Harald Word-Bringer

"The best way to make sure things get done is with your own two hands."

- A saying that Harald took to heart.

, known as Harald Urdfœra in his native language, is an Atmoran nobleman and a Tongue. He is the heir to Jarl Sigurd of Østmark and Thane of Morvunskar. His great-grandmother Hljod was a giant, making him Giant-blooded.

History
Harald was born in 1E 113 to the current Jarl of Vindhelm, Sigurd the Farmer, and his wife Åsta. He was their second child, the first being a boy named Olaf. Both boys are thirteenth generation in Ysgramor's line, the prestigious Clan Word-Bringer (Urdfœra). Olaf was 20 years older than his younger brother, being born in 1E 93. When Harald was born, Olaf decided to join the Fox Cult, renouncing his claim on his father's Jarldom. Olaf had never wanted to rule, he was a very content and humble person and wished to serve rather than lead. This greatly angered Sigurd, who had spent the last two decades grooming Olaf to inherit his title.

Becoming the new heir apparent, Harald received all the same luxury and schooling as his brother growing up. His father and his courtiers trained him to be a great warrior and a good leader. When he was old enough, he was sent to Kyneslundr to train under the Hawk Priests, as was tradition with much of the Atmoran nobility. He was found to possess the gift and subsequently was taught the Thu'um. After reaching adulthood at 16, Harald returned to Vindhelm fully trained in the Storm Voice. Back at the city, he began to participate in bear wresting pit fights. It was during his time in the pit fights that he encountered Skorm Snow-Strider for the first time. Skorm was 7 years older than Harald, but being much larger than Skorm due to his Giant's blood - as his great grandmother Hjlod, wife of Jarl Vǫlsung, was a giantess - he was able to overpower the man during their brawl and won. This earned Skorm's respect and he swore to serve the young man as his housecarl.

Harald and Skorm began to go out on raids into the elven lands to the east, Dwemereth, plundering elven villages and returning with plenty of loot. Due to the tribute system that Skyrim was under, Harald was forced to give much of his earned loot to the Atmoran Confederacy. Harald hated this and his displeasure caused fighting between himself and his father. In the hopes that he would settle down, Sigurd gave him the title of Thane of Morvunskar and granted him the surrounding lands to rule over. Despite not wanting this, Harald took the title seriously and did his best to protect and rule his new lands, though he never grew out of his martial interests. Skorm went with him to Morvunskar, moving his family to the fortress settlement.

Personality
Shrewd, Sturdy, Ambitious, Diligent, Lustful, Brave, Honorable, Military Organizer, Tactical Master.

Character Card

 * Attributes: Strength and Personality
 * Skills: Master Leadership, Expert Speechcraft, Expert Two-Handed (Spear), Adept Throwing, Adept Light Armor, Adept Block, Adept One-Handed
 * Shouts: Dragonrend (Full), Elemental Fury (Full), Whirwind Sprint (Full)
 * Powers: Woad, Resist Frost, Thu'um
 * Equipment: Gungnir (A magic spear enchanted to allow better throwing as well as sharpness and sturdyness), Østmark Shield, Harald's Light Armor, Thick bear fur cloak, Amulet of Ysmir, Skyforge Steel Halfhelm.