Sveinn Blood-Eagle
Sveinn Blood-Eagle is the former1 ruler of the Thanelands, the largest Linnorm Kingdom, from his capital city Kalsgard. Before his departure to Valenhall, he was the most respected, the most powerful, and the oldest Linnorm King in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings.2
Relatives
Over the years, Sveinn sired over a score of children but never considered any of his successors wise and mighty enough to be a worthy heir.2
Background
During his reign, Sveinn increased trade with both the southern nations and Tian Xia via the Path of Aganhei, and expanded his realm toward key locations, most notably the dwarven mines at Kopparberget, which he wrested from the control of Opir Eightfingers. He once planned to strike at Irrisen and reclaim the lands that Baba Yaga stole from his people long ago, but cancelled this plan in 4719 AR to travel to Valenhall and live out his last days.234
Immediately after he announced his departure, tensions flared in Kalsgard as his children Uldren Orcsbane, Birgun Whale-Eater and Yngvilda rallied their supporters and made a bid to succeed their father.5 Ultimately, it was Sveinn's daughter Thira Ash-Eyes who managed to kill a linnorm and succeed him after his departure.1
Upon arriving to what he thought was Valenhall, Sveinn instead found the town of Port Valen. As of 4721 AR he was leading the town's defenses against invading monsters while preparing to continue pursuing the call of Valenhall.6 In 4722 AR, his former feasting lodge in Port Valen became the first Pathfinder lodge in Arcadia.7
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 . “Saga Lands” in World Guide, 113. Paizo Inc., 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 . “The Linnorm Kingdoms” in Lands of the Linnorm Kings, 30. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ . “Combat of the Inner Sea” in Inner Sea Combat, 7. Paizo Inc., 2014
- ↑ . “Continuing the Campaign” in The Witch Queen's Revenge, 69. Paizo Inc., 2013
- ↑ . Corpses in Kalsgard, 3. Paizo Inc., 2019
- ↑ . Path of Kings, 6. Paizo Inc., 2020
- ↑ . Guardian's Covenant, 3. Paizo Inc., 2022
| WorkThis entity is best represented by this wikipage. | ReleaseThe release date or a partial release date. |
|---|---|
| Corpses in Kalsgard | 24 April 2019 |
| Grehunde's Gorget (quest) | 30 October 2019 |
| Path of Kings | 30 September 2020 |
| Guardian's Covenant | 27 April 2022 |
