy

Torstein hates the Dragon Slayers of Orotheim for abandoning their people in their hour of need. He is friendly, but a bit distant to The Night's Watch.

Life

1417 3E 1467 3E 50 years old

Circumstances of Death

Executed by Gemlin Strongborn