A fierce Viking King rises from the murky black mud, his dark metal helmet adorned with imposing black horns jutting out fiercely from the sides. His face, marked by dark warpaint and a deep, battle-worn scar, bears a scruffy black beard that clings to his jawline. An intense, furious expression dominates his countenance, reflecting both determination and raw power. In his hand, he grips a massive Viking axe, its blade gleaming dully in the subdued light. The atmosphere is cinematic, with moody, volumetric light rays piercing through the mist, highlighting the wet, shiny texture of the mud dripping from his armor and skin, creating an aura of mythic might.