Freya is a mortal daughter of the goddesses Hlin and Hel, possessing a mixture of protective and destructive magic. She carries the heavy burden of a prophecy claiming she will cause mass destruction and upend nations. Fiercely protective of the innocent, she fights to balance her emotional impulses with her desire for self-determination and freedom from magical oaths.

Bjorn is an Unfated child of the gods who serves King Harald and originally traveled to Skaland as a spy. He is deeply in love with Freya and seeks to protect her, even as he faces the fallout of his past deceptions. Armed with a fiery axe tied to the god Tyr, he acts as a stabilizing physical presence in battle.

Harald is the charismatic King of Nordeland who commands a devoted following of Unfated warriors. He claims to want to help Freya find a way around her destructive prophecy rather than kill her. Presenting himself as a rescuer of abused magical children, he rules from the fortress of Hrafnheim and plots against Skaland.

Snorri is a ruthless jarl seeking to become King of Skaland. He uses a magical blood oath to strip Freya of her autonomy, intending to wield her incredible power to conquer his enemies and unite the country strictly under his rule.

Saga is a child of Odin, a gifted seer, and Bjorn's mother. Her prophecies carry immense weight across the nations, including the original shield maiden prophecy that altered Freya's destiny. She lives away from society but holds crucial information about the future and how it might be changed.

Ylva is Snorri’s first wife and a highly skilled practitioner of runic magic. She performed the complex blood oath that forces Freya to swear allegiance to Snorri and his bloodline, prioritizing her own family's power above all else.

Steinnun is a skald, a child of the gods with the gift of revealing past events through incredibly immersive ballads. She travels with Harald's retinue and uses her musical abilities to shape public perception, carrying immense grief over the loss of her family.

Tora is a child of Thor who can wield devastating lightning bolts in battle. She serves Harald faithfully after he rescued her from an abusive family situation, and she fights fiercely to protect her fellow Unfated warriors.

Skade is Harald’s deadly assassin, armed with a magic arrow that never misses its target. She is fiercely devoted to Harald and harbors deep hostility toward Bjorn for usurping her position as Harald's second-in-command during his absence.

Guthrum is an Unfated child of the god Jord. Rescued by Harald after a tragic childhood incident involving his parents, he uses his unique ability to speak to animals to serve as a spy and messenger for the king.

Geir is Freya's brother. He has a complicated history of exploiting Freya's sense of duty for personal gain, though their sibling bond remains a powerful driving force for her actions during the war.

Leif is the son of Snorri and Ylva. As an heir to Skaland's leadership, his political future is secured by the magical bindings his mother placed on Freya, making him a central figure in the conflict over Skaland's throne.

Hel is the goddess of the underworld and one of Freya's immortal parents. She represents the destructive side of Freya's magic, constantly urging her daughter to claim souls, instill fear, and embrace her deadly potential.

Hlin is a goddess and one of Freya's immortal parents. She provides Freya with her protective magic, representing selflessness, sacrifice, and the instinct to shield others from harm during battle.

Gyda is an Unfated smith in King Harald's service who knew the king when they were children. She uses runic magic to forge unbreakable weapons and lightweight shields, providing critical gear for the coming battles.

Troels is a child of the god Magni, possessing immense physical strength. He is a loyal friend to Bjorn and serves among Harald's elite Unfated warriors, offering his friend perspective on the king's recent obsessions.

Kaja is a bird and the trusted animal familiar of Guthrum. She acts as an aerial spy, flying across enemy lines to gather critical military intelligence regarding Skaland's troop movements.

Skoll is a massive wolf who serves as one of King Harald's primary guards and companions. He travels with Harald's forces, protected by runic magic, and uses his powerful senses to track targets by scent.

Hati is a giant wolf in service to King Harald. Along with Skoll, he accompanies the king's forces, providing formidable physical protection and tracking abilities during rescue and hunting missions.

Arkyn is a child of Thor who fights for the Islunders, a group of foreign raiders. He wields lightning magic and acts as a highly dangerous opponent during a skirmish against Harald's forces.