Swarm lord Ragnar Ironclaw

The Swarm Lord, overall leader of the Aelithra Drakar Hordes

Fighter Level 15 (Battle Master) / Barbarian Level 3 (Path of the Berserker)

199

18

The Iron Claw, Ragnar the Relentless

Male

45

250 lbs

6’8”

None

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Deep amber compound eyes, with an intense gaze that unnerves foes

Iridescent dark chitin, faintly reflecting green and purple hues

Muscular yet lean, with a powerful build reinforced by natural armor

Scarred sections of exoskeleton from countless battles; intricate tribal markings etched onto his carapace for decoration and intimidation

Swarm Lord, overall leader of the Aelithra Drakar Hordes

7 – Highly analytical, rarely trusting without proof.

8 – Assertive and intimidating, often takes the lead.

4 – Curious but tempered by experience and caution.

3 – Rarely empathetic; believes only the strong deserve survival.

9 – Utterly loyal to his clan, willing to sacrifice anything for their honor.

8 – Almost fearless, thrives in challenging situations.

6 – Driven but content in his role as a leader; no desire for higher status.

5 – Pragmatic, honest when necessary but willing to deceive strategically.

Athletics, Intimidation, Survival

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+6

+2

20

14

18

10

12

16

Na

Na

• Great Weapon Master
• Sentinel

+2 Strength (max 20),+4 Constitution (to reach 18)

Raised within a clan that values strength and loyalty above all else, Ragnar quickly rose through the ranks due to his prowess and tactical mind.

Ragnar has a covert arrangement with a council member who provides him intelligence on when and where to strike. While he appears to follow orders for the clan’s sake, he secretly does it to gain wealth and resources. Ragnar’s true ambition is to establish a permanent settlement rather than maintaining the Drakar’s traditional nomadic lifestyle.

+2 Battle Axe. Basic Adventuring Gear

1. Leadership Through Fear and Respect: Ragnar is both feared and respected by his followers. His strength and ruthlessness set an example, but his hidden ambition to settle a permanent town signals a shift in his vision for the Drakar. He subtly encourages loyalty not just to the horde, but to him personally, as he lays the groundwork for his plans.
   
   
   1. Duality of Purpose: While he appears to fulfill the council’s directives, Ragnar is playing a long game, using these battles to gather resources and build a foundation for his future settlement. His secret alliance with a council member enables him to choose targets that align with his own goals, showing that his loyalty to the Drakar’s nomadic ways is not absolute.
   
   
   2. Mightblade’s Curse: Ragnar’s champion wields a powerful, cursed sword known as the Mightblade. The curse binds the champion to Ragnar, compelling them to follow the Swarm Lord’s every command without question. This ensures the champion’s absolute loyalty to Ragnar, making the weapon both a tool of power and control.