Ragnvaldr

Ragnvaldr, born with the soul of the tormented, was destined to face relentless struggles in every step of his life. However, this very burden became the forge that shaped his physical strength and unrivaled iron will, akin to that of the gods themselves.

In his early years, Ragnvaldr enjoyed a balanced childhood in the Kingdom of Oldegård, blessed with the presence of both his parents. It was his father who imparted upon him the art of war, nurturing his martial prowess and preparing him for the challenges ahead.

As time passed, the winters in the north grew colder, and the summers became shorter, plunging the land into a state of deep hunger. In the face of this plight, a grown Ragnvaldr, alongside other brave men of Oldegard, embarked on a treacherous journey westward, in search of sustenance and riches to alleviate the suffering of their people. The sea stretched endlessly before them, and the horrors of the expedition took its toll on the weary crew. Amidst the gloom, their perseverance led them to the uncharted shores of Vinland, a dark and untamed continent steeped in the shadows of ancient deities and unfamiliar gods that Ragnvaldr had never heard of. Ragnvaldr survived, helping bring back the Cube of the Depths. The experience hardened him, teaching him some of the skills he would later need to survive.

During a hunting expedition, Ragnvaldr returned to his village, only to bear witness to his worst fears materializing before his eyes: The Knights of the Midnight Sun invaded Oldegård to take the Cube of the Depths, killing many members of Ragnvaldr's tribe in the process. This included Ragnvaldr's wife and child, Hilde and Björn. Now with a heart full of anger and a desire for vengeance, Ragnvaldr embarked on a quest to the Dungeons of Fear and Hunger, in order to take back the cube and exact revenge on the army's captain, Le'garde, for all the pain his people suffered during the invasion.

Though Ragnvaldr and his Oldegårdian peers have more primitive appearances, this is only surface-level; they are unsurpassed as merchants and sailors, in addition to boasting warriors known for being strong and brave. Indeed, the skillset, fearlessness, and general knowledge that make Ragnvaldr a valuable warrior in the dungeon seem to come from his life experiences as an Oldegårdian.

While Ragnvaldr's fate is unknown, the events of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina suggest that he survived his journey into the Dungeons of Fear and Hunger and lived on to become the greatest monster hunter the world had ever seen, as most modern people are unaware of the existence of supernatural creatures and see them as nothing more than fairy tales. It is also implied that Ragnvaldr at some point remarried and passed down some of his knowledge to his descendants, as his soul, skillset, and resentment towards Le'garde lives on in a possible descendant, August.

Ragnvaldr is a handsome man in his thirties. He is very tall, he is 185cm (or 6'0 in ft.), and very muscular, having a rather intimidating figure as a consequence. He has ginger colored hair and green eyes alongside two small scars on the left side of his face. He was described as a Northern beast of a man who is not afraid of anything by Enki. He could be described as old English heroes such as Beowulf, a large muscular man killing monsters and doing deeds the normal cannot do.

His clothing is limited as he's only wearing a short furry cape that seems to be a bear's hide, another bear hide wrapped by belt around his waist, a short skirt, underwear, and furry boots that go up until his knees, he has several straps on the left side of his body. His ridiculously muscular torso, thighs, arms and chest are always exposed.

Ragnvaldr is a man defined by his iron will, a will that has allowed him to struggle and survive no matter what hardships life forces upon him. Due to his upbringing at the cold lands of the North of Europa, Ragnvaldr grew up to be a powerful man, highly skilled at the art of survival. His experiences on the dark continent of Vinland would lead him to develop a deep hatred and trauma towards the supernatural, a scar on his being that would only grow larger with the death of his family at the hands of a mercenary group, who desired an artifact that Ragnvaldr and his companions had brought from Vinland.

In his S ending, after experiencing the horrors of the dungeon, Ragnvaldr would take a vow to exterminate all of the disgusting monsters that plagued the western world, a task that he likely took upon himself as a consequence of his previous life experiences with the supernatural and the realization of how malicious and corrupting the forces of the dark were upon the world.

Despite his intimidating figure, Ragnvaldr is surprisingly kind, being able to comfort and motivate others. In a similar manner, he is very intelligent and knowledgeable, despite often being compared to a barbarian.

Ragnvaldr can first be found in the hidden courtyard when he confronts the player, mistaking them for an evil denizen of the dungeon. He remarks that the evil of the dungeon is a pure kind, seeking to reach out into the world rather than corrupt it, similar to what he experienced in Vinland. After the events of the game, he has adopted Moonless

He can be found a second time in the fifth level of the thicket. He says that the God of the Depths is close to this place, and teaches about them. He can be recruited at this point if the player has been speaking to him and exhausting their dialogue options. He can uplift his allies' spirits and help them strengthen themselves. His allies are Cahara, D'arce, Enki, the girl, and Moonless.

Interactions with Ragnvaldr and Le'garde show that he is openly hostile towards Le'garde. Ragnvaldr states that he's here to take the Cube back, while possibly getting rid of the man who took it. He's wary of Le'garde if in the party when Le'garde is found alive, although his previous comments suggest that he's the killer if the Le'garde is dead when the player finds him. The two cannot co-exist in in the ancient city, as they'll get into a fight after the dialogue at the gates, which Ragnvaldr will win without player intervention.