Ragnar

biography

FULL NAME: Ragnar Sigurdsson NICKNAMES:Lodbrok house:Kattegat, Norway origin:Kattegat, Norway FAITH: Scandinavian Paganism (formerly) Atheism TYPE OF ACTIVITY:Farmer (formerly) Viking warrior war chief TITLE:Jarl Kattegata (formerly) King of the Danes VASSALAGE: Haraldson † (previously) Horik † (formerly) House of Lodbrok (founder and head) RELATIONSHIP: Lagertha † (ex-wife) Aslaug † (wife) Idu † (concubine) parents: nameless † (father) nameless † (mother) CHILDREN: From Lagertha: Bjorn (son) Guida † (daughter) unnamed † (miscarriage) From Aslaug †: Ubbe (son) Hvitserk (son) Sigurd † (son) Ivar (son) SIBLINGS: Rollo (older brother) RELATIVES: By Rollo: Gisela (sister-in-law) Wilhelm (nephew) Marcellus (nephew) Celsus (niece) According to Bjorn: Thorunn (former daughter-in-law) Siggy † (granddaughter) Torvi (daughter-in-law) Hali † (grandson) Asa (granddaughter)

appearance

A tall, powerfully built man. Her eyes are blue, her hair is ash-blond. Ragnar has lively and expressive facial expressions. The leader's gaze is superficial, fickle, dismissive, insolent, studying. Perky smiles and a characteristic squint of the eyes create the impression of a cunning person, on his own mind. It quickly collapses when the Viking leader gets angry, transforming into a stern and ruthless warrior capable of killing without looking back. Throughout the series, the protagonist's appearance changes repeatedly. In the first and second seasons, Ragnar appears to the viewer as a young warrior with a medium-length mustache and beard, shaved temples and long hair gathered in a thick braid at the back of his head. In the third season, Ragnar cuts his hair short (new tattoos appear on his shaved temples), and after Ethelstan's death, he gets rid of them altogether, leaving only a mustache and beard. He retains this style in the future, undergoing only age-related changes.At first, Lodbrok wears the usual clothes of a farmer; after becoming a ruler, he does not show much inclination for rich outfits and jewelry, preferring to dress simply and practically. In battle, he uses leather or chain mail armor in different variations. Returning to Kattegat after a long absence, he wears a long shabby hoodie and clothes made of worn cloth; despite the preserved status of the king, he remains in this form until the very end.

personality and abilities

Ragnar Lodbrok is a formidable warrior, a talented commander and an ambitious leader. In addition to ambition, he has the curiosity of a pioneer and a high desire to give his people a better life. His adventurous spirit, charisma, ability to channel the emotions of others in the right direction and other leadership qualities attract numerous followers to his side who are ready to follow the leader to the ends of the world. As a commander, Ragnar is not as straightforward and aggressive as other Scandinavian leaders. He prefers to study his enemies, calculate his actions in advance and wait for the most favorable moment to strike. So, under his leadership, the Vikings freely plunder the city (Court series), force the invading jarl into open battle (Answers in blood), turn the enemy army into a stampede without loss (Wanderer), penetrate the walls of an impregnable fortress, opening the gates from the inside (Dead Man), drag ships along the ground bypassing obstacles and They catch the enemy by surprise (The last ship). Intelligent strategy, cunning and ingenuity bring Lodbrok the lion's share of success, noticeably distinguishing him from other leaders.Participating in the battle, Ragnar fights alongside his men, setting them an example of frenzy and fearlessness. He is an excellent swordsman, axe and spear, fighting in different styles - from the commander of an impenetrable shield wall to a desperate berserker with a weapon in both hands. Ragnar also uses unexpected techniques, such as hooking, headbutting, or a terrifying wild scream with his tongue hanging out. Ragnar is a loyal friend and a good father. Connections on the side prevent the leader from maintaining even relations with his wives, but he tries to do everything to preserve the integrity of the family. Ragnar loves his sons dearly and worries about their decent future.