A fierce Viking king rises from the depths of the slick, dark mud, adorned in a majestic golden metal helmet with striking raven wings flaring from its sides. His battle-worn armor is embellished with grimacing skull motifs. Dark war paint streaks across his rugged features, partially obscuring the unruly blonde beard that frames his face. His eyes burn with rage, highlighted by a deep scar slashing across his cheek. In his hand, he clenches a formidable Viking axe. The scene is enveloped in cinematic lighting with moody, volumetric rays piercing through the misty air, while droplets of mud cascade from his battle-hardened form.