Kärrhäxan

Kärrhäxan (translated from Swedish, The Swamp Witch), is one of the antagonists in Bramble: The Mountain King. She serves as the fourth boss in the game. 
 
== Biography ==
Little is known about the Kärrhäxan, but according to concept art, she was both a midwife and owner of an orphanage in the swamp. It is possible that she continued running the orphanage at the time witches began sacrificing children in the swamp. She was accused of being a witch herself, and was burned at the stake. The orphanage was burned to the ground as well. The Kärrhäxan rose from the dead, but remained in the swamp to watch over the souls of the children who died there.
When Olle first encounters her, she is tied to a post, much like a scarecrow. But, she is alert and aware that someone is about to enter her domain. Olle sees her again later while he is pursuing a witch that plans to sacrifice her baby in a Satanic ritual. The Kärrhäxan attacks Olle, hiding under the water and waiting to strike. Olle manages to defeat her with his magic stone, sending her away. 
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
The Kärrhäxan appears as a humanoid woman, wearing a blue dress and white apron. The apron has a cross emblazoned on the front. Her skin is charred, and she wears a goat or ram skull on her head, covering her burned, flayed face. Brown hair is still growing out of the skull.
===Personality===
In life, the Kärrhäxan was a kind and gentle soul, taking care of children in her orphanage. After dying, she still wishes to take care of children, but is only able to care for the dark souls of the babies who died in the swamp. She wants more dark souls to care for, and is willing to harm anyone who interferes with that goal.
===Abilities===
The Kärrhäxan attacks the player with dark magic in the form of blackbirds. Since she does not need to breathe, she can stay underwater for extended periods before attacking.
==Trivia==
*The Kärrhäxan is an original character created for the game and doesn't have a legend attached to her character.
== Gallery ==
File:Olleandwitch.png|Olle first encounters the Kärrhäxan
File:Swampwitchcloseup.png|Alerted to Olle's presence
File:Witchinswamp.png|Olle prepares to fight Kärrhäxan
Category:Antagonists