Eldgrim Ottarson

Eldgrim Ottarson was a Human privateer, sailor and pirate, who became renowed for his acts of piracy in the Valrdian Ocean. Eldgrim alongside his fleet of 6 ships launched a series of raids and attacks to merchant ships and coastal settlements of all Kingdoms including those in other continents. His brutality against sailors and victims of his raids ultimately gained him the name "The Butcher of the Seas".
Eldgrim's piratical career would last about 7 years. He managed to establish a loose confederacy of pirates after forming alliances with other major and minor pirates, after attempting to siege the town of Navano Eldgrim was captured by the Karlians and executed after his trial found him gulity of piracy. Eldgrim's pillages of Karlian merchants and treasure ships led him to becoming the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. He buried his riches off the coast of the Desolated Lands which has still yet to be found. 
Eldgrim's crew was incredibly diverse, which was uncommon during the Golden Age of Piracy. Many pirate's refused to recruit non human sailors unlike Eldgrim, who levied outcasted Elves and Mennins into his crew. 
==History==
===Early Life===
Born in 1323 AHD to a family of middle class seafaring merchans, he was raised close to the sea near the busy trading hub town of Navano. His father was a minor merchant who captained a small sloop and often out at sea, Eldgrim was attracted to the sea at a young age already and wanted to become like his father. His father's tales at sea persuaded him to become just like him, when he turned 7 his older brother left to join the Karlian military. Which left him alone, causing him boredom and ultimately seeking a life of adventure.
By the time Eldgrim was 12, he already planned his escape from his humble life. Eventually he left his home and snuck into a random ship he hid inside the cargo the ship carried. The ship left Navano's port and headed out to the Valrdian Ocean, he found out the ship was a merchant ship after hearing one of the men talk.
===Sailor===
At length, Eldgrim assimilated into the crew, having first made his formal introduction, and subsequently embraced the role of a tradesman. Becoming apart of the 12 man merchant vessel, named Viðleitnina kickstarting Eldgrim's career as a sailor aboard a merchant vessel. Eldgrim swiftly acclimated to the life at sea Initially, his role aboard the vessel entailed the menial tasks of scrubbing the ship and provisioning it. However, after four years of diligent service, he ascended to the esteemed position of boatswain. By the year 1339 AHD, Eldgrim had achieved the rank of quartermaster at the tender age of sixteen, making him one of the youngest to ever hold such a prestigious office.
Eldgrim thrived as a trader, particularly in his role as quartermaster, which effectively positioned him as the vessel's second-in-command. His acumen as a merchant amassed him considerable wealth, yet, a lingering discontent pervaded his success. It was as though his own ambition had ensnared him in a relentless mesmerism. When he turned 20, he managed to lead a mutiny against the Viðleitnina's captain which resulted in the captain being overthrown and thrown overboard. With Eldgrim becoming the new captain under a democratic vote within the crew he instituted a novel edict aboard the vessel, mandating that crew members receive an equitable share of the accrued profit.
===Privateer===
However, after just two years, a new financial prospect emerged. In 1345 AHD, the Kingdom of Karlia plunged into a fierce civil war following the death of the previous monarch, who had left no heirs. This conflict presented the opportunity to become a privateer, aligning with one of the two warring factions. Eldgrim and his crew initially pledged their allegiance to the Gunvald Clan. Yet, it was customary for privateers to shift their loyalties throughout the conflict, and after a year, Eldgrim transitioned to serve the Tormod Clan. During his tenure with the Tormod Clan, Eldgrim captured numerous vessels from the Gunvald Clan, including both treasure ships and crucial warships integral to the Gunvald navy. His most notable achievement was the commandeering of a Gunvald warship, which he christened níhílískt. By this time, his crew had expanded to approximately twenty men. After five years of privateering, Eldgrim attained considerable success, owing his achievements to his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen.
The civil war continued to escalate, with casualties mounting on both sides. As the conflict intensified, both factions increasingly depended on privateers for naval engagements. Eldgrim, ruthless and unrelenting, spared no one in his assaults. He amassed a formidable fleet of six ships through the capture of enemy vessels. With this armada, he launched relentless attacks on coastal settlements and fortifications. By 1355, a decade into the war, Eldgrim had achieved remarkable success, capitalizing on the proliferation of privateers and the opportunity for sailors and merchants alike to profit from the chaos. 
In 1355 AHD, Eldgrim unleashed a invasion upon the coastal settlement of Aeloria, nestled precariously along the shores of the Karlia Plains. His marauding fleet, a fearsome armada, appeared on the horizon like a harbinger of doom. As the sun set, casting an ominous crimson glow over the tranquil waters, Eldgrim's warriors surged onto the beach in a frenzied assault, their battle cries echoing through the night. The settlement, once a bastion of serenity, was soon engulfed in flames and terror as Eldgrim’s forces plundered and razed with a savage efficiency that left nothing but smoldering ruins and the eerie silence of defeat in their wake. With the sacking of Aeloria, the Gunvald clan was weakened. And by late 1355, Eldgrim began targeting Gunvald treasure ships who carried immense wealth, however they were fiercely protected by warships. In 1356 AHD, Eldgrim had successfully siezed one of the Gunvald treasure ships, defeating the warships protecting it with the help of his fleet. But the ship was sunk, leading to Eldgrim not getting any of it's riches.
By 1357 AHD, a dozen years of conflict. The Karlian Civil War came to a end, with the Tormod Clan defeating the Gunvald Clean and inserting one of their male members as the monarch of the kingdom. Becoming the ruling family, Eldgrim had been extremely successful as a privateer earning many riches in the process. However due to the war ending, him alongside many privateers were left unemployed, and comparing the amount of money he made privateering with the amount he made as a merchant caused him to think of something else. Eldgrim eventually turned to a life of piracy, many privateers either returned to their normal lives being merchants, traders, or other jobs or became pirates. Eldgrim chose the 2nd option, as so did many other unemployed privateers, the amount of riches had mesmerized his head. And his ambition only sparking.
===Piracy===
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Category:Player characters
Category:Deceased
Category:Humans
Category:Pirates