Udval was born into Clan Iceclaw, a hardy tribe of frost goliaths living in the unforgiving

mountains surrounding Deltraya. Even as a child, he stood out—not for his strength, as is

expected of his kin, but for his frailty. In a society that might dictate status in the Ordning,

Udval’s physical weakness made him the subject of ridicule. However, rather than bowing to

these expectations, he sought strength elsewhere.

Instead of joining the other children in hunts and battles, Udval spent his time with the Clan

Shamans, drawn to their mysterious ways. Under their guidance, he delved into the lore of the

spirits and the gods, eventually finding solace in Moirana, the Goddess of Balance. Her

teachings of harmony in opposition resonated deeply with him, and he became one of her most

devout followers.

When Udval reached adulthood, a long-feared rite awaited him: the “change,” his tribe’s

lycanthropic gift. Those undergoing this transformation were sent on a perilous journey called

“The Calling,” tasked with reaching an ancient shrine deep in the frozen peaks. Few ever

returned. Despite his fear and the ridicule of his kin, Udval trusted in the guidance of the gods

and spirits, believing they would carry him through where his body might fail.

After barely surviving the harsh trek, Udval reached the Shrine of the Sky, a place of ancient

power. There, instead of meeting the cold, glacial spirits of his heritage, Udval encountered

something entirely unexpected: Eldaio, a primal spirit of Fire. The spirit’s burning essence was

utterly foreign to Udval, but it bonded with him nonetheless, fusing its fiery power with his cold,

goliath blood. As the fire coursed through him, Udval felt a new strength awakening, but also an

unsettling imbalance—fire within an ice-born soul.

When he began his return journey, something was wrong. He had entered the mountains in

spring, but upon his descent, winter had tightened its icy grip on the land. Udval realized that

more time had passed than he could account for. Confused but determined, he returned to his

village, only to find it completely abandoned—no signs of life, battle, or migration. His people

had vanished, leaving him utterly alone.

Udval survived the winter alone in the mountains with no answers and no kin. When the season

thawed, he descended into the wastelands, heading toward the civilization of Deltraya. For the

first time, he encountered the enormity of city life, where people crowded together in numbers

beyond his imagination.

Out of place and desperate, Udval joined a notorious group of criminal enforcers known as the

Black Masks. His hulking frame and primal fire made him an intimidating asset, and though he

had no love for crime, he embraced the Black Masks’ ruthless ways as a means of survival. For

years, Udval became skilled in extortion, violence, and fear mongering, his faith in Moirana

keeping him detached from the morality of his deeds. Life, he believed, was a cycle of strength

and weakness—those who were weak were prey to the strong. It was natural.

However, everything changed when Udval was tasked with silencing a cleric whose influence

threatened the city’s order. Upon meeting the target, Udval was struck by a sense of profound

conflict: the cleric served Moirana, the same goddess he revered. Bound by his faith, Udval

could not harm one of the goddesses’ own. He realized that to kill the cleric would be to forsake

the balance he had sworn to uphold—and worse, to invite the wrath of the spirits.

With no other option, Udval fled, taking the cleric with him. They were hunted by the Black

Masks and their government allies, but the journey took its toll. Though Udval fought to protect
the cleric, they succumbed to their injuries soon after their escape. Once again, Udval found

himself alone, having defied both the criminal syndicate and the gods of Deltraya.

Driven by a need for purpose and haunted by the loss of his clan and the cleric, Udval now

wanders the land, following whispers of mysterious disappearances eerily similar to what

happened to his people. These rumors have led him to Ornan, where he seeks answers—not

only about his tribe but also about the strange powers growing within him. The fire spirit within is

still a mystery, and Udval wonders whether it is a gift or a curse.

And so, his journey begins, teetering between fire and ice, strength and weakness, balance and

chaos.

Personality Traits

1. Spiritually Grounded: Udval believes deeply in the balance of nature and the wisdom

of the spirits, seeking their guidance in all things.

2. Stoic Survivor: Having faced the harshness of the mountains and the cruelty of man,

Udval has learned to endure without complaint, keeping his emotions tightly controlled.

3. Fire and Ice: He has a calm and reserved demeanor most of the time, but when pushed

to his limits, Udval’s temper flares like the fire spirit within him.

4. Inquisitive: Udval constantly seeks answers, both about his tribe’s disappearance and

the nature of the primal spirit within him. He asks questions others might shy away from.

5. Pragmatic: Udval sees life as a series of survival challenges. He takes a practical, no-

nonsense approach to problem-solving, even if it means making hard decisions.

Bonds

1. The Goddess Moirana: Udval is devoted to the Goddess of Balance, and every action

he takes is weighed against how it will affect the harmony of the world.

2. The Lost Tribe: The mysterious disappearance of Clan Iceclaw haunts him. He is

determined to uncover what happened to his kin, no matter the cost.

3. Eldaio, Spirit of Fire: His bond with the primal fire spirit is both a source of strength and

confusion. Udval is determined to understand why this spirit chose him and how its

power may affect him.

4. The Cleric’s Memory: Though the cleric of Moirana he tried to save is gone, Udval

carries the burden of their death. He feels responsible and searches for a way to atone

for the failure.

5. The Black Masks: Udval harbors a deep hatred for the Black Masks and the corrupt

government that employed them, vowing one day to take revenge or bring justice to

them for their actions.

Flaws

1. Isolationist: Having been abandoned and forced to live alone for much of his life, Udval

struggles to trust others and prefers to rely solely on himself.

2. Unbalanced Temper: Though he strives for balance, the fire spirit within makes him

prone to sudden bursts of anger or reckless action when provoked.

3. Bound by Honor: Udval is bound by his personal code of honor to Moirana, sometimes

to the point of putting himself at risk rather than compromise his beliefs.

4. Haunted by Failure: The deaths of his tribe and the cleric weigh heavily on him. He

often doubts his ability to protect those he cares about and fears making the same

mistakes.
5. Outsider: Udval’s time in the wilds and his strange nature make him socially awkward

and distant. He finds it difficult to relate to the customs and emotions of those who

haven’t experienced similar hardship.