Hafsteinn

## Family and nationality

### Parents

Father: Ranulf - deceased, of old age.Mother: Malina - deceased, suspicious death.

## Career details

### Occupation(s)

An advisor to Lord Galdur the Brave, serving as the heir of the Óttar House and Clan and its steward.

### Current Rank

Serving as the steward and heir to the House Óttar.

> *"We show friends and kin our hearts, our enemies, our axes."*
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The younger brother of Galdur the Brave. Hafsteinn is serving as steward and heir to his House, Óttar. Unlike his brother, Hafsteinn isn't known for his martial prowess or drive to have sought out glory. A humble man, he has proven his loyalty over the years - rejecting several plots that could have made him the lord and ruler of his clan and house.

## Personality

Hafsteinn is known for his humble personality. He never brags or boasts, instead content to observe a situation from the background or afar. This kind of preference has caused many to think that Hafsteinn was timid. His humble trait, however, doesn't mean he is without a spine. Hafsteinn has faced hardships and proven his worth - both in battle and the political battlefield.

Being loyal to his kin and honour has won him many friends and supporters, several times making many people wonder if he wouldn't be a better leader than his brother. But Hafsteinn isn't a man of ambition or desiring titles and lands. He prefers much instead to support his brother and kin than to lead them.

What further sets Hafsteinn apart is his love for knowledge. Content to spend evenings in his family's library, he could likely spend whole weeks there if his occupations didn't demand his time and attention. His love of knowledge has made him desire to travel and venture to various learning centres, such as Vindex and Konohagakure.

## History

Being born as the second son, it became clear that he wouldn't inherit the title. As such, Ranulf hoped that he could provide an education that would provide what Galdur sorely lacked; a competence in stewardship, diplomacy, understanding of treaties and such. And much to Ranulf's luck, it was what fitted in Hafsteinn's alley. As such, Hafsteinn often stayed inside to be taught about several concerning subjects. At the same time, Hafsteinn struggled, at first, with complicated matters as diplomacy and oratory, due to his shyness. Till deep in the evening, Hafsteinn practised with his siblings, Galdur and Eithne. Over time, he became a remarkable young man with a good knowledge of history, diplomacy, and rhetorical skills.

Becoming a teen, Hafsteinn couldn't escape his other duties. Trained in martial prowess and weapon handling, Hafsteinn turned out to be nothing more than a middling fighter. Even with bravery and a loyal heart, it was clear that Hafsteinn would likely be one to perish in any proper fight. However, in their culture, a man that can't or won't defend his home and hearth is no man at all. This situation created some tension but was resolved by Ranulf already given the office of steward to his son - absolving him of venturing out during the Great War to fight. Some people also speculated that Ranulf was worried that Galdur would perish in some battle. At least, then Hafsteinn could continue to carry out the lineage.

Shortly after the end of the Great War, Hafsteinn became involved in a plot. To assassinate Galdur so that he, Hafsteinn, would become the undisputed heir of House Óttar. Approached by some folk who had served his father, Hafsteinn willingly heard these people and their 'concerns'. Convincing these individuals that he was willing to consider it, he continued to meet them in secret and cooperate with them till the fateful day that Hafsteinn was supposed to poison both his father and older brother. But instead of the plot being continued, household guards started to execute several arrests. Those that had been involved with the plot and assassination were interrogated and tortured - bringing out the vile truth: that House Aldinn was behind it.

While both his father and older brother wanted to reward Hafsteinn handsomely, he simply refused it and continued his work. He eventually got married in the year 475 ADS. His wife, Ainsley, bore him a beautiful and young daughter: Annag. The marriage between Hafsteinn and Ainsley is a happy one and a source of pride for Hafsteinn.

## Skills

Hafsteinn is a medicore fighter. He doesn't possess the ability to mould chakra, thus unable to use ninjutsu. While he is brave and loyal to defend his kin with his last breath, he won't last long against an actual veteran combatant. His skills lay in diplomacy, rhetorics and providing stewardship for his family and brother. His knowledge has allowed him to suggest projects that have brought prosperity and allowed House Óttar's subjects to live in better standards than before.

His expertise in history has given Hafsteinn some insight into how to manipulate the political playfield to his family's advantage. Not to mention allowing him to look beyond the scope of Framí's borders and people.

## Trivia

* Some rumours are going around that Hafsteinn conjured the plot of poisoning his father and older brother. Nobody dared to say it out loud, but the House of Aldinn has always denied being involved in such a despicable scheme.
* As the steward of his house, one of his duties is to take care of the giant oak tree in Hrafnista, the centre of Óttar's authority and political power.
* Due to his interest and usage of rhetorics, Hafsteinn has studied other languages. He is fluent in Chonobi, Taika and Yakimara. He has expressed to learn more, such as the distant Rén and Qigalth languages.