The Hall of Heroes (Characters and Lore)

House Valgard is one of the oldest and most respected clans in Asgeir. They are known to be exceptional warriors, benevolent leaders, and inspirational commanders. The Valgard sigil is a blue field with a white wolf's head in the center, and it decorates their Ki'gars. Their words are "Honor, Family, Loyalty". Most Valgards in history have preferred using a sword-and-shield combination with light or medium armor.

The Valgards have the ability to morph into werewolves, though none of them know of this ability except for Ralf Valgard.

Ancient Age: Targ the Raper
'Targ the Raper' was the focal point of many stories, legends, and tales concerning the Valgard clan.  The stories go on to say that, in the barbaric ages of Asgeir, a great warrior by the name of Targ roamed the snowy landscapes of the north.  Targ was unmatched in strength, speed, and cunning, and used his talents to slay many talented and powerful opponents.  He was infamous throughout the land and feared by all.  Targ was a man who kidnapped the women of his fallen opponents, raped them, and left them to die.  He was brutal and unforgiving, and it's no wonder the Valgard's themselves don't like to mention him.  Apparently, Targ had many descendants, but one of those descendants took the name Valgard and was an exceptional warrior himself.

Middling Age: Igor Valgard, Taern Valgard
Igor Valgard was a descendant of Targ, and led a warband into modern-day Valland.  Igor was mostly known for slaying a sorceress, binding her up, and letting her rot (and this site is now commemorated by the Blackened Bitch Inn, located in Valland).  Igor went on to mine the region's blackstone, build Wulfenheim Hall, and laid the foundations for the hold of Valland.

Taern was perhaps a son or grandson of Igor, and was probably in line for jarlship of Valland.  He met his unfotunate fate when he fought a massive direwolf in the woods of Valland.  While Taern was victorious in his battle, he sustained many injuries died shortly after.  Taern carved the legend of his battle into a rune stone called Taern's Rest, and they say his spirit grants travelers great power.

Age of Heroes: Tarro Valgard, Lyza Valgard, Volrun Valgard, Aesa Jojora
Tarro Valgard was Jarl of Valland when the realm was invaded by foreigners.  He rallied the men of Valland and retreated to Stormhold, where he rendezvoused with Jarl Borg I of Stormhold and Koros Jarn.  Tarro, Borg, and Koros became known as the Thundering Three and led the armies of Asgeir to victory, reclaiming their lost land.  Tarro supported a united Asgeir and proposed Jarl Borg I be elected the first High King of the Kingdom of Asgeir, which succeeded.  Lyza Valgard was the wife of Tarro, and shieldmaiden who fought alongside him in this age.

Volrun Valgard was the son of Tarro, and a respected warrior.  He rallied a warband and marched to Gripclaw Pass, where he was killed in battle.  He never married, but he did not have an heir: Aesa Jojora.  Aesa became an honorary member of the family and assumed jarlship until her son, Ralf came of age to rule.  Aesa is no co-jarl of Valland.

Modern Age: Ralf Valgard, Torr Valgard
Ralf Valgard is the co-jarl of Valland, former adventurer, and seasoned warrior.  He has one son: Torr Valgard, also a warrior by trade and adventurer.