The Crooked Spine
"The Bone Isles"
"Beineyjar"
A (fictional) series of islands, equidistant from Iceland, Norway, and Britain. A trading hub and resting place for sea-weary Vikingr. Appropriately named, as, from above, the formation of islands resemble a bent spine.
Drekabloð
"Dragon's Blood"
The inhabitants of Beineyjar.
Mostly sea-farers and fishermen and merchants, they are friendly- well, as friendly as Vikingr can be- towards the outsiders that come and go from their shores. Their dragons, however… well, sometimes, they need convincing.
It is said that their blood was imbued with an ancient, lost form of seiðr that allowed them to bond with the legendary beasts that their ancestors feared- which isn't very far from the truth.
When the first Vikingr settlers of Beineyjar arrived, they found hot springs all over the islands. They drank from them, used the water for crops, cleaned themselves with the water- but they were unaware of what they had started. This water was, in fact, the secret behind their ability to bond with dragons. After many generations of prolonged exposure to the seiðr that thrived within the springs, the Islanders underwent an imperceptible change…
But the dragons, hundreds of miles north, sensed it.
The same ancient seiðr that had lain dormant in the springs, was the same as the power that rested in the hearts of dragons- hence, these Islanders were called "Drekabloð." They were the first and only of their kind, and passed this gift to their descendants.
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Rúna Brunsdöttir
❝ Do not speak ill of the gods- it is by their blessings that we've made it this far ❞
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Fandom: n/a
FAMILY
Mother: Sylvi Björnsdöttir (Alive)
Father: Brun Ragnisson (Deceased)
Sibling(s): Gunnar Brunsson (M-20)
Other: n/a
Pet(s): Vidar
Love Interest(s): Adeline Borg
BACKGROUND
Rúna's mother is the village Völva- the seeress, the healer, the mouthpiece of the gods- and her father was once a great Berserker. His line of work was, predictably, what ended up getting him killed- though, dying in battle was the ultimate goal if one wished to feast in Valhalla with the All-Father.
Sylvi had been training her in the old ways for years, and had named Rúna her apprentice and "heir," so to speak. As such, they mostly kept to their home atop one of the sea cliffs on the largest island. Many made the climb, seeking medicine, blessings, and rituals of strength, bravery, etc.
Rúna and her mother were perhaps the most respected individuals in Beineyjar, due to their position. The chieftain often came to their home for blessings and guidance and the like, as he cared deeply for his people and their well-being.
BASICS
Nickname(s): Rú
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual
APPEARANCE
Faceclaim(s): WIP
Tattoo(s): WIP
Birthmark(s): n/a
ATTIRE
01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10.
Item(s): A silver pendant (Frigga's Key), gifted to her by her father when she was little
Weapon(s): Two steel daggers
PERSONALITY
Rúna carries her father's warrior spirit, as well as her mother's supernatural gifts. She can be stubborn, though has learned the value of patience- even if there are some who are quick to drain it from her.
While she may have the respect of her fellow Islanders, as well as their visitors from afar, she is quick to step in and defend others if they are being disrespected. Oftentimes, the perpetrators drop the issue. No one wishes to anger the Völva or her apprentice, for fear of being cursed.
Strength(s):
➵ Compassionate
➵ Determined
➵ Courageous
➵ Trustworthy
➵ Quick Witted
Weakness(es):
➵ Stubborn
➵ Hot-Headed
➵ Slow to Trust
➵ Perfectionist
➵ Blunt
Fear(s):
➵ WIP
Other Notes:
➵ WIP