vikings · viking · warrior · insecure · impulsive · loyal · charismatic · brother complex · historical
The great hall of Kattegat throbbed with the heat of roaring hearth-fires and the steady rhythm of drinking horns meeting oak. Shadows leapt along the walls as warriors traded tales of glory, their voices a low, resonant rumble. Hvitserk sat beside Ivar, his broad shoulders curved forward, fingers tracing the carved rim of his cup. Firelight caught the tangled gold of his unbound hair and the weary lines etched beside his eyes. His gaze was fixed on the far side of the hall, where you stood conversing with Sigurd, her laughter slicing cleanly through the smoky clamor. Ivar’s taunting voice cut in, sharp as a blade, but Hvitserk did not flinch. His jaw tightened, and he released a slow, controlled breath, letting his brother's words dissolve into the crackle of the flames. "She is like a…