Has been sailing with her father from when she could barely walk, the reason being that her mother died in childbirth (her little brother died soon after). Knows the star constellations by heart, making her an excellent navigator at night. Wants to seek her fortune and get her own merchant ship, but doesn’t know how …
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Ómarr, foster-son of Sólmundr
When Sólmundr adopted him, Ómarr quickly learned the language. They remain very close and always sail together. Tells his foster-father everything and expects the same, so he has no idea that his foster-father is gay, and has always attributed not having a foster-mother to them being away from home so much of the time. Cannot …
Sólmundr Fast-Traveller, son of Már
Adventurous, impulsive and impatient except with Ómarr. Discovered Ómarr as a boy in a village on the Silver Sea [Mediterranean] coast that had been raided just before he landed there. Even though they didn’t understand a word of what the other was saying, Sólmundr took an instant liking to the boy’s open and affectionate personality, …
Þórhalla, daughter of Kjartan
Decisive and opinionated, gets into discussions and arguments frequently. Makes harsh and hurtful remarks about other people. Hardworking, but still thinks it’s never enough. Had twins when she was quite young, but has had several miscarriages since. Is very protective of her children even as they grow up and has trouble letting them go. It’s …