Ragnak is the former Oberjarl (the Skandian equivalent of a king), or supreme war chief of Skandia, being the leader right before Erak Starfollower took over the position. Ragnak is a fierce warrior, as all Skandians are, and he died in the moments preceding the victory of Skandia. He died in battle as a berserker, which is a fate all Skandians would love because it gives them instant access to the highest part of their version of Heaven. He was accompanied by a retinue/bodyguard of axemen. Like Borsa, he enjoyed doing taxes and dealing out sometimes unnecessary punishment on anyone who refused to give taxes. His son died in the Battle of Thorntree. Because of this he took a Vallasvow against the royal lines of Araluen, endangering Evanlyn even more so during her time in Skandia. However, because he died a berserker (battle-rager), he was granted immediate access to Skandian Heaven and the Vallasvow was lifted, despite being incomplete.
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- In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is doomsday where almost everyone dies
- Also, a notable Viking leader was named Ragnar.