Bjarnfreður

## Lord of House Aldinn

The staunch leader of House Aldinn, Bjarnfreður, is perhaps not the most accomplished warrior - but what he lacks in martial prowess is made up with nerves of steel and a sharp intellect.

## Personal details

### Date of birth

Born on the 6th of August, in the year 443 ADS.

## Family and nationality

### Siblings

Younger brother: BergrYounger sister: Reyn of Aldinn

## Career details

### Current Rank

Clan Leader

> *"Where wolf’s ears are, wolf’s teeth are near. That is what my old man used to tell me."*
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Bjarnfreður is the lord of House Aldinn. He is renowned for ruling justly and yet without compromises. A staunch believer that duty and justice must be adhered to, for else chaos will devour all.

## Personality

Bjarnfreður is said to be cold, rigid and even distant. The truth is far more nuanced as Bjarnfreður has learned to hide his emotions to protect himself and his kin. Emotions are bottled up and only vented when Bjarnfreður is sure it is safe to do so. He is a man that doesn't love his vocation but has accepted his duty and will carry it out until his last breath - without taking the easy way or finding ways out of his heavy-duty.

Only a few individuals are aware that Bjarnfreður seems to enjoy the calmer activities in life. He is a big fan of fishing and relishes any chance he gets to do so. He also used to love to sail and explore, but it is clear that Bjarnfreður has given up on that due to his obligations. Yet, he has been spotted several times by retainers and servants reading material on maritime activities or lore. Another big hint to Bjarnfreður's love for the sea is the various ponds that harbour fishes and his menagerie holding animals from the coastal environments.

## History

Born and raised as the heir of House Aldinn meant that Bjarnfreður was introduced to honour and duty from the moment he opened his eyes. Taught by the best retainers that his father and lord could afford, Bjarnfreður's youth was a mixture of privileges and duties. Whereas children would be allowed to learn to play and rough house with each other, Bjarnfreður was confined to the presence of wise men and women, who attempted to teach him how to be a righteous and influential leader for his clan and subjects.

When becoming a teenager, Bjarnfreður, education would become broader. His martial prowess wouldn't be better than his brother or sister, but Bjarnfreður established himself as a capable fighter - his nerves of steel were quite frightening for those with a weaker will. Unflinching as he became in speech, so too would he be with leading men. A trait that would aid him and his kin as the imminent Great War flooded Framí with chaos and violence.

Upon the arrival of the Great War, Bjarnfreður was one of the first to ready his axe. Under his father's instruction, Bjarnfreður led a warband southwards in defence of the Scylding and Hon heartlands - invaded by the forces of the Water Country. During these harsh struggles, Bjarnfreður was humbled by defeats but not broken. Sustaining heavy losses, Bjarnfreður continued to lead his warband to aid his Chonobi brethren and never yielded to the foreign foes. Such actions would earn him much renown and appreciation from both Hon and Scylding clans, who considered Bjarnfreður as an excellent leader example.

After the war, Bjarnfreður returned with fewer warriors back home. Scarred and having gained more experience during the conflict, Bjarnfreður started to appear colder in his dealings with others. But behind the political scenes, he had gained the fear of losing those close to him in another potential conflict.

## Skills

Bjarnfreður is not utilizing chakra for any kind of ninjutsu, and his experience and skill with martial arts or weapons are mediocre at best. If anything, his physical strength and strong willpower are capable of making him overwhelm another middling fighter in a brawl or fight.

Bjarnfreður's fundamental skills are put to governing and leadership. His educated mind can formulate strategies and tactics to make great use of his resources or deal with bureaucratic issues that arise on occasion. Able to speak Taika and Yakimara in a near-fluent manner has allowed him to communicate and read non-Chonobi heritage. A less known detail is that Bjarnfreður is capable of even reading and is aware of Calarien, yet he has been exceptionally cautious about sharing this with anyone.