A Viking king rises from the slick, dark mud, his imposing figure framed by the golden sheen of a helmet adorned with majestic, winged sides. His battle-worn armor, embellished with ominous skull motifs, glints under the dim, stormy sky. His face is fierce and marked by a jagged scar, while streaks of dark war paint run across his brow. A scruffy blonde beard clings to his chin, specked with droplets of the wet grime. In his grip, an etched Viking axe reflects his fiery anger. The scene is bathed in cinematic lighting and moody, volumetric illumination, emphasizing the drama of the mud-slicked battlefield.